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Period: 1950s
Andre de Dienes – Nude, 1950 – Original Vintage - Black and White
Located in Cologne, DE
Andre de Dienes – Nude, 1950 – Original Vintage This striking black-and-white photograph by André de Dienes, taken in 1950, captures a poised nude model reclining on a modernist chai...
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Modern 1950s Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

New York City, Black and White Street Photography, Wall Street 1950s
Located in New york, NY
Wall Street, 1955-56 is a 19" x 13" limited edition print (9/9 available) by American photographer Leonard Freed. The work is signed verso (back of photo) by Brigitte Freed (wife of ...
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Contemporary 1950s Black and White Photography

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Photographic Film, Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigme...

Jayne Mansfield with Seagrams Dogs (Limited Edition of 10, No 4-5) - 40"x50"
Located in New York, NY
Shot by Barry Kramer (1921- 1984), one of the most prolific photographers of his time, captures the essence of 1950's Hollywood movie star, Jane Mansfield with "Seagram's Dogs. It w...
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Contemporary 1950s Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

Jacques Tati and Alain Becourt - Photograph by Henri Cartier-Bresson - 1958
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage b/w photograph realized by Henri Cartier-Bresson in 1958. Copyright: Magnum Photos and Agenzia Contrasto. Excellent condition.
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Contemporary 1950s Black and White Photography

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Photographic Paper

"Lunch Time" by Bert Hardy
Located in London, GB
"Lunch Time" by Bert Hardy Five British models eating lunch in their swimwear on a yacht on the Cote d'Azur. Original Publication: Picture Post - 7850 - Th...
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Modern 1950s Black and White Photography

Materials

Black and White

DOUGLAS JULEFF Vintage 1950s Photograph of "Beefcake" model GENE STAGGS #2
Located in Glenford, NY
Rare early 1950s Original Vintage Gelatin Silver Photograph by DOUGLAS JULEFF - also known as DOUG OF DETROIT - of bodybuilder and model GENE STAGGS. This is #2 of two images of Stag...
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Post-War 1950s Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

DOUGLAS JULEFF Vintage 1950s Photograph of "Beefcake" model MAYNARD KEITH #2
Located in Glenford, NY
Rare early 1950s Original Vintage Gelatin Silver Photograph by DOUGLAS JULEFF - also known as DOUG OF DETROIT - of model MAYNARD KEITH. This is #2 of a series of 4 images of Maynard ...
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Post-War 1950s Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

"Marilyn Candid Moment" by Ed Feingersh
Located in London, GB
"Marilyn Candid Moment" by Ed Feingersh NEW YORK - MARCH 1955: Actress Marilyn Monroe reads the book "To the Actor: On the Technique of Acting" by Michael Chekhov in a quiet moment at the Ambassador...
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Modern 1950s Black and White Photography

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Black and White

DOUGLAS JULEFF Vintage 1950s Photograph of "Beefcake" model Unidentified #2
Located in Glenford, NY
Rare early 1950s Original Vintage Gelatin Silver Photograph by DOUGLAS JULEFF - also known as DOUG OF DETROIT - of an unidentified model (Unidentified #2). All of Juleff's records we...
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Post-War 1950s Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Paris 1952, Place de la Concorde
Located in Cologne, DE
This photograph, taken in 1952, depicts the Place de la Concorde in Paris, France. The scene captures a busy urban atmosphere with classic cars typical of the mid-20th century lining...
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Modern 1950s Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

DOUGLAS JULEFF Vintage 1950s Photograph of "Beefcake" model Unidentified #3
Located in Glenford, NY
Rare early 1950s Original Vintage Gelatin Silver Photograph by DOUGLAS JULEFF - also known as DOUG OF DETROIT - of an unidentified model (Unidentified #3). All of Juleff's records we...
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Post-War 1950s Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Make Up Mirror (1953) - Silver Gelatin Print
Located in London, GB
Make Up Mirror (1953) - Silver Gelatin Print (Photo by Thurston Hopkins/Picture Post/Getty Images Archive) 8th August 1953: Judy Dunlop, a participant in the Holiday Girl...
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Modern 1950s Black and White Photography

Materials

Black and White, Silver Gelatin

DOUGLAS JULEFF Vintage 1950s Photograph of "Beefcake" model JEAN O'STRAND
Located in Glenford, NY
Rare early 1950s Original Vintage Gelatin Silver Photograph by DOUGLAS JULEFF - also known as DOUG OF DETROIT - of body beautiful model JEAN O'STRAND. Photograph is an excellent exam...
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Post-War 1950s Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

DOUGLAS JULEFF Vintage 1950s Photograph of "Beefcake" model GEO WEIDER
Located in Glenford, NY
Rare early 1950s Original Vintage Gelatin Silver Photograph by DOUGLAS JULEFF - also known as DOUG OF DETROIT - of model GEO WIEDER. Photograph is an excellent example of Juleff's ...
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Post-War 1950s Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Cafe Culture by Bert Hardy Limited Edition Giant Oversize Silver Gelatin Print
Located in London, GB
"Cafe Culture" by Bert Hardy A waiter serving clients on the terrace of a cafe on the Champs-Elysees, Paris, June 1951. Original publication: Picture Po...
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Modern 1950s Black and White Photography

Materials

Black and White

DOUGLAS JULEFF Vintage 1950s Photograph "Beefcake" model LARRY KLEIN #1
Located in Glenford, NY
Rare 1950s Original Vintage Gelatin Silver Photograph by DOUGLAS JULEFF - also known as DOUG OF DETROIT - of popular young international physique model LARRY KLEIN. Klein is seen her...
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Post-War 1950s Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Milton H. Greene - Alfred Hitchcock, American Airlines, 1959, Printed After
Located in Stamford, CT
Available Sizes: 24" x 24" $3,000.00 Edition of 15 30" x 30" $4,000.00 Edition of 20 45" x 45" $8,500.00 Edition of 7 Printing is done on Exhibition Photo Baryta 310gsm paper. ...
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1950s Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

Marilyn Monroe, unique print of 1988 from original negative
Located in Cologne, DE
Ed Feingersh photographed Marilyn Monroe for Redbook magazine in March 1955 for a story which would follow Monroe through her daily routine, the photography to be candid and shot wit...
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Modern 1950s Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

DOUGLAS JULEFF Vintage 1950s Beefcake Photograph of VIC SEIPKE & JIM PARK
Located in Glenford, NY
Rare 1950s Iconic Original Vintage Gelatin Silver Photograph by DOUGLAS JULEFF - also known as DOUG OF DETROIT - of popular physique models VIC SEIPKE and JIM PARK. Fireman Vic Se...
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Post-War 1950s Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Inga Lindgren And Poodles, New York, Estate Edition, Portrait Photograph
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This mid-1950s portrait photograph, captured by society photographer Slim Aarons, features Swedish model Inga Lindgren, wife of Argentinian finance minister Ceferino Alonso Irigoyen,...
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American Realist 1950s Black and White Photography

Materials

Emulsion, Photographic Paper, ABS, Black and White, Digital, Photogram

DOUGLAS JULEFF Vintage 1950s Photograph of "Beefcake" model GENE STAGGS #1
Located in Glenford, NY
Rare early 1950s Original Vintage Gelatin Silver Photograph by DOUGLAS JULEFF - also known as DOUG OF DETROIT - of bodybuilder and model GENE STAGGS. This is #1 of two images of Stag...
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Post-War 1950s Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

'Breakfast At Tiffanys' Huge Oversize Limited Edition silver gelatin print
Located in London, GB
'Breakfast At Tiffanys' Huge Oversize Limited Edition silver gelatin print Belgian-born actor Audrey Hepburn (1929 – 1993), during a shoot for the promotion of her film BREAKFAST...
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Modern 1950s Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Bridalveil Falls, Yosemite
Located in Milwaukee, WI
Archivally framed with Museum Glass which filters out 99% of UV rays and reflective glare. Titled and dated in pen lower left corner. Signed in pen lower right corner.
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1950s Black and White Photography

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Canvas, Inkjet

Bert Hardy 'Mercedes Racer' Limited Edition Photograph by Getty, 20x24
Located in San Rafael, CA
Argentinian race car driver Juan Fangio (1911 - 1995) in his Mercedes at Le Mans, June 1955. The race saw the death of Mercedes team mate Pierre Levegh and 80 spectators. Original Pu...
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Modern 1950s Black and White Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper, Silver Gelatin

Ladies' Hat Fashion 1954 – Original Vintage – Black & White
Located in Cologne, DE
Ladies' Hat Fashion 1954 – Original Vintage – Black & White Photographer: Klaus Redenbacher Model Gina poses with striking elegance in this 1954 studio portrait taken in Munich. Wear...
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Modern 1950s Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Seaplane At Palm Beach 1955 - Slim Aarons Estate Stamped
Located in London, GB
Seaplane At Palm Beach 1955 - Slim Aarons Estate Stamped Patsy Pulitzer (nee Patsy Bartlett) leaning against a seaplane belonging to the Everglades Flying Service, at Palm Beach, Fl...
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Modern 1950s Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Spring Break
Located in Los Angeles, CA
High schoolers picnic on the beach at Bonita Springs, Florida, 1955. Slim Aarons Spring Break Black and White Photography Slim Aarons Estate Edition Nu...
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American Realist 1950s Black and White Photography

Materials

Emulsion, Photographic Paper, ABS, Black and White, Digital, Photogram

American Girl in Italy, Florence - Woman walking down street, city scene, men
Located in Denton, TX
American Girl in Italy by Ruth Orkin is a black and white gelatin silver print depicting a distressed woman walking down a street, past a group of men looking at her. 11 x 14 in. Ge...
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Modern 1950s Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Milton H. Greene - Sophie Litvak, Life Magazine, Paris, 1952, Printed After
Located in Stamford, CT
Available Sizes: 24" x 24" $3,000.00 Edition of 15 30" x 30" $4,000.00 Edition of 20 45" x 45" $8,500.00 Edition of 7 Printing is done on Exhibition Photo Baryta 310gsm paper. ...
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1950s Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

Murray Garrett 'Frank Sinatra' Archival Photograph by Getty, 12x16
Located in San Rafael, CA
American singer and actor Frank Sinatra (1915 - 1998) gestures with his hands while singing into a microphone during a recording session in a studio at Capitol Records, early 1950s. ...
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Contemporary 1950s Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Paper

Marilyn Monroe, unique print of 1988 from original negative
Located in Cologne, DE
Ed Feingersh photographed Marilyn Monroe for Redbook magazine in March 1955 for a story which would follow Monroe through her daily routine, the photography to be candid and shot wit...
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Modern 1950s Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Kings Of Hollywood Slim Aarons Premium Collection Estate Stamped Edition
Located in London, GB
Kings Of Hollywood 1957 Clark Gable (1901 – 1960), Van Heflin (1910 – 1971), Gary Cooper (1901 – 1961) and James Stewart (1908 – 1997) enjoying a joke at a New Year’s party held at...
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Modern 1950s Black and White Photography

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Black and White, Silver Gelatin

On Broadway, New York, 1955 Framed Edition Contemporary Black & White Photograph
Located in Brussels, BE
Artwork #1 / 5 sold in perfect condition printed on baryta heavyweight paper & framed (black metal border) From the collection called "Art 2014", format 30x42 cm. SERIES OF 5 PRINTS + 2 AP Artwork printed later on fine art papers later (2014) from black & white negatives processed in 1962 During the 15 year period in which Fabrizio La Torre...
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Photorealist 1950s Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

Marilyn Monroe, unique print of 1988 from original negative
Located in Cologne, DE
Ed Feingersh photographed Marilyn Monroe for Redbook magazine in March 1955 for a story which would follow Monroe through her daily routine, the photography to be candid and shot wit...
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Modern 1950s Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

"Street Games" by Thurston Hopkins
Located in London, GB
"Street Games" by Thurston Hopkins A young child wearing an Indian headdress hides in a coal hole as he takes aim under the watchful eye of a friend....
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Modern 1950s Black and White Photography

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Black and White

Happy Marilyn (1956) - Silver Gelatin Fibre Print
Located in London, GB
Happy Marilyn (1956) - Silver Gelatin Fibre Print (Photo by Evening Standard/Getty Images) American film star Marilyn Monroe (1926 - 1962) outside her home at Englefield Green. A...
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Modern 1950s Black and White Photography

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Black and White, Silver Gelatin

Marilyn Monroe, unique print of 1988 from original negative
Located in Cologne, DE
Ed Feingersh photographed Marilyn Monroe for Redbook magazine in March 1955 for a story which would follow Monroe through her daily routine, the photography to be candid and shot without flash in available light. The photographs he made of her during the week March 24–30, 1955 as she prepares for two appearances; opening night of Cat on a Hot Tin Roof at the Morosco Theatre and being fitted with a burlesque corset for her ride on a pink elephant at a charity event at Madison Square Garden. (from Wikipedia) This is a unique silver gelatine print, made in 1988 from the original negative.
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Modern 1950s Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Tree and Rock Wall, Glen Canyon
Located in Pacific Grove, CA
This vintage silver gelatin print is signed and dated in pencil on the front of the mount, and again on the back of the mount. Printed in 1961 for inclusion in "Fifteen Photographs" ...
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Modern 1950s Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

"Marilyn Monroe" by Baron
Located in London, GB
"Marilyn Monroe" by Baron circa 1954: Marilyn Monroe (1926 - 1962), the most famous of Hollywood's female film stars, relaxes at home in her garden. Unframed Paper Size: 40"x 30'' ...
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Modern 1950s Black and White Photography

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Black and White

Louis Armstrong in Concert, 1955 – Original Vintage Photograph
Located in Cologne, DE
Louis Armstrong in Concert, 1955 – Original Vintage Photograph This striking black-and-white image, captured by German photographer Klaus Redenbacher, shows legendary American jazz m...
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Modern 1950s Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Marilyn Monroe, Black and White Print, 1988 from Original Negative.
Located in Cologne, DE
Ed Feingersh photographed Marilyn Monroe for Redbook magazine in March 1955 for a story which would follow Monroe through her daily routine, the photography to be candid and shot without flash in available light. The photographs he made of her during the week March 24–30, 1955 as she prepares for two appearances; opening night of Cat on a Hot Tin Roof at the Morosco Theatre and being fitted with a burlesque corset for her ride on a pink elephant at a charity event at Madison Square Garden. (from Wikipedia) This is a unique silver gelatine print, made in 1988 from the original negative.
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Modern 1950s Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

People dining at Latin Quarter, Paris, France 1950s
Located in Cologne, DE
Silver Gelatine Print by Erich Andres, ca 1950. Andres was born 1905 in Germany and passed away 1992. He started his career as a photographer in 1920. He was one of the first photogr...
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Modern 1950s Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Classic Torso (With Hands)
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Signed on the front of the mount by the artist. Printed circa late 1970's.
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1950s Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

New Look (1955) - Silver Gelatin Fibre Print
Located in London, GB
New Look (1955) - Silver Gelatin Fibre Print (Photo by Kurt Hutton/Getty Images) A model wearing a black cocktail dress and a black velvet wide-brimmed hat, designed by Ronald Paterson...
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Modern 1950s Black and White Photography

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Black and White, Silver Gelatin

Paris 1952 , a picturesque moment
Located in Cologne, DE
This black-and-white photograph, taken in 1952 in Paris along the Seine River, captures a tranquil and picturesque moment. In the foreground, a man wearing a light-colored straw hat ...
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Modern 1950s Black and White Photography

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Black and White

Sabrina (1953) - Silver Gelatin Fibre Print
Located in London, GB
Sabrina (1953) - Silver Gelatin Fibre Print (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images) October 1953: Belgian-born actor Audrey Hepburn (1929-1993) leans out of a car window on the set ...
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Modern 1950s Black and White Photography

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Black and White, Silver Gelatin

Marilyn Monroe, unique print of 1988 from original negative
Located in Cologne, DE
Ed Feingersh photographed Marilyn Monroe for Redbook magazine in March 1955 for a story which would follow Monroe through her daily routine, the photography to be candid and shot wit...
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Modern 1950s Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

'Audrey Hepburn ' Limited Edition silver gelatin print
Located in London, GB
'Audrey Hepburn' Limited Edition silver gelatin print 1958 A gorgeous candid and delicate shot of the fashion and style movie icon Audrey Hepburn, film actress (1929-1993) during a ...
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Modern 1950s Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

'Luxury Dining' Silver Gelatin Fibre Print - Limited Edition Estate Stamped
Located in London, GB
Luxury Dining (1955) - Limited Estate Stamped - Silver Gelatin Fibre Print (Photo by Slim Aarons/Hulton Archive/Getty Images) Diners in a grand ballroom during a fashion show, circ...
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Modern 1950s Black and White Photography

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Black and White, Silver Gelatin

DOUGLAS JULEFF Vintage 1950s Photograph of "Beefcake" model Dick Lee
Located in Glenford, NY
Rare early 1950s Original Vintage Gelatin Silver Photograph by DOUGLAS JULEFF - also known as DOUG OF DETROIT - of model DICK LEE. Photograph is an excellent example of Jufeff's mast...
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Post-War 1950s Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

View of Prague - Original Gelatin Silver Photograph
Located in Paris, IDF
Josef Sudek View of Prague Original gelatin silver print 14 x 9 cm (c. 5.5 x 3.5 in) Authenticated on the back by the workshop stamp (see picture) Excellent condition
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Modern 1950s Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Cafe Culture by Bert Hardy Limited Edition Giant Oversize Silver Gelatin Print
Located in London, GB
"Cafe Culture" by Bert Hardy A waiter serving clients on the terrace of a cafe on the Champs-Elysees, Paris, June 1951. Original publication: Picture Post - 5343 - Sunday Morning I...
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Modern 1950s Black and White Photography

Materials

Black and White

Marilyn Monroe, print of 1988 from original negative
Located in Cologne, DE
Ed Feingersh photographed Marilyn Monroe for Redbook magazine in March 1955 for a story which would follow Monroe through her daily routine, the photography to be candid and shot without flash in available light. The photographs he made of her during the week March 24–30, 1955 as she prepares for two appearances; opening night of Cat on a Hot Tin Roof at the Morosco Theatre and being fitted with a burlesque corset for her ride on a pink elephant at a charity event at Madison Square Garden. (from Wikipedia) This is a unique silver gelatine print, made in 1988 from the original negative.
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Modern 1950s Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Naples, Italy, Cats, Black and White Street Photography 1950s
Located in New york, NY
American Photographer Leonard Freed travelled extensively and enjoyed Italy - a country he returned to often and photographed throughout his long photographic career. Cats, Naples, I...
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Contemporary 1950s Black and White Photography

Materials

Film, Photographic Film, Silver Gelatin

Marilyn Monroe (1954) - Silver Gelatin Fibre Print
Located in London, GB
Marilyn Monroe (1954) - Silver Gelatin Fibre Print (Photo by Baron/Getty Images) circa 1954: Marilyn Monroe (1926 - 1962), the most famous of Hollywood's female film stars, relaxes...
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Modern 1950s Black and White Photography

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Black and White, Silver Gelatin

Le Petit Parisien, Paris, France, Iconic Contemporary French Photography
Located in New york, NY
A much sought after photograph Le Petit Parisien, 1952 by French photographer Willy Ronis is a black and white image, a gelatin silver print, measuring 30 x 23,5 cm 12 x 9in. The w...
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Contemporary 1950s Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin, Photographic Film, Photographic Paper

Via Veneto - Limited Estate Stamped - Grande XL
Located in London, GB
Via Veneto - Limited Estate Stamped (Photo By Slim Aarons) American playwright Tennessee Williams (1911 – 1983) and a lady friend standing on the Via Ve...
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Modern 1950s Black and White Photography

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Black and White, Archival Pigment

Dali And Gala (1955) Limited Estate Stamped
Located in London, GB
Dali And Gala (1955) Limited Estate Stamped (Photo By Slim Aarons) Spanish artist Salvador Dali (1904 – 1989) enjoying a cup of coffee with his wife Gala (1894 – 1982) on a terra...
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Modern 1950s Black and White Photography

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Black and White, Archival Pigment

Interviewing Grace (1956) - Silver Gelatin Fibre Print
Located in London, GB
Interviewing Grace (1956) - Silver Gelatin Fibre Print (Photo by Bob Harrow/Express/Getty Images) May 1956: American actress Grace Kelly (1929 - 1982) being interviewed by journali...
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Modern 1950s Black and White Photography

Materials

Black and White, Silver Gelatin

Round Up (B&W Photograph from 1950s of amusement park ride and apartments)
Located in Hudson, NY
Round Up (B&W Photograph from 1950s of amusement park ride and apartments) by Arthur King, 1958 Silver Gelatin print on Archival paper 24 x 20 in, 28 x 27in framed All prints are Li...
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1950s Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

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