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Diane Arbus PHOTO "YOUNG MAN IN CURLERS"

Sold for $2,000 at White's Auctions on May 17, 2026.

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Black and white gelatin silver print photo of Young Man in Curlers on West 20th St NY 1966. There is paperwork with this photo stating that this photo 9in the opinion of the Estate of Diane Arbus, is a print made by Neil Selkirk in the 1970's and not authorized by the Estate and was intended to have been destroyed. Neil Selkirk (see listing photo herein). Selkirk studied with Diane Arbus in her master class in 1971. He is the only person ever authorized to make posthumous prints of the work of Diane Arbus. Diane Arbus (NY1923-1971) was an important, inovative and somewhat controversial photographer of the 20th and 21st century. She stretched theboundaries of what was acceptable subject matter. She was intrigued by people who created their own identities. Her subjects included strippers, carnival performers,nudusts, cross-dressers and more. She sadly took her her own life at the ageof 48 in 1971. This photo measures 14 inches x 14 inches. Framed and matted under glass 24 inches x 23 inches. Printed 2007 document on back. Estate of Nicholas Mitropoulos (Massachusetts 1952-2025).6000

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