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Vintage Bodybuilding

Arnold Schwarzenegger: Bodybuilding Ballerina
By Michael Norcia
Located in Austin, TX
Retro 1970s photograph depicting a young Arnold Schwarzenegger, the champion bodybuilder who was Mr. Olympia a staggering seven times showing the elegant side of himself as he takes ...
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1970s Contemporary Vintage Bodybuilding

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Digital, Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Arnold Schwarzenegger: Bodybuilding Ballerina
Located in Austin, TX
Awesome color capture of Arnold Schwarzenegger practicing his ballet movements in the studio, circa 1976. Arnold Schwarzenegger born is an Austrian-American actor, producer, busines...
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1970s Contemporary Vintage Bodybuilding

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Archival Paper, Archival Ink, Archival Pigment

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
bodybuilders in Los Angeles, California, beginning with taking pictures of bodybuilding competitions. In 1956
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bodybuilding

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Paper

Bruce of Los Angeles Rare Male Duo Studio Stamped Orig B&W 1950s Photograph
By Bruce Bellas
Located in Palm Springs, CA
pictures of bodybuilding competitions. In 1956, Bellas launched his own magazine, The Male Figure. Among
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bodybuilding

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Paper

Original Vintage Soviet Film Poster Geordie British Romantic Comedy Movie Drama
Located in London, GB
young man who does a mail order bodybuilding course to impress the girl he loves, becoming one of the
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1950s Russian Vintage Bodybuilding

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Paper

Sherwood Forester and Jerry Stevens
Located in New York, NY
also served as one of the founders of the Mr. Colorado Bodybuilding Competition in 1950—an annual
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Mid-20th Century Other Art Style Vintage Bodybuilding

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Black and White

Johnny Propp
Located in New York, NY
next fifty years. He also served as one of the founders of the Mr. Colorado Bodybuilding Competition in
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Mid-20th Century Other Art Style Vintage Bodybuilding

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Black and White

Untitled
Located in New York, NY
served as one of the founders of the Mr. Colorado Bodybuilding Competition in 1950—an annual showcase for
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1970s Other Art Style Vintage Bodybuilding

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Black and White

Vintage Untitled
H 3.875 in W 4.875 in
Untitled
Located in New York, NY
served as one of the founders of the Mr. Colorado Bodybuilding Competition in 1950—an annual showcase for
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1960s Other Art Style Vintage Bodybuilding

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Black and White

Vintage Untitled
H 3.875 in W 4.875 in
Jim (Demetrios) Dardanis
Located in New York, NY
also served as one of the founders of the Mr. Colorado Bodybuilding Competition in 1950—an annual
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1950s Other Art Style Vintage Bodybuilding

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Black and White

Sherwood Forrester (Above) and Jerry Stevens (Below)
Located in New York, NY
. Colorado Bodybuilding Competition in 1950—an annual showcase for local talent, where he photographed many
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1950s Other Art Style Vintage Bodybuilding

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Black and White

Bruce Bellas AKA Bruce of LA Original 1950s Male Physique Photo
By Bruce Bellas, Bruce of Los Angeles
Located in Palm Springs, CA
bodybuilding competitions. In 1956, Bellas launched his own magazine, The Male Figure. Among physique
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bodybuilding

Materials

Other

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
bodybuilders in Los Angeles, California, beginning with taking pictures of bodybuilding competitions. In 1956
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bodybuilding

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Other

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
bodybuilding competitions. In 1956, Bellas launched his own magazine, The Male Figure. Among physique
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bodybuilding

Materials

Other

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
bodybuilders in Los Angeles, California, beginning with taking pictures of bodybuilding competitions. In 1956
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bodybuilding

Materials

Other

Bruce of LA Original 1950s Male Physique Photo Model Barry Adkins
By Bruce Bellas, Bruce of Los Angeles
Located in Palm Springs, CA
bodybuilders in Los Angeles, California, beginning with taking pictures of bodybuilding competitions. In 1956
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bodybuilding

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Other

Bruce of Los Angeles Vintage Original Male Physique Photograph of Carl Venus
By Bruce of Los Angeles, Bruce Bellas
Located in Palm Springs, CA
, beginning with taking pictures of bodybuilding competitions. In 1956, Bellas launched his own magazine, The
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bodybuilding

Materials

Other

Bruce of L.A. (Bruce Bellas) Original 1950s Studio Photograph Male Nude
By Bruce of Los Angeles, Bruce Bellas
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Los Angeles, California, beginning with taking pictures of bodybuilding competitions. In 1956, Bellas
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bodybuilding

Materials

Other

Original Vintage Soviet Film Poster Geordie British Romantic Comedy Movie Drama
Located in London, GB
young man who does a mail order bodybuilding course to impress the girl he loves, becoming one of the
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1950s Vintage Bodybuilding

Materials

Paper

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1972 Munich Olympic Games - David Hockney Original Vintage Poster
By David Hockney
Located in Winchester, GB
Celebrated British artist David Hockney was one of 29 artists commissioned to produce posters for the 1972 Munich Olympic Games. In the run-up to the 1972 Games, the Organising Commi...
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1970s German Vintage Bodybuilding

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Paper

Morning News - Voyeuristic View of Nude Male Torso Through the Fire Escape
By Bruno Surdo
Located in Chicago, IL
A unsuspecting nude male reads the morning paper as we catch a glimpse of him thru the fire escape. The brick and metal act as a frame for the muscular figure. This intimate portrai...
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Vintage Bodybuilding

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Panel, Oil

Michael Dahl (circle) 17th century portrait of Sir William Cowper
By (Circle of) Michael Dahl
Located in York, GB
Portrait of Sir William Cowper [1639-1706] Circle of Michael Dahl 17th century oval, bust-length, with a long dark wig, and wearing a lace cravat and brown overcoat. The size being...
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17th Century Old Masters Vintage Bodybuilding

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Oil

Clyde
By Daniel Handal
Located in New York, NY
Archival pigment print, painted frame (Edition of 4 + 1 AP) Signed and numbered, verso This photograph is offered by ClampArt, located in New York City. Price includes mounting and ...
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2010s Contemporary Vintage Bodybuilding

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Archival Pigment

Clyde
H 19 in W 8.5 in
Bruce of L.A. Original Vintage 50s Male Nude Signed Black & White Photograph
By Bruce Bellas
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Another original 8 x 10 black-and-white photograph by world, renowned photographer, Bruce Bellas AKA Bruce of L.A. we have sold many on 1st Dibs from our personal collection of 40+ y...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bodybuilding

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Paper

Bruce Weber Print of The Carlson Twins, 2000, Hand-Toned, Matted Male Nude #2
By Bruce Weber
Located in Palm Springs, CA
We are selling 4 images of the Carlson Twins, Lane and Kyle. What we know: the series of nudes was shot by Bruce Weber in 2000. They are titled “Kyle and Lane Carlson, 2000, Bruce We...
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Early 2000s American Modern Vintage Bodybuilding

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Paper

Vintage Pat Milo Male Physique Nude Portrait Original Photograph
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A rare collection of original black and white photographs purchased in 1996 that were printed in 1996. They were custom ordered and only maximum of 3 were made. The photographs are b...
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bodybuilding

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Paper

Nude Male Model, Unique Silver Gelatin Print
By Andy Warhol
Located in Cotignac, FR
Unique Silver Gelatin print from circa 1977 by Andy Warhol. Andy Warhol carried a camera with him obsessively. Similarly to his tape recorder, he used this technology not only as an...
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1970s American Modern Vintage Bodybuilding

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Silver Gelatin

Art Déco Sculpture by Darny .G , Archer
Located in PÉZENAS, FR
Great Art Déco sculpture archer by G .Darny Nice patine « vert de bronze » Sculpture is signed on marble top The archer is very sculptural and muscled with a nice finition of details
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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Bodybuilding

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Marble, Bronze

Art Déco Sculpture by Darny .G , Archer
Art Déco Sculpture by Darny .G , Archer
H 15.75 in W 5.91 in D 19.69 in
Bruce Weber Print of The Carlson Twins, 2000, Hand-Toned, Matted Male Nude #3
By Bruce Weber
Located in Palm Springs, CA
We are selling 4 images of the Carlson Twins, Lane and Kyle. What we know: the series of nudes was shot by Bruce Weber in 2000. They are titled “Kyle and Lane Carlson, 2000, Bruce We...
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Early 2000s American Modern Vintage Bodybuilding

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Paper

No One Is Sure - Nude Figures, Intimate Portrayal of a Couple, Original Oil
By Rick Sindt
Located in Chicago, IL
Using pornography as a vehicle for understanding, Rick Sindt's work explores the discovery and development of queer attraction. Sindt transforms pornographic stills, repurposing them...
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2010s Contemporary Vintage Bodybuilding

Materials

Oil, Panel

French School, Academic Study (Male Nude)
Located in London, GB
Charcoal on paper, 60cm x 42cm, (74cm x 60cm framed). The picture is framed behind museum quality non-reflective UV glass. Drawings and paintings of the nude were central to academ...
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19th Century Old Masters Vintage Bodybuilding

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Paper, Carbon Pencil

French School, Academic Study (Male Nude)
French School, Academic Study (Male Nude)
H 29.14 in W 23.63 in D 0.79 in
Large Meissen Figurine 'King August III In Roman Harness' by J.J. Kaendler, 1924
By Meissen Porcelain, Johann Joachim Kaendler
Located in Vienna, AT
Very rare and impressive porcelain statuette: Like all Baroque rulers, Augustus the Strong and his son Augustus III cultivated demonstrations of their power to represent and legitimi...
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Early 20th Century German Baroque Vintage Bodybuilding

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Porcelain

Michael Roberts Original Photograph "Michel Nude" Hamilton's London, 1989
By Michael Roberts
Located in Palm Springs, CA
MICHAEL ROBERTS (1947-2023) PLEASE NOTE: This photograph is a one of a kind original photograph. Every photograph in the show was available to purchase, and only one of each was pri...
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1980s English Modern Vintage Bodybuilding

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Paper

"Standing Male Model from Behind, " Beautiful Male Nude, Three-Quarters Size
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Beautifully and sensitively painted, this view of a young, nude male model, facing away from the viewer, places him in an artist's studio or atelier, with painters and their easels v...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Bodybuilding

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Paint

1980s Erotic nude male portrait of artist's lover, Iconic piece from gay history
Located in Harkstead, GB
This incredibly striking portrait, painted in a fiery palette captures an intimate moment between the artist and sitter who were lovers. Philip Core (1951-1989) Portrait of Adrian ...
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1980s Modern Vintage Bodybuilding

Materials

Board, Oil

Recent Sales

Arnold Schwarzenegger: Bodybuilding Ballerina Fine Art Print
By Michael Norcia
Located in Las Vegas, NV
This unique black and white portrait features bodybuilder Arnold Schwarzenegger learning ballet in a studio. Arnold Schwarzenegger is an Austrian-American actor, filmmaker, business...
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1980s Vintage Bodybuilding

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Archival Pigment, Archival Ink, Archival Paper, C Print

Arnold Schwarzenegger Bodybuilder Pose Fine Art Print
By Arthur Gordon
Located in Las Vegas, NV
bodybuilding and writing many books and articles on the sport. The Arnold Sports Festival, considered one of
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1970s Vintage Bodybuilding

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Archival Ink, Archival Paper, C Print, Archival Pigment

Johnny Propp
Located in New York, NY
years. He also served as one of the founders of the Mr. Colorado Bodybuilding Competition in 1950—an
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Mid-20th Century Other Art Style Vintage Bodybuilding

Materials

Black and White

Large Art Deco Ruby Cabochon Diamond Platinum Strong Man Weightlifter Charm
Located in Philadelphia, PA
x 1 inch (including jump ring bale) Total weight: 2.9 grams Bombastic. Brawny. Bodybuilding
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1930s Art Deco Vintage Bodybuilding

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Ruby, Platinum

Curtis Ryan
Located in New York, NY
next fifty years. He also served as one of the founders of the Mr. Colorado Bodybuilding Competition in
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1970s Other Art Style Vintage Bodybuilding

Materials

Black and White

Pat Burnham
Located in New York, NY
also served as one of the founders of the Mr. Colorado Bodybuilding Competition in 1950—an annual
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Mid-20th Century Other Art Style Vintage Bodybuilding

Materials

Black and White

Pat Burnham
H 4.875 in W 3.875 in
Athletic Model Guild Vintage Original Photo of Wrestlers by Bob Mizer
By Bob Mizer 1
Located in Palm Springs, CA
AMG consisted of images (moving and still) of hunky young men doing bodybuilding poses, or perhaps
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Bodybuilding

Materials

Paper

Spelter Mr. Olympia Trophy
Located in San Francisco, CA
History of Bodybuilding and a tribute to Eugen Sandow and the first modern bodybuilders.
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1940s American Vintage Bodybuilding

Spelter Mr. Olympia Trophy
Spelter Mr. Olympia Trophy
H 17 in W 7.5 in D 6 in
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Vintage Bodybuilding For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the vintage bodybuilding you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. You’re likely to find the perfect vintage bodybuilding among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 20th Century as well as those made as recently as the 20th Century. Adding a vintage bodybuilding to a room that is mostly decorated in warm neutral tones can yield a welcome change — find a piece on 1stDibs that incorporates elements of black, beige, gray, brown and more. Finding an appealing vintage bodybuilding — no matter the origin — is easy, but Robert Mapplethorpe each produced popular versions that are worth a look. These artworks were handmade with extraordinary care, with artists most often working in paper, archival paper and film.

How Much is a Vintage Bodybuilding?

The price for a vintage bodybuilding in our collection starts at $300 and tops out at $25,000 with the average selling for $350.