Picture This: Fine, Vintage & Vernacular Photography
Thu, Mar 12, 2026 11:00AM EDT
Lot 344
Decter Mannikin Co. Test Shot Archive. Los Angeles, 1970s.
Estimate: $500 - $700
Bid Increments
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| $0 | $5 |
| $30 | $10 |
| $100 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
Decter Mannikin Co. Test Shot Archive. Los Angeles, 1970s. Over 100 color Kodak “Kodachrome” transparencies and photographs featuring groups and individual male and female mannequins staged in numerous dynamic poses in a variety of locations, including the Decter Mannikin Co. showroom, department store window displays, and photo sets. A very fun collection that gives a behind-the-scenes look at many of the uncanny details of Decter’s hand-sculpted face and body molds. Each 1 x 1 / 8”. Most in very good condition, some with toning or discoloration to margins.
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