Four Decades: In Celebration of AIPAD

Sotheby’s is pleased to present Four Decades: In Celebration of AIPAD, an auction of 19^th, 20^th, and 21^st century photographs from more than 40 esteemed members of The Association of International Photography Art Dealers (AIPAD). Since its inception in 1979, AIPAD has been a respected authority for the Photography market and collector education.  Four Decades: In Celebration of AIPAD will feature photographs by established masters of the medium, including William Henry Fox Talbot, Edward Weston, Dorothea Lange, and Sigmar Polke, as well as works by artists making their debut at auction, such as Ervin Johnson, Adam Katseff, and Alejandro Chaskielberg. For more than 40 years, Sotheby’s and AIPAD have continually set the standard by which the most important photographs have been bought and sold. It is thus Sotheby’s great privilege to present an auction in celebration of and in partnership with the leaders in our field.

15 December 2020 | New York | full auction details

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Emily Bierman

Vice President

Head of Department, Photographs

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Aimee Pflieger

Assistant Vice President

Specialist, Head of Sale

Photographs

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Hermione Sharp

Associate Specialist

Photographs

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Kelly Sidley

Associate Specialist & Senior Researcher

Photographs

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Lucie Kessler

Senior Administrator

Photographs

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LUCIE.KESSLER@SOTHEBYS.COM

Please note that as of August 1st 2020, Overhead Premium, a fee payable by all auction buyers in our global salerooms and online sales, will be charged at 1% of the hammer price plus any applicable local taxes. It is an allocation of the overhead costs relating to our facilities, property handling and other administrative expenses. This fee and our Buyer’s Premium rates exclude local taxes and any applicable artist’s resale right.

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