As of Jun 23, 2025

Philippe Halsman

Lot 38123
Caligula (10 works), 1960
Gelatin silver prints

14 x 11 in

Lot 38123
Caligula (10 works), 1960
Gelatin silver prints
14,0 x 11,0 in

Estimate: US$ 400 - 600
€ 350 - 520
Auction: 11 days

Heritage Auctions

City: Dallas, TX
Auction: Jul 09, 2025
Auction number: 14226
Auction name: Depth of Field: Photographs Showcase Auction

Lot Details
Philippe Halsman (American, 1906-1979) Caligula (10 works), 1960s Gelatin silver prints 14 x 11 inches (35.6 x 27.9 cm) (sheets) Each titled and dated in pencil, and with photographer's copyright stamp, verso. Property from the Estate of Lewis Lehr Written by Albert Camus, the premiere Broadway production of Caligula opened to much anticipation at the 54th Street Theatre on February 16th , 1960. It was directed by Sidney Lumet and stared Kenneth Haigh, Colleen Dewhurst, Philip Bourneuf and Edward Binns. Caligula was Camus' earliest play and the first United States production of any of his works but it was a critical disappointment and closed after only 38 performances. HID12401132022 © 2025 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved www.HA.com/TexasAuctioneerLicenseNotice
Overall very good condition. A few sheets with minor losses to the corners in the margins. Some sheets with accretions and undulations. Sheets are loose, not framed.
Lot Details
Philippe Halsman (American, 1906-1979) Caligula (10 works), 1960s Gelatin silver prints 14 x 11 inches (35.6 x 27.9 cm) (sheets) Each titled and dated in pencil, and with photographer's copyright stamp, verso. Property from the Estate of Lewis Lehr Written by Albert Camus, the premiere Broadway production of Caligula opened to much anticipation at the 54th Street Theatre on February 16th , 1960. It was directed by Sidney Lumet and stared Kenneth Haigh, Colleen Dewhurst, Philip Bourneuf and Edward Binns. Caligula was Camus' earliest play and the first United States production of any of his works but it was a critical disappointment and closed after only 38 performances. HID12401132022 © 2025 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved www.HA.com/TexasAuctioneerLicenseNotice
Overall very good condition. A few sheets with minor losses to the corners in the margins. Some sheets with accretions and undulations. Sheets are loose, not framed.

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