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Artist certificate included. Dimensions framed. In the spring of 1981, Levin was on assignment for the German magazine, Stern, to capture a moment in time in Warhol’s life – trail...

An original Beken photograph of HRH duke of Edinburgh leading the fleet in his flying fifteen Cowslip at Cowes regatta 1961. Trained in its original ...

Early silver gelatin Photographic print the Steam yacht Cressida at anchor in the Solent, By Kirk and Sons Cowes. Embossed crown stamp by Appointment, to the right hand side. William Umpleby Kirk (Kirk and Sons) A photographer of the late Victorian era. Born in Hull and grew up nearby where, in the early 1870s, he set up his first photographic studio. His early work has survived and are collected. In 1881 Kirk movies to Cowes, Isle of Wight. Cowes at the time was the centre of yachting internationally. A sport of royalty and the rich and privileged. At Cowes boats and yachts were raced, bought, sold and of course shown off. Kirk photographed the boats and their owners. He specialised in Marine photography, in portraiture e.g a copy of Kirk’s photograph of The Marquis of Ormonde is held in the British National Archives at Kew. He also photographed groups at house parties, tutor groups and sports teams of Naval Cadets at Osborne Naval College. His photographs of the sumptuous interiors of large yachts remain to record that era. Kirk’s reputation grew when he photographed Queen Victoria’s yacht, HMY Alberta at a speed of 10 knots entering Cowes Harbour; this is said to be one of the first British photographs of a vessel in motion. (citation needed) and to have earned him the Royal Warrant to Queen Victoria. Photographs by Kirk of the yachts Bona and Ailsa, for example, were sold by auction at Christie’s, New York. Exhibitions: Lapada 2018 A collection of Kirk’s work is held by the Isle of Wight County Council and is reviewed by Ian Dear. An extensive, but as yet uncatalogued collection of Kirk’s original 8' x 10' glass plates is held by the Gallery, Classic Boat...

A rare framed albumen photograph of the Royal Navy Torpedo boat no 79. Inscribed on card as being commanded by the Future King George V.

Jean-Francois Jaussaud's beautiful photograph of regard, a work by Louise Bourgeois, is a symphony of whites and blues.              

Unframed. Printed by the photographer. Artist certificate included. In the spring of 1981, Levin was on assignment for the German magazine, Stern, to capture a moment in time i...

Artist certificate included. Dimensions framed. In the spring of 1981, Levin was on assignment for the German magazine, Stern, to capture a moment in time in Warhol’s life – trailin...

Artist certificate included. Dimensions framed. In the spring of 1981, Levin was on assignment for the German magazine, Stern, to capture a moment in time in Warhol’s life – trail...

Artist certificate included. Dimensions framed. In the spring of 1981, Levin was on assignment for the German magazine, Stern, to capture a moment in time in Warhol’s life – trail...

Artist certificate included. Dimensions framed. In the spring of 1981, Levin was on assignment for the German magazine, Stern, to capture a moment in time in Warhol’s life – trailin...

A framed Gelatin photograph of the crew of HMS Dido on deck, circa 1880.

A friend of Louise Bourgeois, French photographer Jean-François Jaussaud visited her throughout her life, shooting her at home and at work. This portrait from 1995 depicts the artist...