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Period: Mid-20th Century
Untitled - Man directing steam shovel
Located in Denton, TX
Signed. Photograph mounted to black paper & paper mounted to large Album Sheet. Vintage gelatin silver print
Category

Modern Mid-20th Century Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Untitled - Crane arm, scoop
Located in Denton, TX
Signed. Photograph mounted to black paper & paper mounted to large Album Sheet. Vintage gelatin silver print
Category

Modern Mid-20th Century Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

"Merce Cunningham" Saul Leiter, 2 Contact Sheets, Fluxus Movement, Ballet
Located in New York, NY
Saul Leiter 2 Merce Cunningham Contact Sheets, 1954 Dated and inscribed by Carolyn Brown on verso Kodak safety film 10 x 8 inches Provenance Estate of Carolyn Brown, New York 2025. Saul Leiter (1923-2013) was born in Pittsburgh to a father who was a well-respected Talmudic scholar. His passion for the arts ignited during his late teenage years, and despite being urged to follow in his father's footsteps to become a Rabbi, he chose to forgo theological studies, moving to New York at the age of 23 to delve into painting. In the city, he formed a friendship with Abstract Expressionist painter Richard Pousette-Dart, who was exploring photography. This connection, along with a subsequent friendship with W. Eugene Smith, deepened his fascination with photography. Leiter's initial black and white images reveal a remarkable talent for the art form. By the 1950s, he also began to explore color, producing a substantial and noteworthy collection during the early stages of this medium. His uniquely muted color palette often imparts a painterly essence that distinguishes his work from that of others in his era. Leiter's inaugural showcase of color photography took place in the 1950s at the Artist's Club, a gathering spot for many Abstract Expressionists of that period. Edward Steichen included twenty-three of his black and white works in the influential 1953 exhibition "Always the Young Stranger" at the Museum of Modern Art and also showcased twenty of Leiter's color photographs during the 1957 MoMA event "Experimental Photography in Color. " In the late 1950s, art director Henry Wolf featured Leiter's color fashion photography...
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Conceptual Mid-20th Century Black and White Photography

Materials

Photographic Film

Che Guevara
Located in Cologne, DE
Osvaldo Salas, widely recognized as one of the world’s great press photographers, was born in Havana, Cuba in 1914. At the age of fourteen, he left Havan...
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Modern Mid-20th Century Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Elvis Presley and Sweetheart on Motorcycle
By Bob Williams
Located in Austin, TX
A Vintage 1957 image depicting music's new sensation Elvis Presley on his brand new Harley Davidson FLH in front of his new mansion home, Graceland. With him is his girlfriend actres...
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Contemporary Mid-20th Century Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment

David Bowie Performing in Bruxelles
Located in Austin, TX
David Bowie Performing in Bruxelles David Bowie was an English singer, songwriter, musician, and actor. He is regarded as one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century. ...
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Contemporary Mid-20th Century Black and White Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Frankfurt, Germany 1935, Printed Later
Located in Cologne, DE
One of the photographers at Mauritius Publishing based in Berlin was Karl Heinrich Lämmel. Born on 30 July 1910 in Riesa, Saxony, he has been missing since April 1945. In the thirtie...
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Modern Mid-20th Century Black and White Photography

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Black and White

Marilyn Monroe and Sammy Davis Jr in "How to Marry a Millionaire"
Located in Austin, TX
This exuberant shot of Sammy Davis Jr. entertaining Marilyn Monroe was taken on the backlot of 20th Century Fox where Marilyn was filming How to Marry a Millionairecirca 1953. The ...
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Contemporary Mid-20th Century Black and White Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment

Fremont Street in Las Vegas, USA 1960s
Located in Cologne, DE
Black and white Print by Erich Andres, ca 1960. Bright neon signs light up Fremont Street in 1960s Las Vegas, showcasing the iconic casinos like The Mint and Binion's Horseshoe. This...
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Modern Mid-20th Century Black and White Photography

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Black and White

Jackie Onassis, Black and White Photography, ca. 1960
Located in Cologne, DE
Jacqueline Lee "Jackie" Kennedy Onassis (July 28, 1929 – May 19, 1994) was an American socialite, writer, and photographer who became First Lady of the United States as the wife of P...
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Modern Mid-20th Century Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

James Dean (1955) Silver Gelatin Fibre Print
Located in London, GB
James Dean (1955) Silver Gelatin Fibre Print (photo via A.F. Archive/Alamy Archives) 1955 James Dean (1931 - 1955) Additional Information: Unframed Paper Size: 16x20'' Printed...
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Modern Mid-20th Century Black and White Photography

Materials

Black and White, Silver Gelatin

Steve McQueen at the Time of "The Reivers"
Located in Austin, TX
Steve McQueen at the time of "The Reivers", pictured smiling and looking left, hand in mouth. Steve McQueen was an American actor. His antihero persona, emphasized during the height...
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Contemporary Mid-20th Century Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Couple At Party (1955) - Silver Gelatin Fibre Print
Located in London, GB
Couple At Party (1955) - Silver Gelatin Fibre Print (Photo by Thurston Hopkins/Getty Images) A debutante at a 'Coming-Out Ball' for British actress Anna Massey in Highgate, north L...
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Modern Mid-20th Century Black and White Photography

Materials

Black and White, Silver Gelatin

"Pride And Joy" by Fox Photos
Located in London, GB
"Pride And Joy" by Fox Photos A driver polishes his new streamlined lorry upon its arrival at Wembley, London. The lorry is mounted on a 'Commer' two-ton chassis. Unframed Paper Si...
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Modern Mid-20th Century Black and White Photography

Materials

Black and White

The Rolling Stones in Drag, Black & White Photography, Silver Gelatin print
Located in Los Angeles, CA
20 x 23 in (50.8 x 58.4 cm) Silver Gelatin Print Edition 14 and 15 of 30 Price does not include tax.
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Mid-20th Century Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Audrey Hepburn in "Funny Face"
Located in Austin, TX
Full-length portrait of Audrey Hepburn posed in all black against a white background for her role in "Funny Face". Funny Face is a 1957 American musical romantic comedy film directe...
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Contemporary Mid-20th Century Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment

Modelling For Saks Fifth Avenue Slim Aarons Estate Stamped Print
Located in London, GB
Modelling For Saks Fifth Avenue 1955 by Slim Aarons Slim Aarons Limited Estate Edition A young woman modelling for a Saks Fifth Avenue catalog shoot, circa 1955. unframed Silver ...
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Modern Mid-20th Century Black and White Photography

Materials

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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Modern Mid-20th Century Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Marilyn Monroe Studio Shoot, 1950s, 15 x 20, 2 cm
Located in Cologne, DE
Norma Jeane Mortenson or better known as Marilyn Monroe – iconic, beautiful and maybe the most known Hollywood Stars of the 20th century. Born and raised in Los Angeles, USA, she spe...
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Modern Mid-20th Century Black and White Photography

Materials

Black and White

Ronald Reagan "Tropic Zone"
Located in Austin, TX
This black and white portrait features American politician and actor Ronald Reagan who served as the 40th President of the United States from 1981 to 1989. Prior to the presidency, h...
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Contemporary Mid-20th Century Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment

Jean Harlow and Ben Lyon Sitting in Car
Located in Austin, TX
This black and white capture features smiling Jean Harlow and Ben Lyon sitting in car while embracing from the film scene "Hell's Angels", circa 1930. Hell's Angels is a 1930 Americ...
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Contemporary Mid-20th Century Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Vintage Silver Gelatin Photograph Jacques Lipchitz Bronze Sculpture Photo Signed
Located in Surfside, FL
Adolph Studly, Swiss born American photographer. His work is kept in the Photographic Archive at The Museum of Modern Art Archives, New York. He was known for his gallery photograp...
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Modern Mid-20th Century Black and White Photography

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Photographic Paper, Silver Gelatin

Frida by the Window, Detroit, MI
Located in Denton, TX
Open Edition Signed in black ink on print margin by Lucienne Bloch Titled, dated and print date in black ink on artist label on mat verso. Printed 1998 Paper size: 14 x 11 in. Image ...
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Modern Mid-20th Century Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

"Chihuahuas" by Keystone
Located in London, GB
"Chihuahuas" by Keystone A small dog's eye-view of two chihuahuas and their owners waiting for judges at Cruft's all-champion dog show. Unframed Paper Size: 20" x 24'' (inches) Pri...
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Modern Mid-20th Century Black and White Photography

Materials

Black and White

"Bergman On Set" by Thurston Hopkins
Located in London, GB
"Bergman On Set" by Thurston Hopkins Swedish stage and film actress Ingrid Bergman (1915 - 1982) in period costume on set during the filming of 'Elena Et Les Hommes' (aka 'Paris Does Strange Things...
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Modern Mid-20th Century Black and White Photography

Materials

Black and White

Monza Grand Prix (1954) - Silver Gelatin Fibre Print
Located in London, GB
Monza Grand Prix (1954) - Silver Gelatin Fibre Print (Photo by David Lees/Picture Post/Hulton Archive/Getty Images) British racing champion Stirlin...
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Modern Mid-20th Century Black and White Photography

Materials

Black and White, Silver Gelatin

The Brooklyn Bridge (1959) Silver Gelatin Fibre Print - Oversized
Located in London, GB
The Brooklyn Bridge (1959) Silver Gelatin Fibre Print - Oversized (Photo by H. Armstrong Roberts/Alamy) The Brooklyn Bridge and Downtown Manhattan, New York, USA, circa 1959. Ad...
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Modern Mid-20th Century Black and White Photography

Materials

Black and White, Silver Gelatin

Kirk Douglas and Dan Dailey
Located in Austin, TX
Black and white portrait of Kirk Douglas and Dan Dailey singing and playing instruments on couch, circa 1958. Kirk Douglas was an American actor and filmmaker.Douglas developed int...
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Contemporary Mid-20th Century Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment

Dancer/Choreographer Merce Cunningham studio portrait
Located in Senoia, GA
11 x 14" vintage silver gelatin photograph of dancer, choreographer Merce Cunningham, studio portrait, 1962. Comes directly from the Jack Mitchell Archives with a certificate of auth...
Category

Pop Art Mid-20th Century Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Park Stones (1929) - Silver Gelatin Fibre Print
Located in London, GB
Happy Marilyn (1956) - Silver Gelatin Fibre Print (Photo by Roger Jackson/Central Press/Getty Images) 11th January 1967: Top British pop group the Rolling Stones taking a stroll th...
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Modern Mid-20th Century Black and White Photography

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Black and White, Silver Gelatin

"Tennis Leap" by Douglas Miller
Located in London, GB
"Tennis Leap" by Douglas Miller 22nd August 1932: Three young competitors leaping over the boundary between two tennis courts at the Essex Junior Champ...
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Modern Mid-20th Century Black and White Photography

Materials

Black and White

"Race Order" by Bert Hardy
Located in London, GB
"Race Order" by Bert Hardy Maserati racing cars in the pit during a road race at at St Helier, Jersey, Channel Islands, May 1947. Original publication: Pict...
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Modern Mid-20th Century Black and White Photography

Materials

Black and White

Tidal Rocks, Garrapata Rock Ledge
Located in Pacific Grove, CA
This silver gelatin print is signed in pencil on the front of the mount with Baer's studio stamp, numbering, title and date in pencil on the back of the mount.
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Modern Mid-20th Century Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Bolivia, Potosí, Girl, Black and White Photography, 1960s, 23.4 x 17.4 cm
Located in Cologne, DE
Hanna Seidel (1925 to 2005) lived and worked in Argentina for many years. She was a world traveller, journeying to South America in the 1950s and to Central America, Japan, India, an...
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Modern Mid-20th Century Black and White Photography

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Black and White, Silver Gelatin

"Taylor In London" by Keystone Features
Located in London, GB
"Taylor In London" by Keystone Features November 1948: The actress Elizabeth Taylor on Westminster Bridge in London. Unframed Paper Size: 16"x 12'' (inches) Printed 2022 Silver Ge...
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Modern Mid-20th Century Black and White Photography

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Black and White

Daffodile
Located in San Francisco, CA
This Photograph titled "Daffodile" c.1960, is a gelatin silver print by noted photographer Richard Stacks, 1930-2015. It has the stamp of the Baltimore Sunpapers and the name of the ...
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Photorealist Mid-20th Century Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Venetian Afternoon, 1950s
Located in Cologne, DE
This black-and-white photograph beautifully captures the essence of Venice’s Grand Canal in the 1950s. The image shows a row of gondolas gently floating on the canal, with their dist...
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Modern Mid-20th Century Black and White Photography

Materials

Black and White

Harbour's Skyline of New York, 1956 - Contemporary Black & White Photography
Located in Brussels, BE
Artwork sold in perfect condition, print on baryta paper 310 grs pigment inks of museum quality, limited edition of 5 copies New-York, January 1956. The Skyline, this broken line of ...
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Photorealist Mid-20th Century Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

John Wayne in Car
Located in Austin, TX
Black and white portrait of actor John Wayne on the set of a movie, driving a car, circa 1947. John Wayne, nicknamed "the Duke", was an American actor who became a popular icon thro...
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Contemporary Mid-20th Century Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

James Dean and Ursula Andress at Oscar Dinner
Located in Austin, TX
Great candid capture by celebrity photographer Frank Worth of Hollywood stars Ursula Andress and James Dean at the Oscars dinner. James Dean was an American actor. He is remembered...
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Contemporary Mid-20th Century Black and White Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment

Young Marilyn Vintage Press Print
By Frank Powolny
Located in Austin, TX
Black and white capture of a young Marilyn Monroe posed in a ruffled dress circa 1951. -- One-of-a-kind original vintage press print from the Celebrity Vault archives. Own a piece o...
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Contemporary Mid-20th Century Black and White Photography

Materials

Black and White

"Personality Girl" by Bert Hardy
Located in London, GB
"Personality Girl" by Bert Hardy 19th June 1954: Jocelyn Wardrop-Moore skiing in Glencoe, Scotland who has been nominated as one of six Picture Post 'Personality Girls'. She plays principal clarinet in the Royal Academy of Music...
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Modern Mid-20th Century Black and White Photography

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Black and White

Jayne Mansfield in Garden - Photograph and Vintage Large Format Negative
Located in Austin, TX
~ Globe Photos Exclusive Offering for Sotheby's and 1stDibs ~ Offered exclusively to our Sotheby's and 1stDibs customers, Globe Photos is proud to announce a new hand-curated collec...
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Contemporary Mid-20th Century Black and White Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Frida Kahlo in Xochimilco, Mexico. Black and white Portrait photograph
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Matiz managed to create intimate portraits, in which Frida seemed happy to surrender to her lens. The result was dynamic portraits of Khalo, a wonderful example of both the photograp...
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Other Art Style Mid-20th Century Black and White Photography

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Black and White, Digital Pigment

Elizabeth Taylor Behind the Scenes
Located in Austin, TX
This iconic and elegant portrait captured by celebrity photographer Frank Worth features actress Elizabeth Taylor on the set of the film "Giant" for her role as character Leslie Bene...
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Contemporary Mid-20th Century Black and White Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment

Lisa with Turban, NY, Silver Gelatin print (Printer later)
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Lisa with Turban, NY 1940 (Printer later)Silver Gelatin print Printed later 1984 Sheet size: 14 H x 11 W in. Image size: 11.5 H x 9 W in. Engraved signature on front Hand written, ti...
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Contemporary Mid-20th Century Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Grace Kelly at the London Airport
Located in Austin, TX
Candid capture of Grace Kelly posed waving and smiling out the window of a car, circa 1965. Grace Kelly also known as Grace of Monaco, was an American actress and Princess of Monaco...
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Contemporary Mid-20th Century Black and White Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Evening Dress (1955) Limited Estate Stamped - Grande XL
Located in London, GB
Evening Dress (1955) Limited Estate Stamped - Grande XL (Photo By Slim Aarons) Mrs. Augustus G. Paine II at the house of her father, Earl E. T. Smith, wearing an evening dress by...
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Modern Mid-20th Century Black and White Photography

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Black and White, Archival Pigment

Veronica Lake at a party w/ Andy Warhol, Candy Darling and Paul Morrissey
Located in Senoia, GA
8 x 10" vintage silver gelatin photograph of Film noir actress Veronica Lake at a cocktail party at Jack Mitchell's Manhattan apartment, with Andy Warhol, Candy Darling and Paul Morr...
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Pop Art Mid-20th Century Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Dancer/Choreographer José Limón costumed for 'Legend', signed exhibition print
Located in Senoia, GA
Dancer/Choreographer José Limón performing his 'Legend' in silver face makeup, photographed in 1969. This is a vintage gelatin silver print, selenium toned,...
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Pop Art Mid-20th Century Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Frankie Avalon Candid with Vintage Car
Located in Austin, TX
Frankie Avalon, the first and most successful of the teen idols from Philadelphia during the 1950s and 1960s. Unlike many of the others, Avalon could really sing. A fine photo of the...
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Contemporary Mid-20th Century Black and White Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Grace Kelly: Classic Portrait of Elegance
Located in Austin, TX
This elegant full-length studio portrait features the 'Princess of Grace', Grace Kelly. This image captures the star in a tulle skirt, sitting on steps inside of a photo studio. Gra...
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Contemporary Mid-20th Century Black and White Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment

View from Charing Cross Road towards Cambridge Circus, London
Located in Middletown, NY
Gelatin silver print on baryta paper. Later print. Image dimensions 11 1/2 x 14 3/4 in (292 × 375 mm); sheet dimensions 12 x 15 1/4 in (304 × 388 mm); archivally matted and framed. The verso signed "W. Suschitzky", hand annotated and dated "London, Cambridge Circus, Charing Cross...
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Modern Mid-20th Century Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Touching The King (1956)
Located in London, GB
Touching The King (1956) (Photo By Phillip Harrington) May 27, 1956. Elvis Presley mobbed by adoring fans backstage after a performance at the University of Dayton Fieldhouse. Ad...
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Modern Mid-20th Century Black and White Photography

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Black and White, Archival Pigment

Jack Lemmon and Felicia Farr - Vintage Photograph - 1962
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage Photo. The American actor Jack Lemmon and his wife Felicia Farr.
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Mid-20th Century Black and White Photography

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Photographic Paper

Sell your soul - Mephisto performing in Faust
Located in Cologne, DE
Sell your soul! Exclusive set photography of the film version of Goethe's Faust, Gustaf Gründgens as Mephisto, 1960. Gustaf Gründgens had already played Mephisto more than 600 time...
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Modern Mid-20th Century Black and White Photography

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Photographic Paper

Marilyn Monroe A Ticket to Tomahawk Vintage Press Print
Located in Austin, TX
Black and white capture of actress Marilyn Monroe posed in a screen test for her role in "A Ticket to Tomahawk", circa 1950. -- One-of-a-kind original vintage press print from the C...
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Contemporary Mid-20th Century Black and White Photography

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Black and White

Mauretania - Silver Gelatin Fibre Print
Located in London, GB
Mauretania - Silver Gelatin Fibre Print (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images) The Cunard superliner Mauretania being refitted in the dry dock at Southampton. Additional I...
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Modern Mid-20th Century Black and White Photography

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Black and White, Silver Gelatin

Per vederci chiaro, 1962 - Framed Edition Contemporary Black & White Photography
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...
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Photorealist Mid-20th Century Black and White Photography

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Archival Pigment

Andy Warhol Superstar Candy Darling Studio Portrait
Located in Senoia, GA
8 x 10" vintage silver gelatin photograph of Andy Warhol Superstar Candy Darling. This is a print that was published by After Dark Magazine or t...
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Pop Art Mid-20th Century Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

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