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Bob Mizer Art

American, 1922-1992

Bob Mizer was a controversial American photographer and filmmaker. The erotic auteur was a pioneer in male portraiture. Mizer was known for establishing the Athletic Model Guild—the oldest male model photography studio in the United States—and founding the beefcake magazine Physique Pictorial, which featured the work of Tom of Finland and George Quaintance, among others. Due to the homoerotic and boundary-pushing nature of Mizer’s work, he had some run-ins with the law, eventually being convicted of the unlawful distribution of obscene material through the U.S. Mail. He served nine months in prison. Mizer was incredibly prolific with a portfolio estimated at one million images and thousands of films that include important cultural figures like Arnold Schwarzenegger, Andy Warhol’s muse Joe Dallesandro and artist Jack Pierson. As well as Hollywood actors, bodybuilders, porn stars and hustlers. Influencing artists like David Hockney, Robert Mapplethorpe, Francis Bacon and many others.

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Untitled (Two Men with Boxing Gloves and Rifle)
By Bob Mizer
Located in New York, NY
This black and white photograph by Bob Mizer is offered by CLAMP in New York City. Untitled (Two Men with Boxing Gloves and Rifle) Inscribed in pencil, verso; Also stamped, verso V...
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Mid-20th Century Contemporary Bob Mizer Art

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Silver Gelatin

Untitled (Two Wrestlers)
By Bob Mizer
Located in New York, NY
This black and white photograph by Bob Mizer is offered by CLAMP in New York City. 1964 Dated and numbered, verso Vintage silver print 4.5 x 3.5 inches (11.4 x 8.9 cm), image 5 x...
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1960s Contemporary Bob Mizer Art

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Silver Gelatin

Untitled (Two Nudes from Rear)
By Bob Mizer
Located in New York, NY
This black and white photograph by Bob Mizer is offered by CLAMP in New York City. Untitled (Two Nudes from Rear) Vintage silver print 4.5 x 3.5 inches (11.4 x 8.9 cm), image 5 x 4...
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20th Century Contemporary Bob Mizer Art

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Silver Gelatin

Forrester Millard, Age 21
By Bob Mizer
Located in New York, NY
This black and white photograph by Bob Mizer is offered by CLAMP in New York City. Forrester Millard, Age 21 1947 Vintage silver print 9.5 x 7.5 inches (24.1 x 19.1 cm) $3,750
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1940s Contemporary Bob Mizer Art

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Silver Gelatin

1960s Gelatin Silver Print - David Hockney Shower - Original Photograph AMG
By Bob Mizer
Located in Köln, DE
Two of Bob Mizer's models in the infamous shower that inspired David Hockney's "Boy About To Take A Shower" – an icon of 20th century LGBT art. Gelatin silve...
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1960s Bob Mizer Art

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Silver Gelatin

1960s Gelatin Silver Print - Original Photograph - AMG Studio Stamp - Genuine
By Bob Mizer
Located in Köln, DE
BOB MIZER Gelatin silver print Original from the time, no reprint 5 x 4″ (12.8 x 10.4 cm) AMG/Bob Mizer studio stamp on the verso Taken between 1962 and 1968, this photograph shows...
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1960s Bob Mizer Art

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Silver Gelatin

1960s Gelatin Silver Print - Original Photograph - AMG Los Angeles - Genuine
By Bob Mizer
Located in Köln, DE
BOB MIZER Gelatin silver print Original from the time, no reprint 5 x 4″ (12.8 x 10.4 cm) Taken between 1962 and 1968, this photograph shows one of Bob Mizer's models posing on the ...
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1960s Bob Mizer Art

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Silver Gelatin

Calvin Zwingley and David Kenney
By Bob Mizer
Located in New York, NY
Vintage silver print This photograph is offered by ClampArt, located in New York City. Bob Mizer (1922-1992) was a controversial American photographer and filmmaker. The erotic auteur was a pioneer in male portraiture...
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1970s Other Art Style Bob Mizer Art

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Black and White

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BOB MIZER Gelatin silver print Original from the time, no reprint 5 x 4″ (12.8 x 10.4 cm) AMG/Bob Mizer studio stamp on the verso Rare & genuine collectible Incl. Certificate of Aut...
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BOB MIZER Gelatin silver print Original from the time, no reprint 5 x 4″ (12.8 x 10.4 cm) Rare & genuine collectible Incl. Certificate of Authenticity (CoA) Taken between 1962 and ...
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By Bob Mizer
Located in New York, NY
Vintage silver print Stamped and inscribed, verso This photograph is offered by ClampArt, located in New York City. Bob Mizer (1922-1992) was a controversial American photographer and filmmaker. 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 beefcake magazine Physique Pictorial, which featured work of Tom of Finland and George Quaintance, among others. Due to the homoerotic and boundary-pushing nature of Mizer’s work, he had some run-ins with the law, eventually being convicted of the unlawful distribution of obscene material through the U.S. Mail, for which he served nine months in prison. Mizer was incredibly prolific with a portfolio estimated at one million images and thousands of films that include important cultural figures like Arnold Schwarzenegger, Andy Warhol’s muse Joe Dallesandro, and artist Jack Pierson, as well as Hollywood actors, body builders, porn stars, and hustlers, influencing artists like David Hockney...
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1940s Other Art Style Bob Mizer Art

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Rem Brandt
By Bob Mizer
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Vintage silver print Titled and inscribed in pencil, verso This photograph is offered by ClampArt, located in New York City. Bob Mizer (1922-1992) was a controversial American photographer and filmmaker. The erotic auteur was a pioneer in male portraiture...
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1950s Other Art Style Bob Mizer Art

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Black and White

John Miller
By Bob Mizer
Located in New York, NY
Vintage silver print Stamped, titled, dated, and inscribed, verso This photograph is offered by ClampArt, located in New York City. Bob Mizer (1922-1992) was a controversial Americ...
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1940s Other Art Style Bob Mizer Art

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Black and White

John Miller
H 3.875 in W 4.875 in
Forrester Millard, Age 17, 5'7", 135 lbs
By Bob Mizer
Located in New York, NY
Vintage silver print Titled, dated, and inscribed in pencil, verso This photograph is offered by ClampArt, located in New York City. Bob Mizer (1922-1992) was a controversial American photographer and filmmaker. The erotic auteur was a pioneer in male portraiture...
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1940s Other Art Style Bob Mizer Art

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Black and White

Unknown Model
By Bob Mizer
Located in New York, NY
Chromogenic print 3 x 5 inches, sheet This photograph is offered by ClampArt, located in New York City. Bob Mizer (1922-1992) was a controversial American photographer and filmmaker. The erotic auteur was a pioneer in male portraiture...
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C Print

Leonard Chambers
By Bob Mizer
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Gelatin silver print Studio stamp in blue ink, verso Also inscribed with title, date, and numbered in pencil, verso This photograph is offered by ClampArt, located in New York City. ...
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