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Abstract Mid-Century Style Painting 'Discovering Beefcake 1965 #1' Nude Male Gay
Abstract Mid-Century Style Painting 'Discovering Beefcake 1965 #1' Nude Male Gay

Abstract Mid-Century Style Painting 'Discovering Beefcake 1965 #1' Nude Male Gay

Located in Glenford, NY

In the Mid-Century Modern style of the 1960s, artist Gregory Cary recalls discovering "Beefcake" male nude photography when he was thirteen years old via male model magazines which h...

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1960s Abstract Vintage Beefcake

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Acrylic, Photographic Paper

BILL SEAY Vintage 1950s Physique Beefcake Photo Set (10) of Model BERNIE ERNST
BILL SEAY Vintage 1950s Physique Beefcake Photo Set (10) of Model BERNIE ERNST

BILL SEAY Vintage 1950s Physique Beefcake Photo Set (10) of Model BERNIE ERNST

Located in Glenford, NY

Series of 10 Vintage 1950s Gelatin Silver photographs by physique photographer BILL SEAY of Venice, California. The male physique model BERNIE ERNST. BERNIE ERNST was a young medic...

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1950s Post-War Vintage Beefcake

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Silver Gelatin

DON WHITMAN WESTERN PHOTOGRAPHY GUILD of Physique Model PAT BURNHAM - 1948
DON WHITMAN WESTERN PHOTOGRAPHY GUILD of Physique Model PAT BURNHAM - 1948

DON WHITMAN WESTERN PHOTOGRAPHY GUILD of Physique Model PAT BURNHAM - 1948

Located in Glenford, NY

This is an early original gelatin silver print from the forefront of the 'beefcake' post-war photography movement. Photograph is in excellent condition with "Western Photography Guil...

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1940s Post-War Vintage Beefcake

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Silver Gelatin

DON WHITMAN WESTERN PHOTOGRAPHY GUILD VINTAGE 1949 - Physique Model ED FURY
DON WHITMAN WESTERN PHOTOGRAPHY GUILD VINTAGE 1949 - Physique Model ED FURY

DON WHITMAN WESTERN PHOTOGRAPHY GUILD VINTAGE 1949 - Physique Model ED FURY

Located in Glenford, NY

This is an early original gelatin silver print from the forefront of the 'beefcake' post-war photography movement. Photograph is in excellent condition with "Western Photography Guil...

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1940s Post-War Vintage Beefcake

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Silver Gelatin

RALPH KELLY 1950s Vintage 11 Gelatin Silver Photographs of model BOB CUTLASS
RALPH KELLY 1950s Vintage 11 Gelatin Silver Photographs of model BOB CUTLASS

RALPH KELLY 1950s Vintage 11 Gelatin Silver Photographs of model BOB CUTLASS

Located in Glenford, NY

RALPH KELLY is one of the great 'beefcake' photographers of the 1950s. He primarily worked between 1948 and 1958 thus his photographs are rare compared to other physique photographer...

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1950s Post-War Vintage Beefcake

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Silver Gelatin

Bruce Bellas Vintage 1950 Photo Set Male Physique Robert Kendall & Jerry Debry
Bruce Bellas Vintage 1950 Photo Set Male Physique Robert Kendall & Jerry Debry

Bruce Bellas Vintage 1950 Photo Set Male Physique Robert Kendall & Jerry Debry

By Bruce Bellas / Bruce of Los Angeles

Located in Glenford, NY

Bruce Harry Bellas (July 7, 1909 – July 1974) was an American photographer who pioneered “beefcake photography”. He was influential in his work with male physiques and nudes througho...

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1950s Post-War Vintage Beefcake

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Silver Gelatin

Erhardt Weikert

Bruce of LAErhardt Weikert

Price Upon Request

H 5 in W 4 in

Erhardt Weikert

By Bruce of LA

Located in New York, NY

One of the most famous names in physique photography, Bruce Bellas (1909–1974)—best known under the pseudonym Bruce of Los Angeles—is remembered today as a pioneer of beefcake. Begi...

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Mid-20th Century Other Art Style Vintage Beefcake

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Black and White

JEAN FERRERO FRENCH PHYSIQUE PHOTOGRAPHER 1960s Vintage Set & Original Booklets
JEAN FERRERO FRENCH PHYSIQUE PHOTOGRAPHER 1960s Vintage Set & Original Booklets

JEAN FERRERO FRENCH PHYSIQUE PHOTOGRAPHER 1960s Vintage Set & Original Booklets

Located in Glenford, NY

His photographs of nude men were popular in Europe and in the U.S. physique market and were often shown with other photographers of the ‘beefcake’ era including Bruce Bellas, Don Whi...

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1960s Post-Modern Vintage Beefcake

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Silver Gelatin

Bill Gregg

Bruce of LABill Gregg, c. 1964

Price Upon Request

H 5 in W 4 in

Bill Gregg

By Bruce of LA

Located in New York, NY

One of the most famous names in physique photography, Bruce Bellas (1909–1974)—best known under the pseudonym Bruce of Los Angeles—is remembered today as a pioneer of beefcake. Begi...

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1960s Other Art Style Vintage Beefcake

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Black and White

Unknown Model

Bruce of LAUnknown Model, c. 1950s

Price Upon Request

H 5 in W 4 in

Unknown Model

By Bruce of LA

Located in New York, NY

One of the most famous names in physique photography, Bruce Bellas (1909–1974)—best known under the pseudonym Bruce of Los Angeles—is remembered today as a pioneer of beefcake. Begi...

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Mid-20th Century Other Art Style Vintage Beefcake

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Black and White

Hugh Pendleton

Hugh Pendleton

By Bruce of LA

Located in New York, NY

One of the most famous names in physique photography, Bruce Bellas (1909–1974)—best known under the pseudonym Bruce of Los Angeles—is remembered today as a pioneer of beefcake. Begi...

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1960s Other Art Style Vintage Beefcake

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Black and White

John Knight

John Knight

By Bruce of LA

Located in New York, NY

One of the most famous names in physique photography, Bruce Bellas (1909–1974)—best known under the pseudonym Bruce of Los Angeles—is remembered today as a pioneer of beefcake. Begi...

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1960s Other Art Style Vintage Beefcake

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Black and White

Vintage 1950s Original Male Physique Photograph by Bruce of Los Angeles
Vintage 1950s Original Male Physique Photograph by Bruce of Los Angeles

Vintage 1950s Original Male Physique Photograph by Bruce of Los Angeles

By Bruce Bellas

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Bio: An icon of gay art and one of the most famous names in physique photography, Bruce Bellas is remembered today as a pioneer of beefcake. Beginning in the 1940s and continuing un...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Beefcake

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Paper

Bruce of L.A.Original 1950s Male Physique Photograph Model Handsome Bill Gregory
Bruce of L.A.Original 1950s Male Physique Photograph Model Handsome Bill Gregory

Bruce of L.A.Original 1950s Male Physique Photograph Model Handsome Bill Gregory

By Bruce of Los Angeles, Bruce Bellas

Located in Palm Springs, CA

From an important 25 plus year collection of Male Physique and Beefcake photography, image # 7 of handsome male model Bill Gregory.

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Beefcake

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Other

Bruce of L.A. (Bruce Bellas) Original 50s Male Nude Photograph Masculine Model
Bruce of L.A. (Bruce Bellas) Original 50s Male Nude Photograph Masculine Model

Bruce of L.A. (Bruce Bellas) Original 50s Male Nude Photograph Masculine Model

By Bruce Bellas, Bruce of Los Angeles

Located in Palm Springs, CA

From an important 25 plus year collection of Male Physique and Beefcake photography, iconic image of masculine male model holding metal chain..

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Beefcake

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Other

Bruce of L.A. (Bruce Bellas) Original 50s Male Nude Photograph Handsome Model
Bruce of L.A. (Bruce Bellas) Original 50s Male Nude Photograph Handsome Model

Bruce of L.A. (Bruce Bellas) Original 50s Male Nude Photograph Handsome Model

By Bruce of Los Angeles, Bruce Bellas

Located in Palm Springs, CA

From an important 25 plus year collection of Male Physique and Beefcake photography, image # 7 of handsome male model Bill Gregory.

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Beefcake

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Other

Bruce of LA Original 1950s Male Physique Photo Model Barry Adkins
Bruce of LA Original 1950s Male Physique Photo Model Barry Adkins

Bruce of LA Original 1950s Male Physique Photo Model Barry Adkins

$600Sale Price|20% Off

H 19 in W 16.5 in D 1.25 in

Bruce of LA Original 1950s Male Physique Photo Model Barry Adkins

By Bruce Bellas, Bruce of Los Angeles

Located in Palm Springs, CA

From a important 25 plus years collection of Male Physique and Beefcake Photography, Image # 8 of male model Barry Adkins.

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Beefcake

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Other

Bruce of Los Angeles Vintage Original Male Physique Photograph of Carl Venus
Bruce of Los Angeles Vintage Original Male Physique Photograph of Carl Venus

Bruce of Los Angeles Vintage Original Male Physique Photograph of Carl Venus

By Bruce of Los Angeles, Bruce Bellas

Located in Palm Springs, CA

From an important 25 plus year collection of male physique and beefcake, printed in the 1960s, signed by the studio when Mr.

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Beefcake

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Other

Bruce Bellas Vintage 1950s Photo Set of 2 Male Physique model Robert Kendall
Bruce Bellas Vintage 1950s Photo Set of 2 Male Physique model Robert Kendall

Bruce Bellas Vintage 1950s Photo Set of 2 Male Physique model Robert Kendall

By Bruce Bellas / Bruce of Los Angeles

Located in Glenford, NY

Bruce Harry Bellas (July 7, 1909 – July 1974) was an American photographer who pioneered “beefcake photography”. He was influential in his work with male physiques and nudes througho...

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1950s Post-War Vintage Beefcake

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Silver Gelatin

Bruce of L.A. (Bruce Bellas) Original 1950s Studio Photograph Male Nude
Bruce of L.A. (Bruce Bellas) Original 1950s Studio Photograph Male Nude

Bruce of L.A. (Bruce Bellas) Original 1950s Studio Photograph Male Nude

$600Sale Price|20% Off

H 19 in W 16.5 in D 1.25 in

Bruce of L.A. (Bruce Bellas) Original 1950s Studio Photograph Male Nude

By Bruce of Los Angeles, Bruce Bellas

Located in Palm Springs, CA

From an important 25 plus year collection of Male Physique and Beefcake photography, an iconic image done by Bruce in the studio with model posing on the iconic black and white floor...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Beefcake

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Other

BOB MIZER  ATHLETIC MODEL GUILD 1950s Vintage 12 Photograph Series - Rome of Old
BOB MIZER  ATHLETIC MODEL GUILD 1950s Vintage 12 Photograph Series - Rome of Old

BOB MIZER ATHLETIC MODEL GUILD 1950s Vintage 12 Photograph Series - Rome of Old

Located in Glenford, NY

He is recognized as a leading male-art photographer of the 1950s and 1960s who made a major contribution in establishing an athletic healthy image of gay men during the ‘beefcake’ er...

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1950s Post-War Vintage Beefcake

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Silver Gelatin

Early Bruce of Los Angeles Male Model Physique Orig B&W Photograph
Early Bruce of Los Angeles Male Model Physique Orig B&W Photograph

Early Bruce of Los Angeles Male Model Physique Orig B&W Photograph

$520Sale Price|20% Off

H 14 in W 11 in D 0.5 in

Early Bruce of Los Angeles Male Model Physique Orig B&W Photograph

By Bruce of Los Angeles, Bruce Bellas

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Especially with the iconic black and white checkerboard floor, and an early “beefcake” photo with the young handsome model in a posing strap before it was legal to shoot male frontal...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Beefcake

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Paper

CARL VAN VECHTEN PHOTOGRAPH OF BALLERINA ALICIA MARKOVA AUTOGRAPHED 1941
CARL VAN VECHTEN PHOTOGRAPH OF BALLERINA ALICIA MARKOVA AUTOGRAPHED 1941

CARL VAN VECHTEN PHOTOGRAPH OF BALLERINA ALICIA MARKOVA AUTOGRAPHED 1941

By Carl Van Vechten

Located in Glenford, NY

As one of the early 20th Century’s leading art photographers Van Vechten greatly influencing the work of George Platt Lynes, Richard Avedon, Robert Mapplethorpe, Annie Leibovitz and ...

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1940s Aesthetic Movement Vintage Beefcake

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Silver Gelatin

Bruce Bellas AKA Bruce of LA Original 1950s Male Physique Photo
Bruce Bellas AKA Bruce of LA Original 1950s Male Physique Photo

Bruce Bellas AKA Bruce of LA Original 1950s Male Physique Photo

By Bruce Bellas, Bruce of Los Angeles

Located in Palm Springs, CA

From an important 25 plus years collection of male physique and beefcake photography, image #2 of male model. (name unknown) Printed in the 1960s and are all signed by the studio whe...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Beefcake

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Other

Vintage Print Silver Gelatin Signed Photograph Robert Smithson Land Art Artist
Vintage Print Silver Gelatin Signed Photograph Robert Smithson Land Art Artist

Vintage Print Silver Gelatin Signed Photograph Robert Smithson Land Art Artist

By Fred McDarrah

Located in Surfside, FL

His early exhibited artworks were collage works influenced by "homoerotic drawings and clippings from beefcake magazines", science fiction, and early Pop Art.

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1960s American Modern Vintage Beefcake

Materials

Black and White, Silver Gelatin

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Charles Bronson Riding Tiny Bike Fine Art Print
Charles Bronson Riding Tiny Bike Fine Art Print

Charles Bronson Riding Tiny Bike Fine Art Print

Located in Las Vegas, NV

This vintage black and white image features beefcake Charles Bronson playing in the backyard with his son, riding a tiny bicycle.

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1970s Vintage Beefcake

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, C Print, Archival Pigment

Charles Bronson Shirtless Fine Art Print
Charles Bronson Shirtless Fine Art Print

Charles Bronson Shirtless Fine Art Print

Located in Las Vegas, NV

This vintage black and white image features beefcake Charles Bronson standing shirtless and wearing moccasins, shot from below as he towers over the camera standing on a rock.

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1970s Vintage Beefcake

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, C Print, Archival Pigment

Lance York

Lance York

By Champion Studio

Located in New York, NY

Branching out from the muscle beefcake photography made popular by Bruce of Los Angeles and others, Champion Studio, on the cusp of the sexual revolution, took young models out of th...

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1960s Other Art Style Vintage Beefcake

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Color

Jerry Roguemore

Jerry Roguemore

By Bruce of LA

Located in New York, NY

One of the most famous names in physique photography, Bruce Bellas (1909–1974)—best known under the pseudonym Bruce of Los Angeles—is remembered today as a pioneer of beefcake. Begi...

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1950s Other Art Style Vintage Beefcake

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C Print

Drew Burton and Paul Strand

Drew Burton and Paul Strand

By Bruce of LA

Located in New York, NY

One of the most famous names in physique photography, Bruce Bellas (1909–1974)—best known under the pseudonym Bruce of Los Angeles—is remembered today as a pioneer of beefcake. Begi...

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1970s Other Art Style Vintage Beefcake

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Black and White

Robert Kendall

Robert Kendall

By Bruce of LA

Located in New York, NY

One of the most famous names in physique photography, Bruce Bellas (1909–1974)—best known under the pseudonym Bruce of Los Angeles—is remembered today as a pioneer of beefcake. Begi...

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1950s Other Art Style Vintage Beefcake

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Black and White

David Gregory

David Gregory

By Bruce of LA

Located in New York, NY

One of the most famous names in physique photography, Bruce Bellas (1909–1974)—best known under the pseudonym Bruce of Los Angeles—is remembered today as a pioneer of beefcake. Begi...

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1970s Other Art Style Vintage Beefcake

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Black and White

John Miller

Bob MizerJohn Miller, 1945

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H 3.875 in W 4.875 in

John Miller

By Bob Mizer

Located in New York, NY

The erotic auteur was a pioneer in male portraiture, known for establishing the Athletic Model Guild—the oldest male model photography studio in the United States—and founding the be...

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1940s Other Art Style Vintage Beefcake

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Black and White

Calvin Zwingley and David Kenney

Calvin Zwingley and David Kenney

By Bob Mizer

Located in New York, NY

The erotic auteur was a pioneer in male portraiture, known for establishing the Athletic Model Guild—the oldest male model photography studio in the United States—and founding the be...

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1970s Other Art Style Vintage Beefcake

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Black and White

Unknown Model

Bob MizerUnknown Model

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H 3 in W 5 in

Unknown Model

By Bob Mizer

Located in New York, NY

The erotic auteur was a pioneer in male portraiture, known for establishing the Athletic Model Guild—the oldest male model photography studio in the United States—and founding the be...

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Late 20th Century Other Art Style Vintage Beefcake

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C Print

Leonard Chambers

Leonard Chambers

By Bob Mizer

Located in New York, NY

The erotic auteur was a pioneer in male portraiture, known for establishing the Athletic Model Guild—the oldest male model photography studio in the United States—and founding the be...

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Late 20th Century Other Art Style Vintage Beefcake

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Silver Gelatin

Vintage Print Silver Gelatin Signed Photograph Robert Smithson Land Art Artist
Vintage Print Silver Gelatin Signed Photograph Robert Smithson Land Art Artist

Vintage Print Silver Gelatin Signed Photograph Robert Smithson Land Art Artist

By Fred McDarrah

Located in Surfside, FL

His early exhibited artworks were collage works influenced by "homoerotic drawings and clippings from beefcake magazines", science fiction, and early Pop Art.

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1960s American Modern Vintage Beefcake

Materials

Black and White, Silver Gelatin

Vintage 1950s Male Original Nude Photo of Brothers Playing Records
Vintage 1950s Male Original Nude Photo of Brothers Playing Records

Vintage 1950s Male Original Nude Photo of Brothers Playing Records

By Bruce of Los Angeles

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Makes a great gift for collectors of Male Nude and Beefcake Physique photography. These high quality originals are very difficult to come by.

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Beefcake

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Paper

Untitled

Bob MizerUntitled, c. 1948

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H 4.875 in W 4 in

Untitled

By Bob Mizer

Located in New York, NY

The erotic auteur was a pioneer in male portraiture, known for establishing the Athletic Model Guild—the oldest male model photography studio in the United States—and founding the be...

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1940s Other Art Style Vintage Beefcake

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Black and White

Rem Brandt

Rem Brandt

By Bob Mizer

Located in New York, NY

The erotic auteur was a pioneer in male portraiture, known for establishing the Athletic Model Guild—the oldest male model photography studio in the United States—and founding the be...

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1950s Other Art Style Vintage Beefcake

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Black and White

Forrester Millard, Age 17, 5'7", 135 lbs
Forrester Millard, Age 17, 5'7", 135 lbs

Forrester Millard, Age 17, 5'7", 135 lbs

By Bob Mizer

Located in New York, NY

The erotic auteur was a pioneer in male portraiture, known for establishing the Athletic Model Guild—the oldest male model photography studio in the United States—and founding the be...

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1940s Other Art Style Vintage Beefcake

Materials

Black and White

Leonard Chambers

Leonard Chambers

By Bob Mizer

Located in New York, NY

The erotic auteur was a pioneer in male portraiture, known for establishing the Athletic Model Guild—the oldest male model photography studio in the United States—and founding the be...

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Late 20th Century Other Art Style Vintage Beefcake

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Silver Gelatin

Bruce Bellas Vintage 1950s Photo Set of 6 Male Physique model Robert Weitknect
Bruce Bellas Vintage 1950s Photo Set of 6 Male Physique model Robert Weitknect

Bruce Bellas Vintage 1950s Photo Set of 6 Male Physique model Robert Weitknect

By Bruce Bellas / Bruce of Los Angeles

Located in Glenford, NY

Bruce Harry Bellas (July 7, 1909 – July 1974) was an American photographer who pioneered “beefcake photography”. He was influential in his work with male physiques and nudes througho...

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1950s Post-War Vintage Beefcake

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Silver Gelatin

Bruce Bellas Vintage 1950s Photo Set of 5 Male Physique model Bob McKim
Bruce Bellas Vintage 1950s Photo Set of 5 Male Physique model Bob McKim

Bruce Bellas Vintage 1950s Photo Set of 5 Male Physique model Bob McKim

By Bruce Bellas / Bruce of Los Angeles

Located in Glenford, NY

Bruce Harry Bellas (July 7, 1909 – July 1974) was an American photographer who pioneered “beefcake photography”. He was influential in his work with male physiques and nudes througho...

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1950s Post-War Vintage Beefcake

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Silver Gelatin

Bruce Bellas 1950s Vintage Male Physique Photos - Ed Lincoln & Jim Drinkward
Bruce Bellas 1950s Vintage Male Physique Photos - Ed Lincoln & Jim Drinkward

Bruce Bellas 1950s Vintage Male Physique Photos - Ed Lincoln & Jim Drinkward

By Bruce Bellas / Bruce of Los Angeles

Located in Glenford, NY

Bruce Harry Bellas (July 7, 1909 – July 1974) was an American photographer who pioneered “beefcake photography”. He was influential in his work with male physiques and nudes througho...

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1950s Post-War Vintage Beefcake

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Silver Gelatin

Bruce Bellas Vintage 1950s Photo Set of Male Physique model Bert Elliott
Bruce Bellas Vintage 1950s Photo Set of Male Physique model Bert Elliott

Bruce Bellas Vintage 1950s Photo Set of Male Physique model Bert Elliott

By Bruce Bellas / Bruce of Los Angeles

Located in Glenford, NY

Bruce Harry Bellas (July 7, 1909 – July 1974) was an American photographer who pioneered “beefcake photography”. He was influential in his work with male physiques and nudes througho...

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1950s Post-War Vintage Beefcake

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Silver Gelatin

Bruce Bellas Vintage 1950s Photo Set of Male Physique model Perry Peters
Bruce Bellas Vintage 1950s Photo Set of Male Physique model Perry Peters

Bruce Bellas Vintage 1950s Photo Set of Male Physique model Perry Peters

By Bruce Bellas / Bruce of Los Angeles

Located in Glenford, NY

Bruce Harry Bellas (July 7, 1909 – July 1974) was an American photographer who pioneered “beefcake photography”. He was influential in his work with male physiques and nudes througho...

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1950s Post-War Vintage Beefcake

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Silver Gelatin

Bruce Bellas Vintage 1950s Photo Set of Male Physique model Bob McCune
Bruce Bellas Vintage 1950s Photo Set of Male Physique model Bob McCune

Bruce Bellas Vintage 1950s Photo Set of Male Physique model Bob McCune

By Bruce Bellas / Bruce of Los Angeles

Located in Glenford, NY

Bruce Harry Bellas (July 7, 1909 – July 1974) was an American photographer who pioneered “beefcake photography”. He was influential in his work with male physiques and nudes througho...

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1950s Post-War Vintage Beefcake

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Silver Gelatin

Athletic Model Guild Vintage Original Photo of Wrestlers by Bob Mizer
Athletic Model Guild Vintage Original Photo of Wrestlers by Bob Mizer

Athletic Model Guild Vintage Original Photo of Wrestlers by Bob Mizer

By Bob Mizer 1

Located in Palm Springs, CA

[citation needed] Under Bell's reins, Athletic Model Guild continues to operate as Bob Mizer Foundation. The 1998 movie Beefcake, directed by Thom Fitzgerald, combines documentary fo...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Beefcake

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Paper

BRUCE BELLAS Vintage 1950s Photo Set of Male Physique model ED FURY
BRUCE BELLAS Vintage 1950s Photo Set of Male Physique model ED FURY

BRUCE BELLAS Vintage 1950s Photo Set of Male Physique model ED FURY

By Bruce Bellas / Bruce of Los Angeles

Located in Glenford, NY

Bruce Harry Bellas (July 7, 1909 – July 1974) was an American photographer who pioneered “beefcake photography”. He was influential in his work with male physiques and nudes througho...

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1950s Post-War Vintage Beefcake

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Silver Gelatin

1950's Hand-Tinted "Koshare-Sioux-Chief" Beefcake Photograph

1950's Hand-Tinted "Koshare-Sioux-Chief" Beefcake Photograph

Located in San Diego, CA

This is a great hand-tinted Beefcake Portrait of a model in "Koshare-Sioux-Chief" Drag.

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1950s American Vintage Beefcake

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New black wrought iron curule bench with cushion, Savonarola, Throne. Cushion included.

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21st Century and Contemporary European Neoclassical Vintage Beefcake

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1920s Academic Study Drawing of a Male Nude Model by Luigi Lobito, Italy 1927
1920s Academic Study Drawing of a Male Nude Model by Luigi Lobito, Italy 1927

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1920s Academic Study Drawing of a Male Nude Model by Luigi Lobito, Italy 1927

Located in Berlin, DE

This fantastic 1920s Academic Study Drawing of a Male Nude Model by Luigi Lobito was done in Italy 1927. It is framed. A unique piece which is a great eye-catcher for your antique, ...

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1920s Italian Art Deco Vintage Beefcake

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White Turtle Bookcase, by Marcantonio, Made in Italy
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White Turtle Bookcase, by Marcantonio, Made in Italy

$830 / item

H 36.62 in W 22.84 in D 15.75 in

White Turtle Bookcase, by Marcantonio, Made in Italy

By MARCANTONIO

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Scroll down and click "view all from Seller" to see more than 500 other unique products. (2.2) A multipurpose turtle: its carapace acts as a support for a series of accessories. Onc...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Vintage Beefcake

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"Bellerophon and Pegasus" Striking Art Deco Painting with Male Nude Mythological
"Bellerophon and Pegasus" Striking Art Deco Painting with Male Nude Mythological

"Bellerophon and Pegasus" Striking Art Deco Painting with Male Nude Mythological

By Bryson Burroughs

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This remarkable scene depicting the moment when Bellerophon was about to lasso the flying figure of Pegasus after the creature paused for a drink below was painted in 1926 by Bryson ...

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1920s American Art Deco Vintage Beefcake

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Eden Chair in Black Pen Shell and Upholstered in Calf-Hair by R&Y Augousti
Eden Chair in Black Pen Shell and Upholstered in Calf-Hair by R&Y Augousti

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By R & Y Augousti

Located in New York, NY

The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Vintage Beefcake

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John Lear Male Nude American Modernist Watercolor Landscape Gay Male Nude
John Lear Male Nude American Modernist Watercolor Landscape Gay Male Nude

John Lear Male Nude American Modernist Watercolor Landscape Gay Male Nude

Located in New York, NY

John Brock Lear, Jr., an American Modernist artist from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. His works are in the collections of the Philadelphia Museum of Art, the Woodmere Art Museum, the D...

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Late 20th Century American Modern Vintage Beefcake

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Framed Photograph by John Patrick Dugdale
Framed Photograph by John Patrick Dugdale

Framed Photograph by John Patrick Dugdale

$6,800

H 20.25 in W 19.5 in D 2 in

Framed Photograph by John Patrick Dugdale

By John Dugdale

Located in Atlanta, GA

Artist: John Patrick Dugdale (New York, b. 1960) Title: The Spirit Eye Medium: Cyanotype Year: 1998 Edition: number 3/12 Measurement: H 14", W 11"; with artist fame H 22.25", W 19.5"...

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1990s American Modern Vintage Beefcake

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MB 001 (Modern, Academic Style Figurative Life Drawing of Muscular Male Nude )
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By Mark Beard

Located in Hudson, NY

Figurative male nude drawing on Arches paper by Mark Beard graphite, conte crayon and charcoal on Arches paper 22 x 15 inches unframed Contemporary figurative life study drawing of ...

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2010s Modern Vintage Beefcake

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Anatomy Lesson, Segment 10 (Small Figure Painting of Two Muscular Nude Males)
Anatomy Lesson, Segment 10 (Small Figure Painting of Two Muscular Nude Males)

Anatomy Lesson, Segment 10 (Small Figure Painting of Two Muscular Nude Males)

By Robert Goldstrom

Located in Hudson, NY

Anatomy Lesson, Segment 10 (modern figurative oil painting of two nude men from upper thigh to chest) by Robert Goldstrom 2024 oil on linen 12 x 12 inches signed and in excellent con...

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2010s Contemporary Vintage Beefcake

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"Laying Track", WPA-Era Woodblock Print with Nude Male Workers by Ruegg
"Laying Track", WPA-Era Woodblock Print with Nude Male Workers by Ruegg

"Laying Track", WPA-Era Woodblock Print with Nude Male Workers by Ruegg

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This remarkable -- perhaps unique -- woodblock print depicts a group of five nude male workers laying railroad track, their strong, muscled figures interlaced as they strive to move ...

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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Beefcake

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Paper

Large English Porcelain Dinner Service, Minton, circa 1845
Large English Porcelain Dinner Service, Minton, circa 1845

Large English Porcelain Dinner Service, Minton, circa 1845

Located in New York, NY

With a soft turquoise ground, painted with a fine spray of flowers, with gilt scroll and dash borders. Comprising pair of covered tureens and stands, pair of vegetable tureens, well ...

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1840s English Vintage Beefcake

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Porcelain

19th Century Chinese Canopy Wedding Bed
19th Century Chinese Canopy Wedding Bed

19th Century Chinese Canopy Wedding Bed

$16,359Sale Price|50% Off

H 102.37 in W 99.61 in D 72.84 in

19th Century Chinese Canopy Wedding Bed

Located in Marbella, ES

This is a wonderful example of a canopy bed from Shanghai Province, China. Made of Chinese Northern Elm, this bed features hoofed feet and multiple floral carvings. The exterior ...

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19th Century Chinese Vintage Beefcake

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Gold Leaf

"Blond Nude in Blue Room", Mid Century Painting with Male Nude
"Blond Nude in Blue Room", Mid Century Painting with Male Nude

"Blond Nude in Blue Room", Mid Century Painting with Male Nude

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Sensitively and beautifully painted, this portrait of a young man, blond-haired, ruddy-complexioned and nude, was painted in the 1950s by Vito Tomasello. The subject is looking down...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Beefcake

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Paint

"Study for Icarus, " Drawing by Emlen Etting, 1940s
"Study for Icarus, " Drawing by Emlen Etting, 1940s

"Study for Icarus, " Drawing by Emlen Etting, 1940s

By Emlen Etting

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Emlen Etting returned again and again to the theme of Icarus Falling, in part because it gave him an opportunity to depict the nude male in motion. This large drawing served as a stu...

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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Beefcake

"Actaeon in Flight, " Large Painting of Mythological Scene w/ Male Nude, 1942
"Actaeon in Flight, " Large Painting of Mythological Scene w/ Male Nude, 1942

"Actaeon in Flight, " Large Painting of Mythological Scene w/ Male Nude, 1942

$15,600Sale Price|20% Off

H 36.5 in W 23.75 in D 1 in

"Actaeon in Flight, " Large Painting of Mythological Scene w/ Male Nude, 1942

By William Littlefield

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This stunning example of Art Deco painting illustrates the dramatic moment when the hunter Actaeon, having seen the nude Diana in her bath, is meeting his death. Here Actaeon himself...

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1940s North American Art Deco Vintage Beefcake

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Paint

"Standing Model", Male Nude Painting in Blue by Åkerblom, Oil on Canvas, Sweden
"Standing Model", Male Nude Painting in Blue by Åkerblom, Oil on Canvas, Sweden

"Standing Model", Male Nude Painting in Blue by Åkerblom, Oil on Canvas, Sweden

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Boldly painted in an expressionist palette that calls to mind the work of Edvard Munch and other Nordic painters who were in the artistic vanguard of the 20th century, this depiction...

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1940s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Beefcake

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Paint

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