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Early B & W Original Bruce of LA Male Nude Photograph Rare Studio Stamp
Early B & W Original Bruce of LA Male Nude Photograph Rare Studio Stamp

Early B & W Original Bruce of LA Male Nude Photograph Rare Studio Stamp

By Bruce of Los Angeles, Bruce Bellas

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A rare early B & W orig photograph from Bruce Bellas.

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Photography

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Paper

Rare Bruce of LA Set Model Bobby Kennedy Male Orig Vintage Physique Photographs
Rare Bruce of LA Set Model Bobby Kennedy Male Orig Vintage Physique Photographs

Rare Bruce of LA Set Model Bobby Kennedy Male Orig Vintage Physique Photographs

By Bruce of Los Angeles, Bruce Bellas

Located in Palm Springs, CA

It is very rare to find a desirable iconic two piece set of original Bruce of Los Angeles vintage photographs.

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Photography

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Paper

Original and Rare Vintage 1950s Male Nude From the collection of Dave Martin SF
Original and Rare Vintage 1950s Male Nude From the collection of Dave Martin SF

Original and Rare Vintage 1950s Male Nude From the collection of Dave Martin SF

By David Martin

Located in Palm Springs, CA

We hope you like these rare, original handprinted collectible photographs that are a part of the history of male physique photography by one of the pioneers that inspired, so many to...

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Photography

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Paper

Bruce of Los Angeles Rare Male Duo Studio Stamped Orig B&W  1950s Photograph
Bruce of Los Angeles Rare Male Duo Studio Stamped Orig B&W  1950s Photograph

Bruce of Los Angeles Rare Male Duo Studio Stamped Orig B&W 1950s Photograph

By Bruce Bellas

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Bellis was alive from the original negative. This image is a rare duo photograph of 2 male models he used to pair that had chemistry and a connection.

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Photography

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Paper

Rare Silver Gelatin Photograph "Jewish Deli, Poland" c.1930
Rare Silver Gelatin Photograph "Jewish Deli, Poland" c.1930

Rare Silver Gelatin Photograph "Jewish Deli, Poland" c.1930

Located in San Francisco, CA

Silver Gelatin Photograph "Jewish Deli, Poland" c.1930 Rare photograph of a group of men standing in the doorway of a Jewish Deli in Poland in the 1930s. The silver gelatin photog...

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Early 20th Century Photorealist Black and White Photography

Materials

Photographic Film

The Landscape around the Marcel Mine - Industrial - Rare Vintage Silver Print
The Landscape around the Marcel Mine - Industrial - Rare Vintage Silver Print

The Landscape around the Marcel Mine - Industrial - Rare Vintage Silver Print

By Michal Cala

Located in London, GB

Publications on his work include The Anthology of Polish Photography 1839 - 1989, The Masters of Polish Landscape and The Polish Photography in the 20th Century.

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1970s Photorealist Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin, Photographic Film, Archival Paper, Photographic Paper, B...

David Bowie and Elizabeth Taylor by Terry O'Neill - rare signed artist proof
David Bowie and Elizabeth Taylor by Terry O'Neill - rare signed artist proof

David Bowie and Elizabeth Taylor by Terry O'Neill - rare signed artist proof

By Terry O'Neill

Located in Austin, TX

Rare, signed artist proof print of David Bowie and Elizabeth Taylor by Terry O'Neill David Bowie and actress Elizabeth Taylor meet for the first time at George Cukor’s house in Beve...

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Late 20th Century Photorealist Black and White Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Japan, Girl Winter Costume

Japan, Girl Winter Costume

By Baron Raimund von Stillfried

Located in Middletown, NY

He is known for his portrait photography and, like Felice Beato, also made numerous genre and landscape photographs.

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Late 19th Century Realist Portrait Photography

Materials

Watercolor, Photographic Paper

Man Ray Self-Portrait Gelatin Silver Print, Posthumous Print by Pierre Gassmann
Man Ray Self-Portrait Gelatin Silver Print, Posthumous Print by Pierre Gassmann

Man Ray Self-Portrait Gelatin Silver Print, Posthumous Print by Pierre Gassmann

By Man Ray

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

A close associate of Marcel Duchamp, Man Ray developed a singular visual language that continues to shape the history of photography. A rare and highly desirable Man Ray self-portra...

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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Photography

Materials

Paper

Cartier L' album Rare Hard Cover Illustrated Photography French Book c 2003
Cartier L' album Rare Hard Cover Illustrated Photography French Book c 2003

Cartier L' album Rare Hard Cover Illustrated Photography French Book c 2003

By Cartier

Located in University City, MO

Cartier L' Album Rare hard cover illustrated photography French book c 2003 The hard bound book is designed with a satin cloth exterior cover binding The unique book is comprised of...

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2010s French Collection

Manly P. Hall's The Secret Teachings, Facsimile Book Set with Prints
Manly P. Hall's The Secret Teachings, Facsimile Book Set with Prints

Manly P. Hall's The Secret Teachings, Facsimile Book Set with Prints

By TASCHEN

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Nearly a century after its release, this iconic masterwork has been reproduced for the first time from the rare and extravagant original edition. This meticulously-restored version o...

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21st Century and Contemporary Books

Materials

Foil

Bob Dylan Signed First Edition Hardover Photography Book His Life In Pictures
Bob Dylan Signed First Edition Hardover Photography Book His Life In Pictures

Bob Dylan Signed First Edition Hardover Photography Book His Life In Pictures

Located in Studio City, CA

A wonderful and extremely rare Bob Dylan signed photography book. The book is by renowned Dylan photographer Harry Shapiro and is tilted "His Life in Pictures."

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Books

Materials

Paper

Cindy Sherman Bomb Magazine 1983 (advertisement)
Cindy Sherman Bomb Magazine 1983 (advertisement)

Cindy Sherman Bomb Magazine 1983 (advertisement)

By Cindy Sherman

Located in NEW YORK, NY

Cindy Sherman Bomb Magazine 1983: A rare advertisement/promotional card featuring photography by Cindy Sherman in conjunction with Bomb Magazine.

Category

1980s Pop Art More Art

Materials

Offset

Fabulous MUGLER Blazer Padlock Jacket Black Silver Metal Lock
Fabulous MUGLER Blazer Padlock Jacket Black Silver Metal Lock

Fabulous MUGLER Blazer Padlock Jacket Black Silver Metal Lock

By Mugler

Located in Berlin, BE

This is giving strong femme fatale & Helmut Newton photography vibes. Very rare Mugler ceration with silver metal padlock closure.

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Early 2000s French Jackets

Calchi di Intagli e Cammei della Collezione Paoletti First Edition
Calchi di Intagli e Cammei della Collezione Paoletti First Edition

Calchi di Intagli e Cammei della Collezione Paoletti First Edition

Located in valatie, NY

Catalogue of the collection of plaster cameos that were cast from the original Roman. Fantastic color photography. A rare hardcover book. NPT Books, a division of N.P.

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1990s Italian Books

Materials

Paper

Jean-Michel Basquiat Crossroads
Jean-Michel Basquiat Crossroads

Jean-Michel Basquiat Crossroads

By Rizzoli International Publications

Located in New York, NY

Author Lee Jaffe, Foreword by Franklin Sirmans, Contributions by J. Faith Almiron A rare and poignant compilation of photography and written anecdotes by American photographer and...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Books

Materials

Paper

Ansel Adams - Images 1932-1974
Ansel Adams - Images 1932-1974

Ansel Adams - Images 1932-1974

By Ansel Adams

Located in New York, NY

"The love that Americans poured out for the work and person of Ansel Adams during his old age, and that they have continued to express with undiminished enthusiasm since his death, i...

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Vintage 1970s American Photography

Rare Basquiat photograph (Basquiat Gray)
Rare Basquiat photograph (Basquiat Gray)

Rare Basquiat photograph (Basquiat Gray)

By Nicholas Taylor

Located in NEW YORK, NY

Jean Michel Basquiat photograph New York, 1979: This rare Basquiat photograph was taken from Nicholas Taylor’s well-documented portfolio exploring his friendship with Jean-Michel Bas...

Category

1980s Pop Art Photography

Materials

Silver Gelatin

Rare Basquiat, Keith Haring Street Art Photo c.1979
Rare Basquiat, Keith Haring Street Art Photo c.1979

Rare Basquiat, Keith Haring Street Art Photo c.1979

By Fernando Natalici

Located in NEW YORK, NY

'The Door': Rare early Basquiat, Keith Haring Street Art Photo Fernando Natalici’s, The Door, photographed, New York c.1979/1980, represents one of only two known photographs featur...

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1970s Pop Art Black and White Photography

Materials

Archival Pigment

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How Much is a Rare Photography?

A piece of rare photography can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price for items in our inventory is $1,800, while the lowest priced sells for $350 and the highest can go for as much as $39,055.