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William Eggleston — Memphis (Tricycle)
William Eggleston

Memphis (Tricycle)

William Eggleston's photograph titled 'Memphis (Tricycle)' captures a mundane everyday subject with his signature color photography style. The work exemplifies his approach to finding artistic merit in ordinary American scenes.

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Auction House · Sotheby's

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Classic Photographs

September 28, 2021

Estimate: $250,000 – $350,000

Lot 31

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William Eggleston, Memphis (Tricycle)

William Eggleston's photograph titled 'Memphis (Tricycle)' captures a mundane everyday subject with his signature color photography style. The work exemplifies his approach to finding artistic merit in ordinary American scenes.

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Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Color Photography, Vibrant, American, Photograph, Everyday Objects, Tricycle, Modern, Memphis, Still Life, Contemporary

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