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Artist: Herman Leonard
Miles Davis-Malibu, CA 1989
By Herman Leonard
Located in Mount Pleasant, SC
Photograph by Herman Leonard Miles Davis drawing at his Malibu, CA. 1989 Signed by the late photographer Herman Leonard.
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20th Century Contemporary Herman Leonard Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Sonny Stitt
By Herman Leonard
Located in Mount Pleasant, SC
Sonny Stitt performing in NYC. 1953 Photograph signed by photographer Limited Edition Herman Leonard took intimate, decisive photographs of nearly every ...
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20th Century Contemporary Herman Leonard Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Billie Holiday
By Herman Leonard
Located in Mount Pleasant, SC
Herman Leonard (American, 1923-2010) Billie Holiday, New York City, 1949 Gelatin silver, printed later 12 x 9-1/2 inches (30.5 x 24.1 cm) Signed, titled...
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20th Century Contemporary Herman Leonard Black and White Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Louis Armstrong, Paris, 1960
By Herman Leonard
Located in Westwood, NJ
This is a beautiful early 2000’s print made by Herman Leonard in his New Orleans darkroom prior to its destruction by Hurricane Katrina in 2005. Herman’s formidable skills as a photo...
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1960s Contemporary Herman Leonard Black and White Photography

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Photographic Paper, Silver Gelatin

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Herman Leonard black and white photography for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a wide variety of authentic Herman Leonard black and white photography available for sale on 1stDibs. You can also browse by medium to find art by Herman Leonard in silver gelatin print, paper, photographic paper and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 20th century and is mostly associated with the contemporary style. Not every interior allows for large Herman Leonard black and white photography, so small editions measuring 11 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of David Armstrong, George Dureau, and Brian Buckley. Herman Leonard black and white photography prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $2,400 and tops out at $10,000, while the average work can sell for $3,300.

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