Neel Bate (Blade), Set of 12 vintage gelatin silver reproductions of drawings. 1948.
Updated August 6, 2026
| Lot number | 0124 |
| Estimate | $1,000 - $1,500 |
| Opening bid | $750 |
| 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 |
Neel Bate (Blade) 1916-1989 Untitled (from "The Barn"). Set of 12 vintage gelatin silver reproductions of drawings. 1948. Silver gelatin prints. Each approximately 7 x 5 in. (17.8 x 12.7 cm.)
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