John Wimberley (1945-) Guardian of the Flame, 1981 Oversized Photograph 19.25"x13" - Edition 33/100
Updated August 6, 2026
| Lot number | 0189 |
| Estimate | $800 - $1,400 |
| Opening bid | $400 |
| Auction | Rare Photography Books & Photographs Auction |
| Date | August 23, 2026 at 7:00 PM EDT |
| Auction house | Russell Levin Photography and Gallery |
| Location | Monterey, California |
A striking and beautifully executed figurative composition by John Wimberley, Guardian of the Flame (1981) is one of the artist's most memorable underwater nude images. Combining the graceful human
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