Napoleon Sarony, Portrait of Irish poet and playwright Oscar Wilde. 1882.
Updated August 6, 2026
| Lot number | 0002 |
| Estimate | $3,000 - $4,500 |
| Opening bid | $2,200 |
| Auction | LGBTQ+ Art, Material Culture & History |
| Date | August 13, 2026 at 10:30 AM EDT |
| Auction house | Swann Auction Galleries |
| Location | New York, New York |
Napoleon Sarony 1821-1896 Portrait of Irish poet and playwright Oscar Wilde (1854-1900). 1882. Albumen print With Sarony's printed credit, date, copyright, address, and Wilde's credit on mount recto,
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