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Portrait Photography For Sale
Period: Late 20th Century
Period: 1910s
Marilyn Monroe by Lawrence Schiller
Located in Austin, TX
Museum quality print of Marilyn Monroe by Lawrence Schiller, taken in 1960 Signed limited edition 16x20" print, edition number 15/75
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Late 20th Century Photorealist Portrait Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Eartha Kitt, Contemporary, Celebrity, Photography, Portrait
Located in München, BY
Printed later Combined Edition 25 Also available in 50 x 60 cm/ 20 x 24 inch and as combined Edition 10 in 76 x 101 cm / 30 x 40 inch 101 x 127 cm / 40 x 50 inch Portrait of Eartha Kitt...
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1990s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Archival Pigment

David Bowie, Diamond Dogs - Terry O'Neill, music, lifetime signed, 24x20 in.
Located in London, GB
Terry O'Neill (1938-2019) David Bowie, Diamond Dogs (v2) 1974 lifetime edition silver gelatin fine art archival print 24 x 20 in. (paper size) edition of 50 signed and numbered printed later Price: £9,360 GBP (inc. 20% UK VAT) Notes: David Bowie poses with a large barking dog for the artwork of his 1974 album Diamond Dogs in London. From the start of the 1960s and continuing until the present day the name of Terry O'Neill has become inextricably connected with some of the most interesting takes on photographic portraits of celebrities. From the Beatles and Rolling Stones in the 1960s to the Royal Family and the Prime Minister's family in more recent times Terry O'Neill has proved adept at recording the significant subjects of the day in a visually stimulating and sometimes unexpected way and thus illuminated history of our age. Terry O'Neill was born on 30 July 1938 in the East End of London. His career as a photographer evolved by chance out of his first ambition to become a jazz drummer. Leaving school at fourteen and then doing his National Service his ambition was to go to America to study with the great drummers there. He thought that the best way to travel frequently and inexpensively to the USA would be to get a job as an air steward for BOAC. The airline at that time had no vacancies for stewards but suggested he took a vacancy in their technical photographic unit, which he combined with time at an art school and he then became interested in photojournalism. At first, O'Neill worked as freelance at London Airport, later was offered a stunt as a reportage photographer at Heathrow. This was followed by three years in Fleet Street, with O'Neill at 21, the youngest photographer in Fleet Street taking pop pictures for the up-tempo Daily Sketch. One thing lead to another and O'Neill quickly became a significant image-maker and one of the group of talented young photographers who helped create the photographic icons of the 1960s and create part of the buzz that became Swinging London. The peer group that emerged in this decade included David Bailey, Terence Donovan and Brian Duffy from the East End and Patrick Lichfield and Lewis Morley...
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1970s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Photographic Paper, Silver Gelatin

Ian McKellen, Contemporary, Celebrity, Photography, Portrait
Located in München, BY
Combined Edition 25 Also available in 50 x 60 cm/ 20 x 24 inch and as combined Edition 10 in 76 x 101 cm / 30 x 40 inch 101 x 127 cm / 40 x 50 inch Portrait of the famous English ac...
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1990s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Archival Pigment

Childhood
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
Childhood 20x20cm, Edition of 10, plus 2 Artist Proofs. Archival C-Print based on a Medium format Negative. Signed on back with Certificate. Not mounted.
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1990s Contemporary Portrait Photography

Materials

Photographic Film, Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, C Print, Color

Kim Basinger and Michael Keaton on the set of "Batman" - Vintage Photo -1989
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage Photo. Kim Basinger and Michael Keaton stars of the 1989 Film "Batman" by Tim Burton.
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1980s Contemporary Portrait Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper

Robert Mapplethorpe
Located in New York, NY
Polaroid transfer on Rives BFK paper Signed, titled, dated, and numbered in pencil, recto Also blindstamped, l.r. 22 x 15 inches, sheet 10 x 8 inches, image This artwork is offered by CLAMP, located in New York City. Mark Beard writes: “I asked Robert Mapplethorpe to take me to the ‘Mine Shaft,’ a famous S&M club. He agreed but told me it was finished and boring. We made Christmas trees together for New York Magazine. He asked to make nude...
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1990s Other Art Style Portrait Photography

Materials

Photogravure

Isaac Hayes, LA, Contemporary, Celebrity, Photography, Portrait
Located in München, BY
Combined Edition 25 Also available in 50 x 60 cm/ 20 x 24 inch and as combined Edition 10 in 76 x 101 cm / 30 x 40 inch 101 x 127 cm / 40 x 50 inch Portrait of American singer, song...
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1980s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Archival Pigment

Jack Nicholson, LA, Contemporary, Celebrity, Photography, Portrait
Located in München, BY
Combined Edition 25 Also available in 50 x 60 cm/ 20 x 24 inch and as combined Edition 10 in 76 x 101 cm / 30 x 40 inch 101 x 127 cm / 40 x 50 inch Portrait of American actor and fi...
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1970s Contemporary Portrait Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Lady Bunny, Wigstock, NYC, Girlfriend Series. Black and White Portrait Photo
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Men, Women, and Drag, draws inspiration from his diverse roles as a photographer, poet, and activist. His work often intersects with themes of identity, social justice, and cultural ...
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1990s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Black and White, Archival Pigment

Andy Warhol Contact sheet, LA, Contemporary, Celebrity, Photography
Located in München, BY
Edition 25 Also available in 101 x 127 cm / 40 x 50 inch, Edition 10 Black and white contact sheet of the legendary american artist Andy Warhol. From personality portraits and adv...
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1990s Contemporary Portrait Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Leonardo Di Caprio, LA, 21st Century, Contemporary, Celebrity, Photography
Located in München, BY
Edition 10 Also available in 40 x 50 cm / 16 x 20 inch, Edition 25 Black and white portrait of actor Leonardo di Caprio in young age. From personality portraits and advertising ca...
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1990s Contemporary Portrait Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Kurt Cobain - Signed Limited Edition Print (1992)
Located in London, GB
Kurt Cobain - Signed Limited Edition Print Melody Maker Magazine August 30 1992 Reading (photos by Kevin Westenberg) NB All prints are signed and numbered by the artist. Unf...
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1990s Modern Portrait Photography

Materials

Black and White, Archival Pigment

Christie Turlington, South of France
Located in München, BY
Edition of 10 Portrait of the young Supermodel Christie Turlington. Fashion and fine art embrace each other in the photography of Jacques Olivar (b. 1941), where the miseen-scene o...
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1990s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Archival Pigment

Dolly Parton 1977 portrait
Located in Austin, TX
Signed limited edition archival print of Dolly Parton taken in New York City in 1977 by Allan Tannenbaum This Dolly Parton print is available in th...
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Late 20th Century Photorealist Portrait Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

David Bowie - limited Mick Rock Estate edition print
Located in London, GB
David Bowie (photo Mick Rock) - signed limited edition print David Bowie backstage, 1973. (photo Mick Rock) paper size : 24x20 inches / 51 x 61 cm Stamped and numbered by the Est...
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1970s Modern Portrait Photography

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Archival Pigment

Evander Holyfield, Contemporary, Celebrity, Photography, Portrait
Located in München, BY
Combined Edition 10 Also available in 101 x 127 cm 40 x 50 inch and as combined Edition 25 in 40 x 50 cm / 16 x 20 inch 50 x 60 cm/ 20 x 24 inch Black and white Portrait of America...
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1990s Contemporary Portrait Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Port Life, Estate Edition
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A man stops to watch a young woman tie her sandals on the pavement in Portofino marina, August 1977. Slim Aarons Estate Edition, Certificate of Authenticity included Numbered and s...
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1970s Realist Portrait Photography

Materials

Lambda

Leonard Cohen - Vintage Photograph - 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Leonard Cohen is a black and white vintage photo, realized in Mid 20th Century . The photo depicts the Canadian poet and songwriter. Hand signed. Good condition and aged. It belon...
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1970s Contemporary Portrait Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper

Eric Clapton "Shangri La"
Located in Austin, TX
Guitar legend, Eric Clapton, taking a break from recording his album ‘No Reason To Cry’ at Shangri La recording studio in Malibu, CA, US, November 21, 1975. Limited edition number 2/...
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Late 20th Century Photorealist Portrait Photography

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Archival Pigment

David Bowie and William Burroughs by Terry O'Neill signed print
Located in Austin, TX
Signed open edition, 8” x 10” archival print of David Bowie and William Burroughs by Terry O'Neill, featuring Terry O’Neill’s embossed studio stamp On 28 February 1974, Rolling Ston...
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Late 20th Century Photorealist Portrait Photography

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Archival Pigment

Elvis Presley "Last Train to Memphis" 1960
Located in Austin, TX
Fine art print of Elvis Presley "Last Train to Memphis" from the collection of acclaimed photographer. Lynn Goldsmith, taken in 1960 These prints are 16x20" open edition and come wi...
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Late 20th Century Photorealist Portrait Photography

Materials

C Print

Bowie Backstage - Limited Edition Mick Rock Estate Print
Located in London, GB
Bowie Backstage - Limited Edition Mick Rock Estate Print David Bowie, working on make up, backstage, 1973 (photo Mick Rock). All prints are numbered by the Estate. Edition size va...
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1970s Modern Portrait Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Untitled (Roper at Bell Ranch) by Bank Langmore, 1973-75, Silver Gelatin Print
Located in Denton, TX
Untitled (Roper at Bell Ranch) depicts a cowboy riding on a horse. The cowboy is turned away from the viewer, looking back over his shoulder at the rope leading to a small calf in th...
Category

1970s Modern Portrait Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

The Italian Actors Marcello Mastroianni and Laura Morante - B/w Photo - 1980s
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage Photo. The Italian Actor Marcello Mastroianni and the Italian Actress Laura Morante in a scene from the movie "Le due vite di Mattia Pascal" by Mario Monicelli.
Category

1980s Modern Portrait Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper

Prince 1981 by Tony Mottram
Located in Austin, TX
Prince by photographer Tony Mottram. Taken at the Lyceum, London on 2nd June 1981, during Prince's first ever UK appearance. Signed limited A2 size print, Edition number 11/100 Tony recalls - I got a call from Jill Furmanovsky saying she’d double booked herself. She had been booked to photograph Bruce Springsteen at Wembley, and some unknown guy at a small venue in The Strand. “She said she would go to the Wembley and asked me to go to photo the other gig. Well it turned out to be Prince at his first ever gig in the UK. Back then nobody was too sure about Prince’s sexuality so I went along to The Strand and assumed he’d be playing at Heaven – a gay venue. I got there, but my name wasn’t on the door which wasn’t too unusual. I talked the security guard around to let me in saying I had to photo this performer who was about to go on stage inside. I got in and realized Prince wasn’t performing there and it was just a normal night in the club. So I had a quick pint of Guinness and left. I had to sprint up the road to the Lyceum knowing that I’d probably miss the support act. I got there in time and got the photos of Prince...
Category

Late 20th Century Photorealist Portrait Photography

Materials

Giclée

Andy Warhol and a Male Model
Located in Santa Monica, CA
This is a unique work. Image dimensions: 8 x 10 in. Stamped twice on the reverse by both The Estate of Andy Warhol and The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts. The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts inventory number written on verso and initialed Tim Hunt (“T.J.H.”). The work comes with either a Certificate of Provenance or Certificate of Authenticity from The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts. Provenance: Estate of the Artist to The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts to Hedges Projects...
Category

1980s Pop Art Portrait Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Afghan Girl by Steve McCurry, 1984, Digital C-Print, Portrait Photography
Located in Denton, TX
Afghan Girl by Steve McCurry is a 24 x 20 inch digital C-print on Fujiflex Crystal Archive Supergloss paper. One of Steve McCurry's most iconic images, this photograph features a you...
Category

1980s Contemporary Portrait Photography

Materials

Digital

Marlon Brando, Hawaii, 21st Century, Contemporary, Celebrity, Photography
Located in München, BY
Edition 25 Also available in 101 x 127 cm / 40 x 50 inch, Edition 10 Black and white portrait of famous actor Marlon Brando. From personality portraits and advertising campaigns t...
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1990s Contemporary Portrait Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Keith Haring photograph 1984 (1980s Keith Haring darkroom photo)
Located in NEW YORK, NY
1980s Keith Haring photograph: Rare vintage original Keith Haring darkroom photograph by New York underground photographer Lawrence Horn. Signed & d...
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1980s Pop Art Portrait Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

David Bowie "As I Ask You To Focus On" 1973 by Sukita
Located in Austin, TX
16" x 20", signed limited edition print of David Bowie, titled "As I Ask You To Focus On" by Masayoshi Sukita. This print is also available as a 30x40" signed limited edition prin...
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Late 20th Century Photorealist Portrait Photography

Materials

C Print

Brooke Shields, Martin Hewittin - Endless Love - Vintage Photo - 1981
Located in Roma, IT
Brooke Shields, Martin Hewittin - Endless Love - Vintage Photo is a vintage black and white photograph realized in the 1981. Good conditions.
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1980s Contemporary Portrait Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper

The Beastie Boys by Lynn Goldsmith
Located in Austin, TX
Signed limited edition print of The Beastie Boys taken in 1987 by Lynn Goldsmith Signed limited edition #5/20 - signed, numbered and titled by Lynn Goldsmith
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Late 20th Century Photorealist Portrait Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

Grammy Award-winning Singer Songwriter Carly Simon, signed by Jack Mitchell
Located in Senoia, GA
11 x 14" vintage silver gelatin photograph of Grammy Award-winning Singer Songwriter Carly Simon, photographed in 1971 signed by Jack Mitchell on the print...
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1970s Pop Art Portrait Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Joshua Tree National Park (29 Palms, CA) - analog
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
Joshua Tree National Park (29 Palms, CA) - 1997 44x59cm, Edition 3/5. Analog C-Print, hand-printed by the artist, based on the original Polaroid. Certificate and Signature lab...
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1990s Outsider Art Portrait Photography

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Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, C Print, Color, Polaroid

David Bowie The Archer - New special XL edition - 70x40"
Located in Austin, TX
Special XL limited edition series - paper size 70" wide x 40" high This iconic image of David Bowie as The Thin White Duke was taken by renowned Rock photographer, John Rowlands, o...
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Late 20th Century Photorealist Portrait Photography

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Archival Pigment

16 x 20" Tony and Academy Award Winner Cicely Tyson, signed by Jack Mitchell
Located in Senoia, GA
16 x 20" vintage silver gelatin photograph of Tony and Academy Award Winner Cicely Tyson, 1995. It is signed by Jack Mitchell on the recto and in pencil o...
Category

1990s Pop Art Portrait Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Actress Natalie Wood, iconic studio portrait, signed by Jack Mitchell
Located in Senoia, GA
11 x 14" vintage silver gelatin photograph of Hollywood star Natalie Wood, 1979, signed by Jack Mitchell on the verso. Comes directly from the Jack Mitchell Archives with a certific...
Category

1970s Pop Art Portrait Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Photographer Richard Avedon planning his exhibition at the Marlborough Gallery
Located in Senoia, GA
11 x 14" vintage silver gelatin photograph of photographer Richard Avedon planning his Marlborough Gallery exhibition in 1975. Comes directly from ...
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1970s Pop Art Portrait Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Joni Mitchell vintage 8x10" Print by Norman Seeff from 1983
Located in Austin, TX
Original vintage 8x10” work print from Norman Seeff of Joni Mitchell. Hand printed in 1983 at the time of the photoshoot, featuring Norman Seeff's official studio stamp on the back. In excellent condition having been stored flat in a climate controlled room These Norman Seeff vintage...
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Late 20th Century Photorealist Portrait Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Vintage Silver Gelatin Photograph Print, Girls on a Beach Photo, Two Man Show
Located in Surfside, FL
Richard Lebowitz, b. 1937, American, (RISD Faculty 1964-1995, Photography; Professor Emeritus) Tom Young, b. 1951, American, (RISD MFA 1977, Photography) TIT...
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1980s American Modern Portrait Photography

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Photographic Paper, Silver Gelatin

Before the Yves St. Laurent Show
Located in New York, NY
Listing includes framing with UV plexi, free express shipping and a 14-day return policy. Four 4.5 x 3.25 inch unique vintage Kodak prints featuring Jerry Hall, Pat Cleveland and Adele Lutz. Prints are on active consignment from the estate of Antonio Lopez. Purchase includes certificates of authenticity from the estate of Antonio Lopez. These Kodak prints are not signed by Antonio Lopez. Frame has some minor damage and is note in the pictures. The price reflects this with a reduction compared to similar listings. Antonio Lopez Biography - The foremost fashion illustrator of the 1970s and 80s, Antonio (as he signed his work) was and remains one of the most highly regarded and influential figures in the fashion world. While not initially known as a photographer, Antonio was rarely without his favorite Instamatic camera, and as his career progressed he turned increasingly to photography to create fashion stories, portraits, and elaborate mise-en-scènes. A serial Svengali, as the writer Karin Nelson noted: “Lopez brilliantly transformed the women in his world. Under his tutelage, Jerry Hall, a long tall Texan he met at Paris’s Club Sept, evolved into a golden goddess. He put Jessica Lange in gold lamé evening dresses after discovering her in Paris studying mime, and gave aspiring model Tina Lutz her start (and an introduction to future husband Michael Chow...
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1970s Portrait Photography

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Photographic Paper, Polaroid

Mick Jagger at home, London 1966 by Gered Mankowitz
Located in Austin, TX
Mick Jagger in the hallway of his new apartment at Harley House, London, 1966 by Gered Mankowitz "I shot a series of photographs of each member of the band at home so that they did...
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Late 20th Century Photorealist Portrait Photography

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C Print

The Italian Actress and Singer Loretta Goggi - Photo- 1981
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage Photo. The Italian Showgirl Loretta Goggi during "Happy Circus". Rome, 24.11.1981.
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1980s Modern Portrait Photography

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Photographic Paper

Elvis Presley 1956 portrait
Located in Austin, TX
Fine art print of Elvis Presley from the collection of acclaimed photographer. Lynn Goldsmith, taken in 1956 These prints are open edition and come with full certification. Availab...
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Late 20th Century Photorealist Portrait Photography

Materials

C Print

Vintage Portrait of Monica Vitti - Vintage B/W photo by ANSA - 1970s
By ANSA
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage Portrait of Monica is a vintage b/w photograph realized by Agenzia ANSA in 1970s. In the picture, Monica Vitti is shown being embraced by the italian actor Gian Maria Volonté...
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1970s Contemporary Portrait Photography

Materials

Photographic Paper

The Beastie Boys 1987 by Lynn Goldsmith
Located in Austin, TX
Signed limited edition print of The Beastie Boys taken in 1987 by Lynn Goldsmith Signed limited edition #7/20 - signed, numbered and titled by Lynn Goldsmith
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Late 20th Century Photorealist Portrait Photography

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Archival Pigment

Tom Petty - Rich Stadium, Buffalo, NY
Located in Toronto, ON
Open and Limited Edition C-Prints Hand Signed by Richard Beland 8" x 10" Unframed Open Edition 11" x 14" Unframed Limited Edition of 150 16" x 20" Unframed Limited Edition of 150 ...
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1980s Contemporary Portrait Photography

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Color

Fiona Apple 1996 vintage print by Chris Cuffaro
Located in Austin, TX
Singer 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. Th...
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Late 20th Century Photorealist Portrait Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Star Wars, Sience Fiction Filmstill, 1977
Located in Cologne, DE
The original Star Wars trilogy, formerly marketed as the Star Wars Trilogy (and colloquially referred to as the 'original trilogy'), is the first set of three films produced in the S...
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1970s Modern Portrait Photography

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Black and White

Portrait of Bjork - signed Limited Edition Oversize print
Located in London, GB
BJORK APRIL 23 1998 NEW YORK. VOX MAGAZINE COVER SHOOT. Exquisite print of the uniquely beautiful Icelandic pop star - close up shot 20x16 inches paper size signed limited editio...
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1990s Modern Portrait Photography

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Color, Archival Pigment

Unique David Bowie tryptic by Sukita "See No Evil, Hear No Evil, Speak No Evil"
Located in Austin, TX
Unique stunning piece consists of three individual prints, framed together in one frame as a triptych. All prints are signed by Masayoshi Sukita, and are all limited edition number 5/30. David Bowie, "See No Evil...
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Late 20th Century Portrait Photography

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C Print

Daddy G Massive Attack - Oversize Signed Limited Edition Print
Located in London, GB
Daddy G Massive Attack - Oversize Signed Limited Edition Print Daddy G (Grantley Marshall), DJ and founder of Massive Attack, poses while smoking Cover...
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1990s Modern Portrait Photography

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Color, Archival Pigment

Red Hot Chili Peppers 1983 - Signed Limited Edition Oversized Print (1992)
Located in London, GB
Red Hot Chili Peppers - Signed Limited Edition Oversized Print (photo Kevin Westenberg) NB All prints are signed and numbered by the artist. Unframed Signed and numbered by the...
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1990s Modern Portrait Photography

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Black and White, Archival Pigment

Catherine Wilke, Capri, Slim Aarons Estate Edition, Portrait Photograph
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 1980s portrait photograph, captured by society photographer Slim Aarons, features Catherine Wilke joining the topless sunbathers at the Hotel Punta Tragara on the island of Capr...
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1980s Realist Portrait Photography

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Lambda

The GTO's 1968 Groupies, signed limited edition silver gelatin print
Located in Austin, TX
The GTO's by Baron Wolman, taken in San Francisco in 1968 as part of Baron's Groupies series, taken for Rolling Stone magazine. Limited edition number 6/150, signed and noted by Baron Wolman 11x14” hand printed silver gelatin print. The GTOs (Girls Together Outrageously) were an all-girl group from the Los Angeles area, specifically the Sunset Strip scene. Featuring Miss Pamela...
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Late 20th Century Photorealist Portrait Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Star Wars, Darth Vader and Leia, Sience Fiction Filmstill, 1977
Located in Cologne, DE
The original Star Wars trilogy, formerly marketed as the Star Wars Trilogy (and colloquially referred to as the 'original trilogy'), is the first set of three films produced in the S...
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1970s Modern Portrait Photography

Materials

Black and White

The Eagles Vintage 8x10" Print by Norman Seeff
Located in Austin, TX
Original vintage 8x10” work print from Norman Seeff of The Eagles. Hand-printed at the time of the photoshoot and stamped with the official Norman Seeff studio stamp. In excellent condition having been stored flat in a climate controlled room These Norman Seeff vintage...
Category

Late 20th Century Portrait Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

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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