Glimpses: Vintage, Fine, and Vernacular Photography
Thu, Jul 23, 2026 11:00AM EDT
Lot 222
Wrecked German Aircraft with Swastika Tail, WWII Snapshot. 1940s.
Estimate: $200 - $300
Sold for
$120
Sold Price includes BP
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 |
Wrecked German Aircraft with Swastika Tail, WWII Snapshot. 1940s. Vintage black-and-white snapshot photograph showing the wreckage of a German aircraft with swastika clearly visible on the tail fin, the fuselage destroyed and scattered across the ground. A man stands beside the debris, emphasizing the scale of the crash. The stark composition and proximity to the wreckage give the image a direct, documentary quality, likely taken shortly after the aircraft’s destruction. A powerful vernacular record of wartime aftermath. Uncaptioned; verso blank. 4 1/4 x 2 1/2".
Condition
Minor wear consistent with age. Good condition.
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