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Black and White Photography For Sale
Artist: Slim Aarons
Artist: Terry O'Neill
The Rolling Stones, Soho, London (Signed)
Located in New York, NY
Ed. 33/50, hand-signed and numbered by Terry O'Neill. Includes black frame with white mat. Terry O’Neill CBE is one of the world’s most collected photographers with work hanging in ...
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1960s Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Ursula Andress, London
Located in London, GB
edition 2 of 50 signed and numbered
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20th Century Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Britt Ekland and Patrick Lichfield, Silver Gelatin Print by Terry O'Neill, 1970
Located in London, GB
Britt Ekland and Patrick Lichfield, Silver Gelatin Print by Terry O'Neill, 1970 Terry O'Neill is one of the world's most famous collected photographers with work hanging in national...
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20th Century Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Paul Newman, 1972 (Terry O'Neill - Black and White Photography)
Located in London, GB
Paul Newman, 1972 (Terry O'Neill - Black and White Photography) Silver Gelatin Print 16x20: £2,100 20x24: £2,700 30x40: £4,800 48x72: £12,000 Edition of 50 and 10 APs per size. Di...
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Late 20th Century Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Raquel Welch, 1971 (Terry O'Neill - Black and White Photography)
Located in London, GB
Raquel Welch, 1971 (Terry O'Neill - Black and White Photography) Silver Gelatin Print 16x20: £2,100 20x24: £2,700 30x40: £4,800 48x72: £12,000 Edition of 50 and 10 APs per size. Digitally printed signature and edition number on bottom front border. Estate-stamped on reverse. American actress Raquel Welch on the Spanish set of the western ‘Hannie Caulder’, directed by Burt Kennedy, 1971. She is wearing a number 9 Chelsea Football...
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Late 20th Century Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

'The Carlton Hotel' 1955 (Slim Aarons Estate Edition)
Located in London, GB
'The Carlton Hotel' 1955 (Slim Aarons Estate Edition) A Cadillac with Florida plates parked outside the Carlton Hotel, Cannes, France, circa 1955. Another gorgeous and typically 'S...
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1950s Modern Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Slim Aarons, Kaufmann Desert House (Slim Aarons Estate Edition)
Located in New York, NY
Catch Up by the Pool (Kaufmann Desert House) 1970 Former fashion model Helen Dzo Dzo Kaptur (in white lace), Nelda Linsk (in yellow), wife of art dealer Joseph Linsk, and actress L...
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1970s Modern Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Elton John Dodger Stadium
Located in Austin, US
Lifetime prints are the last remaining prints available, signed by Terry O’Neill and obtained from the Terry O’Neill Archive in London. Signed limited edition photographic print by Terry O'Neill. Elton John performs at Dodger Stadium...
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1970s Photorealist Black and White Photography

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C Print

Slim Aarons 'Kings of Hollywood' Clark Gable, Gary Cooper, James Stewart
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Film stars (left to right) Clark Gable (1901 - 1960), Van Heflin (1910 - 1971), Gary Cooper (1901 - 1961) and James Stewart (1908 - 1997) enjoy a joke at a New Year's party held at R...
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1950s Realist Black and White Photography

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Lambda

Bridgette Bardot with Cigar (Co-Signed) by Terry O'Neill, 1971
Located in London, GB
Brigitte Bardot with Cigar by Terry O'Neill, 1971 (Co-signed by Brigitte Bardot and Terry O'Neill. Terry O'Neill is undoubtedly one of the world's most renowned and collected photographers, with his work gracing the walls of national art galleries and private collections around the globe. With a career spanning over six decades, O'Neill has captured iconic images of presidents, pop stars, and cultural icons, seamlessly bridging the worlds of the frontline and fame. Among his extensive portfolio, one of his most celebrated pieces is the portrait of Brigitte Bardot with a cigar. This photograph, taken in the early 1970s, encapsulates Bardot's timeless beauty and O'Neill's signature style, characterized by candid yet captivating compositions. What sets this particular artwork apart is its co-signed edition. Having both Terry O'Neill and Brigitte Bardot's signatures on the photograph elevates its value and rarity to new heights. The co-signed version of this edition is a testament to the collaboration between two legends of their respective fields, making it a truly exceptional and highly coveted piece for collectors and enthusiasts alike. Silver Gelatin Print Frame included Edition of 50 Framed, in mint condition. Hand-signed by artist, Co-signed by Bridgette Bardot...
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20th Century Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Missouri Hunt Slim Aarons Estate Stamped Print
Located in London, GB
Missouri Hunt 1955 by Slim Aarons Slim Aarons Limited Estate Edition A hunting party on horseback in St Louis, Missouri, circa 1955 unframed silver gelatin print printed 2023 20×...
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1950s Modern Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Audrey Hepburn with a Dove 1966 Signed Limited Edition Framed Print
Located in London, GB
A contemplative Audrey Hepburn with a dove perched on her shoulder, 1966. TITLE: Hepburn with a Dove 1966 PHOTO: Terry O’Neill SIGNED LIMITED EDITION (LAST AVAILBLE COPY OF THIS SIZ...
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1960s Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin, Black and White

Terry O'Neill 'Sean Connery on the Moon'
Located in New York, NY
Sean Connery on the Moon, 1971 Silver Gelatin Print Estate signature stamped and numbered edition of 50 with certificate of authenticity from ...
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1970s Modern Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Slim Aarons 'Jamaica Sea Sailing'
Located in New York, NY
Jamaica Sea Sailing, 1953 Fiber print Estate edition of 150 Signature stamped and hand numbered with Certificate of authenticity 1953: Two men sailing their yacht 'Eel II' in Jamaic...
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1950s Modern Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Slim Aarons Official Estate Edition - Liz Pringle Refreshments in Jamaica
Located in London, GB
Fashion model Liz Pringle drinking from a coconut at the Round Hill resort, Montego Bay, Jamaica, 1953. photo by Slim Aarons Slim Aarons silver gelatine fibre based print Printed...
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1950s Modern Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Slim Aarons 'Digging for Clams' 1960 Estate Stamped
Located in London, GB
Mrs. Leverett Saltonstall Shaw watches her children digging for clams at low tide on Black Beach, with a sailboat on the sand behind them and joined by their dog in Massachusetts Bay...
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1960s Modern Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Paul Newman and Lee Marvin (Signed)
Located in New York, NY
Ed. 45/50, signed by Terry O'Neill. Includes black frame. Terry O’Neill CBE is one of the world’s most collected photographers with work hanging in national art galleries and privat...
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1970s Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Bruce Springsteen on the Sunset Strip, Los Angeles (Signed)
Located in New York, NY
Ed. 23/50, signed by Terry O'Neill. Includes black frame with white mat. Terry O’Neill CBE is one of the world’s most collected photographers with work hanging in national art galle...
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1970s Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Michael Caine (Signed)
Located in New York, NY
AP from an edition of 50, signed by Terry O'Neill. Terry O’Neill CBE is one of the world’s most collected photographers with work hanging in national art galleries and private coll...
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1970s Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Kings of Hollywood
Located in New York, NY
Film stars (left to right) Clark Gable (1901 - 1960), Van Heflin (1910 - 1971), Gary Cooper (1901 - 1961) and James Stewart (1908 - 1997) enjoy a joke at a New Year's party held at R...
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1950s Realist Black and White Photography

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Lambda

Slim Aarons 'Kings of Hollywood'
Located in New York, NY
Film stars (left to right) Clark Gable (1901 - 1960), Van Heflin (1910 - 1971), Gary Cooper (1901 - 1961) and James Stewart (1908 - 1997) enjoy a joke at a New Year's cocktail party ...
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1950s Modern Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Terry O'Neill 'Brigitte Bardot Hands On Hips' (signed)
Located in New York, NY
Brigitte Bardot, Hands on Hips, 1971 Silver gelatin print edition of 50 24 x 20 inches Signed and numbered edition of 50 rare cosigned also available in 24 x 34 inches for $30,000 ...
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1970s Modern Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Terry O'Neill 'Brigitte Bardot, Les Petroleuses' (signed)
Located in New York, NY
Brigitte Bardot, Les Petroleuses 1971 Silver gelatin print edition of 50 24 x 20 inches Signed and numbered edition of 50 rare Brigitte Bardot on the set of the film ‘Les Petroleu...
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1970s Modern Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Brigitte Bardot Holster Hip, Photography 1971, Printed After
Located in Greenwich, CT
Brigitte Anne-Marie Bardot is one of the most iconic French actresses and models in the world. She is one of the best known sex symbols of the 1950s and 1960s and was widely referred...
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1970s Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Photographic Paper, Black and White, C Print, Silver Gelatin

Slim Aarons 'Venetian Play, Orson Welles'
Located in New York, NY
Venetian Play, 1952 Silver gelatin print Estate edition of 150 Estate signature stamped and hand numbered edition of 150 with certificate of authenticity from the Slim Aarons estate ...
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1950s Modern Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Sean Connery on the set of "Diamonds are Forever" (Signed)
Located in New York, NY
Ed. 31/50, signed by Terry O'Neill. Terry O’Neill CBE is one of the world’s most collected photographers with work hanging in national art galleries and private collections worldwi...
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1970s Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Slim Aarons Limited Estate Print - Jamaica Sea Sailing - Oversize
Located in London, GB
Jamaica Sea Sailing Two men sailing their yacht ‘Eel II’ in Jamaica. Slim Aarons silver gelatine fibre based print Printed 2024 Slim Aarons Estate Edition Produced utilising the...
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1950s Modern Black and White Photography

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Black and White, Silver Gelatin

Hepburn With Dove Hand Signed Framed Print
Located in London, GB
Hepburn With Dove 1966 by Terry O’Neill Lifetime hand signed Limited Print Paper size 12 x 16″ inches / 31 x 41 cm Gelatin Silver Print signed and numbered by artist 40/50 With...
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1960s Modern Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Jean Shrimpton and Terence Stamp Hand Signed Framed Print
Located in London, GB
Jean Shrimpton and Terence Stamp photo by Terry O’Neill 1963 A close cropped portrait of British actor Terence Stamp and model Jean ‘The Shrimp’ Shrimpton, London 1963. The couple ...
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1960s Modern Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Slim Aarons Soho Waiters Race (Estate Edition)
Located in New York, NY
Soho Waiters Race 1955 Silver gelatin print Estate stamped and hand numbered edition of 150 with certificate of authenticity from the estate. Waiters carrying half bottles of champ...
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1950s Modern Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Slim Aarons 'Soho Waiters Race'
Located in New York, NY
Soho Waiters Race 1955 Silver gelatin print Estate stamped and hand numbered edition of 150 with certificate of authenticity from the estate. Waiters carrying half bottles of champ...
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1950s Modern Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Terry O'Neill 'Brigitte Bardot Hands On Hips'
Located in New York, NY
Brigitte Bardot, Hands on Hips 1971 Silver gelatin print 34 x 24 inches Co-signed and numbered edition of 50 Brigitte Bardot on the set of the film ‘Les Petroleuses’ a.k.a. ‘The Le...
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1970s Modern Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Slim Aarons 'Kings of Hollywood' (Mid-Century Modern Photography)
Located in New York, NY
Kings of Hollywood 1957 Fiber print estate edition of 150 Film stars (left to right) Clark Gable (1901 - 1960), Van Heflin (1910 - 1971), Gary Cooper (1901 - 1961) and James Stewart...
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1950s Modern Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Terry O'Neill - Backyard Beatles - hand signed limited edition Oversize
Located in London, GB
The Beatles 1963 Abbey Road Studios London England. The first major group portrait of the Beatles was taken by Terry O’Neill during the recording of their first hit single and album...
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1960s Modern Black and White Photography

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Black and White, Silver Gelatin

Slim Aarons 'Kings of Hollywood' (Mid-Century Modern Photography)
Located in New York, NY
Kings of Hollywood 1957 Fiber print estate edition of 150 Film stars (left to right) Clark Gable (1901 - 1960), Van Heflin (1910 - 1971), Gary Cooper (1901 - 1961) and James Stewart...
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1950s Modern Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Terry O'Neill 'Faye Dunaway by the Pool'
Located in New York, NY
Faye Dunaway at the Beverly Hills Hotel, 1977, Printed Later Silver gelatin print 30 x 30” estate signature stamped and numbered edition of 50 with certificate of authenticity Terry...
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1970s Modern Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Digging for Clams (Slim Aarons Estate Edition)
Located in New York, NY
Slim Aarons Digging for Clams on Black Beach (Slim Aarons Estate Edition), 1960 Chromogenic Lambda print Mrs Hans Estin watches her children digging for clams at low tide on Black B...
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1960s American Modern Black and White Photography

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Lambda

Terry O'Neill, Brigitte Bardot, Les Novices
Located in New York, NY
Brigitte Bardot with dog, on set of Les Novices (Co-signed) 1970 (printed later) Silver Gelatin Print 16 x 20 inches Signed and dated by the artists and comes with certificate of au...
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1970s Modern Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Terry O'Neill, The Rolling Stones
Located in New York, NY
The Rolling Stones 1963 (printed later) Silver gelatin print Estate stamped and numbered edition of 50 with certificate of authenticity from he Terry O'Neill estate Terry O’Neill CB...
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1960s Modern Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

David Bowie, Diamond Dog Contact Sheet
Located in New York, NY
David Bowie, Diamond Dog Contact Sheet, 1974 Silver gelatin print 48 x 72 inches Estate signature stamped edition of 50 English singer, musician and actor David Bowie photographed f...
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1970s Modern Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

David Bowie and Elizabeth Taylor by Terry O'Neill - rare signed artist proof
Located in Austin, US
Rare, signed artist proof print of David Bowie and Elizabeth Taylor by Terry O'Neill David Bowie and actress Elizabeth Taylor meet for the first time at George Cukor’s house in Beve...
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Late 20th Century Photorealist Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Slim Aarons Style 'Inga Lindgren And Poodles'
Located in New York, NY
Slim Aarons Inga Lindgren And Poodles 1956 (printed later) Silver gelatin print estate signature stamped edition of 150 with certificate of authenticity Swedish model Inga Lindgren...
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1950s Modern Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Terry O'Neill, Kate Moss Unitard (co-signed)
Located in New York, NY
Kate Moss Unitard, London, 1993 Silver Gelatin Print 30 x 30 inches Edition of 50 Cosigned by Terry O'Neill and Kate Moss Portrait of English fashion model Kate Moss, 1993. Terry ...
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1990s Modern Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Roger Moore as James Bond (Co-signed)
Located in New York, NY
Ed. 22/50, co-signed by Terry O'Neill and Roger More. Includes black frame with white mat. Terry O’Neill CBE is one of the world’s most collected photographers with work hanging in ...
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1970s Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

David Bowie Diamond Dogs by Terry O'Neill
Located in Austin, US
Rare, signed silver gelatin print of David Bowie with a large barking dog for publicity shots for his 1974 album ‘Diamond Dogs’ in London. 12x16" silver gelatin darkroom print, sign...
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Late 20th Century Photorealist Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Terry O'Neill 'The Beatles'
Located in New York, NY
Terry O'Neill The Beatles, Backyard of Abbey Road Studios 1963 (printed later) Silver gelatin print signed and numbered edition 47 of 50 with certificate of authenticity Terry O'Nei...
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1960s Modern Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Slim Aarons Official Estate Print - Dinner Jazz 1949
Located in London, GB
Dinner Jazz American Jazz trumpeter and singer Louis Armstrong enjoys a plate of spaghetti in Rome. Slim Aarons silver gelatine fibre based print Printed Later Slim Aarons Estat...
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1940s Modern Black and White Photography

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Black and White, Silver Gelatin

Mick Jagger in a Fur Parka (Signed)
Located in New York, NY
Ed. 39/50, hand-signed and numbered by Terry O'Neill. Includes black frame. Terry O’Neill CBE is one of the world’s most collected photographers with work hanging in national art ga...
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1960s Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Set of two signed Terry O'Neill prints of David Bowie
Located in Austin, US
Set of two, signed open edition, 8” x 10” archival prints by Terry O'Neill, featuring Terry O’Neill’s embossed studio stamp One print features Bowie with author, William Burroughs, ...
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Late 20th Century Photorealist Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

The Rolling Stones 1964 by Terry O'Neill
Located in Austin, US
Rare, signed silver gelatin print, an early portrait of the Rolling Stones outside the Donmar rehearsal theatre, London, 1964 12x16" silver gelatin darkroom print, signed and number...
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Late 20th Century Photorealist Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Paul McCartney at Ringo Starr's Wedding (Signed)
Located in New York, NY
Ed. 25/50, unframed print. Hand-signed and numbered by Terry O'Neill. Terry O’Neill CBE is one of the world’s most collected photographers with work hanging in national art gallerie...
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1980s Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Backyard Beatles
Located in Norwich, GB
Paper size : 24 x 20 inches, Image size : 23 x 15 inches. Lifetime silver gelatin print No 49/50 signed lower right margin. Terry O’Neill CBE is one of the world’s most collected ph...
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Late 20th Century Contemporary Black and White Photography

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Photographic Paper

Frank Sinatra In Miami Signed Framed Print
Located in London, GB
Frank Sinatra In Miami by Terry O'Neill Singer and actor Frank Sinatra, with his minders and his stand in (who is wearing an identical outfit to him), arriving at Miami beach while...
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1960s Modern Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

JFK in Jamaica (Aarons Estate)
Located in New York, NY
Democratic senator for Massachusetts, John Fitzgerald Kennedy (1917 - 1963) outside Sunset Lodge, Montego Bay, Jamaica. Slim Aarons worked mainly for society publications, taking pi...
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1950s Modern Black and White Photography

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Lambda

Terry O'Neill 'The Beatles'
Located in New York, NY
Terry O'Neill The Beatles, 1963, Printed Later Silver gelatin print signed and numbered edition 48 of 50 with certificate of authenticity Terry O'Neill CBE (1938-2019) was an eminen...
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1960s Modern Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Digging for Clams (Slim Aarons Estate Edition)
Located in New York, NY
Slim Aarons Digging for Clams on Black Beach (Slim Aarons Estate Edition), 1960 Chromogenic Lambda print Mrs Hans Estin watches her children digging for clams at low tide on Black B...
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1960s American Modern Black and White Photography

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Lambda

Capucine (Slim Aarons estate edition)
Located in New York, NY
Capucine, 1957 Fiber print 40x30 inches Estate stamped and numbered edition of 150 1957: French actress Capucine, (Germaine Lefebvre) (1933 - 1990) fanning herself at a New Years Ev...
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1950s American Modern Black and White Photography

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Photographic Paper

"Dinner Jazz" by Slim Aarons
Located in London, GB
"Dinner Jazz" by Slim Aarons 1949: American Jazz trumpeter and singer Louis Armstrong (1898 - 1971) enjoys a plate of spaghetti in Rome. Unframed Paper S...
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1940s Modern Black and White Photography

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Black and White

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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