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Period: 1950s
The Popes, Max Meadows, Virginia
Located in Santa Monica, CA
stamped with notations in pencil on verso; copyright date with signature of printer
Gelatin Silver Print
Image: 19 3/8" x 15 7/16", Paper: 20" x 16", Mat: 24" x 20"
Gelatin Silver Pr...
Category
1950s Black and White Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
A Summer's Evening and Train #2, Luray, Virginia
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Signed in pencil with artist's copyright stamp on verso
Gelatin silver print
Paper 16 x 20 inches; Image 15 1/2 x 19 1/4 inches
Category
1950s Black and White Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
Hospice at Beaune
By Brassaï
Located in London, GB
Inscribed with titled and numbered on publisher's label affixed to reverse
Silver gelatin print mounted to board, printed 1973
11 3/4 x 9 1/2 inches
From a portfolio of 10 silver gel...
Category
1950s Black and White Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
Rome, Italy
Located in London, GB
Signed
Silver gelatin print, printed circa 1990
Image 17 1/2 x 11 1/2 inches
Paper 20 x 15 3/4 inches
Category
1950s Black and White Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
Flower Study, Window Sill
By Cecil Beaton
Located in London, GB
Stamped with Odette Arnaud and Cecil Beaton stamps on the reverse
Silver gelatin print, printed circa 1950
Category
1950s Black and White Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
New York for Go Magazine - Couple running in the City, Fine Art Photography 1960
Located in Vienna, AT
A couple holding hands and running in New York photographed by Norman Parkinson in 1960 for Go Magazine.
All prints are limited edition. Available in multiple sizes. High-end framin...
Category
Contemporary 1950s Black and White Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
Portrait of Stirling Moss in a Vanwall, Monza, Italy
Located in New York, NY
Print size: 19x20 inches
Image size: 16x16 inches
Signed by the photographer on the recto
Category
1950s Black and White Photography
Materials
Platinum
Grand Prix of France, Reims
Located in New York, NY
Print size: 19x20 inches
Image size: 16x16 inches
Signed by the photographer on the recto
Category
1950s Black and White Photography
Materials
Platinum
Juan Manuel Fangio in Maserati 250F, Grand Prix of France, Reims
Located in New York, NY
Print size: 17x23 inches
Image size: 13.5x20 inches
Signed by the photographer on the recto
Category
1950s Black and White Photography
Materials
Platinum
Jean Behra in Maserati 250F, Grand Prix of Monaco
Located in New York, NY
Print size: 17x23 inches
Image size: 12.25x20 inches
Signed by the photographer on the recto
Category
1950s Black and White Photography
Materials
Platinum
Pablo Picasso with His Family, Photograph by Edward Quinn w/Drawing by Picasso
By Edward Quinn
Located in Long Island City, NY
From the collection of the late Larry Saphire. Photograph by Edward Quinn with applied drawing by Pablo Picasso
Pablo Picasso with His Family and Bullfighter Francisco “El Minuni” R...
Category
Modern 1950s Black and White Photography
Materials
Permanent Marker, Silver Gelatin
Steve McQueen Shirtless
By Roy Schatt
Located in New York, NY
A black and white photograph of a shirtless Steve McQueen photographed by Roy Schatt.
Artwork details:
Roy Schatt (1909-2002)
Steve McQueen Shirtless
1956/printed later
Signed in...
Category
Contemporary 1950s Black and White Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
James Dean Looking Downward - black and white photograph by Roy Schatt
By Roy Schatt
Located in New York, NY
James Dean Looking Downward - black and white photograph by Roy Schatt
Artwork details:
Roy Schatt (1909-2002)
James Dean Looking Downward
1954/printed later
Signed in pencil, l....
Category
Contemporary 1950s Black and White Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
Marilyn Monroe at the Actor's Studio - black and white photograph by Roy Schatt
By Roy Schatt
Located in New York, NY
Marilyn Monroe at the Actor's Studio - black and white photograph by Roy Schatt
Artwork Details:
Roy Schatt (1909-2002)
Marilyn Monroe at the Actor’s Studio
1955/printed later
Sig...
Category
Contemporary 1950s Black and White Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
Wenda And Ostriches, South Africa, 1951 - Norman Parkinson (Photography)
Located in London, GB
Stamped with photographer’s estate ink stamp, inscribed with title and numbered on reverse
C-type print
Available in multiple sizes:
20 x 24 inches, edition of 21 + 3 PPs
30 x 40 in...
Category
1950s Black and White Photography
Materials
C Print
For Jours De France, Paris - Monique Dutto, 1958 (printed 1995)
By Frank Horvat
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Signed, titled, dated and numbered in pencil on verso
Gelatin Silver Print
Image: 11-1/2" x 17-1/2", Paper: 16" x 20", Mat: 20" x 24"
Edition 3 of 30
Category
1950s Black and White Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
Suzy Parker and Gardner McKay (Dress by Balmain), Café Des Beaux-Arts, Paris
Located in New York, NY
Richard Avedon (1923-2004)
Suzy Parker and Gardner McKay (Dress by Balmain), Café des Beaux-Arts, Paris, August 1956
1956/2001
Signed and numbered in pencil, verso
Gelatin silver ...
Category
Contemporary 1950s Black and White Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
Jayne Mansfield and Sophia Loren at Romanoff's, Beverly Hills
By Joe Shere
Located in New York, NY
Signed by the photographer on the verso
Category
1950s Black and White Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
Bus Top: Dovima and Jean Patchett, Madison Square, New York, Harper's Bazaar
Located in New York, NY
Signed by the photographer on the verso
Category
1950s Black and White Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
Christian Dior Bathing Suits and Hats
Located in New York, NY
Signed by the photographer on the verso
Category
1950s Black and White Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
Domestic Bliss: Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward
By Sid Avery
Located in New York, NY
Signed by the photographer on the verso
Category
1950s Black and White Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
Suzy Parker modeling a Balenciaga dress at the Paris Collections, VOGUE, 1952
Located in New York, NY
Signed by the photographer on the recto and verso
Category
1950s Black and White Photography
Materials
Platinum
Simone with Whippet, 1959
Located in New York, NY
Signed by the photographer on the verso
Category
1950s Black and White Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
Natalie in Gres Coat, Kairouan, 1950
Located in New York, NY
Signed by the photographer on the verso
Category
1950s Black and White Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
Smoke + Veil, Paris, VOGUE, 1958
Located in New York, NY
Signed by the photographer on the verso
Category
1950s Black and White Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
Marlene Dietrich, Turban by Dior, The Ritz, Paris, 1955
Located in New York, NY
Signed by the photographer on the verso
Category
1950s Black and White Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
Patsy Pulitzer relaxing by a pool in Palm Beach
By Slim Aarons
Located in New York, NY
Signed by the photographer
Category
1950s Black and White Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper
Howard Hughes 1955: At Howard Hawks' East-West Croquet Match
By Slim Aarons
Located in New York, NY
Estate embossed
Category
1950s Black and White Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper
American contralto Marian Anderson filming The American Road television special
By Slim Aarons
Located in New York, NY
Estate embossed
Category
1950s Black and White Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper
The Everly Brothers, Nashville, 1958
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Titled, dated and numbered in ink on recto; Titled, dated, numbered and stamped with estate stamp on verso
Gelatin Silver Print
Image: 14" x 14", Paper: 20" x 16", Matted: 24" x 20"
...
Category
1950s Black and White Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
Woman at The Bar, Bourbon Street, New Orleans , 1955 (printed 2008)
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Signed and dated in ink on recto; Signed, titled and dated in pencil on verso
Image: 8 x 12-1/2"; Paper 10-3/4" x 13-3/4"; Mat 16 x 20"
Category
1950s Black and White Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
Irish Dancehall, The Bronx, 1954 (printed 2006)
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Signed in ink on recto; Signed, titled and dated in pencil on verso
Image: 7-3/4 x 12"; Paper: 10-3/4 x 13-3/4"; Mat 16 x 20"
Category
1950s Black and White Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
Billie Holiday, NYC, 1955
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Signed, titled, dated and numbered in ink on recto
Gelatin Silver Print
Paper - 11"x14", Matted - 16"x20
Category
1950s Black and White Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
Baguettes, Paris 1953
By Marc Riboud
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Baguettes, Paris, 1953
Signed in pencil on verso
Gelatin silver print
20 x 16 inches
Category
1950s Black and White Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
First Arrival, Elvis, New York 1956
Located in Santa Monica, CA
First Arrival, Elvis sings a gospel song waiting for Steve Allen and his entourage to arrive for the Steve Allen show rehearsal, New York, June 29th, 1956
Gelatin silver print
16 x 2...
Category
1950s Black and White Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
Ocean and Setting Sun, 1957
By Wynn Bullock
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Signed in ink on recto
Vintage Gelatin Silver Print
Image - 7.5"x9.5", Mounted - 13"x15", Matted - 16"x20"
Category
1950s Black and White Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
Horsetails and Log, 1957 (Printed before 1965)
By Wynn Bullock
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Horsetails and Log, 1957 (Printed before 1965)
Signed in pencil on recto, titled and dated on verso
Silver gelatin print
Image - 7.5"x9.5", Mount - 13"x15", Matted - 16"x20"
Category
1950s Black and White Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
La Beguinage de Bruges, Belgique, 1954
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Signed in ink on recto; signed, titled and dated in pencil on verso
Paper 12" x 16", Matted 16" x 20"
Category
1950s Black and White Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
Tuscany, Italy, 1956/Printed Later
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Signed in ink on recto; signed, titled & dated in pencil on verso
Image 13-3/4" x 9-1/4", Paper 16" x 12", Matted 20" x 16"
Category
1950s Black and White Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
Jardin du Luxembourg (Premiere neige Luxembourg), 1955
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Jardin du Luxembourg (Premiere neige Luxembourg), 1955
Signed in ink on recto; signed, titled & dated in pencil on verso
Gelatin silver print
Image 10" x 15", Paper 12" x 16", Matted...
Category
1950s Black and White Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
L'abre et la Poule, 1950
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Signed in ink on recto; Signed, titled and dated in pencil on verso
Gelatin silver print
Image: 10 3/4" x 14 7/8", Paper 12 x 16 inches, Matted 16" x 20"
Category
1950s Black and White Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
Le Baiser de l'Opéra, 1950
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Signed in ink on recto. Signed, titled and dated in ink on verso.
Gelatin silver print
Image 11" x 9-1/2", Paper 16" x 12", Matted 20" x 16"
Category
1950s Black and White Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
Le Manege De Mr. Barre, 1955
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Signed in ink on recto; titled and dated in pencil on verso
Gelatin Silver Print
Paper Size: 16 x 12 inches; Image Size: 11 3/4 x 9 12
Category
1950s Black and White Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
Photographie Aérienne, 1950
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Signed in ink on recto; titled and dated in pencil on verso
Gelatin silver print
Image 11" x 9-1/2", Paper 16" x 12", Matted 20" x 16"
Category
1950s Black and White Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
Les Pains De Picasso, 1952
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Signed in ink on recto; titled and dated in pencil on verso
Gelatin Silver Print
Paper 16" x 12", Matted 20" x 16"
Category
1950s Black and White Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
Windowsill Daydreaming, Rochester, New York
By Minor White
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Signed in pencil on recto; Titled and dated in pencil on mount recto
Gelatin Silver Print
Image 11-1/2"x9" , Paper 14"x11" , Mount 20"x16"
Category
1950s Black and White Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
The Widow of Montmartre 1956 (Lady and Gentleman on park bench kissing)
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Signed in pencil on verso
Gelatin silver print
Image 10-3/4"x16", Paper 16"x20", Matted 20"x24"
Category
1950s Black and White Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
Barbara Mullen, New York. Harper's Bazaar, circa 1958
Located in New York, NY
Signed by the photographer
Category
1950s Black and White Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
Audrey Hepburn resting after ballet class, New York, 1952
By Ben Ross
Located in New York, NY
Signed by the photographer
One of less than 30 prints made in this size and signed
Category
1950s Black and White Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
Dizzy Gillespie, Performance at Hunter College, New York City, 1959
By Herb Snitzer
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Signed and dated in ink on recto
Category
1950s Black and White Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
Nina Simone , 1958
By Herb Snitzer
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Signed and dated in ink on recto
Category
1950s Black and White Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
Lester Young, Five Spot Cafe, 1958
By Herb Snitzer
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Signed and dated in ink on recto
Gelatin silver print
Paper 19" x 14-1/2"
Category
1950s Black and White Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
Pratt Institute of Art, Brooklyn, New York
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Print
Signed by the photographer
Pratt Institute is a private university in Brooklyn, New York which was founded in 1887 and is primarily know...
Category
Modern 1950s Black and White Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
Le Fox-Terrier du Pont de Arts
Located in New York, NY
Signed by the photographer
Category
Modern 1950s Black and White Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
Princess of Monaco Grace Kelly
Located in New York, NY
Milton H. Greene
Grace Kelly
1955 (printed later)
All archival pigment prints, signed on reverse by the Estate
American actress and then Princess of Monaco...
Category
Modern 1950s Black and White Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
Mode pour Vogue, Paris
By Sabine Weiss
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Signed in pencil on verso
Gelatin Silver Print
Paper 16x20, Matted 20x24
Category
1950s Black and White Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
American Girl in Italy
By Ruth Orkin
Located in New York, NY
This print is stamped by the photographer's estate.
Ruth Orkin was born in Massachussetts but grew up in Hollywood, where her mother was a silent film actress. Orkin was given a ca...
Category
1950s Black and White Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
Sophie Litvak Avenue Messine Magazine Elle 1953
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Signed and numbered in ink with artist stamp on verso
Gelatin silver print
Image 17 1/2"x13 1/2", Paper 20"x16", Matted 24"x20"
Edition 8 of 25
Category
1950s Black and White Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
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