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Period: 1950s
Orientation: Vertical
Dufy, Jacky Mazel wearing McCardell Cocktail Dress, 1953
Located in New York, NY
Jacky Models at Dufy’s Villa -- Photographed for LIFE in 1955, two years after Dufy's death in 1953, this image was shot in Dufy's salon in the Villa de Gue...
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Modern 1950s Portrait Photography

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Giclée

Audrey Hepburn Under the Dryer Smoking, 1953
Located in New York, NY
Audrey Hepburn Under the Dryer Smoking, c10_13 – While working on the film Sabrina, Audrey Hepburn was shampooed every night -- She often conducted business with her agents while und...
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Modern 1950s Portrait Photography

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Giclée

Audrey Hepburn in Her Dressing Room, Knee Up, 1953
Located in New York, NY
Audrey Hepburn, c16_15 – Audrey Hepburn in her dressing room. Out take from the photo essay shot for the December 7, 1953 issue of LIFE. Image size is 13.75" x 20" (for 17" x 22" pap...
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Modern 1950s Portrait Photography

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Giclée

Sun Worship (Aarons Estate Edition)
Located in New York, NY
Bianca Volpato sunning herself at Capri in a lilac coloured bikini. Estate stamped and hand numbered edition of 150 with certificate of authenticity from the estate. Slim Aarons (...
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Modern 1950s Portrait Photography

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Lambda

Marilyn Monroe and Arthur Miller, ca. 1956, 26, 4 x 21 cm
Located in Cologne, DE
Norma Jeane Mortenson or better known as Marilyn Monroe – iconic, beautiful and maybe the most known Hollywood Stars of the 20th century. Born and raised in Los Angeles, USA, she spe...
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Modern 1950s Portrait Photography

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Silver Gelatin, Black and White

Sun Worship (Slim Aarons Estate Edition)
Located in New York, NY
Sun Worship 1958 C print Estate stamped and hand numbered edition of 150 with certificate of authenticity from the estate. Bianca Volpato sunning herself...
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Modern 1950s Portrait Photography

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Lambda

Chet Atkins at the Grand Ole Opry
Located in Memphis, TN
Jack Robinson photographed Chet Atkins on stage at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville in 1958. He was in town to shoot the cover photographs for the Everly Brothers...
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1950s Portrait Photography

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Photographic Film, Photographic Paper, Archival Pigment

Jane Fonda Portrait, Unpublished, 1958
Located in New York, NY
Mark Shaw’s file of “test shots” was full of budding stars -- these December 1958 head shots of Jane Fonda were never published. Image size is 22" x 22" (for 24" x 36" paper size). A...
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Modern 1950s Portrait Photography

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Giclée

Kennedys, Jackie in Straw Hat, JFK Smiling, 1959
Located in New York, NY
A Portrait of Jackie by Mark Shaw. Image size is 16" x 16" (for 17" x 22" paper size). All Mark Shaw prints are made to order in limited editions on Hahnemuhle photo rag paper. Each ...
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Modern 1950s Portrait Photography

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Giclée

Joan Miro in Studio, 1955
Located in New York, NY
Joan Miro photographed for LIFE magazine in his tiny studio in Barcelona by Mark Shaw in 1955 -- Miro's "in progress" work sits around him. Image size is 40" x 50" (for 44" x 54" paper size). All Mark Shaw prints are made to order in limited editions on Hahnemuhle photo rag paper. Each print is Estate stamped on the back and signed and numbered by David Shaw, and accompanied by a letter of authenticity. Lead time is four to six weeks, but we often receive them sooner. *Please note this image is available in several sizes. Prices increase as editions sell out. A portrait in color of Joan Miro. He sits on a wooden stool in his studio. He is wearing a green long-sleeve shirt with grey pants and grey shoes...
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Modern 1950s Portrait Photography

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Giclée

Milton Greene, "Cover Shot" from The Black Sitting, original photograph
Located in Chatsworth, CA
An original photograph printed from the original negative, shot by Milton Greene in 1956, and printed at a later date. It was created for Greene's series entitled "The Black Sitting...
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Modern 1950s Portrait Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Norman Parkinson 'Wenda and Ostriches'
Located in New York, NY
Norman Parkinson Wenda and Ostriches 1951 (printed later) C print 40 x 30 inches Estate stamped and numbered edition of 21 on verso Wenda Parkinson wearing knee-buttoned jeans and ...
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Modern 1950s Portrait Photography

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C Print

Kennedy, Jackie sits at JFK’s Senate Desk, 1959
Located in New York, NY
Jackie sits at JFK’s senate desk in 1959 nb_048. Image size is 13.75" x 20" (for 17" x 22" paper size). All Mark Shaw prints are made to order in limited e...
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Modern 1950s Portrait Photography

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Giclée

Che Guevara
Located in Cologne, DE
Osvaldo Salas, widely recognized as one of the world’s great press photographers, was born in Havana, Cuba in 1914. At the age of fourteen, he left Havan...
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Modern 1950s Portrait Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Slim Aarons Dolores Guinness, Sardinia
Located in New York, NY
Penthouse Pool, 1959 C print 20 x 16 inches Estate edition of 150 Dolores Guinness, 1965: Catching the sun's last rays in Costa Smerelda, Sardinia. ...
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Modern 1950s Portrait Photography

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C Print

Audrey Hepburn in Grey Turtleneck Sweater, Chin Down, 1953
Located in New York, NY
Audrey Hepburn, c25_7 -- Out take from the photos used for the December 7, 1953 issue of LIFE. Audrey seems to always look fantastic and friendly. "She is all queen (her grandfather ...
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Modern 1950s Portrait Photography

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Giclée

Louis Armstrong
Located in Chatsworth, CA
This piece is an original photograph from a copy of the original negative, shot by Joe Waldorf c. 1959, and printed at a later date. It depicts the iconic jazz musician, Louis Armstrong...
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Gothic 1950s Portrait Photography

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Photographic Paper

Raoul Salan - Portrait - 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Portrait of Raoul Salan is a vintage black and white photograph realized in the 1950s. Good conditions.
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Contemporary 1950s Portrait Photography

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Photographic Paper

Vintage Photograph of Painting  at MET - 1953
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage Photograph of Painting  at MET  is a black and white vintage photo realized by an anonymous artist in 1953. Good condition. The artwork belongs to a series of photos which ...
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Contemporary 1950s Portrait Photography

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Photographic Paper

Audrey Hepburn White Shirt Portrait, Glances Right, 1954
Located in New York, NY
Audrey Hepburn White Shirt Portrait, r24_11 -- Audrey Hepburn looked incredible no matter what she was doing. This image is an out take from the photo shoot for the cover of the Apri...
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Modern 1950s Portrait Photography

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Giclée

Chet Baker, 1953 - Bob Willoughby (Portrait Photography)
Located in London, GB
Chet Baker, 1953 - Bob Willoughby (Portrait Photography) Archival pigment print Printed on 20 x 24 inch paper From an edition of 25 Also available in al...
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Realist 1950s Portrait Photography

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Archival Pigment

Norman Parkinson 'Audrey Hepburn, Vogue''
Located in New York, NY
Norman Parkinson 'Audrey Hepburn, Vogue' 1952 Silver gelatin print 20 x 24 inches Estate stamped and numbered on verso “The camera can be the most deadly weapon since the assassi...
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Modern 1950s Portrait Photography

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C Print

Natalie Wood Backlot Portrait in Black Sweater, 1956
Located in New York, NY
Natalie Wood Backlot Portrait in Black Sweater, 1956 -- A Mark Shaw backlot photograph of Natalie Wood for LIFE magazine in November 1956. Not seen is the Vespa scooter she was seate...
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Modern 1950s Portrait Photography

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Giclée

Audrey Hepburn Under Tree, Close, 1953
Located in New York, NY
Audrey Hepburn Under Tree, Close, r9_9 -- Audrey Hepburn on the set of Paramount's Sabrina Fair in 1953. Image size is 10" x 10" (for 11" x 17" paper size). All Mark Shaw prints are ...
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Modern 1950s Portrait Photography

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Giclée

Norman Parkinson 'Wenda and Ostriches'
Located in New York, NY
Norman Parkinson Wenda and Ostriches 1951 (printed later) C print 24 x 20 inches Estate stamped and numbered edition of 21 on verso with certificate of authenticity from the Norman ...
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Modern 1950s Portrait Photography

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C Print

Audrey Hepburn Head Resting on Hand, 1954
Located in New York, NY
Audrey Hepburn, 54_0309a_b -- Audrey Hepburn was photographed for the June 1954 issue of Mademoiselle. Her dress is a Claire McCardell creation. Image size is 16" x 16" (for 17" x 22...
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Modern 1950s Portrait Photography

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Giclée

Queen Elizabeth II and President Eisenhower- Vintage Photograph 1957
Located in Roma, IT
Queen Elizabeth II and President Eisenhower during the Royal Visit to USA in 1957 is a vintage black and white photograph realized by Associated Press Photo. Good conditions but a ...
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Contemporary 1950s Portrait Photography

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Photographic Paper

Queen Elizabeth II - Vintage Photograph - Late 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Queen Elizabeth II is a vintage black and white photograph. Good conditions but blurry.
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Contemporary 1950s Portrait Photography

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Photographic Paper

Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip Looking at Boa - Vintage Photograph 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip Looking at Boa is a vintage black and white photograph realized by Associated Press Photo. Good conditions.
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Contemporary 1950s Portrait Photography

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Photographic Paper

Queen Elizabeth II and Mother Queen - Vintage Photograph 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Queen Elizabeth II and Mother Queenis a vintage black and white photograph realized by Associated Press Photo. With the stamp of "copyright" on the rear Good conditions.
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Contemporary 1950s Portrait Photography

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Photographic Paper

The Italian Actress Elsa Martinelli - Vintage Photo - 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage Photo. The Italian Actress Elsa Martinelli in a photo by G.B.Poletto
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Contemporary 1950s Portrait Photography

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Photographic Paper

The Italian Actress Elsa Martinelli with Scotti Mancinelli-Vintage Photo - 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage Photo. The Italian Actress Elsa Martinelli with her husband returning from a trip. by Fotovedo - Rome. Lightly damaged.
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Contemporary 1950s Portrait Photography

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Photographic Paper

Portrait of Humphrey Bogart - Vintage Photo - 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage Photo. The American Actor Humphrey Bogart.
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Contemporary 1950s Portrait Photography

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Photographic Paper

The American Actor John Wayne - Vintage Photo - 1956
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage Photo. John Wayne and Vera Miles in 1956 in a scene from the movie " The Searchers" directed by John Ford.
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Contemporary 1950s Portrait Photography

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Photographic Paper

Humphrey Bogart in "The Caine Mutiny" - Vintage Photo - 1954
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage Photo. Humphrey Bogart in a scene from the movie "The Caine Mutiny" . Good condition ecept for some minor discoloration.
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Modern 1950s Portrait Photography

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Photographic Paper

Anna Magnani and Renato Castellani - Vintage Photo - 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Anna Magnani and Renato Castellani - is a vintage black and white photograph realized in the 1950s Good conditions.
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Modern 1950s Portrait Photography

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Photographic Paper

Capucine (Slim Aarons estate edition)
Located in New York, NY
Capucine 1957 Fiber print 30 x 20 inches Estate stamped and hand numbered edition of 150 with certificate of authenticity from the estate. Slim Aarons (1916-2006) worked mainly f...
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Modern 1950s Portrait Photography

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C Print

Sun Worship (Aarons Estate Edition)
Located in New York, NY
Bianca Volpato sunning herself at Capri in a lilac coloured bikini. Estate stamped and hand numbered edition of 150 with certificate of authenticity from the estate. Slim Aarons (...
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Modern 1950s Portrait Photography

Materials

Lambda

Portrait of John McCone - Vintage B/W photo - 1958
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage Portait of John McCone (Head of the Atomic Energy Commission and then Director of CIA) is an original black and white photograph realized by an...
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Modern 1950s Portrait Photography

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Photographic Paper

Capucine (Slim Aarons estate edition)
Located in New York, NY
Capucine 1957 Fiber print 40 x 30 inches Estate stamped and hand numbered edition of 150 with certificate of authenticity from the estate. Slim Aarons (1916-2006) worked mainly f...
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Modern 1950s Portrait Photography

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C Print

Anna Magnani e La Rosa Tatuata - Original b/w Photograph - 1956
Located in Roma, IT
“VEDO” agency, Anna Magnani and “La Rosa tatuata”, 1956. 23 x 18 cm. In very good condition, except for some imperceptible folds in the lower right corner. Back with caption flaps ...
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Modern 1950s Portrait Photography

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Photographic Paper

Autographed Portrait of Ernst Waldow - Vintage b/w Postcard - 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Autographed Portrait of Ernst Waldow is a b/w postcard reproducing the photographic portrait of the German film actor, Ernst Waldow (Berlin, 1893 – Hamburg, 1964). Around the 1960's....
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1950s Portrait Photography

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Paper, Photographic Paper

Autographed Portrait of H. Rühmann und O. Grimm - Vintage b/w Postcard - 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
H. Rühmann und O. Grimm is a b/w postcard reproducing the photographic portrait of the German actors Heinz Rühmann (Essen, 1902- Aufkirchen, 1994) and Oliver Grimm (Munchen, 1948 - P...
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1950s Portrait Photography

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Paper, Photographic Paper

Autographed Portrait of Bernhard Wicki - Vintage b/w Postcard - 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Autographed portrait of Bernhard Wicki is a b/w postcard reproducing the photographic portrait of the Austrian film actor and director, Bernhard Wicki ((Sankt Pölten, 1919 – Munich, ...
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1950s Portrait Photography

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Paper, Photographic Paper

Autographed Portrait of Will Brandes - Vintage b/w Postcard - 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Autographed of Will Brandes is a b/w postcard reproducing the photographic portrait of the German singer, Will Brandes (Munstedt, 1928-1990). Around the 1960's. On the back, a lis...
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1950s Portrait Photography

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Paper, Photographic Paper

Autographed Portrait of O. W. Fischer - Vintage b/w Postcard - 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
This is a Autograph Postcard Signed by O.W. Fischer. On a b/w postcard reproducing the photographic portrait of the Austrian film and theatre actor, Ott...
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1950s Portrait Photography

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Paper, Photographic Paper

Autographed Portrait of Marianne Hold - Vintage b/w Postcard - 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Autographed Portrait of Marianne Hold is a b/w postcard reproducing a superb photographic portrait of the German actress, Marianne Hold, with the additional value of her black marker...
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1950s Portrait Photography

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Paper, Photographic Paper

Autographed Portrait of Marina Ried - Vintage b/w Postcard - 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Autographed Portrait of Marina Ried is a b/w postcard reproducing a beautiful photographic portrait of the German actress, Marina Ried (Moscow, 1921 - Jesteburg, Germany, 1989). Pho...
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1950s Portrait Photography

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Paper, Photographic Paper

Autographed Portrait of Waltraut Haas - Vintage b/w Postcard - 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Waltraut Haas' Memorabilia is a b/w postcard reproducing a beautiful photographic portrait of the Austrian actress and singer, Waltraut Hass (born in 1927). Photo: M. Marszalek/Weg...
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1950s Portrait Photography

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Paper, Photographic Paper

Autographed Portrait by Maria Schell - Vintage b/w Postcard - 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Maria Schell's Memorabilia is a b/w postcard reproducing the photographic portrait of the Maria (Margarete Anna) Schell (Vienna, 1926 - Preitenegg, 2005), the beautiful and talented ...
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1950s Portrait Photography

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Paper, Photographic Paper

Autograph Portrait of Heli Finkenzeller - Vintage b/w Postcard - 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Autograph Portrait of Heli Finkenzeller is a b/w postcard reproducing the photographic portrait of the German theater, film and television actress, Heli Finkenzeller, born Helene Fin...
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Modern 1950s Portrait Photography

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Paper, Photographic Paper

Autographed Portrait of Toni Sailer - Vintage b/w Postcard - 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Autograph portrait of Toni Sailer is a b/w postcard reproducing the photographic portrait of the Austrian film actor and skiers, (1935 – 2009). Around the ...
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1950s Portrait Photography

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Paper, Photographic Paper

Autographed Portrait of Kurt Hoffmann - Vintage b/w Postcard - 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Autographed Portrait of Kurt Hoffmann is a b/w postcard reproducing the photographic portrait of the German film director, Kurt Hoffmann (German Empire, 1910 – Munich,2001) . Around ...
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Modern 1950s Portrait Photography

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Paper, Photographic Paper

Autographed Portrait of Vico Torriani - Vintage b/w Postcard - 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Autographed Portrait of Vico Torriani is a colored postcard reproducing the photographic portrait of the Swiss actor and singer, Vico Torriani (1920 – 1998). Around the 1960s. Good condition but minor discoloring due to age. Photo: Artur Grimm/Ufa. With the additional value of his black ink autographs on the lower margin at the center. Vico Torriani (Geneva, Switzerland, 1920 – Agno, 1998) The Swiss actor and Schlager singer, Vico Torriani having won a talent competition in 1945, he toured several West European countries and in 1949 entered the Swiss charts, followed by his breakthrough in West Germany in 1951. The next year he gave his debut on Swiss television, later also on the German ARD broadcaster, where he hosted several TV shows with numerous guest stars. In the 1950s and 1960s he also acted as an actor of musical films, operettas and musical theatre...
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Modern 1950s Portrait Photography

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Paper, Photographic Paper

Autograph Portrait of Joachim Hansen - Vintage b/w Postcard - 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Joachim Hansen's Memorabilia is a b/w postcard reproducing the photographic portrait of the German film and television actor, Joachin Hansen (1930 – 2007), around the 1960s. With t...
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Modern 1950s Portrait Photography

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Paper, Photographic Paper

Autograph Portrait of Marika Rökk - Vintage b/w Postcard - 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Marika Rökk's Memorabilia is a b/w postcard reproducing the photographic portrait of the German actress. Around the 1950s. With the additional value of his black ink autographs on ...
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Contemporary 1950s Portrait Photography

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Photographic Paper

Autographed Postcard by Gerd Böttcher - Vintage b/w Postcard - 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Autographed Postcard by Gerd Böttcher is a b/w postcard reproducing the photographic portrait of the German Schlager singer Gerd Böttcher (Berlin, 1936 - Dortmund, 1985). Around the ...
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Contemporary 1950s Portrait Photography

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Photographic Paper

Autographed Portrait of Elke Arendt - Vintage b/w Postcard - 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Autographed Portrait of Elke Arendt is a b/w postcard reproducing the photographic portrait of the German cinema actress Elke Arendt (born in 1939), interpreting "Hauptmann - Deine S...
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Modern 1950s Portrait Photography

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Paper, Photographic Paper

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