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Period: Mid-20th Century
Yesteryear's Wire Walker (Unidentified) – original circus photograph, 1950s

Yesteryear's Wire Walker (Unidentified) – original circus photograph, 1950s

Located in Middletown, NY

Gelatin silver print mounted on board, 7 1/2 x 9 1/2 in. (190 x 241 mm) from the Roland Butler Collection, Press Agent, Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus (1930s-1960s) Roland...

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American Modern Mid-20th Century Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper, Silver Gelatin

Diptych: Aventure d'une libertine IX and X. From The Secret Album Series
Diptych: Aventure d'une libertine IX and X. From The Secret Album Series

Diptych: Aventure d'une libertine IX and X. From The Secret Album Series

By Uwe Ommer

Located in Miami Beach, FL

This series is born from a personal experience. The model's husband told Uwe Ommer an idea: he wanted to watch his wife with other men hiding behind the curtains. This is how the ser...

Category

Modern Mid-20th Century Photography

Materials

Color, Archival Pigment

Aventure d'une libertine, 16 Photographs. From The Secret Album series
Aventure d'une libertine, 16 Photographs. From The Secret Album series

Aventure d'une libertine, 16 Photographs. From The Secret Album series

By Uwe Ommer

Located in Miami Beach, FL

This series is born from a personal experience. The model's husband told Uwe Ommer an idea: he wanted to watch his wife with other men hiding behind the curtains. This is how the ser...

Category

Modern Mid-20th Century Photography

Materials

Color, Archival Pigment

Marilyn on the Roof - Marilyn Monroe Ambassador Hotel New York City Skyline

Marilyn on the Roof - Marilyn Monroe Ambassador Hotel New York City Skyline

By Ed Feingersh

Located in Brighton, GB

American actress and the original Blonde Bombshell Marilyn Monroe smiles as she looks out at New York City. Monroe is photographed leaning over the edge of the high-class Ambassado...

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Modern Mid-20th Century Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper, Black and White, Silver Gelatin

Marilyn Candid Moment - Marilyn Monroe at Ambassador Hotel in New York City

Marilyn Candid Moment - Marilyn Monroe at Ambassador Hotel in New York City

By Ed Feingersh

Located in Brighton, GB

American actress Marilyn Monroe relaxes on the sofa of her suite at the Ambassador Hotel in New York whilst reading 'To the Actor: On the Technique of Acting', the classic guide to a...

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Modern Mid-20th Century Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper, Black and White, Silver Gelatin

Picasso et Francoise Gilot, 1952

Picasso et Francoise Gilot, 1952

By Robert Doisneau

Located in Santa Monica, CA

Robert Doisneau 1912-1994 Picasso et Francoise Gilot, 1952 Signed on recto in ink. Titled and dated in ink on verso. Gelatin Silver Image: 9.5 x 9 3/4", Paper: 12 x 16"

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Mid-20th Century Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Dining In Gstaad, Switzerland, Estate Edition, Mid-Century Modern Photograph
Dining In Gstaad, Switzerland, Estate Edition, Mid-Century Modern Photograph

Dining In Gstaad, Switzerland, Estate Edition, Mid-Century Modern Photograph

By Slim Aarons

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This early 1960s landscape photograph, captured by society photographer Slim Aarons, features holidaymakers at a ski lodge at Gstaad, Switzerland, March 1961. This is an estate stam...

Category

Realist Mid-20th Century Photography

Materials

Lambda

Office Party, New York, Gelatin Silver Photograph, Signed, 1966, 16x20 Inches
Office Party, New York, Gelatin Silver Photograph, Signed, 1966, 16x20 Inches

Office Party, New York, Gelatin Silver Photograph, Signed, 1966, 16x20 Inches

By Leonard Freed

Located in New york, NY

Office Party, New York City, 1966 by Leonard Freed is a gelatin silver photograph, 16 x 20in, signed verso (on back) by the photographer. Photographer F...

Category

Contemporary Mid-20th Century Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin, Photographic Film, Photographic Paper

Children in Harlem, New York, Signed Archival Pigment Print, 19x13, Edition 7/10
Children in Harlem, New York, Signed Archival Pigment Print, 19x13, Edition 7/10

Children in Harlem, New York, Signed Archival Pigment Print, 19x13, Edition 7/10

By Leonard Freed

Located in New york, NY

Children, Harlem, New York, USA 1963 by Leonard Freed is a 19" x 13" signed archival pigment print in an edition of 10. Signed by the estate on back of photograph by Freed's widow Brigitte Freed. Available: 7/10. Provenance: Freed estate *** Artist’s Bio: Leonard Freed (1929-2006) was an American photographer from Brooklyn, New York. His "Black in White America" series made him known as a documentarian. Freed worked as a freelance photographer from 1961 onwards and as a Magnum photographer Freed traveled widely abroad and, in the US, photographing African Americans (1964-65), events in Israel (1967-68, 1973), and the New York City police department...

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Contemporary Mid-20th Century Photography

Materials

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

SIGNED FRENCH IMPRESSIONIST VINTAGE OIL - PROVENCAL LANDSCAPE WITH OLD CHURCH
SIGNED FRENCH IMPRESSIONIST VINTAGE OIL - PROVENCAL LANDSCAPE WITH OLD CHURCH

SIGNED FRENCH IMPRESSIONIST VINTAGE OIL - PROVENCAL LANDSCAPE WITH OLD CHURCH

Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Artist/ School: French School, mid 20th century, indistinctly signed Title: Provencal Landscape Medium: oil painting on canvas, framed Size: painting: 25 x 36.25 inches, frame: ...

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Impressionist Mid-20th Century Photography

Materials

Oil, Canvas

"Peek-A-Boo Beatles" by R. McPhedran

"Peek-A-Boo Beatles" by R. McPhedran

Located in London, GB

"Peek-A-Boo Beatles" by R. McPhedran 14th June 1965: The British rock group The Beatles stand in a window at Twickenham Film Studios, Middlesex. L-R: Georg...

Category

Modern Mid-20th Century Photography

Materials

Black and White

Signpost In St. Moritz, Switzerland, Estate Edition, Mid-Century Modern Photo
Signpost In St. Moritz, Switzerland, Estate Edition, Mid-Century Modern Photo

Signpost In St. Moritz, Switzerland, Estate Edition, Mid-Century Modern Photo

By Slim Aarons

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This early 1960s landscape photograph, captured by society photographer Slim Aarons, features a signpost indicating various ski slopes and toboggan tracks in the resort of St Moritz,...

Category

Realist Mid-20th Century Photography

Materials

Lambda

'Art Deco Greta Garbo' Giant Oversize print
'Art Deco Greta Garbo' Giant Oversize print

'Art Deco Greta Garbo' Giant Oversize print

Located in London, GB

'Art Deco Greta Garbo' Greta Garbo in 'Mata Hari,' 1931. (Photo: Clarence Sinclair Bull) Beautiful mint condition Giant Archival Pigment print measuring a very large 60 x 40 inches / 152 x 101 cm's Edge Prints...

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Modern Mid-20th Century Photography

Materials

Black and White, Archival Pigment

NYC Shopping Couple
NYC Shopping Couple

NYC Shopping Couple

Located in Slovak Republic, SK

The picture is an edition ( Edit. of 50) and part of a book about NYC, which Kallay done in 1965 for a German book publisher.

Category

Photorealist Mid-20th Century Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper

"Lunch Time" by Bert Hardy

"Lunch Time" by Bert Hardy

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...

Category

Modern Mid-20th Century Photography

Materials

Black and White

Fiesta Photography Mexico Stamped Karol Kállay

Fiesta Photography Mexico Stamped Karol Kállay

By Karol Kallay

Located in Slovak Republic, SK

Photography done for the publication Mexico/Volk und Welt Berlin 1968/stamped on the back with authors stamp.

Category

Photorealist Mid-20th Century Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper

Black & White Monochrome of a Female Nude by Contemporary American Photographer
Black & White Monochrome of a Female Nude by Contemporary American Photographer

Black & White Monochrome of a Female Nude by Contemporary American Photographer

Located in Preston, GB

Black & White Monochrome Photograph of a Female Nude by Contemporary by legendary American Photographer, Larry Colwell (1911-1972). Photo Size 9.5 x 6 inches - Signed on the rear Unmounted & Unframed Larry Colwell American, 1911-1972 Born 1911, Detroit, Michigan Died 1972, New Canaan...

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Photorealist Mid-20th Century Photography

Materials

Ink, Printer's Ink, Photographic Paper, Monoprint

"Marilyn Candid Moment" by Ed Feingersh

"Marilyn Candid Moment" by Ed Feingersh

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...

Category

Modern Mid-20th Century Photography

Materials

Black and White

Portrait of Jorge Luis Borges - Vintage Photograph - 1960s

Portrait of Jorge Luis Borges - Vintage Photograph - 1960s

Located in Roma, IT

Jorge Luis Borges, Vintage Photograph is a black and white photograph realized in the 1960s. Good conditions. Jorge Luis Borges, the renowned Argentine writer, poet, and essayist. ...

Category

Modern Mid-20th Century Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper

Office Party, New York, Photograph Edition, Black and White, 1966, Signed
Office Party, New York, Photograph Edition, Black and White, 1966, Signed

Office Party, New York, Photograph Edition, Black and White, 1966, Signed

By Leonard Freed

Located in New york, NY

Office Party by Leonard Freed is a 13" x 19" limited-edition photograph. The print Ed. 4/5 is signed verso (back of photo) by Brigitte Freed (wife of the ...

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Contemporary Mid-20th Century Photography

Materials

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

Jayne Mansfield with Seagrams Dogs (Limited Edition of 10, No 4-5) - 40"x50"
Jayne Mansfield with Seagrams Dogs (Limited Edition of 10, No 4-5) - 40"x50"

Jayne Mansfield with Seagrams Dogs (Limited Edition of 10, No 4-5) - 40"x50"

By Barry Kramer

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...

Category

Contemporary Mid-20th Century Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Filled with Light

Filled with Light

Located in Slovak Republic, SK

The picture belongs to. a set of photographs, done by Kallay in NYC in 1965 for a German book publisher.

Category

Photorealist Mid-20th Century Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper

Roy IV.
Roy IV.

Roy LichtensteinRoy IV., 2021

$1,132Sale Price|20% Off

Roy IV.

By Roy Lichtenstein

Located in Slovak Republic, SK

A Hahnemuehle Fine Art Print, attributed to Roy Lichtenstein. Editioned 25.

Category

Pop Art Mid-20th Century Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper, Color, Archival Pigment, Digital Pigment

Fishing Boats (1952) Limited Estate Stamped - Giant

Fishing Boats (1952) Limited Estate Stamped - Giant

By Slim Aarons

Located in London, GB

Fishing Boats (1952) Limited Estate Stamped (Photo By Slim Aarons) Fishing nets and boats on the shore Mexico, 1952. Additional Information: Unframed Paper Size: 40x40'' Pri...

Category

Modern Mid-20th Century Photography

Materials

Color, Archival Pigment

Street Games - 1950s English Street Photography Children Playing Games Portrait

Street Games - 1950s English Street Photography Children Playing Games Portrait

By Thurston Hopkins

Located in Brighton, GB

A young boy wearing a feathered Indian-style headdress peers out of a coal hole and aims his pistol at the photographer. Nearby a young friend is dallying on the edge of the paveme...

Category

Modern Mid-20th Century Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper, Black and White, Silver Gelatin

Joan Didion, Hollywood, 1968 (Frame 33a.)

Joan Didion, Hollywood, 1968 (Frame 33a.)

By Julian Wasser

Located in New York, NY

This is a limited edition 16 x 20 inch print of Joan Didion by photographer Julian Wasser shot for her iconic interview with TIME in 1968. Listing includes free shipping to the continental US and a 14-day return policy. Please inquire for framing options or international shipments. We offer framing services through our New York location. Joan Didion by Julian Wasser Gelatin Silver Print Paper Size: 16 x 20 inches Image Size: 11.5 x 17.5 inches Edition 9 of 15 Signed and on the back by Julian Wasser and editioned on adhesive certificate History Behind the Photograph - Julian Wasser started his career in photography in the Washington DC bureau of the Associated Press where he met and accompanied the famous news photographer Weegee – who would become a lasting influence on him. In the mid-60s Wasser moved to Los Angeles as a contract photographer for TIME, LIFE, and FORTUNE magazines and becoming internationally known as the go to guy for getting candid but memorably composed photographs. (His iconic images of Jack Nicholson and Anjelica Huston; Marcel Duchamp and Eve Babitz...

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Mid-20th Century Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper, Silver Gelatin

New York, Skyline of Manhattan, USA 1960s

New York, Skyline of Manhattan, USA 1960s

By Erich Andres

Located in Cologne, DE

Black and white Print by Erich Andres, ca 1960. The image captures an iconic view of the New York City skyline in the 1960s, presented in black and white, taken from an elevated road...

Category

Modern Mid-20th Century Photography

Materials

Black and White

Black and White Photography, Wall Street, New York City, Limited Edition, 19x13
Black and White Photography, Wall Street, New York City, Limited Edition, 19x13

Black and White Photography, Wall Street, New York City, Limited Edition, 19x13

By Leonard Freed

Located in New york, NY

Leonard Freed's photographic career is punctuated by epic documentary photo essays with many works from New York City. Wall Street is one of the photographer's iconic 1950s images. ...

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Contemporary Mid-20th Century Photography

Materials

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

"Brigitte Bardot" by Michael Ochs Archives

"Brigitte Bardot" by Michael Ochs Archives

Located in London, GB

"Brigitte Bardot" by Michael Ochs Archives Brigitte Bardot. Unframed Paper Size: 30" x 40'' (inches) Printed 2022 Silver Gelatin Fibre Print

Category

Modern Mid-20th Century Photography

Materials

Black and White

Greta Garbo "Mata Hari" Film Photograph by Clarence Sinclair Bull, 1931
Greta Garbo "Mata Hari" Film Photograph by Clarence Sinclair Bull, 1931

Greta Garbo "Mata Hari" Film Photograph by Clarence Sinclair Bull, 1931

By Clarence Sinclair Bull

Located in Soquel, CA

Greta Garbo "Mata Hari" Film Photograph by Clarence Sinclair Bull, 1931 A black and white photograph, matte finish, double-weight paper, depicting a 1931 shot of the star titled 'Mata Hari,' printed decades later from the original negative, penciled in the lower left corner "A.P.," Estate stamped and blind embossed in the lower right corner "Clarence Sinclair Bull," further blind embossed in same corner "The Kobal / Collection," verso with the photographer's black ink credit stamp, verso further with two "Edward Weston" black ink credit stamps dated "1981" and "1992," originally from the John Kobal Collection. Greta Garbo was a Swedish-American actress. Regarded as one of the greatest screen actresses of all time, she was known for her melancholic, somber persona, her film portrayals of tragic characters, and her subtle and understated performances. In 1999, the American Film Institute ranked Garbo fifth on its list of the greatest female stars of classic Hollywood cinema. Clarence Sinclair Bull was born in Sun River, Montana, in 1896. His career began when Samuel Goldwyn hired him in 1920 to photograph publicity stills of the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer film studio's stars. He is most famous for his photographs of Greta Garbo, taken between 1926 and 1941. Bull's first portrait of Garbo was a costume study for the silent romantic drama film Flesh and the Devil in September 1926. Bull was able to study with the great Western...

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Photorealist Mid-20th Century Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper, Silver Gelatin

Skiing Waiters, 1955
Skiing Waiters, 1955

Skiing Waiters, 1955

By Slim Aarons

Located in New York, NY

Three skiing waiters on a ski slope, with the man in the foreground carrying a bird on a tray, the second man carring a wine in an ice bucket and the third carrying a menu, Stowe, Ve...

Category

Modern Mid-20th Century Photography

Materials

Lambda

Fashion Show, African American, Gelatin Silver Print, Harlem 1963, Signed, 11x14
Fashion Show, African American, Gelatin Silver Print, Harlem 1963, Signed, 11x14

Fashion Show, African American, Gelatin Silver Print, Harlem 1963, Signed, 11x14

By Leonard Freed

Located in New york, NY

Fashion Show, 1963, Harlem, USA by Leonard Freed, is an 11” x 14” gelatin silver print, which appears in the photographer's seminal Black in White America book. The photograph is sta...

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Contemporary Mid-20th Century Photography

Materials

Photographic Film, Photographic Paper, Silver Gelatin

Princess Audrey (1953) Limited Edition Silver Gelatin Print

Princess Audrey (1953) Limited Edition Silver Gelatin Print

By Phillip Harrington

Located in London, GB

Princess Audrey (1953) (Photo By Phillip Harrington) Audrey Hepburn preparing for a scene in the 1953 film “Roman Holiday” dir. William Wyler, in which Hepburn plays Ann, the crown princess of a European nation, whose state visit to Rome, Italy, turns into the adventure she'd hoped for when she meets American journalist, Joe (Gregory Peck). Assisting Hepburn is dresser Sally Gordon, and in the background is the costume designer Edith Head. Additional Information: Unframed Paper Size: 16x20'' Note image size may vary from paper size - please contact us directly for exact image dimensions Printed Later Limited Edition Silver Gelatin Fibre Print NOTE OTHER SIZES OF THIS IMAGE AVAILABLE 10 x 12'' 12 x 16'' 16 x 20'' 20 x 24'' 20 x 30'' FRAMING AVAILABLE ON REQUEST About the Artist: Phillip A. Harrington was born in 1920 and grew up in Holland, Michigan. He developed an interest in photography at an early age, joining the high school camera club at 16. At the age of 19, Harrington moved to New York City to study at the Clarence. H. White school of photography, a prestigious institution with graduates such as Margaret Bourke-White, Dorothea Lange, Laura Gilpin...

Category

Modern Mid-20th Century Photography

Materials

Black and White, Silver Gelatin