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Black and White Photography For Sale
Artist: Andy Warhol
Artist: Josef Hoflehner
Andy Warhol, Photograph of John Stockwell and Bianca Jagger circa 1978
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Like her former husband Mick Jagger of the Rolling Stones, Bianca Jagger enjoyed the nightlife New York City had to offer. Known in the 1970s and 80s as a jet-setting socialite assoc...
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1970s Pop Art Black and White Photography

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Photographic Paper

Andy Warhol, Photograph of Fred Hughes Reclining on a Sofa, 1986
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Illustrated in The Andy Warhol Diaries by Andy Warhol. Edited by Pat Hackett, Warner Books, 1991. Fred Hughes was Andy Warhol's business manager for more than 25 years. During his ...
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1980s Pop Art Black and White Photography

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Photographic Paper

Buildings in Madrid
Located in Santa Monica, CA
This is a unique work. Stamped on verso by The Estate of Andy Warhol and The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts. Annotated with Foundation inventory number. The work comes wi...
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Late 20th Century Pop Art Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

John McEnroe, Tatum O'Neal and baby Kevin
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Tatum O'Neal starred alongside her father, Ryan O'Neal, in the film Paper Moon when she was just ten years old. Her performance would earn her an Academy Award the following year. John McEnroe...
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1980s Pop Art Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Car Interior
Located in Santa Monica, CA
This work is unique. Work comes with a Certificate of Provenance. Stamped on the verso by the Estate of the Artist and The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts. Foundation numb...
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1980s Pop Art Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Fran Lebowitz
Located in Santa Monica, CA
This is a unique work. Stamped on verso by The Estate of Andy Warhol and The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts. Annotated with Foundation inventory number. The work comes wi...
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1980s Pop Art Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Andy Warhol, Photograph of Bob Colacello and Jon Gould at the Arc du Triomphe
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Jon Gould and Andy Warhol met in 1980 when Warhol was 51 and Gould was a 27-year-old movie executive living in Los Angeles. Biographies of Warhol show he tried to impress Gould with glamorous outings at Studio 54 and expensive gifts, including a Rolex watch. Bob Colacello...
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1980s Pop Art Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

John & Kimiko Powers Home Carbondale
Located in Santa Monica, CA
This work is unique. Taken while out exploring the countryside with Jed Johnson and Catherine Guinness. Stamped twice on the reverse by both The Estate of Andy Warhol and The Andy ...
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1980s Pop Art Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Andy Warhol Getting Cast of Face for the Lewis Allen "No Man Show" Robot
Located in Santa Monica, CA
This is a unique work. Stamped on verso by The Estate of Andy Warhol and The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts. Annotated with Foundation inventory number. The work comes wi...
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1980s Pop Art Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Toilet / Fountain at Baur au Lac Hotel in Zurich
Located in Santa Monica, CA
This is a unique work. Bathroom at Baur au Lac Hotel in Zurich. Dated 'Mar 9 1982' (on the reverse). Stamped twice on the reverse by both The Estate of Andy Warhol and The Andy Wa...
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1980s Pop Art Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Andre Balazs
Located in Santa Monica, CA
This is a unique work. Stamped on verso by The Estate of Andy Warhol and The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts. Annotated with Foundation inventory number. The work comes wi...
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1980s Pop Art Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Guests at Kentucky Party
Located in Santa Monica, CA
This is a unique work. Dated 'May 03 1982' (on the reverse). Stamped on verso by The Estate of Andy Warhol and The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts. Annotated with Foundati...
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1980s Pop Art Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Bedroom
Located in Santa Monica, CA
This work is unique. Stamped twice on the reverse by both The Estate of Andy Warhol and The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts. The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts...
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1980s Pop Art Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Rudolf Nureyev, Bruce Jenner, and Ahmet Ertegen
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Nicknamed "Lord of the Dance," Rudolf Nureyev was a Russian ballet dancer and choreographer, as well as the former director and chief choreographer of the Paris Opera Ballet. He is considered the all-time greatest male ballet...
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1980s Pop Art Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Pia Zadora
Located in Santa Monica, CA
This work is unique. Stamped on the reverse by Andy Warhol Authentication Board. Foundation number also on verso. The work comes with an Authentication Letter from the Andy Warhol Au...
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Late 20th Century Pop Art Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Jerry Zipkin
Located in Santa Monica, CA
This work is unique. Stamped on the reverse by The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts. Foundation number also on verso. The work comes with an Authentication Letter from the ...
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Late 20th Century Pop Art Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Tama Janowitz
Located in Santa Monica, CA
This work is unique. Stamped on the reverse by The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts. Foundation number also on verso. The work comes with an Authentication Letter from the ...
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Late 20th Century Pop Art Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Tatum O'Neal, John McEnroe and baby
Located in Santa Monica, CA
This work is unique. Stamped on the reverse by Andy Warhol Authentication Board, Inc. The work comes with an Authentication Letter from the Andy Warhol Authentication Board, Inc. ...
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Late 20th Century Pop Art Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Sean Lennon (to Care is to Cure)
Located in Santa Monica, CA
This work is unique. Stamped on the reverse by The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts. Foundation number also on verso. The work comes with an Authentication Letter from the ...
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Late 20th Century Pop Art Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Mercedes-Benz 280 SE Convertible
Located in Santa Monica, CA
This is a unique work. Stamped twice on the reverse by both The Estate of Andy Warhol and The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts. The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Ar...
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1980s Pop Art Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Andy Warhol, Photograph of Pat Hackett Peeling a Banana, circa 1986
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Pat Hackett is a writer and editor, as well as a frequent collaborator, friend, and confidante of Andy Warhol. She edited and wrote the introduction to The...
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1980s Pop Art Black and White Photography

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Photographic Paper

Unidentified Men (Studio 54)
Located in Santa Monica, CA
This work is unique. Stamped twice on the reverse by both The Estate of Andy Warhol and The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts. The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts...
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1970s Pop Art Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Kenny Scharf and Michel Roux
Located in Santa Monica, CA
This is a unique work. Photo dimensions: 8 x 10 in. Work comes with an authentication letter from the Andy Warhol Art Authentication Board. Provenance: From the artist to Pat Hac...
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1980s Pop Art Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Barbara Walters with Vernon Jordan
Located in Santa Monica, CA
This is a unique work. Stamped on verso by The Estate of Andy Warhol and The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts. Annotated with Foundation inventory number. The work comes wi...
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1970s Pop Art Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Nell Campbell
Located in Santa Monica, CA
This is a unique work. Stamped on verso by The Estate of Andy Warhol and The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts. Annotated with Foundation inventory number and initialed Tim ...
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1980s Pop Art Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Gulfstream I
Located in Santa Monica, CA
This is a unique work. Dated 'Apr 23 1982' (on the reverse). Stamped twice on the reverse by both The Estate of Andy Warhol and The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts. The ...
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1980s Pop Art Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Schoolchildren in Spain
Located in Santa Monica, CA
This is a unique work. Dated 'Jan 24 1983' (on the reverse). Stamped on verso by The Estate of Andy Warhol and The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts. Annotated with Foundati...
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1980s Pop Art Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Greek Revival - Building Facade
Located in Santa Monica, CA
This is a unique work. Dated 'Jun 14 1982' (on the reverse). Stamped on verso by The Estate of Andy Warhol and The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts. Annotated with Founda...
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1980s Pop Art Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Bride
Located in Santa Monica, CA
This is a unique work. Dated 'Apr 27 1984' (on the reverse). Stamped on verso by The Estate of Andy Warhol and The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts. Annotated with Foundati...
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1980s Pop Art Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Bianca Jagger
Located in Santa Monica, CA
This is a unique work. Stamped twice on the reverse by both The Estate of Andy Warhol and The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts. The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual A...
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1980s Pop Art Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Jerry Hall and Pele
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Jerry Hall is a model and the former partner of Mick Jagger of the Rolling Stones, with whom she has four children. “Even Andy, who was known for knowing sl...
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1980s Pop Art Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Photograph of Gay Talese
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Gay Talese is a former journalist for The New York Times and Esquire magazine who helped define literary journalism in the 1960s. Image dimensions: 8 x 10 in. Framed dimensions: 16...
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1980s Pop Art Black and White Photography

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Photographic Paper

Andy Warhol Exhibition Banner Photograph, Venice, Italy, 1977
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Andy Warhol banner outside show at Il Prisione, Venice, Italy, 1977, photographed by Andy Warhol. Illustrated in The Andy Warhol Diaries by Andy Warhol. Edited by Pat Hackett, Warne...
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1970s Pop Art Black and White Photography

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Photographic Paper

Ron Galella
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Dubbed "Paparazzo Extraordinaire" by Newsweek and "the Godfather of the U.S. paparazzi culture" by Time magazine and Vanity Fair, Ron Galella pioneered the industry for candid celebr...
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1980s Pop Art Black and White Photography

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Photographic Paper, Silver Gelatin

Quentin Crisp
Located in Santa Monica, CA
An English expat living in New York City, Quentin Crisp came to prominence following the publication of his 1968 autobiography, The Naked Civil Servant. ...
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1980s Pop Art Black and White Photography

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Photographic Paper, Silver Gelatin

Fred Hughes loading a Warhol painting onto a Learjet 35
Located in Santa Monica, CA
This work is unique. Stamped twice on the reverse by both The Estate of Andy Warhol and The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts. The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts...
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1980s Pop Art Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Richard Branson
Located in Santa Monica, CA
This work is unique. Stamped twice on the reverse by both The Estate of Andy Warhol and The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts. The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts...
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Late 20th Century Pop Art Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Munich Glyptothek
Located in Santa Monica, CA
This work is unique. Dated 'JUN 01 1982' on the reverse. Stamped twice on the reverse by both The Estate of Andy Warhol and The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts. The Andy...
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1980s Pop Art Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Michael J. Fox
Located in Santa Monica, CA
This work is unique. Stamped on the reverse by The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts. Foundation number also on verso. The work comes with an Authentication Letter from the ...
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Late 20th Century Pop Art Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Love Boat Reunion with Lana Turner
Located in Santa Monica, CA
This work is unique. Stamped on the reverse by The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts. Foundation number also on verso. The work comes with an Authentication Letter from the ...
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Late 20th Century Pop Art Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Martha Graham, Liza Minnelli and others at Halston fashion show
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Martha Graham, Liza Minnelli, Bob Colacello, Victor Hugo and others in the crowd at a Halston fashion show photographed by Andy Warhol in 1979....
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1970s Pop Art Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Judith Krantz, Boy George and Quentin Crisp
Located in Santa Monica, CA
An English expat living in New York City, Quentin Crisp came to prominence following the publication of his 1968 autobiography, The Naked Civil Servant. ...
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1980s Pop Art Black and White Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper, Silver Gelatin

Photograph of Ashford Simpson and Diana Ross
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Diana Ross is the former lead singer of the Motown group The Supremes, after which she went on to have a successful career as a solo singer-songwriter, music producer, and actress. ...
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1980s Pop Art Black and White Photography

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Photographic Paper

Bianca Jagger in black coat in Hotel Room
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Like former-husband Mick Jagger of the Rolling Stones, Bianca Jagger enjoyed the nightlife New York City had to offer. Known in the 1970s and 80s as a jet-setting socialite associate...
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1970s Pop Art Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Glamorous Couple
Located in Santa Monica, CA
This is a unique work. Image dimensions: 8 x 10 in. Framed dimensions: 16.625 x 18.125 in Stamped twice on the reverse by both The Estate of Andy Warhol and The Andy Warhol Founda...
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1970s Pop Art Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Tama Janowitz
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Tama Janowitz is a novelist who is considered among the literary "brat pack" of the 1980s along with Bret Easton Ellis. This is a unique work. Image ...
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1980s Pop Art Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Photograph of a Sign (We Reported You to the Police...)
Located in Santa Monica, CA
This is a unique work. Image dimensions: 8 x 10 in. Framed dimensions: 16.5 x 18 in. The work is framed to archival standards by Handmade Frames of Brooklyn, New York.  Stamped on th...
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1980s Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Andy Warhol, Photograph of a Room Service Tray in Paris, 1980
Located in Santa Monica, CA
This is a unique work. Image dimensions: 8 x 10 in. Framed dimensions: 16.5 x 18 in. Work comes with a Certificate of Authenticity from The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual ...
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1980s Pop Art Black and White Photography

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Photographic Paper

Richard Weisman at Joe Kennedy Rally
Located in Santa Monica, CA
This is a unique work. Image dimensions: 8 x 10 in. Framed dimensions: 16.125 x 18.625 Work is framed to archival standards by Handmade Frames of Brooklyn, New York. Stamped on the ...
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1980s Pop Art Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Phyllis Diller
Located in Santa Monica, CA
The comedic actress Phyllis Diller was known throughout the 1960s and 70s for her offbeat stage persona and outlandish costumes. She appeared regularly ...
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1980s Pop Art Black and White Photography

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Photographic Paper

Valentine Guinness
Located in Santa Monica, CA
This is a unique work. Image dimensions: 10 x 8 in. Framed dimensions: 18 x 16.5 in. Work is framed to archival standards by Handmade Frames of Brooklyn, New York. Stamped on the r...
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1970s Pop Art Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Martha Graham in white cloak
Located in Santa Monica, CA
A photograph of Martha Graham taken by Andy Warhol on May 21, 1986 at the unveiling of a Warhol serigraph portrait of Graham. Graham was an influentia...
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1980s Pop Art Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Andy and Barbi Benton
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A photograph by Andy Warhol. "Andy and Barbi Benton" is a unique silver gelatin photograph by pop American artist Andy Warhol. The artwork is numbered FL08.00198 and AWL007. Andy War...
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Late 20th Century Pop Art Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Leo Castelli
Located in Santa Monica, CA
This work was acquired directly from The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts. The work is in pristine condition and has never been framed. This is a unique work which comes w...
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1970s Pop Art Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Milton Berle (in Los Angeles)
Located in Santa Monica, CA
This work was acquired directly from The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts. The work is in pristine condition and has never been framed. This is a unique work which comes w...
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1980s Pop Art Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Paloma Picasso
Located in Santa Monica, CA
This work was acquired directly from The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts. The work is in pristine condition and has never been framed. This is a unique work which comes w...
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1980s Pop Art Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Liz Smith
Located in Santa Monica, CA
This work was acquired directly from The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts. The work is in pristine condition and has never been framed. This is a unique work which comes w...
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1980s Pop Art Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Building
Located in Santa Monica, CA
This work was acquired directly from The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts. The work is in pristine condition and has never been framed. This is a unique work which comes w...
Category

1980s Pop Art Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Shop Black and White Photography

There’s a lot to love about black and white photography.

The unique and timeless quality of a black and white photograph accentuates any room. Some might argue that we’re naturally drawn to color photography because it’s the world we know best. This is a shared belief, particularly in the era of camera-phone photography, editing apps and the frenetic immediacy of sharing photos on social media. But when we look at black and white photography, we experience deep, rich shadows and tonal properties in a way that transfixes us. Composition and textures are crisp and engaging. We’re immediately drawn to the subjects of vintage street photography and continue to feel the emotional impact of decades-old photojournalism. The silhouettes of mountains in black and white landscape photography are particularly pronounced, while portrait photography and the skylines of urban cityscapes come to life in monochrome prints.

When decorating with fine photography, keep in mind that some color photographs may not be suitable for every space. However, you can be more daring with black and white photos. The gray tones are classic, sophisticated and generally introduce elegance to any corner of your home, which renders black and white prints amazingly versatile.

Black and white photography adapts to its surroundings like a chameleon might. A single large-scale black and white photograph above the sofa in your living room is going to work with any furniture style, and as some homeowners and designers today are working to introduce more muted tones and neutral palettes to dining rooms and bedrooms, the integration of black and white photography — a hallmark of minimalist decor — is a particularly natural choice for such a setting.

Another advantage to bringing black and white photography into your home is that you can style walls and add depth and character without worrying about disrupting an existing color scheme. Black and white photographs actually harmonize well with accent colors such as yellow, red and green. Your provocative Memphis Group lighting and bold Pierre Paulin seating will pair nicely with the black and white fine nude photography you’ve curated over the years.

Black and white photography also complements a variety of other art. Black and white photos pair well with drawings and etchings in monochromatic hues. They can also form part of specific color schemes. For example, you can place black and white prints in colored picture frames for a pop of color. And while there are no hard and fast rules, it’s best to keep black and white prints separate from color photographs. Color prints stand out in a room more than black and white prints do. Pairing them may detract attention from your black and white photography. Instead, dedicate separate walls or spaces to each.

Once you’ve selected the photography that best fits your space, you’ll need to decide how to hang the images. If you want to hang multiple photos, it’s essential to know how to arrange wall art. A proper arrangement can significantly enhance a living space.

On 1stDibs, explore a vast collection of compelling black and white photography by artists such as Mark Shaw, Jack Mitchell (a photographer you should know), Berenice Abbott and David Yarrow.

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