
Bishop on her bed, Santa Barbara
This 1963 photograph by Diane Arbus captures an elderly woman reclining on her bed in a sparse, modest interior space. Characteristic of Arbus's documentary style, the image presents an unflinching, intimate portrait that treats her subject with both dignity and penetrating psychological insight. The photograph exemplifies Arbus's fascination with everyday American life and her ability to reveal the profound humanity in ordinary moments and unconventional subjects.
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Lily Tomlin and Jane Wagner: Wit, Women and the Art of Collecting
April 9, 2026
Estimate: $8,000 – $12,000
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