Bruce of LA, A selection of approximately 80 male physique photographs. Early 1960s.
Updated August 6, 2026
| Lot number | 0123 |
| Estimate | $1,500 - $2,500 |
| Opening bid | $1,100 |
| 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 selection of approximately 80 male physique photographs. Early 1960s. Silver prints Nearly all with his "Bruce" credit stamp and numeric stamp, on verso. The
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