Bruce of LA, A suite of 17 early photographs credited to Bruce of LA. Circa 1947.
Updated August 6, 2026
| Lot number | 0119 |
| Estimate | $2,500 - $3,500 |
| Opening bid | $1,800 |
| 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 |
Bruce of LA (Bruce Bellas) 1909-1974 A suite of 17 early photographs credited to Bruce of LA. Circa 1947. Silver prints (17) This group appears to be a rare insight into the early part of Bruce's
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