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Period: Mid-20th Century
George Hurrell, Clark Gable, original photograph, 1932
Located in Chatsworth, CA
This piece is an original photograph shot by George Hurrell in 1932, and printed at a later date. It depicts legendary American film star, Clark Gable, who was known as the "King of...
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Modern Mid-20th Century Portrait Photography

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Photographic Paper

Slim Aarons 'Madame Jean Serpieri' (Slim Aarons Estate Edition)
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Madame Jean Serpieri sits in the ballroom of the Tour La Reine near Athens, wearing a gown which belonged to the wife of Otto, the first king of modern Greece...
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Realist Mid-20th Century Portrait Photography

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Lambda

"Picasso Standing with Painting", Photograph by Richard Ham 1945
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Richard Ham, American (1920 - ) Title: Picasso in Paris Studio - Picasso Standing with Painting Year: 1945, Printed in 2009 Medium: Gelatin Silver Print, signed and numbered ...
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Modern Mid-20th Century Portrait Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Milton Greene, "Ballet Diptych, " original photograph from the original negative
Located in Chatsworth, CA
This piece is a diptych consisting of two original dye-transfer photographs from the original negatives by Milton Greene, shot in 1954 and published in 1978. These photographs depic...
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Modern Mid-20th Century Portrait Photography

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Photographic Paper

Hong Kong, Haven, Black and White Photography, 1960s, 23, 9 x 24, 1 cm
Located in Cologne, DE
Hanna Seidel (1925 to 2005) lived and worked in Argentina for many years. She was a world traveller, journeying to South America in the 1950s and to Central America, Japan, India, an...
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Modern Mid-20th Century Portrait Photography

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Black and White, Silver Gelatin

The Sudden Crash - Vintage Photograph - 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
The sudden crash is a black and white vintage photo, realized in 1960s. Good onditions and aged. It belongs to a historical and nostalgic album including historical moments, places...
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Contemporary Mid-20th Century Portrait Photography

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Photographic Paper

The Crashed Railway - Vintage Photograph - 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
The crashed railway  is a black and white vintage photo, realized in 1950s. Good onditions and aged. It belongs to a historical and nostalgic album including historical moments, pl...
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Contemporary Mid-20th Century Portrait Photography

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Photographic Paper

Dolores Guinness in Sardinia (Aarons Estate Edition)
Located in New York, NY
Dolores Guinness in Sardinia 1984 Chromogenic print Estate stamped and hand numbered edition of 150 with certificate of authenticity from the estate. German-born socialite Dolore...
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Modern Mid-20th Century Portrait Photography

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Lambda

Suriname, Children, People, Black and White Photography, 1960s, 28, 2 x 24 cm
Located in Cologne, DE
Hanna Seidel (1925 to 2005) lived and worked in Argentina for many years. She was a world traveller, journeying to South America in the 1950s and to Central America, Japan, India, an...
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Modern Mid-20th Century Portrait Photography

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Black and White, Silver Gelatin

Ecuador, Handicrafts, Black and White Photography, 1960s, 26 x 23 cm
Located in Cologne, DE
Hanna Seidel (1925 to 2005) lived and worked in Argentina for many years. She was a world traveller, journeying to South America in the 1950s and to Central America, Japan, India, an...
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Modern Mid-20th Century Portrait Photography

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Black and White, Silver Gelatin

Ecuador, Man, Handcraft, Black and White Photography, 1960s, 29, 1 x 23, 1 cm
Located in Cologne, DE
Hanna Seidel (1925 to 2005) lived and worked in Argentina for many years. She was a world traveller, journeying to South America in the 1950s and to Central America, Japan, India, an...
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Modern Mid-20th Century Portrait Photography

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Black and White, Silver Gelatin

Ecuador, Seller, Woman, Black and White Photography, 1960s, 29, 8 x 23, 2 cm
Located in Cologne, DE
Hanna Seidel (1925 to 2005) lived and worked in Argentina for many years. She was a world traveller, journeying to South America in the 1950s and to Central America, Japan, India, an...
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Modern Mid-20th Century Portrait Photography

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Black and White, Silver Gelatin

Ecuador, Man, Black and White Photography, 1960s, 24, 1 x 23, 1 cm
Located in Cologne, DE
Hanna Seidel (1925 to 2005) lived and worked in Argentina for many years. She was a world traveller, journeying to South America in the 1950s and to Central America, Japan, India, an...
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Modern Mid-20th Century Portrait Photography

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Black and White, Silver Gelatin

Robert Oppenheimer
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Karsh is a master 20th Century photographer. Karsh is known for his portraits of authors, scientists, artists, statesmen, musicians, and other dis...
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Mid-20th Century Portrait Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Airplane on fire - Vintage Photograph - 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Airplane on fire  is a black and white vintage photo, realized in 1960s. Good conditions and aged. It belongs to a historical and nostalgic album including historical moments, plac...
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Contemporary Mid-20th Century Portrait Photography

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Photographic Paper

The Columns in Ancient Ostia - Vintage Photograph - 1962
Located in Roma, IT
The Columns is a black and white vintage photo, realized in 1962.   The photo depicts the columns that supported the synagogue at Ostia. Good conditions and aged. It belongs to a ...
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Contemporary Mid-20th Century Portrait Photography

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Photographic Paper

The Clowns - Vintage Photograph by Henri De Jonghe - 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
The Clowns is a black and white vintage photo, realized in 1950s, by Henri De Jonghe. Good conditions and aged. It belongs to a historical and nostalgic album including historical ...
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Contemporary Mid-20th Century Portrait Photography

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Photographic Paper

The Circus Family - Vintage Photograph - 1951
Located in Roma, IT
The Circus Family is a black and white vintage photo, realized in Milan, in January 1951, for the newspaper "Epoca". Good conditions and aged. It belongs to a historical and nostal...
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Contemporary Mid-20th Century Portrait Photography

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Photographic Paper

William Carroll, "Norma Jeane #27, " original photograph, hand signed
Located in Chatsworth, CA
This piece is an original photograph from the original negative, shot by Bill Carroll in 1945 and printed at a later date. It depicts a young Marilyn Monroe (then known as Norma Jean...
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Mid-20th Century Portrait Photography

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Photographic Paper

Colombia, Farmer, Horse, Black and White Photography, 1960s, 24, 2 x 24, 2 cm
Located in Cologne, DE
Hanna Seidel (1925 to 2005) lived and worked in Argentina for many years. She was a world traveller, journeying to South America in the 1950s and to Central America, Japan, India, an...
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Modern Mid-20th Century Portrait Photography

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Black and White, Silver Gelatin

Colombia, Landscape, Forest, Black and White Photography, 1960s, 24, 2 x 24, 1 cm
Located in Cologne, DE
Hanna Seidel (1925 to 2005) lived and worked in Argentina for many years. She was a world traveller, journeying to South America in the 1950s and to Central America, Japan, India, an...
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Modern Mid-20th Century Portrait Photography

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Black and White, Silver Gelatin

Colombia, Urbaque, Mountain, Black and White Photography, 1960s, 23, 3 x 24, 7 cm
Located in Cologne, DE
Hanna Seidel (1925 to 2005) lived and worked in Argentina for many years. She was a world traveller, journeying to South America in the 1950s and to Central America, Japan, India, an...
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Modern Mid-20th Century Portrait Photography

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Black and White, Silver Gelatin

Ceylon Temple - Vintage Photograph - Mid 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Ceylon Temple is a black and white vintage photo, realized in Second Half 20th Century.   Good conditions and aged. It belongs to a historical and nostalgic album including histori...
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Contemporary Mid-20th Century Portrait Photography

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Photographic Paper

Audrey Hepburn, 1953 - Bob Willoughby (Portrait Photography)
Located in London, GB
Audrey Hepburn, 1953 - Bob Willoughby (Portrait Photography) Archival pigment print Printed on 20 x 24 inch paper From an edition of 25 Also available in alternative sizes Bob W...
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Realist Mid-20th Century Portrait Photography

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Archival Pigment

Cingalese People - Vintage Photograph - Mid 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Cingalese people is a black and white vintage photo, realized in Second Half 20th Century.   Good conditions and aged. It belongs to a historical and nostalgic album including hist...
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Contemporary Mid-20th Century Portrait Photography

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Photographic Paper

Palazzo dello Sport, Rome - Vintage Photograph - Second Half 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Palazzo dello Sport, Rome is a black and white vintage photo, realized in second half 20th Century. Good conditions and aged. It belongs to a historical and nostalgic album includi...
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Contemporary Mid-20th Century Portrait Photography

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Photographic Paper

Galápagos, Coast, Black and White Photography, 1960s, 23, 4 x 28, 2 cm
Located in Cologne, DE
Hanna Seidel (1925 to 2005) lived and worked in Argentina for many years. She was a world traveller, journeying to South America in the 1950s and to Central America, Japan, India, an...
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Modern Mid-20th Century Portrait Photography

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Black and White, Silver Gelatin

Galápagos, Coast, Black and White Photography, 1960s, 23, 1 x 23, 2 cm
Located in Cologne, DE
Hanna Seidel (1925 to 2005) lived and worked in Argentina for many years. She was a world traveller, journeying to South America in the 1950s and to Central America, Japan, India, an...
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Modern Mid-20th Century Portrait Photography

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Black and White, Silver Gelatin

Galápagos, Turtle, Black and White Photography, 1960s, 23, 2 x 27, 1 cm
Located in Cologne, DE
Hanna Seidel (1925 to 2005) lived and worked in Argentina for many years. She was a world traveller, journeying to South America in the 1950s and to Central America, Japan, India, an...
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Modern Mid-20th Century Portrait Photography

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Black and White, Silver Gelatin

Galápagos, Postoffice, Signs, Black and White Photography, 1960s, 23, 2 x 23, 2 cm
Located in Cologne, DE
Hanna Seidel (1925 to 2005) lived and worked in Argentina for many years. She was a world traveller, journeying to South America in the 1950s and to Central America, Japan, India, an...
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Modern Mid-20th Century Portrait Photography

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Black and White, Silver Gelatin

The Other Door - Vintage Photograph - Mid 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
The Other Door is a black and white vintage photo, realized in Mid-20th century. Good conditions and aged. It belongs to a historical and nostalgic album including historical momen...
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Contemporary Mid-20th Century Portrait Photography

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Photographic Paper

Ecuador, Woman, Indigenous, Black and White Photography, 1960s, 24, 4 x 24, 4 cm
Located in Cologne, DE
Hanna Seidel (1925 to 2005) lived and worked in Argentina for many years. She was a world traveller, journeying to South America in the 1950s and to Central America, Japan, India, an...
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Modern Mid-20th Century Portrait Photography

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Black and White, Silver Gelatin

Ecuador, Indigenous Man, Black and White Photography, 1960s, 29, 1 x 23, 2 cm
Located in Cologne, DE
Hanna Seidel (1925 to 2005) lived and worked in Argentina for many years. She was a world traveller, journeying to South America in the 1950s and to Central America, Japan, India, an...
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Modern Mid-20th Century Portrait Photography

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Black and White, Silver Gelatin

Paolo Cozlino and Helene Sedlak - Vintage Photograph - 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Paolo Cozlino and Helene Sedlak is a black and white vintage photo, realized in 1960s. The photo depicts the dancers and spouses, Paolo Cozlino and Helene Sedlak . Good conditions ...
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Contemporary Mid-20th Century Portrait Photography

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Photographic Paper

Ecuador, Seller, Black and White Photography, 1960s, 17, 2 x 19, 6 cm
Located in Cologne, DE
Hanna Seidel (1925 to 2005) lived and worked in Argentina for many years. She was a world traveller, journeying to South America in the 1950s and to Central America, Japan, India, an...
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Modern Mid-20th Century Portrait Photography

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Black and White, Silver Gelatin

Ecuador, Woman, Black and White Photography, 1960s, 24, 2 x 24, 2 cm
Located in Cologne, DE
Hanna Seidel (1925 to 2005) lived and worked in Argentina for many years. She was a world traveller, journeying to South America in the 1950s and to Central America, Japan, India, an...
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Modern Mid-20th Century Portrait Photography

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Black and White, Silver Gelatin

Ecuador, Man, Indigenous, Black and White Photography, 1960s, 23, 5 x 17, 5 cm
Located in Cologne, DE
Hanna Seidel (1925 to 2005) lived and worked in Argentina for many years. She was a world traveller, journeying to South America in the 1950s and to Central America, Japan, India, an...
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Modern Mid-20th Century Portrait Photography

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Black and White, Silver Gelatin

Ecuador, Mother, Market, Black and White Photography, 1960s, 21, 8 x 17, 3 cm
Located in Cologne, DE
Hanna Seidel (1925 to 2005) lived and worked in Argentina for many years. She was a world traveller, journeying to South America in the 1950s and to Central America, Japan, India, an...
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Modern Mid-20th Century Portrait Photography

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Black and White, Silver Gelatin

Indira Gandhi - Vintage Photograph - Mid-20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Indira Gandhi is a black and white vintage photo, realized in the early 1970s. The photo depicts Indira Ghandhi. She was the first woman  to hold the office of Prime Minister of Ind...
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Contemporary Mid-20th Century Portrait Photography

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Photographic Paper

THE LAST SITTING: MARILYN MONROE IN JACKIE WIG
Located in Aventura, FL
C-print on paper. Hand signed and numbered by Bert Stern. Frame size approx 33 x 33 inches. AP edition of 6. Artwork is in excellent condition. Certificate of Authenticity include...
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Contemporary Mid-20th Century Portrait Photography

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C Print, Paper

Panama, Woman, Tradition, Black and White Photography, 1960s, 24, 3 x 24, 1 cm
Located in Cologne, DE
Hanna Seidel (1925 to 2005) lived and worked in Argentina for many years. She was a world traveller, journeying to South America in the 1950s and to Central America, Japan, India, an...
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Modern Mid-20th Century Portrait Photography

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Black and White, Silver Gelatin

Bobby Solo - Vintage Photograph - 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Bobby Solo is a black and white vintage photo, realized in second half 20th. Century, by Pietro Pascuttini. The photo depicts the italian songwriter Bobby Solo, alias of Roberto Sat...
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Contemporary Mid-20th Century Portrait Photography

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Photographic Paper

Laszlo Willinger, "Lana Turner", original photo from original negative, signed
Located in Chatsworth, CA
This piece is an original photograph from the original negative, shot by Laszlo Willinger c. 1939, and printed in the 1980's. This photograph depicts American actress and pin-up mod...
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Modern Mid-20th Century Portrait Photography

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Photographic Paper

Bolivia, Palm Tree, Black and White Photography, 1960s, 23, 5 x 17, 2 cm
Located in Cologne, DE
Hanna Seidel (1925 to 2005) lived and worked in Argentina for many years. She was a world traveller, journeying to South America in the 1950s and to Central America, Japan, India, an...
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Modern Mid-20th Century Portrait Photography

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Black and White, Silver Gelatin

Bolivia, La Paz, People, Black and White Photography, 1960s, 24, 2 x 23, 5 cm
Located in Cologne, DE
Hanna Seidel (1925 to 2005) lived and worked in Argentina for many years. She was a world traveller, journeying to South America in the 1950s and to Central America, Japan, India, an...
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Modern Mid-20th Century Portrait Photography

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Black and White, Silver Gelatin

Slim Aarons Style 'Inga Lindgren And Poodles'
Located in New York, NY
Slim Aarons Inga Lindgren And Poodles 1956 (printed later) Silver gelatin print estate signature stamped edition of 150 with certificate of authenticity Swedish model Inga Lindgren...
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Modern Mid-20th Century Portrait Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Sell your soul - Mephisto performing in Faust
Located in Cologne, DE
Sell your soul! Exclusive set photography of the film version of Goethe's Faust, Gustaf Gründgens as Mephisto, 1960. Gustaf Gründgens had already played Mephisto more than 600 time...
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Modern Mid-20th Century Portrait Photography

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Photographic Paper

Sell your soul - Mephisto performing in Faust
Located in Cologne, DE
Sell your soul! Exclusive set photography of the film version of Goethe's Faust, Gustaf Gründgens as Mephisto, 1960. Gustaf Gründgens had already played Mephisto more than 600 time...
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Modern Mid-20th Century Portrait Photography

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Photographic Paper

Sell your soul - Mephisto performing in Faust
Located in Cologne, DE
Sell your soul! Exclusive set photography of the film version of Goethe's Faust, Gustaf Gründgens as Mephisto, 1960. Gustaf Gründgens had already played Mephisto more than 600 time...
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Modern Mid-20th Century Portrait Photography

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Photographic Paper

Mexico, Man, Handcraft, Black and White Photography, 1960s, 24, 2 x 24 cm
Located in Cologne, DE
Hanna Seidel (1925 to 2005) lived and worked in Argentina for many years. She was a world traveller, journeying to South America in the 1950s and to Central America, Japan, India, an...
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Modern Mid-20th Century Portrait Photography

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Black and White, Silver Gelatin

Slim Aarons, Holiday Hair Check
Located in New York, NY
Holiday Hair Check 1958 Silver gelatin print Estate stamped and hand numbered edition of 150 with certificate of authenticity from the estate. Faith Gibbons checks her hair in t...
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Modern Mid-20th Century Portrait Photography

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Lambda

Guatemala, Landscape, Black and White Photography, ca. 1960s, 24, 1 x 24 cm
Located in Cologne, DE
Hanna Seidel (1925 to 2005) lived and worked in Argentina for many years. She was a world traveller, journeying to South America in the 1950s and to Central America, Japan, India, an...
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Modern Mid-20th Century Portrait Photography

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Black and White, Silver Gelatin

Guatemala, Man, Black and White Photography, ca. 1960s, 25, 3 x 24, 2 cm
Located in Cologne, DE
Hanna Seidel (1925 to 2005) lived and worked in Argentina for many years. She was a world traveller, journeying to South America in the 1950s and to Central America, Japan, India, an...
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Modern Mid-20th Century Portrait Photography

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Black and White, Silver Gelatin

Guatemala, Market, People, Black and White Photography, 1960s, 23, 1 x 17, 1 cm
Located in Cologne, DE
Hanna Seidel (1925 to 2005) lived and worked in Argentina for many years. She was a world traveller, journeying to South America in the 1950s and to Central America, Japan, India, an...
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Modern Mid-20th Century Portrait Photography

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Black and White, Silver Gelatin

Slim Aarons, Annette Glatzel in Ibiza (Estate Edition)
Located in New York, NY
Abaco Holiday, 1986 Chromogenic Lambda Print Estate edition of 150 College student Jan Woods relaxes in a hammock at the Abaco Inn on Elbow Cay, one of ...
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Modern Mid-20th Century Portrait Photography

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Lambda

Ted Williams 'Cannonball Adderley at the Blue Note'
Located in New York, NY
Ted Williams "Cannonball" Adderley at the Blue Note 1960 (printed later) Silver gelatin print 30 x 30 inches Estate stamped and numbered edition 25 with certificate of authenticity ...
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Modern Mid-20th Century Portrait Photography

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Silver Gelatin

WENDELL WILLKIE STEPPING OUT OF A CAR
By Ben Greenhaus
Located in Portland, ME
Greenhaus, Ben (American, 1908-1951). WENDELL WILLKIE STEPPING OUT OF A CAR. Mounted gelatin silver photograph of Willkie, presumably during the campaign of 1940. c. 12 x 10 inches. ...
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Mid-20th Century Portrait Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Venezuela, Mountain, Landscape, Black and White Photography, 1960s, 24 x 24.1 cm
Located in Cologne, DE
Hanna Seidel (1925 to 2005) lived and worked in Argentina for many years. She was a world traveller, journeying to South America in the 1950s and to Central America, Japan, India, an...
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Modern Mid-20th Century Portrait Photography

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Black and White, Silver Gelatin

Hong Kong, Ships, Haven, Black and White Photography, 1960s, 24 x 24, 1 cm
Located in Cologne, DE
Hanna Seidel (1925 to 2005) lived and worked in Argentina for many years. She was a world traveller, journeying to South America in the 1950s and to Central America, Japan, India, an...
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Modern Mid-20th Century Portrait Photography

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Black and White, Silver Gelatin

Milton Greene, "Marilyn with Lute", cibachrome print from original transparency
Located in Chatsworth, CA
This piece is a cibachrome print from the original transparency, shot by Milton Greene in 1953. Marilyn Monroe collaborated with Milton Greene in September of 1953 for this photoshoot, shortly after she finished filming for her hit film, "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes". After Monroe saw the proofs from this shoot, she was blown away. She sent two dozen roses and a letter to Greene, stating that the images were the most beautiful she had ever seen. However, these rare photographs...
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Modern Mid-20th Century Portrait Photography

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Photographic Paper

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