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William Claxton Furniture

American, 1927-2008

William Claxton, a native of Pasadena, California, is a world-renowned photographer of jazz musicians. He is best known for establishing the visual concept for West Coast Jazz photography, the photographing of musicians in natural and healthful settings associated with the California lifestyle. Musicians photographed by Claxton include such legends as Duke Ellington, Shorty Rogers, Dave Brubeck, Chet Baker, Ornette Coleman, John Coltrane, Lena Horne, Billie Holiday, Bill Evans, Louis Armstrong, Dizzy Gillespie and Thelonious Monk.

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Creator: William Claxton
William Claxton Silver Gelatin Print of Peggy Moffit, Signed and Dated
William Claxton Silver Gelatin Print of Peggy Moffit, Signed and Dated

William Claxton Silver Gelatin Print of Peggy Moffit, Signed and Dated

By William Claxton

Located in Los Angeles, CA

We have a very nice an important photo of the well known artist William Claxton of Peggy Moffit in Rudi Gernreich's Topless Swimsuit" This photo was part of a friend Ray Jacob...

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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern William Claxton Furniture

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William Claxton furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

William Claxton furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of paper and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of William Claxton furniture, although gray editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original furniture by William Claxton were created in the mid-century modern style in united states during the late 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Irving Penn, Christie's, and Amedeo Modigliani. Prices for William Claxton furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $160 and can go as high as $3,500, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $400.