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Portrait Photography For Sale
Period: 1960s
Period: 1950s
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Brigitte Bardot Sitting on Car
Located in Austin, TX
This stunning black and white image features French actress, singer, dancer, and fashion model, who later became an animal rights activist, Brigitte Bardot. She was one of the best-k...
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1950s Contemporary Portrait Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Brigitte Bardot Sitting on Car
Brigitte Bardot Sitting on Car

Brigitte Bardot Sitting on Car, 1959

Audrey Hepburn Breakfast at Tiffany's Iconic Shot
Located in Austin, TX
Iconic capture of Audrey Hepburn in her role for "Breakfast at Tiffany's" in 1961. Breakfast at Tiffany's was a romantic comedy film starring Audrey Hepburn and George Peppard. Hepb...
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1960s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Audrey Hepburn Breakfast at Tiffany's Iconic Shot
Audrey Hepburn Breakfast at Tiffany's Iconic Shot

Audrey Hepburn Breakfast at Tiffany's Iconic Shot, 1961

Modelling For Saks Fifth Avenue, Estate Edition, Portrait Photograph
By Slim Aarons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This mid-1950s portrait photograph, captured by society photographer Slim Aarons, features a young woman modelling for a Saks Fifth Avenue catalog shoot. This is an estate stamped a...
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1950s American Realist Portrait Photography

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

Modelling For Saks Fifth Avenue, Estate Edition, Portrait Photograph
Modelling For Saks Fifth Avenue, Estate Edition, Portrait Photograph

Slim Aarons
Modelling For Saks Fifth Avenue, Estate Edition, Portrait Photograph, 1955, printed later

Monocled Miss, Estate Edition (German model Renata Boeck in 1960s New York)
By Slim Aarons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
German fashion model Renata Boeck (wearing a monocle) enjoying breakfast in bed at the Regency Hotel in New York, 1964. She is wearing a black monocle and a fur-lined turquoise robe as she reads the morning paper, propped up against sumptuous yellow pillows. Morning light pours through the sheer curtains...
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1960s Realist Portrait Photography

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Lambda

Monocled Miss, Estate Edition (German model Renata Boeck in 1960s New York)
Monocled Miss, Estate Edition (German model Renata Boeck in 1960s New York)

Slim Aarons
Monocled Miss, Estate Edition (German model Renata Boeck in 1960s New York), 1964

Julie London (Aarons Estate Print)
By Slim Aarons
Located in New York, NY
1957: Singer Julie London enjoying breakfast in bed at the Beverly Hills Hotel. Estate stamped and hand numbered edition of 150 with certificate of authe...
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1950s Realist Portrait Photography

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Lambda

Julie London (Aarons Estate Print)
Julie London (Aarons Estate Print)

Slim Aarons
Julie London (Aarons Estate Print), 1957

Norman Parkinson 'Three Little Black Dresses, Capucci, Florence, 1961'
By Norman Parkinson
Located in New York, NY
Norman Parkinson The Italian Collections, Three Little Black Dresses, Fashions by Capucci, Florence for Queen Magazine, 1961 Three Little Black Dresses, Florence 1961 Silver gelatin...
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1960s Modern Portrait Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Norman Parkinson 'Three Little Black Dresses, Capucci, Florence, 1961'
Norman Parkinson 'Three Little Black Dresses, Capucci, Florence, 1961'

Norman Parkinson
Norman Parkinson 'Three Little Black Dresses, Capucci, Florence, 1961', 1961

Natalie Wood with Guinea Pig
Located in Austin, TX
Black and white candid capture of actress Natalie Wood smiling while holding a pet guinea pig. Natalie Wood Wood started acting at age four and was given a co-starring role at age e...
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1960s Contemporary Portrait Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Natalie Wood with Guinea Pig
Natalie Wood with Guinea Pig

Natalie Wood with Guinea Pig, 1960s

Truman Capote by Jerry Yulsman - Vintage Photograph - 1960s
By Jerry Yulsman
Located in Roma, IT
Truman Capote by Jerry Yulsman- Vintage Photo is a black and white photograph realized in the 1960s. Good conditions.
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1960s Modern Portrait Photography

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Photographic Paper

Truman Capote by Jerry Yulsman - Vintage Photograph - 1960s

Jerry Yulsman
Truman Capote by Jerry Yulsman - Vintage Photograph - 1960s, 1960s

Twiggy – at David Steen’s Home, Surrey, 1967 Limited Estate Print
By David Steen
Located in London, GB
Twiggy – at David Steen’s Home, Surrey, Lesley Lawson (born 19 September 1949) is an English model, actress, and singer widely known by the nickname Twiggy. She was a British cultu...
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1960s Modern Portrait Photography

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C Print

Twiggy – at David Steen’s Home, Surrey, 1967 Limited Estate Print

David Steen
Twiggy – at David Steen’s Home, Surrey, 1967 Limited Estate Print, 1967 (printed later)

San Francisco in 1960s - Vintage Photograph - 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
San Francisco is a vintage photograph realized in the 1960s. Good conditions. The artwork is realized in a well-balanced composition.
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1960s Modern Portrait Photography

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Photographic Paper

San Francisco in 1960s - Vintage Photograph - 1960s

San Francisco in 1960s - Vintage Photograph - 1960s, 1960s

Brigitte Bardot and Roger Vadim - Vintage Photograph - 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Brigitte Bardot and Roger Vadim is a vintage photographic press print on single coated paper. Photograph by Antonio Pantano. A portrait of Roger Vadim an...
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1960s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Photographic Paper

Brigitte Bardot and Roger Vadim - Vintage Photograph - 1960s
Brigitte Bardot and Roger Vadim - Vintage Photograph - 1960s

Antonio Pantano
Brigitte Bardot and Roger Vadim - Vintage Photograph - 1960s, 1960s

Brigitte Bardot Smiling in a Garden
Located in Austin, TX
Beautiful black and white 1950s capture of star actress Brigitte Bardot posed smiling in a garden. Born and raised in Paris, Bardot was an aspiring ballerina during her childhood. S...
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1950s Contemporary Portrait Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Brigitte Bardot Smiling in a Garden
Brigitte Bardot Smiling in a Garden

Brigitte Bardot Smiling in a Garden, 1954

Nude Portrait - Silver Gelatin Fibre Print - Oversized
By H. Armstrong Roberts
Located in London, GB
Nude Portrait - Silver Gelatin Fibre Print - Oversized (Photo by H. Armstrong Roberts/Alamy) A woman poses for a nude studio portrait. Additional Information: Unframed Paper Si...
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1960s Modern Portrait Photography

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Black and White, Silver Gelatin

Nude Portrait - Silver Gelatin Fibre Print - Oversized

H. Armstrong Roberts
Nude Portrait - Silver Gelatin Fibre Print - Oversized, 2020

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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1950s Modern Portrait Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Che Guevara
Che Guevara

Osvaldo Salas
Che Guevara, 19959

Portrait of Omar Sivori - Vintage Photo - 1968
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage black and white photograph realized in 1968. Copyright by Keystone. Very good condition.
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1960s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Photographic Paper

Portrait of Omar Sivori - Vintage Photo - 1968

Portrait of Omar Sivori - Vintage Photo - 1968, 1968

Marilyn Monroe and Lauren Bacall Vintage Press Print
Located in Austin, TX
How to Marry a Millionaire is a 1953 American screwball comedy film directed by Jean Negulesco and written and produced by Nunnally Johnson. The screenplay was based on the plays The...
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1950s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Black and White

Marilyn Monroe and Lauren Bacall Vintage Press Print
Marilyn Monroe and Lauren Bacall Vintage Press Print

Marilyn Monroe and Lauren Bacall Vintage Press Print, 1953

'Bardot Cleans Up' Brigitte Bardot Limited Edition Silver gelatin print
By Giancarlo Botti
Located in London, GB
'Private Dancer' Brigitte Bardot 1961 by Giancarlo Botti Wonderfully intimate shot of the French sex symbol and icon, Brigitte Bardot, on set of the film 'A Very Private Affair' w...
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1960s Modern Portrait Photography

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Silver Gelatin

'Bardot Cleans Up' Brigitte Bardot Limited Edition Silver gelatin print

Giancarlo Botti
'Bardot Cleans Up' Brigitte Bardot Limited Edition Silver gelatin print, 1961

Californian Party, San Francisco, Estate Edition, Portrait Photograph
By Slim Aarons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This early 1990s portrait photograph, captured by society photographer Slim Aarons, features the Belgian born actress Audrey Hepburn (1929 - 1993) socialising at a party in San Francisco. This is an estate stamp...
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1960s Realist Portrait Photography

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Lambda

Californian Party, San Francisco, Estate Edition, Portrait Photograph
Californian Party, San Francisco, Estate Edition, Portrait Photograph

Slim Aarons
Californian Party, San Francisco, Estate Edition, Portrait Photograph, 1993, printed later

Michael Caine Punch - Oversize 20th century black and white photography
By Stephan C Archetti
Located in London, GB
Michael Caine Punch - Oversize Limited Edition Silver Gelatine Darkroom Print Very large silver gelatin fibre darkroom print from the original negative - limited to 300 only - colle...
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1960s Modern Portrait Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Michael Caine Punch - Oversize 20th century black and white photography
Michael Caine Punch - Oversize 20th century black and white photography

Stephan C Archetti
Michael Caine Punch - Oversize 20th century black and white photography, 1065

Rita Hayworth
Located in Austin, TX
This beautiful vintage portrait features Rita Hayworth posed in a Hawaiian outfit, posed amongst palm trees.Rita Hayworth was an American actress and dancer. She achieved fame during...
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1950s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Rita Hayworth
Rita Hayworth

Rita Hayworth, 1950's

Natalie Wood and Guinea Pig
Located in Austin, TX
Black and white candid capture of actress Natalie Wood smiling while holding a pet guinea pig. Natalie Wood Wood started acting at age four and was given a co-starring role at age e...
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1960s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Natalie Wood and Guinea Pig
Natalie Wood and Guinea Pig

Natalie Wood and Guinea Pig, 1960s

Marilyn Monroe Candid Artistic Portrait in White Dress Vintage Press Print
Located in Austin, TX
Black and white artistic and candid portrait of Marilyn Monroe in front of stores wearing a white dress. -- One-of-a-kind original vintage press print from the Celebrity Vault archi...
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1950s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Black and White

Marilyn Monroe Candid Artistic Portrait in White Dress Vintage Press Print
Marilyn Monroe Candid Artistic Portrait in White Dress Vintage Press Print

Marilyn Monroe Candid Artistic Portrait in White Dress Vintage Press Print, 1950s

Marilyn Monroe at the St. Judes Hospital Benefit Vintage Press Print
Located in Austin, TX
Black and white candid capture of star actress Marilyn Monroe at the St Judes Hospital benefit at the Hollywood Bowl in September 1953. -- One-of-a-kind original vintage press print...
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1950s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Black and White

Marilyn Monroe at the St. Judes Hospital Benefit Vintage Press Print
Marilyn Monroe at the St. Judes Hospital Benefit Vintage Press Print

Marilyn Monroe at the St. Judes Hospital Benefit Vintage Press Print, 1953

Brigitte Bardot in "Une Parisienne"
Located in Cologne, DE
This black and white photograph features Brigitte Bardot from the 1957 film Une Parisienne. She is sitting on a bed, wearing a light-colored, sleeveless dress with delicate straps an...
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1950s Modern Portrait Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Brigitte Bardot in "Une Parisienne"

Brigitte Bardot in "Une Parisienne"

Portrait of Connie Francis - Vintage Photo - 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Portrait of Connie Francis is a vintage photoraphic print on single-coated paper. Ink stamp of Mondial News Press on the back. Perfect conditions. Di...
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1960s Portrait Photography

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Photographic Paper

Portrait of Connie Francis - Vintage Photo - 1960s
Portrait of Connie Francis - Vintage Photo - 1960s

Portrait of Connie Francis - Vintage Photo - 1960s, 1960s

Portrait of Mina - Vintage Photograph - 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Mina by Pietro Pascuttini is a vintage photographic print on baryta paper. Photograph by famous italian portraitist Pietro Pascuttini, realized during '60s. Photographer's ink stam...
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1960s Portrait Photography

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Photographic Paper

Portrait of Mina - Vintage Photograph - 1960s
Portrait of Mina - Vintage Photograph - 1960s

Pietro Pascuttini
Portrait of Mina - Vintage Photograph - 1960s, 1960s

Joan Didion, 1968
By Julian Wasser
Located in New York, NY
Joan Didion photographed by Julian Wasser for TIME magazine in 1968. This is a 20 x 24 inch platinum print made in 2022 at Weldon Labs in Los An...
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1960s Portrait Photography

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Platinum

Joan Didion, 1968
Joan Didion, 1968

Julian Wasser
Joan Didion, 1968, 2022

Norman Parkinson 'Rudi Gernreich in tights, Vogue, February 1969'
By Norman Parkinson
Located in New York, NY
“The New Emphatics: for feet and legs – drama from the ground up”, fashion story photographed at El Conquistador Hotel in Puerto Rico for American Vogue, 15 February 1969. The fantas...
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1950s Modern Portrait Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Norman Parkinson 'Rudi Gernreich in tights, Vogue, February 1969'
Norman Parkinson 'Rudi Gernreich in tights, Vogue, February 1969'

Norman Parkinson
Norman Parkinson 'Rudi Gernreich in tights, Vogue, February 1969', 1969

Marilyn Candid Moment (1955) Silver Gelatin Fibre Print
By Michael Ochs
Located in London, GB
Marilyn Candid Moment (1955) Silver Gelatin Fibre Print (Photo by Ed Feingersh/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images) NEW YORK - MARCH 1955: Actress Marilyn Monroe reads the book "To ...
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1950s Modern Portrait Photography

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Black and White, Silver Gelatin

Marilyn Candid Moment (1955) Silver Gelatin Fibre Print

Michael Ochs
Marilyn Candid Moment (1955) Silver Gelatin Fibre Print, 1955 (Printed Later)

Sophia Loren in Leopard Print Hat
Located in Austin, TX
Black and white candid capture of actress Sophia Loren in a fur hat, circa 1962. Sophia Loren is an Italian actress, active in her native country and the United States. With a caree...
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1960s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Sophia Loren in Leopard Print Hat
Sophia Loren in Leopard Print Hat

Sophia Loren in Leopard Print Hat, 1962

New York City, Wall Street, Black and White Documentary Photography 1950s
By Leonard Freed
Located in New york, NY
Wall Street, 1956 by Leonard Freed is a modern print signed verso (on back) by the estate/widow of the photographer, Brigitte Freed. This is a 24" x 20" gelatin silver print. Leonard...
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1960s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Photographic Paper, Photographic Film, Silver Gelatin

New York City, Wall Street, Black and White Documentary Photography 1950s
New York City, Wall Street, Black and White Documentary Photography 1950s

Leonard Freed
New York City, Wall Street, Black and White Documentary Photography 1950s, 1956

Natalie Wood in Coat for "The Great Race"
Located in Austin, TX
This stunning black and white portrait features Natalie Wood smiling in a heavy coat for her role in "The Great Race". Natalie Wood was an American-Russian actress. She began her ca...
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1960s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Natalie Wood in Coat for "The Great Race"
Natalie Wood in Coat for "The Great Race"

Natalie Wood in Coat for "The Great Race", 1965

Man, Market, Street Photography, Black and White, Italy 1950s, 17, 8 x 13 cm
By Erich Andres
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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1950s Modern Portrait Photography

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Silver Gelatin, Black and White

Man, Market, Street Photography, Black and White, Italy 1950s, 17, 8 x 13 cm
Man, Market, Street Photography, Black and White, Italy 1950s, 17, 8 x 13 cm

Erich Andres
Man, Market, Street Photography, Black and White, Italy 1950s, 17, 8 x 13 cm, 1955

Elizabeth Taylor with Vintage Camera
By Frank Worth
Located in Austin, TX
Actress Elizabeth Taylor takes a photo with a Rollieflex twin lens medium format reflex camera wearing a cowboy hat and sunglasses and smoking a cigarette on the set of the movie 'Gi...
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1950s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital, Archival Pigment

Elizabeth Taylor with Vintage Camera
Elizabeth Taylor with Vintage Camera

Elizabeth Taylor with Vintage Camera, 1955

Elizabeth Taylor Behind the Scenes
By Frank Worth
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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1950s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Digital

Elizabeth Taylor Behind the Scenes
Elizabeth Taylor Behind the Scenes

Elizabeth Taylor Behind the Scenes, 1955

Ava (1950) Silver Gelatin Fibre Print
Located in London, GB
Ava (1950) Silver Gelatin Fibre Print (photo by Pictorial Press / Alamy Archives) 1950, Portrait of the actress Ava Gardner circa. Additional Information: Unframed Paper Size: 1...
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1950s Modern Portrait Photography

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Black and White, Silver Gelatin

Ava (1950) Silver Gelatin Fibre Print

Ava (1950) Silver Gelatin Fibre Print, 1950 (Printed Later)

Girls in the Windows, Platinum on Vellum with Gold Leaf Fashion Photo, Ed of 10
By Ormond Gigli
Located in New york, NY
Girls in the Windows, 1960 by Ormond Gigli, is 22" x 22" (sheet size), 20" x 20" (image size), with 2" borders, in an edition of 10. This is a platinum print of Girls in the Windows printed...
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1960s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Gold Leaf

Girls in the Windows, Platinum on Vellum with Gold Leaf Fashion Photo, Ed of 10
Girls in the Windows, Platinum on Vellum with Gold Leaf Fashion Photo, Ed of 10

Ormond Gigli
Girls in the Windows, Platinum on Vellum with Gold Leaf Fashion Photo, Ed of 10, 1960

Clark Gable With a Sealyham Terrier
Located in Austin, TX
This black and white capture features smiling Clark Gable carrying pet Sealyham Terrier and looking away.Clark Gable was an American film actor, often referred to as ""The King of Ho...
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1950s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Clark Gable With a Sealyham Terrier
Clark Gable With a Sealyham Terrier

Clark Gable With a Sealyham Terrier, 1950s

Charles Trenet and Jean Cocteau - Vintage Photograph - 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Charles Trenet and Jean Cocteau-  Vintage Photo is a black-and-white photograph that was realized in the 1960s. Good conditions.
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1960s Modern Portrait Photography

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Photographic Paper

Charles Trenet and Jean Cocteau - Vintage Photograph - 1960s

Charles Trenet and Jean Cocteau - Vintage Photograph - 1960s, 1960s

Le Belle di Sera - Lithograph by Massimo Campigli - 1967
By Massimo Campigli, 1895-1971
Located in Roma, IT
Hand signed. Artist's Proof. “Le Belle di sera” is the title that Massimo Campigli gave to this intense lithograph (1967). The protagonists of this composition are four women that ar...
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1960s Modern Portrait Photography

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Lithograph

Le Belle di Sera - Lithograph by Massimo Campigli - 1967
Le Belle di Sera - Lithograph by Massimo Campigli - 1967

Massimo Campigli, 1895-1971
Le Belle di Sera - Lithograph by Massimo Campigli - 1967, 1967

John Wayne and Elizabeth Allen in Donovan's Reef
Located in Austin, TX
John Wayne and Elizabeth Allen in Donovan's Reef, circa 1963. Donovan's Reef is a 1963 American adventure comedy film starring John Wayne and Lee Marv...
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1960s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

John Wayne and Elizabeth Allen in Donovan's Reef
John Wayne and Elizabeth Allen in Donovan's Reef

John Wayne and Elizabeth Allen in Donovan's Reef, 1963

Muhammad Ali and The Beatles Miami
Located in Austin, TX
On February 18th, 1964, just nine days after the Beatles made their acclaimed American debut on The Ed Sullivan Show, and a week before Muhammad Ali (then known as Cassius Clay) won his first World Heavyweight Championship title...
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1960s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Archival Paper, Archival Ink, Archival Pigment

Muhammad Ali and The Beatles Miami
Muhammad Ali and The Beatles Miami

Muhammad Ali and The Beatles Miami, 1964

Marilyn Monroe Smiling for Paparazzi Vintage Press Print
Located in Austin, TX
Black and white candid capture of starlet Marilyn Monroe smiling for gathering paparazzi. -- One-of-a-kind original vintage press print from the Celebrity Vault archives. Own a piece of history and kick-start your collection with our one-of-a-kind pieces of your favorite celebrities. -- "The Marilyn Monroe community was shocked and stunned at the untimely passing of truly one of the greatest Monroe sculptors of all time, Kim Goodwin...
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1950s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Black and White

Marilyn Monroe Smiling for Paparazzi Vintage Press Print
Marilyn Monroe Smiling for Paparazzi Vintage Press Print

Marilyn Monroe Smiling for Paparazzi Vintage Press Print, 1950s

Louis Armstrong smoking a cigarette, Berlin 1965
Located in Cologne, DE
This striking black-and-white photograph captures jazz legend Louis Armstrong during a candid moment at a press event in 1965. Armstrong is seen seated at a table, a cigarette delicately held between his fingers, as he gazes thoughtfully off to the side. His signature bow tie and formal attire reflect his polished style, while the slight smile on his lips hints at his charismatic personality. The image is framed by soft-focus floral arrangements in the foreground, which enhance the intimate setting. Microphones surround him, indicating his role as a prominent figure in the music industry. The lighting subtly highlights the contours of his face and the gleam of his watch, emphasizing the depth of character and experience in his expression. This photograph not only embodies Armstrong's iconic status but also captures the essence of his lively spirit and dedication to jazz music. About Tassilo Leher: Born in the dark years of World War II, Tassilo Leher became an icon of photographic art in divided Germany. As the son of war correspondent Karl Leher, whose lens captured moments of contemporary history, he was born in 1940 in the heart of Berlin. He shared not only the studio in the picturesque Prenzlauer Berg with his father, but also the mysterious world of the darkroom. While Karl Leher, an early riser, made use of the morning hours, Tassilo found his creative flow only by midday, often working late into the night. His camera knew no bounds: from the dazzling stars of East German show business like Phudys, Karat, Hildegard Kneef, Manfred Krug, Bubi Scholz, to international greats such as Dean Reed, Karel Gott, Jiri Korn, and Costa Cordalis – all found themselves in front of his lens. The Friedrichstadt-Palast and numerous film sets became his stages, where he played with light and shadow to perfectly frame famous...
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1960s Modern Portrait Photography

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Photographic Paper, Black and White

Louis Armstrong smoking a cigarette, Berlin 1965

Tassilo Leher
Louis Armstrong smoking a cigarette, Berlin 1965, 1965

Audrey Hepburn with a Dove 1966 Signed Limited Edition Framed Print
By Terry O'Neill
Located in London, GB
A contemplative Audrey Hepburn with a dove perched on her shoulder, 1966. TITLE: Hepburn with a Dove 1966 PHOTO: Terry O’Neill SIGNED LIMITED EDITION (LAST AVAILBLE COPY OF THIS SIZ...
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1960s Portrait Photography

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Black and White, Silver Gelatin

Audrey Hepburn with a Dove 1966 Signed Limited Edition Framed Print
Audrey Hepburn with a Dove 1966 Signed Limited Edition Framed Print

Terry O'Neill
Audrey Hepburn with a Dove 1966 Signed Limited Edition Framed Print, 1966 (printed later)

Elizabeth Taylor with Sunglasses for Giant - Oversize Limited Print
By Frank Worth
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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1950s Modern Portrait Photography

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Archival Pigment

Elizabeth Taylor with Sunglasses for Giant - Oversize Limited Print

Elizabeth Taylor with Sunglasses for Giant - Oversize Limited Print, 1955 (Printed Later)

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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1960s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Twiggy Mod Portrait
Twiggy Mod Portrait

Twiggy Mod Portrait, 1960's

Marilyn Monroe in Monkey Business Vintage Press Print
Located in Austin, TX
Black and white promo photo of Marilyn Monroe posed in a bathing suit for her role in "Monkey Business", circa 1952. -- One-of-a-kind original vintage press print from the Celebrity...
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1950s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Black and White

Marilyn Monroe in Monkey Business Vintage Press Print
Marilyn Monroe in Monkey Business Vintage Press Print

Marilyn Monroe in Monkey Business Vintage Press Print, 1952

North Conway, New Hampshire, Estate Edition, Portrait Photograph
By Slim Aarons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This mid-1950s portrait photograph, captured by society photographer Slim Aarons, features a woman holding her skis in North Conway, New Hampshire. This is an estate stamped and han...
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1950s Realist Portrait Photography

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Lambda

North Conway, New Hampshire, Estate Edition, Portrait Photograph
North Conway, New Hampshire, Estate Edition, Portrait Photograph

Slim Aarons
North Conway, New Hampshire, Estate Edition, Portrait Photograph, 1955, printed later

Slopes & Trails, New Hampshire, Estate Edition, Portrait Photograph
By Slim Aarons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This mid-1950s winter photograph, captured by society photographer Slim Aarons, features skiers at the Cranmore Mountain Resort, North Conway, New Hampshire, USA, 1955. This is an e...
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1950s American Realist Portrait Photography

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Lambda

Slopes & Trails, New Hampshire, Estate Edition, Portrait Photograph
Slopes & Trails, New Hampshire, Estate Edition, Portrait Photograph

Slim Aarons
Slopes & Trails, New Hampshire, Estate Edition, Portrait Photograph, 1955-printed later

Slopes & Trails, New Hampshire, Estate Edition, Portrait Photograph
By Slim Aarons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This mid-1950s winter photograph, captured by society photographer Slim Aarons, features skiers at the Cranmore Mountain Resort, North Conway, New Hampshire, USA, 1955. This is an e...
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1950s American Realist Portrait Photography

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Lambda

Slopes & Trails, New Hampshire, Estate Edition, Portrait Photograph
Slopes & Trails, New Hampshire, Estate Edition, Portrait Photograph

Slim Aarons
Slopes & Trails, New Hampshire, Estate Edition, Portrait Photograph, 1955-printed later

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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1960s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Grace Kelly at the London Airport
Grace Kelly at the London Airport

Grace Kelly at the London Airport, 1965

Led Zeppelin Outside the Chateau Marmont
Located in Austin, TX
Black and white capture of the band Led Zeppelin during their infamous visit to Chateau Marmont, circa 1969. This listing is for a limited edition archival print. What's included: ...
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1960s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Led Zeppelin Outside the Chateau Marmont
Led Zeppelin Outside the Chateau Marmont

Led Zeppelin Outside the Chateau Marmont, 1969

James Deann At A Car Rally - Oversize Limited Print
By Frank Worth
Located in London, GB
James Dean At A Car Rally 1955 (colorised) by Frank Worth paper size 40 x 60 inches / 101 x 152 cm edition of 6 only in this size Archival pigment print unframed Note other si...
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1950s Modern Portrait Photography

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Archival Pigment

James Deann At A Car Rally - Oversize Limited Print

James Deann At A Car Rally - Oversize Limited Print, 1955 (Printed Later)

'Sophia Loren' Limited Edition Silver Gelatin Print
Located in London, GB
'Sophia Loren' Limited Edition Silver Gelatin Print Italian sex symbol and actress, Sophia Loren, 1966 / Everett Collection. Large silver gelatin fibre print - limited gallery e...
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1960s Modern Portrait Photography

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Silver Gelatin

'Sophia Loren' Limited Edition Silver Gelatin Print

'Sophia Loren' Limited Edition Silver Gelatin Print, 1966

Portrait of Rudolf Nureyev - Vintage Photograph - 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Rudolf Nureyev- Vintage Photograph is a black and white photograph realized in the 1960s. Good conditions.
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1960s Modern Portrait Photography

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Photographic Paper

Portrait of Rudolf Nureyev - Vintage Photograph - 1960s

Portrait of Rudolf Nureyev - Vintage Photograph - 1960s, 1960s

Portrait of Ferdinand Marcos - Vintage Photo - 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Portrait of Ferdinand Marcos is a black-and-white photograph, realized in the 1960s. Good condition.
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1960s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Photographic Paper

Portrait of Ferdinand Marcos - Vintage Photo - 1960s

Portrait of Ferdinand Marcos - Vintage Photo - 1960s, 1960s

James Dean and Elizabeth Taylor Driving Car
Located in Austin, TX
This black and white capture features James Dean and Elizabeth Taylor driving car from the movie scene "Giant", circa 1956. Giant is a 1956 American epic Western drama film, directe...
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1950s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

James Dean and Elizabeth Taylor Driving Car
James Dean and Elizabeth Taylor Driving Car

James Dean and Elizabeth Taylor Driving Car, 1955

Portrait Photography for Sale on 1stDibs

Portrait photography can be a powerful part of your wall decor. Find a provocative and compelling portrait that speaks to you and you might find that the photograph will speak to your guests too.

Prior to the development of photography, which eventually replaced portrait paintings as a quicker and more efficient way of capturing a person’s essence, the subject of a portrait had to sit for hours until the painter had finished. In 1839, chemist and Philadelphia-based photographer Robert Cornelius didn’t have to wait very long for his portrait. In a matter of minutes, he captured what many believe to be the first portrait photograph. This shot was also the first self-portrait (or what we now call a “selfie”), and fine photography quickly became an art form.

Landscape photography, nude photography and portrait photography are very popular in today's modern interiors. A portrait can reveal a lot about the person in it. It can also add a narrative touch to your decor. You’ll often find that photographs of loved ones work well as decorative touches. A portrait of a family member or dear friend can help turn a house into a home, warming any space by evoking fond memories.

While family portraits can stir emotion, portraits of celebrities and important historical figures can also add a rich dynamic to your space. Portraits of famous musicians or intriguing actors hung in your dining room or home bar shot by Gered Mankowitz or Annie Leibovitz might inspire deep conversation over meals or drinks. Douglas Kirkland is also famous for his celebrity portraits. His photojournalism made him much sought after by Hollywood studios to document the filming of movies. In Kirkland’s powerful depiction of Hollywood stars, he excellently captures the glamour of their lives.

Other artists like Elliott Erwitt stand out by turning portraiture into a playful art form. Before graduating from high school in Hollywood, Erwitt had already begun to teach himself to take pictures, inspired by the work of Henri Cartier-Bresson. In image after image, Erwitt captured what photographers call “the moment” with rapier wit and penetrating humanity.

Portrait photography can be incredibly expressive, setting the tone and mood for a room. And there are different ways of incorporating portrait photography into your interior decor. If you’re thinking about adding color photography to a bedroom or living room, the colors of the portraits can become part of the room’s palette, while portraits shot in black and white won’t disrupt an existing color scheme.

On 1stDibs, find a vast selection of portrait photography from different eras, including 1950s portraits, 1960s portrait photography and more.

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