Contemporary Photography
CONTEMPORARY STYLE
Used to refer to a time rather than an aesthetic, Contemporary art generally describes pieces created after 1970 or being made by living artists anywhere in the world. This immediacy means it encompasses art responding to the present moment through diverse subjects, media and themes. Contemporary painting, sculpture, photography, performance, digital art, video and more frequently includes work that is attempting to reshape current ideas about what art can be, from Felix Gonzalez-Torres’s use of candy to memorialize a lover he lost to AIDS-related complications to Jenny Holzer’s ongoing “Truisms,” a Conceptual series that sees provocative messages printed on billboards, T-shirts, benches and other public places that exist outside of formal exhibitions and the conventional “white cube” of galleries.
Contemporary art has been pushing the boundaries of creative expression for years. Its disruption of the traditional concepts of art are often aiming to engage viewers in complex questions about identity, society and culture. In the latter part of the 20th century, contemporary movements included Land art, in which artists like Robert Smithson and Michael Heizer create large-scale, site-specific sculptures, installations and other works in soil and bodies of water; Sound art, with artists such as Christian Marclay and Susan Philipsz centering art on sonic experiences; and New Media art, in which mass media and digital culture inform the work of artists such as Nam June Paik and Rafaël Rozendaal.
The first decades of the 21st century have seen the growth of Contemporary African art, the revival of figurative painting, the emergence of street art and the rise of NFTs, unique digital artworks that are powered by blockchain technology.
Major Contemporary artists practicing now include Ai Weiwei, Cecily Brown, David Hockney, Yayoi Kusama, Jeff Koons, Takashi Murakami and Kara Walker.
Find a collection of Contemporary prints, photography, paintings, sculptures and other art on 1stDibs.
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Period: 1970s
Style: Contemporary
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Star Trek Convention - Color Group Portrait, Costumes, Sci-Fi, Alien
By Neal Slavin
Located in Denton, TX
Star Trek Convention by Neal Slavin is a color group portraits of 14 young adults dressed in costumes from the popular sci-fi show, Star Trek.
Archival Pigment Print
Paper size: 17 ...
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1970s Contemporary Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
Studio 54 Opening Night, New York, NY, 1977
By Robin Rice
Located in Hudson, NY
Listing is for UNFRAMED print. Inquire within for framing.
Edition 1 of 20
After 30 years on West 11th Street, The Robin Rice Gallery celebrates its first ever exhibition for Robin...
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1970s Contemporary Photography
Materials
Metal
Jones, Opening Night Studio 54, New York, NY, 1977
By Robin Rice
Located in Hudson, NY
Listing is for UNFRAMED print. Inquire within for framing.
Edition 1 of 15
After 30 years on West 11th Street, The Robin Rice Gallery celebrates its first ever exhibition for Robin...
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1970s Contemporary Photography
Materials
Metal
Saturday Night Live in Elaine's Kitchen, 1976
Located in New York, NY
Elaine's Kitchen - Saturday Night Live • Chevy Chase, Dan Aykroyd, John Belushi & Lorne Michaels, New York, January 1976
Photographed by Jonathan ...
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1970s Contemporary Photography
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Archival Pigment
Juventus vs Inter in 1970s - Vintage Photo - 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage black and white photograph realized in 1970s.
Copyright by Agenzia Giornalistica Italia.
Very good condition.
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1970s Contemporary Photography
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Photographic Paper
Backseat
Located in Zurich, CH
Balthasar BURKHARD (1944–2010, Switzerland)
Backseat, 1977
Silver gelatin print on Baryta paper, artist's wooden frame
Sheet 108 x 132 cm (42 1/2 x 52 in.)
From an edition of 5
A Gal...
Category
1970s Contemporary Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
Keith Richards "Keith Coors"
Located in Mount Pleasant, SC
Keith Richards on stage, Rolling Stones U.S. 1972 Tour
“Some of my most outrageous nights– I can only believe actually happened because of corroborating evidence. No wonder I’m famo...
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1970s Contemporary Photography
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Archival Pigment
Portrait of Apollo Police - Vintage Photo - 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage black and white photograph realized in 1970s.
Copyright by Giornalfoto.
Very good condition.
Category
1970s Contemporary Photography
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Photographic Paper
Caitlyn Bruce Jenner, Montreal Olympics, 1976, Black and White Photograph Framed
By Art Shay
Located in Chicago, IL
This iconic photo of Bruce Jenner (aka Caitlyn Jenner) is at the moment of his decathlon win at the 1976 Montreal Olympics. The photographer, Art Shay, s...
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1970s Contemporary Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
Provence, Le Café de France, Iconic French Black and White Photograph 1970s
By Willy Ronis
Located in New york, NY
Interested in “ordinary people with ordinary lives,” photographer Willy Ronis among the postwar French photographers spent his career roaming the streets of Paris, photographing people in love, at work, and at play.
Le Café de France...
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1970s Contemporary Photography
Materials
Photographic Film, Photographic Paper, Silver Gelatin
Portrait of Rocca, Capello, Facchetti and Chinaglia - Vintage Photo - 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage black and white photograph realized in 1970s.
Copyright by Agenzia Giornalistica Italia.
Very good condition.
Category
1970s Contemporary Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper
Neil Young back of Limo 30x40
Located in Mount Pleasant, SC
Neil Young in back of Limo after purchasing his Gretsch "White Falcon" guitar in the West Village of NYC. 1970.
30x40 inch is a Edition of 25.
Signed and numbered by photographer
Category
1970s Contemporary Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
Warhol, Opening Night Studio 54, New York, NY, 1977
By Robin Rice
Located in Hudson, NY
Listing is for UNFRAMED print. Inquire within for framing.
Edition 1 of 20
After 30 years on West 11th Street, The Robin Rice Gallery celebrates its first ever exhibition for Robin...
Category
1970s Contemporary Photography
Materials
Metal
Hemingway, Opening Night Studio 54, New York, NY, 1977
By Robin Rice
Located in Hudson, NY
Listing is for UNFRAMED print. Inquire within for framing.
Edition 1 of 20
After 30 years on West 11th Street, The Robin Rice Gallery celebrates its first ever exhibition for Robin...
Category
1970s Contemporary Photography
Materials
Metal
Andy Warhol Photographing Museum of South Texas, Corpus Christi, Texas
Located in Denton, TX
Andy Warhol Photographing Museum of South Texas, Corpus Christi, Texas by Bob Shaw depicts Andy Warhol photographing a gentleman amidst an ongoing pa...
Category
1970s Contemporary Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
Chelsea 101 (vintage Chelsea Manhattan photograph)
Located in NEW YORK, NY
'CHELSEA 101' by noted New York downtown art scene photographer, Fernando Natalici
Vintage original sepia toned photo taken in Manhattan's historic Chelsea area in 1979. Artist statement: "As I was riding by 101 West 25th Street, north-side of block, closer to 6th Ave., workers were removing a newer sign that was mounted on top of CHELSEA 101, unaware what was under… They didn’t show much surprise and proceeded to mount the new sign… Seeing that, from my bike, I stopped and got the shot before they covered it up with another sign… CHELSEA 101 remained there until the building was renovated; today, a window into a bygone era of family owned sewing machine shops..."
Silver gelatin print, 1979
8.5 x 11 inches (full frame printed to the edges)
Hand signed from an edition of 2 A/P's on the reverse
Obtained directly from artist. Seller is a primary dealer rep of Natalici.
Well-preserved; very good to excellent condition
New York based photographer Fernando Natalici is best known for his iconographic documentation of the downtown Manhattan art scene of the mid/late 70's and early 80's. Natalici’s portfolio includes sought after images of a young Patti Smith, Blondie, Talking Heads, Keith Haring, The Ramones and more. As an Art Director, Fernando has played a key role in creating memorable visuals for historic NY venues such as CBGB's, The Mudd Club, Area and Danceteria.
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William Klein. Henri Cartier Bresson. Saul Leiter. NYC street signs...
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1970s Contemporary Photography
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Silver Gelatin
Keith Richards "Patience Please"
Located in Mount Pleasant, SC
Keith Richards "Patience Please for a Drug Free America"
1972 "Exile on Main Street" Tour.
Limited Edition. Signed by photographer.
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1970s Contemporary Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
Original Vintage Print - Woman in Bikini - Unique Piece
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
Original Miroslav Tichý b/w Photography.
Woman in Bikini. 17.5cm x 10.5cm
Unique Vintage Print on paper with the artist's drawing on it.
This piece was part of an art exchange with...
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1970s Contemporary Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper, Black and White, Pinhole
Muhammad Ali / 5th Street Gym, Miami Beach - Contact Sheet, Black and White
Located in Denton, TX
Muhammad Ali / 5th Street Gym - Miami Beach by Al Satterwhite is a black and white contact sheet of a photoshoot following the famous boxer. Many iconic photographs of Muhammad Ali a...
Category
1970s Contemporary Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
Pickup, Morgue Work
Located in Denton, TX
Edition of 12
Signed, titled, dated, print date, numbered and series in black ink on print margin.
Jeffrey Silverthorne was an American photographer known for photographing the dead...
Category
1970s Contemporary Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
Bruce Springsteen
Located in Mount Pleasant, SC
Bruce Springsteen standing on the boardwalk in front of the Empress Hotel in Asbury Park, NJ. 1979
This photograph was used as the single sleeve cov...
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1970s Contemporary Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
TV Chicago
Located in Zurich, CH
Balthasar BURKHARD (1944–2010, Switzerland)
TV Chicago, 1977
Silver gelatin print on Baryta paper, artist's wooden frame
Sheet 108 x 132 cm (42 1/2 x 52 in.)
From an edition of 5
A G...
Category
1970s Contemporary Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
Queen Elizabeth II in Belfast - Vintage Press Print - 1977
Located in Roma, IT
The Queen Elizabeth II in Belfast is a is a black and white vintage press print, realized in October 8th. 1977.
The photo depicts an official moment of the English Crown. Queen Eliz...
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1970s Contemporary Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper
Crossing the Suez Canal, Yom Kippur War by Micha Bar-Am, 1973
By Micha Bar-Am
Located in Denton, TX
Crossing the Suez Canal, Yom Kippur War by Micha Bar-Am presents a brief moment of joy amidst a dark time. Two men smile while riding in a car, with other men looking onward with a b...
Category
1970s Contemporary Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
Keith Richards "Airplane"
Located in Mount Pleasant, SC
Keith Richards getting off airplane during "Exile on Main St." tour. 1972
Signed by photographer.
Limited Edition photograph.
Category
1970s Contemporary Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
Western Flare
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Western Flare
Terrence Moore
Photograph, Archival Pigment Print
Size: 23 x 34.5 inches
SPECIAL EDITION OF 25, PRICE FOR THE HOLIDAYS
Terrence Moore ha...
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1970s Contemporary Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
Debbie Harry - NYC - 1977
By Bob Gruen
Located in North Adams, MA
Silkscreen in 10 colors
40 x 54 inches
2-Ply Museum Board
Edition of 50
2014
Bob Gruen is one of the most well-known and respected photographers in rock and roll. From John Lennon t...
Category
1970s Contemporary Photography
Materials
Screen
Sunny Side Out, Photograph by Michael DeCamp
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Michael DeCamp, American (1928 - 2013)
Title: Sunny Side Out
Year: circa 1975
Medium: Photograph, signed and numbered in pencil
Edition: 50
Image Si...
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1970s Contemporary Photography
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Photographic Paper
Liza Minnelli posing in Halston's Apartment
By Andy Warhol
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Work comes with a Certificate of Provenance issued by Christie’s.
Stamped on the verso by the Estate of the Artist and The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts. Foundation num...
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1970s Contemporary Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
Debbie Harry Performance 1977
Located in Toronto, ON
Hand Signed by Lynn Goldsmith Limited Edition of 20 ...
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1970s Contemporary Photography
Materials
Archival Pigment
Pink Trailer Tilt, North Carolina by Ken Brown, 1976, Ektacolor, Photography
Located in Denton, TX
Pink Trailer Tilt, North Carolina by Ken Brown is a 9 1/4 x 13 1/2 inch Ektacolor print. This photograph features a ticket booth with painted leaning figures...
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1970s Contemporary Photography
Materials
Color
New York City, Policewoman Playing Tag with Children, Street Photography 1970s
Located in New york, NY
Policewoman Playing Tag, New York City, 1978 by Leonard Freed, is a 16” x 20” gelatin silver photograph from the photographer's Police Work series and book. The photograph from the estate is stamped verso (back of photo) and signed by Brigitte Freed (widow). This is a black and white modern photograph...
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1970s Contemporary Photography
Materials
Photographic Film, Photographic Paper, Silver Gelatin
Joni Mitchell 1974
Located in Toronto, ON
Hand Signed by Barrie Wentzell
Category
1970s Contemporary Photography
Materials
Silver Gelatin
Mick Jagger-NYC - 1972
By Bob Gruen
Located in North Adams, MA
Silkscreen in 7 colors with diamond dust
40 x 54 inches
2-Ply Museum Board
Edition of 50
2014
Bob Gruen is one of the most well-known and respected photographers in rock and roll. F...
Category
1970s Contemporary Photography
Materials
Screen
Graham Hill, Paul Newman, Luigi Chinetti, Jr
Located in Denton, TX
Edition of 25
Signed, titled, dated and numbered.
Paper size: 20 x 16 in.
AVAILABLE SIZES:
11 x 14 in., Edition of 25
16 x 20 in., Edition of 25
24 x 36 in., Edition of 25
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1970s Contemporary Photography
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Archival Pigment
Brigitte Bardot Posed with Vintage Car
Located in Austin, TX
Brigitte Bardot Hollywood starlet posed with vintage car, circa 1970.
Brigitte Bardot is a French former actress, singer, and model as well as an animal rights activist. Famous for ...
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1970s Contemporary Photography
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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment
Warhol, Opening Night Studio 54, New York, NY, 1977
By Robin Rice
Located in Hudson, NY
This listing is for the unframed photograph.
The Robin Rice Gallery proudly announces SUMMERTIME Salon 2019, an annual photography exhibit featuring gallery artists as well as a fe...
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1970s Contemporary Photography
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Photographic Paper, Archival Pigment
Bette Midler, Concord Pavilion
By Tamara F
Located in New York, NY
Tamara F Bette Midler, Concord Pavilion
late 1970s/early 1980s
Signed, titled, dated, and numbered in pencil, verso
Digital C-print
14 x 11 inches
(Ed...
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1970s Contemporary Photography
Materials
C Print
The English Actress Claire Bloom - Photography - Early 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage Photo.
The English Actress Claire Bloom in an elegant pose.
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1970s Contemporary Photography
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Photographic Paper
Portrait of Piero Braglia - Vintage Photo - 1980s
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage black and white photograph realized in 1970s.
Copyright by Agenzia Giornalistica Italia.
Very good condition.
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1970s Contemporary Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper
Portrait of Dino Zoff - Vintage Photo - 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage black and white photograph realized in 1970s.
Copyright by Agenzia Giornalistica Italia.
Very good condition.
Category
1970s Contemporary Photography
Materials
Photographic Paper
Portrait of Roberto Boninsegna - Vintage Photo - 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage black and white photograph realized in 1970s.
Copyright by Agenzia Giornalistica Italia.
Very good condition.
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1970s Contemporary Photography
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Photographic Paper
Portrait of the Soccer Players Anastasi and Chiarugi - Vintage Photo - 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage black and white photograph realized in 1970s.
Copyright by Agenzia Giornalistica Italia.
Very good condition.
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1970s Contemporary Photography
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Photographic Paper
Portrait of Giacinto Facchetti - Vintage Photo - 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage black and white photograph realized in 1970s.
Copyright by Olympia.
Very good condition.
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1970s Contemporary Photography
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Photographic Paper
Portrait of the Soccer Players Spinosi and Boninsegna - Vintage Photo - 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage black and white photograph realized in 1970s.
Copyright by Agenzia Giornalistica Italia.
Very good condition.
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1970s Contemporary Photography
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Photographic Paper
Portrait of Giuseppe Savoldi - Vintage Photo - 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage black and white photograph realized in 1970s.
Very good condition.
Category
1970s Contemporary Photography
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Photographic Paper
Portrait of Franco Causio - Vintage Photo - 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage black and white photograph realized in 1970s.
Copyright by Agenzia Giornalistica Italia.
Very good condition.
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1970s Contemporary Photography
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Photographic Paper
Portrait of Johan Cruyff - Vintage Photo - 1974
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage black and white photograph depicting Johan Cryuff while training.
Very good condition.
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1970s Contemporary Photography
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Photographic Paper
Portrait of Johan Cruyff - Vintage Photo - 1974
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage black and white photograph of Johann Cruyff while playing.
Copyright Agenzia Giornalistica Italia.
Very good condition.
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1970s Contemporary Photography
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Photographic Paper
Portrait of Gaetano Scirea - Vintage Photo - 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage black and white photograph realized in 1970s.
Very good condition.
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1970s Contemporary Photography
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Photographic Paper
Paolo Rossi in Action - Vintage Photo - 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage black and white photograph realized in 1970s.
Very good condition.
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1970s Contemporary Photography
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Photographic Paper
Portrait of Fabio Capello - Vintage Photo - 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage black and white photograph realized in 1970s.
Very good condition.
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1970s Contemporary Photography
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Photographic Paper
Portrait of Antonio Cabrini - Vintage Photo - 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage black and white photograph realized in 1970s.
Very good condition.
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1970s Contemporary Photography
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Photographic Paper
Portrait of Gaetano Scirea - Vintage Photo - 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage black and white photograph realized in 1970s.
Very good condition.
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1970s Contemporary Photography
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Photographic Paper
Portrait of the Soccer Players Savoldi and Pecci - Vintage Photo - 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage black and white photograph realized in 1970s.
Very good condition.
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1970s Contemporary Photography
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Photographic Paper
Paolo Pulici in Action - Vintage Photo - 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage black and white photograph realized in 1970s.
Very good condition.
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1970s Contemporary Photography
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Photographic Paper
Portrait of Gigi Riva - Vintage Photo - 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage black and white photograph realized in 1970s.
Very good condition.
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1970s Contemporary Photography
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Photographic Paper
Italian Soccer Teal in the mid-1970s - Vintage Photo - 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Vintage black and white photograph realized in 1970s.
Very good condition.
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1970s Contemporary Photography
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Photographic Paper
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