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Portrait Photography For Sale
Style: Old Masters
Style: Photorealist
Fiona Apple vintage silver gelatin print by Chris Cuffaro
Located in Austin, TX
Fiona Apple, 8”x10” Hand-printed darkroom print, made at the time of the shoot in 1996, and stored flat in a temperature-controlled environment. The print...
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Late 20th Century Photorealist Portrait Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Kate Bush "Sensual World" - First print of the edition
Located in Austin, TX
Kate Bush by Guido Harari, taken during the official photo shoot for her album The Sensual World in 1989. Guido Harari recalls, "I collaborated with Kate for over ten years, doing her official press photos for “Hounds of Love”, “The Sensual World”, “The Red Shoes” and on set photography for her film “The Line, The Cross & The Curve”. She wanted me to avoid the iconizing of previous shoots, and find a different way of capturing her more naturally. Shooting in the studio for hours allowed for much improvisation as there were to be no props or fancy sets. I used different techniques more to entertain ourselves rather than to experiment! And it worked!" First print...
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Late 20th Century Photorealist Portrait Photography

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Giclée

Gary Clark Jr backstage
Located in Austin, TX
Gary Clark Jr taken in his dressing room, backstage at the Fillmore West, San Francisco by Ben Sklar Available in the following sizes: 16" x 20" - Edition 20 - signed and numbered b...
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21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Portrait Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

East River Drive
Located in Austin, TX
East River Drive by Norman Parkinson. Robin Miller and Pippa Diggle photographed on the South Street Viaduct beneath Manhattan Bridge for Go Magazine, 1960 ...
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Late 20th Century Photorealist Portrait Photography

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C Print

Chrissie Hynde The Pretenders, Talk of the Town
Located in Austin, TX
Signed limited edition print of Chrissy Hynde and The Pretenders, taken by Simon Fowler in the UK in 1978
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Late 20th Century Photorealist Portrait Photography

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Archival Pigment

The Beatles "Revolver sessions" 1966
Located in Austin, TX
The Beatles, left to right, John Lennon, Ringo Starr, George Harrison and Paul McCartney, posing with colored cells over their faces during the Abbey Road session to record the promotional video for Paperback Writer, 19th May 1966. This was the same session from which the back cover photo for the Revolver Album was chosen. The photo was part of a series taken by Robert Whitaker during the filming at Abbey Road on 19 May and demonstrated the Beatles’ adoption of fashions from boutiques that had recently opened in Chelsea, rather than the Carnaby Street designers they had favored previously. From these Chelsea boutiques, Lennon wore a long-collared paisley shirt from Granny Takes a Trip...
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Late 20th Century Photorealist Portrait Photography

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C Print

Marc Bolan T-Rex 1971 portrait
Located in Austin, TX
Signed limited edition print of Marc Bolan and T-Rex by Alec Byrne, taken in London c. 1971 This Alec Byrne signed limited edition prints is available in. ...
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Late 20th Century Photorealist Portrait Photography

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Archival Pigment

Amy Winehouse portrait
Located in Austin, TX
Signed limited edition print of Amy Winehouse taken in London by Jake Chessum in 2004. Jake recalls the session: “I travelled from NYC to London in February 2004 to do a press shoot...
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21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Portrait Photography

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C Print

David Bowie
Located in Austin, TX
Signed limited edition print of David Bowie by Jake Chessum. Jake recalls the session: “I shot David Bowie at a house in Fulham in May 1995. I grew up on ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Portrait Photography

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C Print

Jimi Hendrix playing pool by Ed Caraeff
Located in Austin, TX
Signed limited edition print of Jimi Hendrix, shooting pool at the Bel Air home of John and Michelle Phillips, in Laurel Canyon, LA on July 1st 1967 ...
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Late 20th Century Photorealist Portrait Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Kate Moss at sixteen
Located in Austin, TX
Signed limited edition print of Kate Moss by Jake Chessum, taken when she was an unknown 16 year old model, just starting her career. Jake recalls, "I had heard of Kate as she was...
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21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Portrait Photography

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Archival Pigment

David Bowie 1977 Heroes session – See No Evil
Located in Austin, TX
David Bowie, "See No Evil", 1977 by Masayoshi Sukita during the photoshoot that produced the album cover shot tor Bowie's Heroes album cover - Signed limit...
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Late 20th Century Photorealist Portrait Photography

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C Print

David Bowie at The Dorchester Hotel 1972
Located in Austin, TX
Signed limited edition print of David Bowie by Alec Byrne, taken at the Dorchester Hotel, July 1972 Alec Byrne signed limited edition prints are available ...
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Late 20th Century Photorealist Portrait Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment, Silver Gelatin

Marilyn Monroe . Marilyn Monroe sexy back . The last sitting
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Bert stern Marilyn Monroe sexy back Mythical photo of the last session (1962) inkjet printing by bert stern 2011 signed on both sides certificate signed by the artist during his lif...
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2010s Photorealist Portrait Photography

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Photographic Paper

Steve Martin, “Let’s Get Small Sequence” 1974 by Norman Seeff
Located in Austin, TX
As a renowned graphic designer (with 5 Grammy nominations), Norman Seeff has designed a number of large-scale composites and sequences. Signed limited edition sequence print of comed...
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Late 20th Century Photorealist Portrait Photography

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Archival Pigment

Jim Morrison of The Doors by Art Kane
Located in Austin, TX
Jim Morrison, taken in 1968 by Art Kane Art Kane and Jim Morrison hit it off and spent the shoot discussing culture, literature and current events. Kane photographed Morrison for Li...
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Late 20th Century Photorealist Portrait Photography

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C Print

Willie Nelson by Jim Herrington
Located in Austin, TX
Willie Nelson on his bus, Beverly Hills, CA 2004. 17x22" Archival pigment print on baryta 315 gsm, acid-free, 100% cotton-fiber paper. Edition 75 Signed on recto by photographer Ji...
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21st Century and Contemporary Photorealist Portrait Photography

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Archival Pigment

Cher, 1974
Located in Washington, DC
Artist: Francesco Scavullo (after) Title: Cher, 1974 Portfolio: A Photographic Retrospective, Volume I: Song Medium: Gelatin Silver Print Year: 2004 Edition: 150 Signed: Signed in pe...
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Early 2000s Photorealist Portrait Photography

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Silver Gelatin

The Sanchez Twins 1968 Groupies, signed limited edition silver gelatin print
Located in Austin, TX
The Sanchez Twins by Baron Wolman, taken in San Francisco in 1968 as part of Baron's Groupies series, taken for Rolling Stone magazine. Limited edition ...
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Late 20th Century Photorealist Portrait Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

David Bowie Aladdin Sane contact sheet by Brian Duffy
Located in Austin, TX
David Bowie Aladdin Sane contact sheet print from Brian Duffy, taken during the phot shoot for the Aladdin Sane album cover. The print features the Aladdin Sane album cover in color ...
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Late 20th Century Photorealist Portrait Photography

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C Print

Willie Nelson by Ebet Roberts
Located in Austin, TX
Willie Nelson at The Palladium in NYC on December 11, 1980 by Ebet Roberts. Signed limited edition, hand printed silver gelatin print. Ebet Roberts began her career in 1977 when sh...
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Late 20th Century Photorealist Portrait Photography

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Silver Gelatin

David Bowie at The Dorchester Hotel 1972 - Artist Proof Print
Located in Austin, TX
Signed artist proof 20x24" print of David Bowie by Alec Byrne, taken at the Dorchester Hotel, July 1972 Signed by photographer, Alec Byrne and marked "AP" ...
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Late 20th Century Photorealist Portrait Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Soil, 2021 C-print mounted in dibond perspex face in tray frame
Located in London, GB
Soil, 2021 C-print mounted in dibond perspex face in tray frame 113 x 103 cm 44 1/2 x 40 1/2 in. Edition of 8 plus 2 artist's proofs (IVZ061) For Isabelle van...
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2010s Old Masters Portrait Photography

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C Print

David Bowie "Keep Your 'Lectric Eye" by Sukita
Located in Austin, TX
16" x 20", signed limited edition print of David Bowie, titled "Keep Your 'Lectric Eye" by Masayoshi Sukita. This print is also available as a 30x40" signed limited edition print....
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Late 20th Century Photorealist Portrait Photography

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C Print

Marilyn Monroe . Marilyn Monroe in chinchilla coat
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Bert stern Marilyn Monroe in chinchilla coat Mythical photo of the last seance (1962) ink jet print by bert stern 2010 signed on both sides certificat...
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2010s Photorealist Portrait Photography

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Photographic Paper

The Beatles Shea Stadium 1965
Located in Austin, TX
The Beatles, approaching the stage at Shea Stadium by Robert Whitaker. The Beatles walking onto the field at Shea Stadium in New York City. This show ...
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Late 20th Century Photorealist Portrait Photography

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C Print

Marilyn Monroe . Wine on the bed . The last sitting (1962)
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Marilyn Monroe by Bert Stern (19642 wine on the bed circa 2009 hand double signed and dated by Bert Stern COA hand signed by bert stern edition of 72 perfect condition
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1980s Photorealist Portrait Photography

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Photographic Paper

Wallace Nutting Antique Hand Colored Photograph c.1910 Pencil Signed
Located in San Francisco, CA
Wallace Nutting Antique Hand Colored Photograph Photo dimensions 75" wide x 9.5" high The frame measures 14" wide x 18" high The pho...
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Early 20th Century Photorealist Portrait Photography

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Photographic Paper

Sonny and Cher
Located in Austin, TX
Sonny and Cher, taken in the pool in 1966 by Art Kane Photographed at Sonny and Cher’s Beverly Hills residence in 1966 for the McCall’s magazine photo essay ‘Teen Idols’, Art Kane s...
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Late 20th Century Photorealist Portrait Photography

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C Print

Marilyn Monroe . Passed out on the bed . The last sitting
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Marilyn Monroe by Bert Stern (1964) passed out on the bed circa 2009 hand double signed and dated by Bert Stern COA hand signed by bert stern edition of 72 perfect condition
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1980s Photorealist Portrait Photography

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Photographic Paper

Robert Mapplethorpe and Patti Smith, New York 1969 by Norman Seeff
Located in Austin, TX
Signed limited edition fine art print of Patti Smith and Robert Mapplethorpe, taken in her kitchen in New York by celebrated photographer and filmmaker, Norman Seeff in 1969. This P...
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Late 20th Century Photorealist Portrait Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Bob Marley
Located in Austin, TX
Signed limited edition silver gelatin print of Bob Marley by Kevin Cummins, photographed whilst performing at Bingley Hall in Stafford, England, June 22, 19...
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Late 20th Century Photorealist Portrait Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

The Rolling Stones "Stones Playing Cricket" London 1968
Located in Austin, TX
“From the famous photo shoot of The Rolling Stones for their Beggars Banquet album at Sarum Chase mansion, Hampstead, London, 1968. Featuring Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Brian Jones...
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1960s Photorealist Portrait Photography

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C Print

Kate Bush
Located in Austin, TX
Absolutely stunning portrait of singer Kate Bush by acclaimed photographer, Gered Mankowitz, taken in his London studio in 1978. Kate Bush has seen a huge r...
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Late 20th Century Photorealist Portrait Photography

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C Print

Raquel Welch
Located in Austin, TX
Modern edition, C-Type print estate stamped and authenticated on reverse by a representative of the Eva Sereny archive. American film star and sex symbol Raquel Welch...
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Late 20th Century Photorealist Portrait Photography

Materials

C Print

Karen Seltenrich "Groupies", signed limited edition silver gelatin print
Located in Austin, TX
Karen Seltenrich by Baron Wolman, taken in San Francisco in 1970 as part of Baron's Groupies series, taken for Rolling Stone magazine. Limited edition number 2/150, signed and noted...
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Late 20th Century Photorealist Portrait Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Mick Jagger with camera by Baron Wolman signed 11x14" limited edition print
Located in Austin, TX
Mick Jagger of The Rolling Stones by the legendary late photographer, Baron Wolman, Taken on the set of "Performance" in London, September 1968. One copy available Signed limited e...
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1960s Photorealist Portrait Photography

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Silver Gelatin

David Bowie "A Day in Kyoto 2 - Hankyu Train" by Sukita
Located in Austin, TX
16" x 20", signed limited edition print of David Bowie, titled "A Day in Kyoto 2 - Hankyu Train" by Masayoshi Sukita This print is also available as a 30x40" signed limited edition...
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Late 20th Century Photorealist Portrait Photography

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C Print

Florence Lightingale (Couchsurfing Series)
Located in London, GB
Cristina Schek Florence Lightingale - Couchsurfing Series, 2020 Framed Archival Pigment Print Anti-Reflective Museum Glass Signed certificate of authenticity included. 42 x 60 cm (un...
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2010s Old Masters Portrait Photography

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Digital, Giclée

The Who with children by Art Kane
Located in Austin, TX
The Who under a Union Jack flag, 1968 by Art Kane Shot in 1968 in NYC in Morningside Park near Columbia University, Art Kane had plenty of fun with The Who. Kane described them as “...
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Late 20th Century Photorealist Portrait Photography

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C Print

Cream 1968 by Art Kane
Located in Austin, TX
British psychedelic rock group, Cream, taken in 1968 by Art Kane, featuring Jack Bruce, Eric Clapton and Ginger Baker. Cream was a new kind of blues band. British of course, but put...
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Late 20th Century Photorealist Portrait Photography

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C Print

The Who under a Union Jack flag
Located in Austin, TX
The Who under a Union Jack flag, 1968 by Art Kane Shot in 1968 in NYC in Morningside Park near Columbia University, Art Kane had plenty of fun with The Who. Kane described them as “...
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Late 20th Century Photorealist Portrait Photography

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C Print

Ian Curtis of Joy Division by Kevin Cummins
Located in Austin, TX
Signed limited edition silver gelatin print of Ian Curtis of post-punk band Joy Division, photographed at Princess Parkway, Manchester, January 6, 1979. T...
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Late 20th Century Photorealist Portrait Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Bob Dylan portrait by Guido Harari
Located in Austin, TX
Signed limited edition print of Bob Dylan by Guido Harari, taken in Sirmione, Italy, 1984. Available in the following sizes: A. 11” x 16” - Edition 50 B. 16” x 20” - Edition 50 C. 20” x 28” - Edition 25 D. 32” x 44” - Edition 10 E. 44” x 59” - Edition 5 Guido Harari has photographed many music legends in his prolific career in Italy. Lou Reed said about him: "I'm always happy when Guido takes my picture because I know it will be a musical picture. And it will also have some poetry and feeling to it. The things that Guido captures with his portraits are generally speaking ignored by other photographers. I consider Guido a friend, not a photographer". Guido started out in the early Seventies as a music photographer and journalist, also exploring reportage, fashion, advertising and corporate photography. He’s produced record covers for Kate Bush, David Crosby...
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Late 20th Century Photorealist Portrait Photography

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Archival Pigment

Noel Gallagher from Oasis by Jill Furmanovsky
Located in Austin, TX
Limited edition fine art print of Noel Gallagher from Oasis, tuning his guitar on the floor of Studio Two, Abbey Road Studios during the recording sessions for Be Here Now in October...
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Late 20th Century Photorealist Portrait Photography

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Archival Pigment

Mick Jagger, 1973
Located in Washington, DC
Artist: Francesco Scavullo (after) Title: Mick Jagger, 1973 Portfolio: A Photographic Retrospective, Volume I: Song Medium: Gelatin Silver Print Year: 2004 Edition: 99/150 Signed: Si...
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Early 2000s Photorealist Portrait Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Noel Gallagher of Oasis by Jill Furmanovsky
Located in Austin, TX
Noel Gallagher of the legendary band Oasis taken in NEC Birmingham, England in the mid-90s, taken by Jill Furmanovsky (featuring his signature Union Jack guitar). Signed and number...
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Late 20th Century Photorealist Portrait Photography

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Archival Pigment

The Rolling Stones "Mick Feeding Goat" Beggars Banquet by Michael Joseph framed
Located in Austin, TX
The Rolling Stones "Mick Feeding Goat" - Outtake from the famous photo shoot of The Rolling Stones for their Beggars Banquet album at Sarum Chase mansion, Hampstead, London, 1968, si...
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1960s Photorealist Portrait Photography

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C Print

The Jam "In The City" album cover outtake by Martyn Goddard
Located in Austin, TX
Signed, limited edition print of The Jam. This shot is an outtake from the debut album cover for 'In The City' with photographer Martyn Goddard in May 1977. Available in the follow...
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Late 20th Century Photorealist Portrait Photography

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Archival Pigment

David Bowie Aladdin Sane by Brian Duffy
Located in Austin, TX
Museum quality fine art print of the cover Aladdin Sane by David Bowie from the official Duffy Archive. Taken from the original 1973 negatives, these official Duffy Archive prints a...
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Late 20th Century Photorealist Portrait Photography

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C Print

Bianca Jagger
Located in Austin, TX
Modern edition, C-Type print estate stamped and authenticated on reverse by a representative of the Eva Sereny archive. Bianca Jagger is pictured wearing Zandra Rhodes clothes in a fashion shoot for Sunday Times magazine, at her house in Cheyne Walk...
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Late 20th Century Photorealist Portrait Photography

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C Print

Chris Cornell by Chris Cuffaro
Located in Austin, TX
Signed limited edition print of Soundgarden singer Chris Cornell, from acclaimed music photographer, Chris Cuffaro. Taken in September 1991 in Indio, CA Signed limited edition 17x22" print, edition number 25/50 Chris Cuffaro has shot the best of the best in the music world including ground-breaking bands like Jane’s Addiction...
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Late 20th Century Photorealist Portrait Photography

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Archival Pigment

Bob Marley 1972 portrait
Located in Austin, TX
Signed limited edition, silver print of Bob Marley, taken in the recording studio during the "I Can See Clearly Now" sessions with Johnny Nash, 1972 Alec Byrne...
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Late 20th Century Photorealist Portrait Photography

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Archival Pigment, Silver Gelatin

David Bowie Scary Monsters Clown Contact Sheet by Duffy
Located in Austin, TX
Museum quality contact sheet print of David Bowie in the Scary Monsters Clown costume from the official Duffy Archive. Taken from the original negatives from the Scary Monsters and ...
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Late 20th Century Photorealist Portrait Photography

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C Print

She, 2014 C- Type Print, Dibond / Perspex face mounted in tray frame
Located in London, GB
She, 2014 C- Type Print, Dibond / Perspex face mounted in tray frame Framed: 113 x 103.1 cm 44 1/2 x 40 1/2 in Available editions: 7/7 AP1 AP2 AP3 Edition of ...
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2010s Old Masters Portrait Photography

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C Print

Marianne Faithfull by Gered Mankowitz
Located in Austin, TX
English singer, songwriter and actress Marianne Faithfull, photographed at The Salisbury pub in London, 1964. Available in the following sizes. All prints signed and numbered by Ger...
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Late 20th Century Photorealist Portrait Photography

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C Print

MAN RAY (1890-1976), ABSTRACT RAYOGRAPHY, 1927 Photogravure, FIRST EDITION
Located in Pembroke Pines, FL
Artist: Man Ray (American born, 1890 - 1976) Title: ABSTRACT RAYOGRAPHY Date Of Negative: 1927 Type Of Print: Authentic Vintage Sheet Fed Photogravure/Heliogravure. Date Of Print: 19...
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1920s Photorealist Portrait Photography

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Photogravure

Mick Jagger and Jerry Hall nude contact sheet
Located in Austin, TX
Contact sheet print featuring American model Jerry Hall with singer Mick Jagger of the Rolling Stones, photographed for Norman Parkinson’s exhibition at the National Portrait Gallery...
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Late 20th Century Photorealist Portrait Photography

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C Print

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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