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Bunny Yeager

Lot 39152
Bettie Page on Blue, 1954
Unique hand color fiber-based gelatin silver print

20,0 x 16,0 in (50.8 x 40.6 cm)
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Lot 39152
Bettie Page on Blue, 1954
Unique hand color fiber-based gelatin silver print
20,0 x 16,0 in (50.8 x 40.6 cm)
Estimate: US$ 800 - 1,200
€ 690 - 1,000
Auction: 2 days

Heritage Auctions

City: Dallas, TX
Auction: Aug 13, 2025
Auction number: 14227
Auction name: The Art of Exposure: Pin-up and Nude Photography Showcase Auction
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Bunny Yeager (American, 1929-2014) Bettie Page on Blue, circa 1954 Unique hand color fiber-based gelatin silver print 20 x 16 inches (50.8 x 40.6 cm) (image/sheet) Photographer's label, mount verso. From the collection of Grapefruit Moon Gallery This unique and large piece was hand colored by Bunny Yeager, and remained in her archive throughout her life. Yeager's hand-colored works are among the rarest of her output, and this bold and sensual image of Bettie Page, taken in 1954 during the year-long partnership which changed both their lives is among the loveliest. HID12401132022 © 2025 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved www.HA.com/TexasAuctioneerLicenseNotice
Overall excellent condition. Some minor pin head sized losses to the top left corner. Sheet is flush mount to foam core with some edge chipping and bumps to the corners.
Lot Details
Bunny Yeager (American, 1929-2014) Bettie Page on Blue, circa 1954 Unique hand color fiber-based gelatin silver print 20 x 16 inches (50.8 x 40.6 cm) (image/sheet) Photographer's label, mount verso. From the collection of Grapefruit Moon Gallery This unique and large piece was hand colored by Bunny Yeager, and remained in her archive throughout her life. Yeager's hand-colored works are among the rarest of her output, and this bold and sensual image of Bettie Page, taken in 1954 during the year-long partnership which changed both their lives is among the loveliest. HID12401132022 © 2025 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved www.HA.com/TexasAuctioneerLicenseNotice
Overall excellent condition. Some minor pin head sized losses to the top left corner. Sheet is flush mount to foam core with some edge chipping and bumps to the corners.
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