Photographic Masterworks Auction on Feb 12, 2026 by Rago in NJ
William Eggleston, Memphis (Tricycle)Robert Frank, New Orleans (Trolley)Felix Gonzalez-Torres, "Untitled" (Bloomie's)
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Photographic Masterworks

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On February 12th, Rago / Wright proudly presents the second installment of Photographic Masterworks from an Important Private Collection. Assembled more than ten years ago with a discerning eye, this concentrated selection of nearly fifty works brings together iconic photographs by some of the 20th century?s most influential figures. The collection offers a compelling overview of photography?s evolution, highlighting pivotal advances in composition, narrative, and form. Featuring landmark works by artists including Felix Gonzalez-Torres, William Eggleston, Irving Penn, Edward Steichen, Robert Frank, Andres Serrano, Thomas Struth, Richard Misrach, Gregory Crewdson, Thomas Demand, Hiroshi Sugimoto, Nan Goldin, Edward Burtysnsky, Lee Friedlander, and Larry Sultan, the collection moves seamlessly across modernist innovation, documentary precision, conceptual inquiry, and confident use of color. Together, these photographs form a cohesive and impressive overview of the artists whose visions reshaped and expanded the photographic medium over the past century.
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Madame Yevonde (Yevonde Middleton), Metis: Madame Yevonde (Yevonde Middleton) Metis c. 1935 Vivex color print with gouache and ink hand-coloring mounted to board sheet: 10 h x 7.75 w in (25 x 20 cm) mount: 18.75 h x 14 w in (48 x 36 cm)
0100: Madame Yevonde (Yevonde Middleton), MetisEst. US$3,000-US$5,000US$1,500
Edward Steichen, Douglass Lighters (for J. Walter Thompson): Edward Steichen Douglass Lighters (for J. Walter Thompson) 1926 vintage gelatin silver print 9.375 h x 7.5 w in (24 x 19 cm) Dated and inscribed to verso 'April 9 Photograph for Cigarette
0101: Edward Steichen, Douglass Lighters (for J. Walter Thompson)Est. US$60,000-US$90,000US$40,000
Hans Bellmer, La Bouche: Hans Bellmer La Bouche 1936 / printed c. 1975 gelatin silver print with hand-coloring 6.375 h x 6.375 w in (16 x 16 cm) Embossed signature to lower right 'Bellmer'. This work is number 16 from the
0102: Hans Bellmer, La BoucheEst. US$3,000-US$5,000US$1,500
Lee Friedlander, Wilmington, Delaware: Lee Friedlander Wilmington, Delaware 1965 / printed c. 1965 vintage gelatin silver print image: 8.375 h x 5.375 w in (21 x 14 cm) sheet: 9 h x 6 w in (23 x 15 cm) Signed to verso 'Lee Friedlander'
0103: Lee Friedlander, Wilmington, DelawareEst. US$10,000-US$15,000US$5,000
Johan Hagemeyer, Prison: Johan Hagemeyer Prison 1923 gelatin silver print 7 h x 7.375 w in (18 x 19 cm) Signed, titled and dated to lower margin 'Prison Johan Hagemeyer 1923'. Signed, titled and inscribed to verso '#5
0104: Johan Hagemeyer, PrisonEst. US$8,000-US$12,000US$4,000
Bruce Davidson, England: Bruce Davidson England 1960 / printed c. 1960s vintage gelatin silver print image: 4.75 h x 7.25 w in (12 x 18 cm) sheet: 8 h x 10 w in (20 x 25 cm) Signed to verso 'Bruce Davidson'. Sold with a
0106: Bruce Davidson, EnglandEst. US$2,000-US$3,000US$1,000
Bruce Davidson, England/Scotland: Bruce Davidson England/Scotland 1960 / printed 1966 gelatin silver print image: 5 h x 7 w in (13 x 18 cm) sheet: 8 h x 10 w in (20 x 25 cm) Sold with a digital copy of the invoice. Provenance:
0107: Bruce Davidson, England/ScotlandEst. US$2,000-US$3,000US$1,000
Robert Frank, New Orleans (Trolley): Robert Frank New Orleans (Trolley) 1955 / likely printed before 1972 gelatin silver print image: 8.875 h x 13.375 w in (23 x 34 cm) sheet: 11 h x 14 w in (28 x 36 cm) Based on the markings to
0108: Robert Frank, New Orleans (Trolley)Est. US$90,000-US$120,000US$50,000
Josef Breitenbach, The Hands of Max Ernst: Josef Breitenbach The Hands of Max Ernst 1942 vintage gelatin silver print with hand-coloring image: 7.625 h x 9.5 w in (19 x 24 cm) sheet: 8 h x 9.875 w in (20 x 25 cm) Estate stamp to verso.
0109: Josef Breitenbach, The Hands of Max ErnstEst. US$3,000-US$5,000US$1,500
Saul Leiter, Taxi: Saul Leiter Taxi 1957 / printed later C-print image: 9 h x 13.5 w in (23 x 34 cm) sheet: 11 h x 14 w in (28 x 36 cm) Signed to verso 'Saul Leiter'. Sold with a digital copy of the invoice
0110: Saul Leiter, TaxiEst. US$7,000-US$9,000US$3,500
Saul Leiter, Phone Call: Saul Leiter Phone Call 1957 / printed later C-print image: 9 h x 13.5 w in (23 x 34 cm) sheet: 11 h x 14 w in (28 x 36 cm) Signed to verso 'Saul Leiter'. Sold with a digital copy of the invoice.
0111: Saul Leiter, Phone CallEst. US$7,000-US$9,000US$3,500
Thomas Demand, Bullion: Thomas Demand Bullion 2003 C-print face-mounted to acrylic and mounted to acrylic 17.375 h x 22.5 w x 0.75 d in (44 x 57 x 2 cm) Signed, dated and numbered to frame strainer verso 'Thomas Demand
0112: Thomas Demand, BullionEst. US$20,000-US$30,000US$10,000
Philip-Lorca diCorcia, Head #3: Philip-Lorca diCorcia Head #3 2000 Fujicolor Crystal archive print mounted to acrylic 48 h x 60 w in (122 x 152 cm) Signed to label to mount verso 'Philip-Lorca diCorcia'. This work is from the
0113: Philip-Lorca diCorcia, Head #3Est. US$5,000-US$7,000US$2,400
William Eggleston, Memphis (Tricycle): William Eggleston Memphis (Tricycle) c. 1970 / printed 1980 dye transfer print image: 12 h x 17.375 w in (30 x 44 cm) sheet: 15.875 h x 20 w in (40 x 51 cm) Signed, dated and numbered to verso 'W.
0114: William Eggleston, Memphis (Tricycle)Est. US$150,000-US$200,000US$100,000
Larry Sultan, My Mother Posing for Me: Larry Sultan My Mother Posing for Me 1984 / printed later C-print mounted to Sintra image: 18.625 h x 23 w in (47 x 58 cm) sheet: 19 h x 23.25 w in (48 x 59 cm) Signed to label to mount verso
0115: Larry Sultan, My Mother Posing for MeEst. US$20,000-US$30,000US$10,000
Cindy Sherman, Untitled #333: Cindy Sherman Untitled #333 1999 gelatin silver print mounted to matboard image: 41 h x 27.625 w in (104 x 70 cm) mount: 45.5 h x 32.5 w in (116 x 83 cm) Signed, dated and numbered to mount verso
0116: Cindy Sherman, Untitled #333Est. US$7,000-US$9,000US$3,500
Bettina Rheims, 4 Juillet, Paris I: Bettina Rheims 4 Juillet, Paris I 1991 Cibachrome print mounted to aluminum image: 30 h x 30 w in (76 x 76 cm) mount: 31 h x 31 w in (79 x 79 cm) Signed, titled and numbered to labels to mount
0118: Bettina Rheims, 4 Juillet, Paris IEst. US$7,000-US$9,000US$3,500
Robert Mapplethorpe, Blue Rose: Robert Mapplethorpe Blue Rose 1987 / printed 1988 toned gravure on Arches image: 19.75 h x 19.75 w in (50 x 50 cm) sheet: 35.5 h x 24.75 w in (90 x 63 cm) Signed, dated and numbered to lower edge
0119: Robert Mapplethorpe, Blue RoseEst. US$6,000-US$8,000US$3,000(1 bid)
Felix Gonzalez-Torres, "Untitled" (Bloomie's): Felix Gonzalez-Torres "Untitled" (Bloomie's) 1991 C-print jigsaw puzzle in plastic bag 7.625 h x 9.375 w in (19 x 24 cm) Signed to label to verso of bag 'Felix Gonzalez-Torres'. This work is
0121: Felix Gonzalez-Torres, "Untitled" (Bloomie's)Est. US$120,000-US$150,000US$90,000
Edward Burtynsky, Nickel Tailings #32, Sudbury, Ontario: Edward Burtynsky Nickel Tailings #32, Sudbury, Ontario 1996 / printed 2001 C-print mounted to foamcore image: 40 h x 60 w in (102 x 152 cm) mount: 48.25 h x 68 w in (123 x 173 cm) Signed to label
0122: Edward Burtynsky, Nickel Tailings #32, Sudbury, OntarioEst. US$10,000-US$15,000US$5,000