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President Jimmy Carter, Detroit, 1976
By Leni Sinclair
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Jimmy Carter was captured by the legendary Detroit photo-journalist & counter cultural figure, Leni
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1970s Photorealist Detroit Vintage Photos

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Inkjet

John Lennon photograph Detroit, 1971 (photo of John Lennon)
By Leni Sinclair
Located in NEW YORK, NY
John Lennon & Yoko Ono, Detroit, 1971 photographed by legendary Detroit photographer Leni Sinclair
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1960s Pop Art Detroit Vintage Photos

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Inkjet

John Lennon photograph Detroit, 1971 (photo of John Lennon)
By Leni Sinclair
Located in NEW YORK, NY
John Lennon & Yoko Ono, Detroit, 1971 photographed by legendary Detroit photographer Leni Sinclair
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1960s Pop Art Detroit Vintage Photos

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Inkjet

Leni Sinclair Charles Mingus photo Detroit 1974 (photographer Leni Sinclair)
By Leni Sinclair
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Charles Mingus by Leni Sinclair: This elegant, well-defined photo of Jazz legend, Charles Mingus
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1970s Pop Art Detroit Vintage Photos

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Inkjet

PRINCE, Detroit, 1980
By Leni Sinclair
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A stand out image of the late Prince, shot by legendary Detroit photographer Leni Sinclair, 2016's
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1980s Pop Art Detroit Vintage Photos

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Inkjet

Marvin Gaye photograph Detroit 1976 (Leni Sinclair Marvin Gaye Detroit)
By Leni Sinclair
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Marvin Gaye Detroit 1976 by Leni Sinclair: Marvin Gaye photograph, Detroit, 1976, by the legendary
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1970s Pop Art Detroit Vintage Photos

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Inkjet

Leni Sinclair MC5 Detroit 1968
By Leni Sinclair
Located in NEW YORK, NY
One of the most striking photos of MC5 ever taken, this candid portrait was shot by none other than
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1960s Pop Art Detroit Vintage Photos

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Inkjet

Aretha Franklin photograph Detroit 1980
By Leni Sinclair
Located in NEW YORK, NY
legendary Detroit photographer Leni Sinclair, 2016's Kresge Foundation's Eminent Artist of the year (see The
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1970s Pop Art Detroit Vintage Photos

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Inkjet

Jimi Hendrix photograph Detroit, 1968
By Leni Sinclair
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Jimi Hendrix, Detroit, 1968, photographed by legendary music photographer Leni Sinclair, 2016's
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1960s Pop Art Detroit Vintage Photos

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Inkjet

Iggy Pop photograph Detroit 1968 (Leni Sinclair)
By Leni Sinclair
Located in NEW YORK, NY
a kind photograph was shot by legendary Detroit photographer Leni Sinclair - 2016's Kresge
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1960s Pop Art Detroit Vintage Photos

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Inkjet

Thelonious Monk photograph Detroit, 1967 (Jazz photography)
By Leni Sinclair
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Thelonious Monk by photographer Leni Sinclair: A very cool, well-defined photo of Jazz legend
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1960s Pop Art Detroit Vintage Photos

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Inkjet

PRINCE Photograph Detroit 1980 (Prince Dez Dickerson)
By Leni Sinclair
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Dickerson shot by Leni Sinclair, 2016's Kresge Foundation's Eminent Artist (See The Guardian UK Photo
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1980s Pop Art Detroit Vintage Photos

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Inkjet

Aretha Franklin & Annie Lennox - Detroit, MI 1985
By Lynn Goldsmith
Located in Toronto, ON
The lens of a camera is ...
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1980s Contemporary Detroit Vintage Photos

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Archival Pigment

John Lee Hooker photograph Detroit 1974 (Blues photograph)
By Leni Sinclair
Located in NEW YORK, NY
John Lee Hooker photograph by Leni Sinclair: Detroit 1974: A standout photo of legendary bluesman
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1970s Contemporary Detroit Vintage Photos

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Inkjet

PRINCE photograph Detroit 1980 (Prince by Leni Sinclair)
By Leni Sinclair
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Prince Detroit 1980: A standout, hand signed photograph of the late all-time great Prince, shot by
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1980s Pop Art Detroit Vintage Photos

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Inkjet

John Coltrane photograph Detroit 1966 (Coltrane Jazz photograph)
By Leni Sinclair
Located in NEW YORK, NY
: Detroit, Michigan 1966. A superb silhouette like image shot by storied Detroit photographer Leni Sinclair
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1960s Contemporary Detroit Vintage Photos

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Inkjet

Mick Jagger photograph Detroit, 1972 (photographer Leni Sinclair)
By Leni Sinclair
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Jagger was shot by the legendary Detroit photographer Leni Sinclair, 2016’s Kresge Foundation's Eminent
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1970s Pop Art Detroit Vintage Photos

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Inkjet

FELA KUTI photograph Detroit 1986 (Leni Sinclair Fela Kuti)
By Leni Sinclair
Located in NEW YORK, NY
“Fela in Detroit” by Leni Sinclair: This much iconic Fela Kuti photograph was captured by
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1980s Pop Art Detroit Vintage Photos

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Inkjet

Rolling Stones photograph Detroit 1972 (Keith Richards Rolling Stones)
By Leni Sinclair
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Keith Richards Rolling Stones photograph 1971: Rolling Stones legend Keith Richards Detroit, 1971
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1970s Pop Art Detroit Vintage Photos

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Inkjet

Janis Joplin photograph Detroit 1968 (60s rock photography Leni Sinclair)
By Leni Sinclair
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Janis Joplin photograph Detroit, 1968 - This very natural, in the moment image of Rock legend
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1960s Pop Art Detroit Vintage Photos

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Inkjet

Leni Sinclair MUDDY WATERS photograph Detroit 1972 (photographer Leni Sinclair)
By Leni Sinclair
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Leni Sinclair photograph of Muddy Waters Detroit '72: A superb & joyful rendering of Muddy which
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1970s Contemporary Detroit Vintage Photos

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Inkjet

Leni Sinclair MC5 photograph Detroit 1969 (Leni Sinclair Wayne Kramer)
By Leni Sinclair
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A striking photo of Wayne Karmer of MC5, this candid portrait was shot by none other than legendary
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1960s Pop Art Detroit Vintage Photos

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Inkjet

Bob Marley Detroit 1978 by Leni Sinclair (Bob Marley photograph)
By Leni Sinclair
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Bobby Marley Photograph by Leni Sinclair: Reggae icon, Bob Marley, 1978 by legendary Detroit
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1970s Contemporary Detroit Vintage Photos

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Inkjet

Aretha Franklin Detroit 1976 (Aretha Franklin photograph by Leni Sinclair)
By Leni Sinclair
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Detroit photographer Leni Sinclair, this year's Kresge Foundation's Eminent Artist of 2016 (See The
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1970s Pop Art Detroit Vintage Photos

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Inkjet

Detroit Institute of Arts (Two People - The Lonely Ones) Poster /// Edvard Munch
By Edvard Munch
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
Artist: (after) Edvard Munch (Norwegian, 1863-1944) Title: "Detroit Institute of Arts (Two People
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1970s Expressionist Detroit Vintage Photos

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Screen

"Jim Jim" Ebony Sculpture with Dark Patina, Portrait of Detroit Zoo Gorilla
Located in Detroit, MI
pursue his art career. Last photo is of Tom with Jim Jim at the Detroit Zoo circa 1950s Tom Brun was one
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1950s Modern Detroit Vintage Photos

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Ebony

Vintage 40s Evening Dress Gown Black Taffeta Scalloped Lace Hem Irving Detroit
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
grosgrain ribbon at the front skirt bottom (photo 5). A chic and elegant vintage dress, that's perfect
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1940s Unknown Detroit Vintage Photos

The Vanity Ballroom- photo by Ted Fines
Located in Clinton Township, MI
Detroit acts such as MC5, the Stooges, Ted Nugent and the Velvet Underground. This photo shows its
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Late 20th Century Photorealist Detroit Vintage Photos

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Photographic Paper

Wrist Watch Abstract Photo Mosaic Collage Aerial Photograph
By Vera Simons
Located in Surfside, FL
pioneer, aeronaut and photo collage artist. She played a very important role in balloon development and
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1970s Assemblage Detroit Vintage Photos

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Photographic Paper

Planetary Kaleidoscope, Photo Mosaic Collage Space Photograph, Feminist Aviator
By Vera Simons
Located in Surfside, FL
This one depicts fragmented space photos radiating outward and is titled Planetary Kaleidoscope
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1970s Dada Detroit Vintage Photos

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Photographic Paper

Afternoon in Tuileries Paris Boats Painting Photo Collage Photograph Assemblage
By Vera Simons
Located in Surfside, FL
collaged on it surrounded by color photos of people sitting in the park with a gold leaf painted border
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1970s Assemblage Detroit Vintage Photos

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Paint, Photographic Paper

Moon and Earth Assemblage, Photo Mosaic Collage Photograph, Feminist Aviator
By Vera Simons
Located in Surfside, FL
This one depicts fragmented space photos and is titled Moon and Earth. it depicts a view from outer
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1970s Dada Detroit Vintage Photos

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Photographic Paper

Sports Watch Abstract Photo Mosaic Collage Aerial Photograph Feminist Aviator
By Vera Simons
Located in Surfside, FL
) Vera Habrecht Simons, was a German/American aviation pioneer, aeronaut and photo collage artist. She
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1970s Assemblage Detroit Vintage Photos

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Photographic Paper

Lift Off from Arrowhead, Photo Mosaic Collage Aerial Landscape Photograph
By Vera Simons
Located in Surfside, FL
- 2012) Vera Habrecht Simons, was a German/American aviation pioneer, aeronaut and photo collage artist
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1970s Bauhaus Detroit Vintage Photos

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Photographic Paper

Fields Pattern, Wrist Watch, Photo Mosaic Collage Aerial Landscape Photograph
By Vera Simons
Located in Surfside, FL
, Vera (1920 - 2012) Vera Habrecht Simons, was a German/American aviation pioneer, aeronaut and photo
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1970s Bauhaus Detroit Vintage Photos

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Photographic Paper

Peacock Feathers Photo Mosaic Collage Photograph, Female Aviator Feminist Art
By Vera Simons
Located in Surfside, FL
photo collage artist. She played a very important role in balloon development and atmospheric
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1980s Dada Detroit Vintage Photos

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Photographic Paper

Fields Pattern, Wrist Watch, Photo Mosaic Collage Aerial Landscape Photograph
By Vera Simons
Located in Surfside, FL
, Vera (1920 - 2012) Vera Habrecht Simons, was a German/American aviation pioneer, aeronaut and photo
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1970s Bauhaus Detroit Vintage Photos

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Photographic Paper

Sports Watch Abstract Photo Mosaic Collage Aerial Photograph Feminist Aviator
By Vera Simons
Located in Surfside, FL
) Vera Habrecht Simons, was a German/American aviation pioneer, aeronaut and photo collage artist. She
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1970s Assemblage Detroit Vintage Photos

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Photographic Paper

Sports Wrist Watch Abstract Photo Mosaic Collage Aerial Landscape Photograph
By Vera Simons
Located in Surfside, FL
, aeronaut and photo collage artist. She played a very important role in balloon development and atmospheric
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1970s Assemblage Detroit Vintage Photos

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Photographic Paper

Wristwatch City Abstract Photo Mosaic Collage Aerial Photograph Feminist Aviator
By Vera Simons
Located in Surfside, FL
German/American aviation pioneer, aeronaut and photo collage artist. She played a very important role in
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1970s Assemblage Detroit Vintage Photos

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Photographic Paper

Josias Astronomical Clock Watch Parts Assemblage Photo Planet Collage Photograph
By Vera Simons
Located in Surfside, FL
/American aviation pioneer, aeronaut and photo collage artist. She played a very important role in balloon
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1970s Dada Detroit Vintage Photos

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Metal

Film Strips Photo Mosaic Collage Photograph, Female Aviator Feminist Art
By Vera Simons
Located in Surfside, FL
, aeronaut and photo collage artist. She played a very important role in balloon development and atmospheric
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1980s Assemblage Detroit Vintage Photos

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Photographic Paper

Lift Off, Amsterdam, Photo Mosaic Collage Aerial Photograph, Female Aviator
By Vera Simons
Located in Surfside, FL
/American aviation pioneer, aeronaut and photo collage artist. She played a very important role in balloon
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1970s Conceptual Detroit Vintage Photos

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Laid Paper, Photographic Paper

Vintage Silver Gelatin Photograph Stanley Twardowicz Venice Italy Gondola Photo
By Stanley Twardowicz
Located in Surfside, FL
Black & white vintage photo of Venice Italy in 1952 by American Abstract Expressionism artist
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1950s American Modern Detroit Vintage Photos

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Silver Gelatin

Israeli Modern Pop Art Photo Silkscreen Serigraph Palm Trees Kadishman
By Menashe Kadishman
Located in Surfside, FL
Fry 1971 The J.L. Hudson Gallery, Detroit, Michigan 1972 Menashe Kadishman, Concepts and their
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1970s Abstract Geometric Detroit Vintage Photos

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Etching, Aquatint, Lithograph

Israeli Modern Pop Art Photo Silkscreen Serigraph Palm Trees Kadishman
By Menashe Kadishman
Located in Surfside, FL
Fry 1971 The J.L. Hudson Gallery, Detroit, Michigan 1972 Menashe Kadishman, Concepts and their
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1970s Abstract Geometric Detroit Vintage Photos

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Etching, Aquatint, Lithograph

Mauve Earth Shine Photo Mosaic Collage Photograph, Female Aviator Feminist Art
By Vera Simons
Located in Surfside, FL
and photo collage artist. She played a very important role in balloon development and atmospheric
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1980s Assemblage Detroit Vintage Photos

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Photographic Paper

Huge Mural Photo Mosaic Collage Photograph Rolex Watch Aviator Feminist Art
By Vera Simons
Located in Surfside, FL
Simons, was a German/American aviation pioneer, aeronaut and photo collage artist. She played a very
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1980s Assemblage Detroit Vintage Photos

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Photographic Paper

1979 Square Time Indiana, Photo Mosaic Collage Aerial Photograph, Female Aviator
By Vera Simons
Located in Surfside, FL
and photo collage artist. She played a very important role in balloon development and atmospheric
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1970s Arte Povera Detroit Vintage Photos

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Photographic Paper

Film Strips Photo Mosaic Collage Photograph Pioneer Female Aviator Feminist Art
By Vera Simons
Located in Surfside, FL
/American aviation pioneer, aeronaut and photo collage artist. She played a very important role in balloon
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1980s Assemblage Detroit Vintage Photos

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Photographic Paper

Clock Maze, Wrist Watch, Photo Mosaic Collage Aerial Photograph, Female Aviator
By Vera Simons
Located in Surfside, FL
pioneer, aeronaut and photo collage artist. She played a very important role in balloon development and
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1970s Arte Povera Detroit Vintage Photos

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Photographic Paper

Israeli Modern Pop Art Photo Silkscreen Serigraph Abstract Paint Sheep Kadishman
By Menashe Kadishman
Located in Surfside, FL
Fry 1971 The J.L. Hudson Gallery, Detroit, Michigan 1972 Menashe Kadishman, Concepts and their
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1980s Abstract Expressionist Detroit Vintage Photos

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Lithograph, Screen

1970s Mona Lisa Photo Collage Photograph Pioneer Female Aviator Feminist Pop Art
By Vera Simons
Located in Surfside, FL
, Vera (1920 - 2012) Vera Habrecht Simons, was a German/American aviation pioneer, aeronaut and photo
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1970s Assemblage Detroit Vintage Photos

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Mixed Media, Newsprint, Photographic Paper

St Louis MO Photo Mosaic Collage Aerial Photograph, Female Aviator Feminist Art
By Vera Simons
Located in Surfside, FL
photo collage artist. She played a very important role in balloon development and atmospheric
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1980s Arte Povera Detroit Vintage Photos

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Photographic Paper

WPA Poster “Mobilizing Michigan for Farm and Factory” by Maurice Merlin
Located in Jensen Beach, FL
Incredibly rare, original WPA poster designed by Maurice Merlin, a prominent Detroit artist
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1940s Detroit Vintage Photos

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Paint, Paper

Royal Curtain /// Gene Davis Contemporary Abstract Geometric Expressionist Art
By Gene Davis
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
differ from what is shown in the photos) Printer: Alpha Omega, Detroit, MI Publisher: London Arts Inc
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1980s Abstract Detroit Vintage Photos

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Screen

Pewabic Tile Top Side Table
By Pewabic Pottery
Located in Toledo, OH
with alternating square border tiles. Authenticated by Pewabic Pottery, Detroit, MI with paperwork
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Late 20th Century Detroit Vintage Photos

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Wrought Iron

Pewabic Tile Top Side Table
Pewabic Tile Top Side Table
H 21 in W 24 in D 24 in
John Lennon photograph by Leni Sinclair (John & Yoko)
By Leni Sinclair
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Leni Sinclair John Lennon & Yoko Ono photograph Detroit, 1972: Photographed by legendary Detroit
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1970s Pop Art Detroit Vintage Photos

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Inkjet

Mid Century Modern Saucer Desk Lamp ... Space Age UFO Atomic Era Table Lamp
By Walter Von Nessen
Located in Chicago, IL
made and is stamped by Duralastic Lamp Products Co. from Detroit. Very much in the style of Walter von
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Detroit Vintage Photos

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Metal

(Title Unknown)-Poster Featuring the Artwork of Hideki Fujii
Located in Clinton Township, MI
Poster. TIB Photo. Published by Avanti Press Detroit, Michigan. Measures 38 x 24 inches and is
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Late 20th Century Detroit Vintage Photos

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Lithograph

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Detroit Vintage Photos For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a broad range of detroit vintage photos for sale on 1stDibs. Today, if you’re looking for Photorealist editions of these works and are unable to find the perfect match for your home, our selection also includes contemporary. These items have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Adding a colorful piece of art to a room that is mostly decorated in warm neutral tones can yield a welcome change — see the detroit vintage photos on 1stDibs that include elements of black, gray, beige, silver and more. These artworks have been a part of the life’s work for many artists, but the versions made by Leni Sinclair, Vera Simons, Michele Zalopany, Josef Levi and Menashe Kadishman are consistently popular. Each of these unique pieces was handmade with extraordinary care, with artists most often working in digital print, inkjet print and paper.

How Much are Detroit Vintage Photos?

Prices for pieces in our collection of detroit vintage photos start at $185 and top out at $275,000 with the average selling for $1,600.