Swann Galleries Oct. 16 sale of Fine Photographs brought $1.1 million and established two auction records. We are delighted with the results of our Fine Photographs auction, which showed strength and competition throughout and demonstrated the continued enthusiasm for photography among collectors. With thrilling results for work by Steve McCurry, Ruth Orkin, Ansel Adams, Hiroshi Sugimoto, and many others, as well as a record for the W. Eugene Smith Saipan (two soldiers), the sale showcased a broad range of practitioners and mediums. Photographys diversity, relevance, and accessibility continue to drive the success of our sales, noted department director Deborah Rogal. Steven McCurrys rare portfolio titled Children, one of an edition of five, and complete with 10 striking photographs, including well-known Afghan Girl, ca. 1992 to 2001, printed in 2010, made its auction debut. The iconic work brought $33,560. W. Eugene Smiths Saipan (two soldiers), silver print, 1944, printed 1950s, set the other record bringing $33,020. Further works included Richard Avedons Andy Warhol, Artist, New York City,8-20-69, a silver print, 1969, printed 1975, selling for $10,160; Robert Mapplethorpes Phillip Prioleau (on a pedestal), silver print, 1979, $9,525; and George Platt Lynes Yul Brynner, silver print, 1951, realizing $8,890. Ansel Adams images of the Sierra Nevada were also among the top lots, with Sierra Nevada, Winter, taken in the Owens Valley, Calif., silver print, 1944, printed December 1978, and Winter Sunrise, Sierra Nevada, from Lone Pine, Calif., silver print, 1944, printed April 1978, earned $33,020 each. City scenes and daily life included Ruth Orkins American Girl in Italy (Ninalee Craig), silver print, 1951, printed 1980, which earned $25,400, and Lewis W. Hines Welders on the Empire State Building, silver print, ca. 1930, which brought $15,240. Hiroshi Sugimoto was the star of the contemporary offering with Rosecrans Drive-In, Paramount, silver print, 1993, earning $21,590, and Palms, Michigan, silver print, 1980, bringing $19,050. The complete listing of auction results can be found by visiting www.swanngalleries.com.