"In 2007, John Maloof bought the contents of an unclaimed Chicago storage locker, discovering over 100,000 negatives and slides shot by Vivian Maier, leading to her posthumous fame."
"Maier's photography, created alongside her job as a nanny, captures the changing social fabric of America from the 1950s to the 1980s, showcasing both society women and slums."
"The Important Photographs sale on Artnet Auctions features a rare collection of 206 sold-out estate prints, with an estimated value that could reset Maier's secondary market."
"Susanna Wenniger noted that Maier's secondary market is relatively new, with prints limited to editions of 15, making the availability of sold-out prints extremely rare."
The Important Photographs sale features 206 sold-out prints from Vivian Maier's estate, estimated to sell for $600,000 to $1.5 million. John Maloof discovered Maier's work in 2007, leading to her posthumous recognition. Maier's photography, created while working as a nanny, documents American society from the 1950s to the 1980s. Her work is now highly regarded, comparable to renowned photographers. The secondary market for her prints is still developing, with limited editions released since 2011, making this sale particularly significant.
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