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Herb Ritts Decorative Bowls

American, 1952-2000

Herb Ritts Jr. fashioned himself into one of the top photographers to emerge from the 1980s.

Ritts's aesthetic incorporated facets of life in and around Los Angeles. He often made use of the bright California sunlight to produce bold contrasts, and his preference for outdoor locations such as the desert and the beach helped to separate his photography from that of his New York-based peers.

Ritts's intimate portraiture, his modern yet classical treatment of the nude, and his innovative approach to fashion brought him international acclaim and placed him securely within an American tradition of portrait and magazine photography that includes Richard Avedon, Robert Mapplethorpe and Irving Penn.

From the late 1970s until Ritts's untimely death from AIDS-related complications in 2002, his ability to create images that successfully bridged the gap between art and commerce was not only a testament to the power of his imagination and technical skill, but also marked the synergistic union between art, popular culture and business that followed in the wake of the Pop art movement of the 1960s and 1970s.

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Creator: Herb Ritts
Vintage Herb Ritts Mid-Century Lucite Sculpture
By Herb Ritts
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Herb Ritts Decorative Bowls

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Herb Ritts decorative bowls for sale on 1stDibs.

Herb Ritts decorative bowls are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of plastic and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Herb Ritts decorative bowls, although gray editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original decorative bowls by Herb Ritts were created in the mid-century modern style in united states during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider decorative bowls by Gordon & Jane Martz, Emil Milan, and Laura Andreson. Prices for Herb Ritts decorative bowls can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $700 and can go as high as $1,299, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $1,000.
Questions About Herb Ritts Decorative Bowls
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Herb Ritts was known for his black and white style of photography. He shot a wide range of celebrities and iconic figures in the 1980s and ‘90s, and his work took inspiration from ancient Greek sculpture styles. On 1stDibs, find a collection of authentic Herb Ritts pieces from top sellers around the world.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Herb Ritts got into photography because of his friend, the actor Richard Gere. Before Gere became famous, Ritts agreed to take promotional photos of him in front of a classic car. The media widely circulated the photograph, and Ritts became more interested in the art form. You'll find a range of Herb Ritts photographic art on 1stDibs.

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