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Period: 20th Century
Backlighted Aspen, Telluride, Colorado
Located in Dallas, TX
"I like to go back to a place. Seasons change. Light, which is theater, changes. Nature is tumultuous, and our contact with it makes life happen.” - David H. Gibson David H. Gibso...
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Contemporary 20th Century Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

New York City, Documentary Photography on Businessmen 1950s, Wall Street
Located in New york, NY
Wall Street, 1955-56 is a 19" x 13" limited edition print (8 of Ed 9) by photographer Leonard Freed. The work is signed verso (back of photo) by Brigitte Freed (wife of the photograp...
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Contemporary 20th Century Black and White Photography

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

1970s Nightclubs of Chicago South Side - Black woman striptease dancer
Located in London, GB
"I walked into a timeless place … full of supporting actors and actresses of every conceivable role," Abramson wrote in Light: On the South Side, published by Chicago's Numero Group ...
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Contemporary 20th Century Black and White Photography

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Glass, Wood, Photographic Film, Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, Silv...

Angie Dickinson Christmas Photo Vintage Press Print
Located in Austin, TX
Black and white Christmas photo of actress Angie Dickinson, captured Nov 6, 1963. -- One-of-a-kind original vintage press print from the Cel...
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Contemporary 20th Century Black and White Photography

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Black and White

Muhammad Ali Sitting on a Million Dollars, Photograph by Howard Bingham
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Howard Bingham, American (1939 - 2016) Title: Muhammad Ali Sitting on a Million Dollars Medium: Gelatin Silver Print Photograph, signed by Bingham and autographed by Ali in m...
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Contemporary 20th Century Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Madonna Bathroom #1
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Artist: Richard Corman Year: 1983 Title: Madonna Bathroom #1 Edition Details: 12-color archival pigment print on 100% cotton fine art paper, signed and numbered in the margins by ...
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20th Century Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

Bridalveil Fall, Yosemite
Located in Pacific Grove, CA
This silver gelatin print of one of Ansel Adams' most iconic images was printed by an assistant under Adams' supervision in the 1960s. It is signed in full by the artist in ink mount...
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Modern 20th Century Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Murray Garrett 'Frank Sinatra' Archival Photograph by Getty Image Gallery
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 20th Century Black and White Photography

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Archival Paper

Blumenfeld, Composition, Erwin Blumenfeld, Electa Editrice Portfolios (after)
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
Héliogravure on vélin paper. Inscription: unsigned and unnumbered, as issued. Paper Size: 15.75 x 11.75 inches. Notes: From the folio, Erwin Blumenfeld, Electa Editrice Portfolios, 1...
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Modern 20th Century Black and White Photography

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Offset

Monica Bellucci, N°2, South of France
Located in München, BY
Edition of 10 Portrait of the young Monica Bellucci. Fashion and fine art embrace each other in the photography of Jacques Olivar (b. 1941), where th...
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Contemporary 20th Century Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

Ruhr area, Essen, Germany 1952
Located in Cologne, DE
Silver Gelatine Print by Erich Andres, 1947. 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 photograph...
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Modern 20th Century Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Anonymous Male Nude Dancer
Located in Senoia, GA
11 x 14" vintage silver gelatin photograph of anonymous male dancer, 1965. Comes directly from the Jack Mitchell Archives with a certificate of authenticity. Jack Mitchell, (1925-...
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Pop Art 20th Century Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Franci & Rachael - Signed limited edition Fine art nude print, Sexy Contemporary
Located in Sant Cugat del Vallès, Barcelona
An original signed archival pigment print on Hahnemühle Photo Rag® Baryta 315 gsm paper by Scottish artist Ian Sanderson (1951- 2020) titled ‘ Franci and Rachael ‘ who was capture...
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Contemporary 20th Century Black and White Photography

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Photographic Film, Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, Black and White, ...

Surfing Florida Style - Black and White Photograph, Car, Beach, Ocean, Teenager
Located in Denton, TX
Surfing Florida Style by Al Satterwhite depicts a young man surfing on the water. He holds a rope attached to a car, which tows him through the w...
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Contemporary 20th Century Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

Frank Sinatra 'The Voice' on NBC Radio
Located in Austin, TX
Outstanding Frank Sinatra belting one on the mic. Frank Sinatra was an American singer and actor. Nicknamed the "Chairman of the Board" and later called "Ol' Blue Eyes", he is rega...
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Contemporary 20th Century Black and White Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

On Broadway, New York City (1955) - Large size Black & White Fine Art Print
Located in Brussels, BE
Artwork # 1 on 5 sold in limited edition in perfect condition This photo was made in 1955, the negative was digitized during the artist's lifetime and the technical parameters (framing, contrast, light, etc.) was approved by him. This is a very high quality fine art prints on 310 gr/m² Fine Art paper with museum quality pigment inks. “ On Broadway, near Trinity Church”, New York December 1955. A rainy Sunday morning, a solitary pedestrian seems to be falling over on the slippery surface. As is always the case with Fabrizio La Torre’s photographs, quite apart from the artistic merit, this picture invites us to speculate what is the story behind it: why this deserted avenue at 11:10 on that particular morning, what was the man in the rain doing, why is that car defiantly parked right underneath a no parking sign...
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Photorealist 20th Century Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

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 20th Century Black and White Photography

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Black and White, Silver Gelatin

Elvis Presley: The Kiss
By Lloyd Dinkins
Located in Austin, TX
A vintage 1956 photograph featuring the King, Elvis Presley puckering his lips as he kisses the lens in this fantastic shot. This rare photo is a second-generation example made after...
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Contemporary 20th Century Black and White Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment

Twiggy Mod Portrait
Located in Austin, TX
This mod portrait features Twiggy posed full-length in a white pantsuit. Twiggy is an English model, actress, and singer widely known by the nickname T...
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Contemporary 20th Century Black and White Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Beastie Boys and Run DMC by Ebet Roberts
Located in Austin, TX
The Beastie Boys and Run DMC on the roof of B. Smith's restaurant at 47th St. and 8th Avenue in New York City on May 11, 1987, taken by Ebet Roberts. Signed limited edition, hand pr...
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Photorealist 20th Century Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Frida at the Barbizon Plaza Hotel - Black and White Portrait, Celebrity, Woman
Located in Denton, TX
Frida at the Barbizon Plaza Hotel by Lucienne Bloch is a black and white portrait of Mexican painter Frida Kahlo sitting in a chair under her self portrait hanging on the wall. Im...
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Modern 20th Century Black and White Photography

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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 20th Century Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

The Cure 1979 by Jill Furmanovsky
Located in Austin, TX
Signed limited edition fine art print of The Cure taken in the snow, London 1979. Signed and numbered by Jill Furmanovsky in pencil and featuring Jill’s official embossed studio sta...
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Photorealist 20th Century Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

Classic Comedian and Film Stars of the 30s
Located in Austin, TX
This black-and-white group portrait features some of the greatest stars of the 1920s and 30s all standing together and chatting. From left to right: Bela Lugosi...
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Contemporary 20th Century Black and White Photography

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Archival Paper, Archival Ink, Archival Pigment

Commissionaire's Dog - Black and White Monochrome Print, Getty Archive
Located in Brighton, GB
Taken from the world’s largest photographic archive, (Hulton Archive and Getty Images), the Getty Images Gallery collection features an extraordinary time capsule of the last century...
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Modern 20th Century Black and White Photography

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Photographic Paper, Black and White

"First Class Travel" by Victor Blackman
By Victor Blackman
Located in London, GB
"First Class Travel" by Victor Blackman 25th August 1967: Paul McCartney of the Beatles and Mick Jagger of the Rolling Stones sit opposite each other on a train at Euston Station, w...
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Modern 20th Century Black and White Photography

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Black and White

Red Hot Chili Peppers by Ebet Roberts
Located in Austin, TX
A classic, stunning shot of the Red Hot Chili Peppers in 1985 by celebrated photographer, Ebet Roberts. Signed limited edition, hand printed sil...
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Photorealist 20th Century Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Jayne Mansfield with Seagrams Dogs (Limited Edition of 10, No 6-10) - 30"x40"
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...
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Contemporary 20th Century Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

Greta Garbo "Love"
Located in Austin, TX
This stunning black and white studio portrait features Greta Garbo for her role in "Love", circa 1927. Greta Garbo was a Swedish-American film actress during the 1920s and 1930s. G...
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Contemporary 20th Century Black and White Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment

Elizabeth Taylor: Elephant Walk
Located in Austin, TX
The ever-stunning Elizabeth Taylor descending a staircase for her role in "Elephant Walk", circa 1954. Elephant Walk is a 1954 American drama film produced by Paramount Pictures, di...
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Contemporary 20th Century Black and White Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Elvis Presley: The Wink
By Lloyd Dinkins
Located in Austin, TX
Vintage candid image of The King, Elvis Presley photographed early in his career in 1956 in Memphis Tennessee by Lloyd Dinkins. Elvis Aaron Presley, also known simply as Elvis, was...
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Contemporary 20th Century Black and White Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, 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 20th Century Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Kids under Water Hydrant - Black and White Monochrome Large Photographic Print
Located in Brighton, GB
'Kids under Water Hydrant' is a black and white photographic print on Hahnemuhle paper in a limited edition of 10 by Michael Ormerod. Featured in the 2024 posthumous solo exhibitio...
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American Realist 20th Century Black and White Photography

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Black and White

Eiffel Tower, Black and White, Paris, 1950s, 17, 6 x 12, 8 cm
Located in Cologne, DE
This photograph, taken in 1952, captures a tranquil scene in Paris, France, with the iconic Eiffel Tower dominating the background. The photo was taken from the Champ de Mars, showin...
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Modern 20th Century Black and White Photography

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Black and White, Silver Gelatin

Native American Prima Ballerina Maria Tallchief Studio Portrait
Located in Senoia, GA
11 x 14" vintage silver gelatin photograph of Native American Prima Ballerina Maria Tallchief in 1963. Comes directly from the Jack Mitchell Archives w...
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Pop Art 20th Century Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Summer 87 - Original Limited edition, Analogue Art, Sensual Charismatic women
Located in Sant Cugat del Vallès, Barcelona
An original signed archival pigment print on Hahnemühle Photo Rag® Baryta 315 gsm paper by Scottish artist Ian Sanderson (1951- 2020) titled ‘ Summer 87 ' Limited edition of 10 Sign...
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Contemporary 20th Century Black and White Photography

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Archival Paper, Photographic Film, Photographic Paper, Black and White, ...

Sophia Loren Shooting Pool
Located in Austin, TX
A Vintage 1958 Photograph featuring Italian actress Sophia Loren showing her skills in billiards as captured by the Italian photo agency Liverani of Rome during a private shoot. Sop...
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Contemporary 20th Century Black and White Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Audrey Hepburn Glamour Portrait in Tulle
Located in Austin, TX
Great black and white capture of the glamorous Audrey Hepburn posed leaning on a small table, dripping in jewels and beauty. British actress and humanitarian Audrey Hepburn is rega...
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Contemporary 20th Century Black and White Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment

Vintage Portrait of Monica Vitti - Vintage B/W photo by ANSA - 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage portrait of Monica Vitti is a vintage black and white photo realized in 1970s by Agenzia ANSA. Good condition. Monica Vitti is born in Rome on November 3, 1931. Admitted in ...
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Contemporary 20th Century Black and White Photography

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Photographic Paper

Bette Davis Smoking
Located in Austin, TX
Stunning black and white image of Bette Davis in a silk gown, reclining while smoking a cigarette. Bette Davis was an American actress with a career spanning more than 50 years and...
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Contemporary 20th Century Black and White Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment

Sarah- Signed limited edition nude print, Black white, Oversize, Contemporary
Located in Sant Cugat del Vallès, Barcelona
Sarah - Signed limited edition archival pigment print, Photographed in Brighton, England in 1989 Edition of 5 - Available : 4 This image was captured on film. The negative was sc...
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Contemporary 20th Century Black and White Photography

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Archival Paper, Black and White, Archival Pigment, Photographic Film, Pi...

Marilyn Monroe in the Sunshine
Located in Austin, TX
Frank Worth was on the set of "How to Marry a Millionaire" when he took this classic shot of Marilyn Monroe leaning against a new Singer SM 1500C Roadster. A candid capture of Marily...
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Contemporary 20th Century Black and White Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment

Lisa Ann, Los Angeles, 21st Century, Contemporary, Celebrity, Photography
Located in München, BY
Edition 25 Also available in 101 x 127 cm / 40 x 50 inch, Edition 10 Black and white portrait of model Lisa Ann. From personality portraits and advertising...
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Contemporary 20th Century Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

Elizabeth Taylor, B & W Photograph of Glam Hollywood Star on the Beach 1950s
Located in New york, NY
Elizabeth Taylor, 1959 by Burt Glinn is a black-and-white photograph shot on film a portrait of Elizabeth Taylor on the beach during the filming of the adaptation of Tennessee Willia...
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Contemporary 20th Century Black and White Photography

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Photographic Film, Photographic Paper, Silver Gelatin

A Flower Outside CBGB OMFUG
Located in New York, NY
Gelatin silver print Signed, titled, dated, and numbered, verso 14 x 11 inches, sheet size (Edition of 5 + 2 APs) 20 x 16 inches, sheet size (Edition of 5 + 2 APs) From the series...
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Other Art Style 20th Century Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Male Nude Beach Study
Located in Wilton Manors, FL
Roy Dean (1925-20020. Male Nude Study, ca. 1975-80. Origina; period print with artist studio stamp on verso. Print measures 2.25 x 4 3/8 inches; 9 x 12 inches...
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Realist 20th Century Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

"Sun Beams Into Grand Central Station" by Hal Morey
Located in London, GB
"Sun Beams Into Grand Central Station" by Hal Morey Beams of sunlight streaming through the windows at Grand Central Station, New York City, circa 1930. Un...
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Modern 20th Century Black and White Photography

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Black and White

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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Modern 20th Century Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Untitled (Brian and Carl Morphed) - Two Nude figures, Black and White Photograph
Located in Chicago, IL
Two nude males lie on a bare wood floor. The angle of the photograph suggests that their bodies have melded into one. The artist uses traditional photography methods shooting the i...
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Contemporary 20th Century Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Keith Richards sitting in front of Bentley, 1966 — Signed Limited Edition Print
Located in London, GB
Keith Richards sitting in front of Bentley, 1966 — Signed Limited Edition Print, 1966 — Signed Limited Edition Print by Gered Mankowitz Keith Richards of The Rolling Stones is pho...
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Modern 20th Century Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Arbus, Composition, Diane Arbus, Electa Editrice Portfolios (after)
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
Héliogravure on vélin paper. Inscription: unsigned and unnumbered, as issued. Good condition. Notes: From the folio, Diane Arbus, Electa Editrice Portfolios, 1979. Published by Unite...
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Contemporary 20th Century Black and White Photography

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Lithograph

Yosemite Falls
Located in Pacific Grove, CA
This incredibly rare photograph, attributed to Ansel Adams due to the Best's Studio stamp on the print verso, was likely printed in the 1930s. This print was originally included in a...
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Modern 20th Century Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Marilyn Monroe Iconic White Dress Blowing Vintage Press Print
Located in Austin, TX
Star actress Marilyn Monroe posed in THE Iconic white dress from The Seven Year Itch, posed with it blowing back. -- One-of-a-kind original vintage press print from the Celebrity V...
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Contemporary 20th Century Black and White Photography

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Black and White

Elizabeth Taylor On The Set Of Giant - Oversize Limited Print
Located in London, GB
Elizabeth Taylor with Sunglasses for "Giant" 1955 by Frank Worth This iconic and elegant portrait captured by celebrity photographer Frank Worth features actress Elizabeth Taylor o...
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Modern 20th Century Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

"Model Boats" by Norman Smith
Located in London, GB
"Model Boats" by Norman Smith 20th June 1937: Three competitors for the 'Scrutton' Medals carrying their model sailing boats to the starting point...
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Modern 20th Century Black and White Photography

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Black and White

After Dark male model Mikel Peters, nude, signed by Jack Mitchell
Located in Senoia, GA
11 x 14" vintage silver gelatin photograph, signed by Jack Mitchell. Comes directly from the Jack Mitchell Archives with a certificate of authenticity. This photograph was from a se...
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Pop Art 20th Century Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

"The Glimmer Twins - Mick Jagger" Photography 20x15 in by Charlie Auringer
Located in Culver City, CA
"The Glimmer Twins - Mick Jagger" Photography 20x15 in by Charlie Auringer Year: 1978 Edition of 50 Medium: Silver gelatin limited edition photographic print on paper Signed and num...
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Contemporary 20th Century Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Prisca
Located in München, BY
Total Edition of 15 signed and numbered Also available in: 40 x 50 cm / 16 x 20 in 90 x 120 cm / 35.4 x 47.2 in Nude woman bend over. Thierry Le Gouès...
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Contemporary 20th Century Black and White Photography

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Black and White

Lisa Fonssagrives-Penn with Harp. Paris, Silver Gelatin print. Printed later.
Located in Miami Beach, FL
This artwork presents a mesmerizing interplay between the human form and musical elegance. Lisa Fonssagrives is seated, gracefully woven into the strings of a grand harp. The black-a...
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Contemporary 20th Century Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Almond Grove
Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA
Signed on the front of the mount before his death. Special Edition Print.
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20th Century Black and White Photography

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Digital

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