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Modern Raku Urn with Lid from Steve Chase Estate by Gary McCloy
By Gary McCloy, Steve Chase
Located in Palm Springs, CA
This is one if the best Raku pottery pieces deigned for a iconic estate by the late Steve Chase. A post-modern 1980s graphics on a bronze metallic raku glaze also has shades of midni...
Category
Vintage 1980s American Modern Urns
Materials
Ceramic
Verdigris Color Iron Vintage Bench in Vintage Italian Modernist Style
By Gio Ponti
Located in Palm Springs, CA
This bench is so unusual and fabulous. A dark green verdigris that looks like itvwas painted by an Italian artist. The bench is extremely well made and the heaviest bench we have ever seen. Perfect for under a console or by by the side of a living room table. The bench retains its original fabric by choice. It is so unusual as well. A green and purple iridescent chenille. Of course it could reupholstered in a bright color velvet or animal print velvet for contrast if preferred. In researching this special piece, only one other has been found (marked SOLD) at a very high end vintage store...
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Vintage 1970s American Modern Benches
Materials
Iron
Pair of Square Textured Gold Paintings by Rebecca Koury for Neiman Marcus
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Inspired by Nature and elements, Rebecca Koury is a vert talented artist creating very unique pieces. This beautiful pair was picked from a series of 9 paintings titled, “Echoes”. Th...
Category
Early 2000s American International Style Paintings
Materials
Wood
Vintage Lam Lee Metal Bronze and Nickel Finish Brutalist Wall Art Sculpture
By Lam Lee Group
Located in Palm Springs, CA
When we saw this sculpture hanging on the wall in a vintage estate in Rancho Mirage our jaws dropped. We had to have it. Made in the late 80d or early 90s by Lam Lee Group which were...
Category
1990s Asian Brutalist Wall-mounted Sculptures
Materials
Metal
George Platt Lynes Original B&W Photograph from Vogue Magazine
By George Platt Lynes
Located in Palm Springs, CA
This silver gelatin photograph was printed in New York City in the 1990s from the original negative. George Platt Lynes (1907 to 1955) was a legenda...
Category
1990s American Modern Photography
Materials
Other
Modern 80s Sculptural Sofa in New Silver Grey Metallic Leopard Jacquard Fabric
By Directional
Located in Palm Springs, CA
We took an amazing 1980s sofa by Directional and found a spectacular metallic silver gray leopard velvet fabric to redo it in. The result is a sp...
Category
Vintage 1980s North American Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
George Platt Lynes Original B&W Photograph Portrait, Vogue Magazine
By George Platt Lynes
Located in Palm Springs, CA
This silver gelatin photograph was printed in New York City in the 1990s from the original negative. George Platt Lynes (1907 to 1955) was a legenda...
Category
1990s American Modern Photography
Materials
Other
George Platt Lynes Original B&W Photograph, Ruth Elizabeth Ford, Framed
By George Platt Lynes
Located in Palm Springs, CA
This silver gelatin photograph was printed in 1999 from the original negative by the Robert Miller Gallery in New York City with permission from the estate of the artist. George Platt Lynes...
Category
1990s American Modern Photography
Materials
Other
Vintage European Purple Art Glass Modern Bowl Sculpture w/ Holes
Located in Palm Springs, CA
What we know for certain is this vintage piece was created in the 1970s in Europe. We have been told it is Italian by some glass expert and Scandinavian or Swedish by others. What I ...
Category
Vintage 1970s European Organic Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Blown Glass
Art Deco “La Gazette du Bon Ton” Framed Plate by Vogue Artist Eduardo Benito
By Edouard Garcia Benito
Located in Palm Springs, CA
“The White Fur” a rare 1922 image from the French Art Book “La Gazette du Bon Ton”. A simple but striking black and white image on a creme butter ground. The image has been matted in a matching color. It has its original decades old antique silver...
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Prints
Materials
Paper
Vintage Brutaist Italian Travertine and Marble 1970s Modern Column Lamp Signed
Located in Palm Springs, CA
One of our favorite lamps currently in our North Palm Springs showroom. A very modern Italian travertine column lamp made of brutalist style ja...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern More Lighting
Materials
Marble
Custom Marge Carson Hollywood Regency End Table with Rare Pink Marble Top
By Marge Carson
Located in Palm Springs, CA
This piece came from the living room of a fashionista’s house in Palm Springs California. The table was made by Marge Carson with custom pink veined marble...
Category
Vintage 1980s American Hollywood Regency Side Tables
Materials
Marble
Giorgio Zennaro Vintage Italian Rare Silkscreen, Unframed, 1972 Venice, Italy
By Giorgio Zennaro
Located in Palm Springs, CA
If you like Pucci and the amazing geometric modern art from Italy in the 60s and 70s, these RARE and very special artworks are for you. We have been a huge Giorgio Zennaro fan ever since we discovered his work in a fabulous art gallery in Venice, Italy in the 80s. This rare Giorgio Zennaro (1926-2005) silkscreen on paper, 1972. Signed. Number 2/100 was purchased in Venice. One of three pieces currently listed from a major Palm Springs art collector’s private collection. Amazing colorations. Never framed. Stored since purchase. Please check the addition 2 images in amazing colorations availa...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Prints
Materials
Paper
Pair of Vintage Modern Ming Horseshoe Chairs with Geometric Cushions
By Sally Sirkin Lewis
Located in Palm Springs, CA
These custom ordered chairs came from a high-end country club estate in Indian Wells California. The entire estate was designed by Sally Sirkin Lewis. We are not sure of the designer or maker of these chairs but they were certainly used to be mixed in a very contemporary modern setting.
Known as “Quanyi” or “Horseshoe Chairs”, They are also known as “Ming “Dynasty” chairs...
Category
Vintage 1970s Asian Chinoiserie Chairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of Vintage Male Nude Original B & W Photographs Matched Set “Gus”
By Bruce Bellas
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A rare set of male nudes done in the early 2000s by photographer, John Falocco. We have owned these in our personal collection since 2005. A beautiful pair of hand printed black and ...
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Photography
Materials
Paper
Original and Rare Vintage 1950s Male Nude From the collection of Dave Martin SF
By David Martin
Located in Palm Springs, CA
We had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Dave Martin at his San Francisco apartment in the early 2000s. We had been collecting original male physique photography for decades, and found out about Mr. Martin’s amazing work after a coffee table book came out with his personal photography collection that finally allowed him the fame and accolades of his amazing body of work. Mr. Martin was a charming man with the most amazing and interesting stories, and we spent an entire afternoon with him. We got along so well, we ended up taking him to lunch, not knowing if we were going to be able to buy any of his work, surprisingly, after we went back to his apartment, and he offered many of his personal favorites to us all printed by Mr. Martin himself. The photographs had handwritten notes of photographs with details about their sports and interest. Mr. Martin was not only amazingly talented, he was a pioneer, that enabled future photographers decades after to continue this genre of photography which will always have it’s place in American History. He and others went through harassment, arrests, and even physical harm to produce and sell their photos.
We hope you like these rare, original handprinted collectible photographs that are a part of the history of male physique photography by one of the pioneers that inspired, so many to this day. This is the first time these photographs have been offered for sale.
8 x 10 handprinted B & W photograph by Mr. Martin himself.
Photograph printed and Matt paper with a 11 x 14 white acid free matt. Ready for framing. Please inquire if you would like image framed for gift giving.
Model: the very handsome Craig Cunningham photographed in 1960.
BIO: DAVE MARTIN
Martin opened his studio in San Francisco in 1951. In the 1940s he met Lon Hannigan of New York who was at the time acknowledge to be the best photographer of the male male...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Photography
Materials
Paper
Beautiful Pair of M. Lynch Male Nude Model Original Photographs 2 Piece Set
By Bruce Bellas
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A rare set of original b & w photographs from our collection of vintage male nudes. This set of 2 photographs were purchased in the early 2000s. Mark Lynch was a talented photographer of male portraits and nudes from Texas. This model is extremely handsome and the photographs are spectacular. Signed on the verso with copyright owned by the artist/photographer.
These 8x10 photographs have a 11x14 white acid free matt. Ready for framing. If you would like this framed for a gift, we can frame them in a simple black frame for $200/set. Without a frame, it is easy to be shipped UPS. Makes a great gift for collectors of Male Nude and Beefcake Physique photography. These high quality originals are very difficult to come by. They are NOT computer generated...
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Photography
Materials
Paper
Vintage 1950s Male Original Nude Photo of Brothers Playing Records
By Bruce of Los Angeles
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A rare original b & w photograph of 2 brothers listening to records on the floor nude. Many decades ago we saw a second image from this series and it was listed as the models were brothers. Listening to Les Baxter and Dinah Washington albums! Mid 1950s. I believe the photo to be an “Athletic Model Guild” photo, a competitor of the equally famous, Bruce Bellas aka Bruce of Los Angeles.
The 8x10 photograph has a 11x14 white acid free matt. Ready for framing. If you would like this framed for a gift, we can frame it in a simple black frame for $100. Without a frame, it is easy to be shipped UPS. Makes a great gift for collectors of Male Nude and Beefcake Physique photography. These high quality originals are very difficult to come by. They are NOT computer generated...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Photography
Materials
Paper
Early B & W Original Bruce of LA Male Nude Photograph Rare Studio Stamp
By Bruce of Los Angeles, Bruce Bellas
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A rare early B & W orig photograph from Bruce Bellas. This tasteful nude is a horizontal image of a handsome blond male model. The verso has the early stamp with PO Box in Los Angele...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Photography
Materials
Paper
Douglas of Detroit Rare B & W Original 1950s Male Model Nude Photograph
By David Martin, Bruce Bellas
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A very rare original male nude by legendary photographer Douglas of Detroit. As most of his photos and negatives were destroyed by the police in Detroit, it is very hard to find orig...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Photography
Materials
Paper
Early Bruce of Los Angeles Male Model Physique Orig B&W Photograph
By Bruce of Los Angeles, Bruce Bellas
Located in Palm Springs, CA
It is becoming very rare to find a desirable original Bruce of Los Angeles vintage photograph. Especially with the iconic black and white checkerboard ...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Photography
Materials
Paper
Original Davis Factor Photograph of Billy Baldwin for L.A. Style
By Davis Factor
Located in Palm Springs, CA
This original color photograph of actor Billy Baldwin by Davis Factor, Los Angeles, CA was used on the cover of LA Style Magazine in 1997. From a Los Angels Celebrity Auction for APL...
Category
1990s American Modern Photography
Materials
Other
Henredon Hollywood Regency Faux Goatskin and Glass Dining Table
By Henredon
Located in Palm Springs, CA
From a prestigious Palm Springs vintage estate, is a very modern Hollywood Regency meets chinoiserie style dining table. Seats six comfortably. Ob...
Category
Vintage 1980s American Chinoiserie Dining Room Tables
Materials
Other
Pair of Black and White Modern Art Decorative Embroidered Cord Pillows
Located in Palm Springs, CA
These very high end decorative pillow came from the premiere home store in Palm Springs, CA that closed over a decade ago. They were purchased by my interior designer client and neve...
Category
Early 2000s Unknown Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Fabric
Clemmer Heidsieck Three-Tier 1990s French Modern Coffee Table
By Helène Clemmer Heidsieck
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Quite a modern yet timeless statement. An architectural coffee table designed by French artist Clemmer Heidsieck. Purchased in Nice, France. Combination of beech veneer and ashwood. ...
Category
1990s French Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood
Stanislaw Frenkiel (1918-2001) Original Painting “Cabaret” 1973 Brussells
By Vera Frenkel
Located in Palm Springs, CA
It’s a rare and beautiful painting from Stanislaw Frenkiel. This painting was exhibited in the Tamara Pfeiffer Gallery in Brussels, Belgium. It was the most prestigious gallery in 1973. Entitled “Cabaret”. It came from a Celebrity Estate...
Category
Vintage 1970s Belgian Modern Paintings
Materials
Paper
Fontana Arte Vintage 1960s Midcentury Italian Original Painted Glass Wall Art
By Fontana Arte
Located in Palm Springs, CA
This amazing piece comes from a vintage multi-million dollar Rancho Mirage, CA estate. THis piece was hung on the wall in a specially designed brass holder in the CEO's home office. it can also be used as a sculpture on the black granite cube...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Paintings
Materials
Glass
Jay Spectre Collection Custom Order Pair of Modern Art Paintings, 1980s
By Jay Spectre
Located in Palm Springs, CA
The Jay Spectre collection was very high-end in the 1980s. So successful he ended up having his exclusive boutique in Bloomingdale’s New York City. Artwork was very important to him ...
Category
Vintage 1980s American Modern Paintings
Materials
Gold Leaf
Pair of Fine Engravings of City of Rome, Italy, Matted, Printed in 1816
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A pair of rare and quite beautiful pair of engravings of the city of Rome, printed in 1816. Both are printed from original copper plate.
Custom handmade French mat in the 18th centu...
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Antique 1810s Italian Classical Roman Prints
Materials
Paper
Pair of King Silver Beaded & Embroidered King Size Pillows from Luxe Bedding Set
By Fortuny
Located in Palm Springs, CA
These amazing pillows are part of a lux bedroom ensemble that cost over $8500. We broke down the ensemble and selling buy individual single pieces, or pairs when appropriate. The set was made by hand, piece by piece by a company in Los Angeles called Tomasini with imported fabric. The entire set is available on separate listings. First up: a pair of king Size pillows made of champagne- silver metallic fabric with silver, metallic embroidery, sequins, embroidered round mirrors, and bugle Beaded fringes on the corners. They are spectacular. Side-by-side they easily go across an eastern king bed...
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Fabric
Pair of Silk & Embroidered Decorative Bed Pillows from Luxe Bedding Set
By Fortuny
Located in Palm Springs, CA
These amazing set of 2 decorative pillows are part of a luxe bedroom ensemble that cost over $8500. We broke down the ensemble and selling buy individ...
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Early 2000s American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Fabric
Pair of Rare Jay Spectre Quilted Pillow Shams in Mint & Black/White Leopard
By Century Furniture, Jay Spectre
Located in Palm Springs, CA
This rare pair of quilted mint color with black and white leopard pattern jacquard pillow shams came from Bloomingdale’s New York in the 1980s as part of the all upholsterd, mint green, leopard bed...
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Vintage 1980s American Modern Pillows and Throws
Materials
Fabric
Chic Sand and Black Ultra Suede Heavily Embroidered Decorative Pillow
Located in Palm Springs, CA
This very high end square pillow came from the premiere home store in Palm Springs, CA over a decade ago. Purchased by my clients, they were never used. Made entirely of high end perforated ultra suede, the ornate design is embroidered in a thick, black decorative design in the centre and around the front borders. Down and feather interior...
Category
Early 2000s American Baroque Revival Pillows and Throws
Materials
Fabric
Perforated Ultra Suede Sand and Black Embroidered Decorative Pillow
Located in Palm Springs, CA
This very high end square pillow came from the premiere home store in Palm Springs, CA over a decade ago. Purchased by my clients, they were never used. Made entirely of high end perforated ultra suede, the ornate design is embroidered in a thick, black decorative design in the centre and around the front borders. Down and feather interior...
Category
Early 2000s American Baroque Revival Pillows and Throws
Materials
Fabric
Pair of Art Deco Style Hand Painted Figurines of Couple with Their Children
By ABCO
Located in Palm Springs, CA
The pair of these chalk figurines of a mother and father with their children are done in a wonderful Art Deco style. Made in the late 1940s in America....
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Other
Italian Ceramic Ginger Jar in Blush Pink
By Raymor
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A Italian ceramic ginger jar with lid from a vintage designer Palm Springs estate. Beautiful blush pink ceramic. Signed Italy. Purchased in Italy in the...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Jars
Materials
Ceramic
Modern Art Signed Jablanski Poland Crystal Glass Sculpture
By Adam Jablonski
Located in Palm Springs, CA
This is a gorgeous piece of hand blown glass signed by the artist, A. Jablanski. The colors of green, amber and blue combined are stunning. From a multi-million dollar Indian Wells e...
Category
1990s Polish Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
Multi-Color Polish Modern Art Crystal Glass Sculpture
By Adam Jablonski
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A spectacular piece of glass art. Sculpture by A. Jablanski. The multi-color (blue, amber, green) piece is amazing from all sides. This piece came from a multi million dollar Rancho ...
Category
1990s Polish Modern Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Art Glass
Blush Ultrasuede 1980s Ruched Arm Sofa with 3 Matching Pillows Palm Springs
By Marge Carson, Steve Chase
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A very modern and glamorous sofa in the very current color of "blush" ultra suede that is all original. The sofa came out of a very high end 1980s Palm Springs estate. The arms have a unique ruched front detail. Fixed cushions that are firm but comfortable. Sofa comes with three self fabric ultrasuede pillows. The has such a modern look to it,. The pleated arm adds just the right amount of luxe style to the piece. Currently in our showroom in North Palm Springs we have a blush vignette. A pink marble top Marge Carson side table and two ceremic blush lamps...
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Vintage 1980s American Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric
Portrait of a Handsome Man Oil Painting by Mid Century Artist
Located in Palm Springs, CA
This beautiful mid century painting of a handsome man was painted in the 1950s. The subject was the owner of a beautiful San Diego Estate. Artist was F Stanley Herring. Beautiful antique fold leaf frame with ruby color fillet trim. Subject is seated in a royal blue chair...
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Vintage 1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Rare Pacific Pottery Green and Gold Metallic Jardinière
By Pacific Pottery
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A gorgeous green and metallic gold jardinière (flower pot/planter) done by PPP (signed) the name of Pacific Pottery was famous in the 1950s-1970s for their modern, artistic pottery. ...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Pottery
Vintage Hollywood Regency High Back Pair of Game/Side Chairs
By Dorothy Draper
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A wonderful pair of Hollywood Regency styled high back chairs. Newly upholstered in high end creme metallic swirl fabric. Obtains original antique creme wood finish. From a vintage Palm Springs...
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Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Chairs
Materials
Wood
Fitz and Floyd Medaillon d’Or Set of 15 Coffee Cups and Mugs, 1979
By Fitz and Floyd
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Fitz and Floyd were the premiere makes of china in the 70s and 80s. Their taste level and choice of patterns and colors made them legends! This Medallion d'Or in persimmon color is s...
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Vintage 1970s Japanese Modern More Dining and Entertaining
Materials
Ceramic
Fitz and Floyd Medaillon d’Or Coffee and Tea Pots with Creamer, 1979
By Fitz and Floyd
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Fitz and Floyd signed 1979 set of coffee and tea pots with individual creamer. They appear never to have been used. This is part of a huge set recently acquired from a multi million ...
Category
Vintage 1970s Japanese Modern More Dining and Entertaining
Materials
Ceramic
Fitz and Floyd Medaillon d’Or Serving Platter and Large Bowl, 1979
By Fitz and Floyd
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Large serving platter and large serving bowl. This is part of a huge set recently acquired from a multi million dollar Palm Springs estate. Purchased in 1979 this Medallion d’Or patt...
Category
Vintage 1970s Japanese Modern More Dining and Entertaining
Materials
Ceramic
Baked Potato Mid Century Dishes by Langbein Made in Italy Set of 6
By Ed Langbein
Located in Palm Springs, CA
This set is an amazing example of the brilliance of Mr. Langbein's talent. The set of six individual Italian bowls, resemble the texture and look of a real baked potato. The color is...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Pottery
Bruce of Los Angeles Vintage Original Male Physique Photograph of Carl Venus
By Bruce of Los Angeles, Bruce Bellas
Located in Palm Springs, CA
From an important 25 plus year collection of male physique and beefcake, printed in the 1960s, signed by the studio when Mr. Bruce Bellas aka Bruce of LA...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Photography
Materials
Other
Pair of Original B&W Male Nude Silver Gelatin Photographs 1996 by George Machado
By George Machado
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A pair of original B&W photographs being offered for sale for the first time. Taken by fashion designer/photographer George Machado from his book “Masculine” by Crown Publishers, NYC,1997. This diptych was printed in two sizes and selected in the final edit of he book. Hand printed the old fashion way.
These photographs were printed in 1996 from the original negatives. 5 x 7 photos...
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1990s American Modern Photography
Materials
Paper
Set of 12 "Thai Princess" Mid-Century Cocktail Glasses
By Culver Ltd.
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A set of 12 "Thai Princess" cocktail glasses by vintage company Culver Glass Co. are in excellent original condition. The princess is done in a beige col...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Glass
Hand-Colored Engraving of a Charming Holland Neighborhood 1710 Matted
Located in Palm Springs, CA
And engraving printed in Holland in 1710 by Lambert Visseher from a prominent Palm Springs, CA estate.. This charming image is of a neighborhood in Holland, on the edge of a river (o...
Category
Antique 1710s Dutch Neoclassical Prints
Materials
Paper
Bruce of LA Original 1950s Male Physique Photo Model Barry Adkins
By Bruce Bellas, Bruce of Los Angeles
Located in Palm Springs, CA
From a important 25 plus years collection of Male Physique and Beefcake Photography, Image # 8 of male model Barry Adkins. Printed in the 1960s and are all signed by the studio when Mr. Bruce Bellas aka Bruce of LA was alive. Beautifully, professionally framed. Double white mat and simple black frame. All orig photos are 8 x 10. Framed: 16.50" W x 19" H. Other images from this L.A gallery show on separate listings... please check often while we list more every week. These photographs are very hard to shoot under glass. They are sharp, clear photographs printed the old fashioned way, by hand in the late 50s and early 60s.
BIO:
Bruce Harry Bellas (July 7, 1909 – July 1974) was an American photographer. He was influential in his work with male physiques and nudes. Bellas was well known under the pseudonym Bruce of Los Angeles.
History and influence:
Bruce Harry Bellas was born in Alliance, Nebraska on July 7, 1909. He worked as a chemistry teacher there until 1947, when he began photographing bodybuilders in Los Angeles, California, beginning with taking pictures of bodybuilding competitions. In 1956, Bellas launched his own magazine, The Male Figure. Among physique photographers, Bellas' work was noted for having a distinctly campy, tongue-in-cheek sensibility. Bellas also produced a number of early homoerotic 8 mm films with titles such as Cowboy Washup and Big Gun for Hire.
Bellas was known to travel around the country, finding new models to photograph and also personally delivering nude photographs to customers, since they were liable to be seized by postal inspectors if sent through the mail.
An extensive archive of Bellas' nude male physique...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Photography
Materials
Other
Visionaire Number 38 “Love” Limited Edition
By Visionaire, Tiffany & Co.
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A lovely “LOVE” box numbered 3465 of 4000 edition by Tiffany & Co. A rare very desirable edition. From a Palm Springs Visionaire Collectors estate.
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Books
Materials
Paper
Visionaire Number 36 Power Numbered Edition
By Visionaire
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A rare Visionaire number 36 entitled Power. From a collector’s Palm Springs estate. Edition numbered 078 of 5.000 numbered copies.
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Books
Materials
Plastic, Paper
Visionaire Limited Edition Number 28 “The Bible”
By Visionaire
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A rare Visionaire edition number 28. Entitled “the Bible” from a Palm Springs Estate that had a large Visionaire collection. Bible is #186 in a worldwide edi...
Category
1990s American Modern Books
Materials
Plastic
Bruce of L.A. (Bruce Bellas) Original 1950s Studio Photograph Male Nude
By Bruce of Los Angeles, Bruce Bellas
Located in Palm Springs, CA
From an important 25 plus year collection of Male Physique and Beefcake photography, an iconic image done by Bruce in the studio with model posing on the iconic black and white floor, showing off his masculine back.. Printed in the 1960s and are all signed by the studio on verso when Mr. Bruce Bellas aka Bruce of LA was alive. Beautifully, professionally framed. Double white mat and simple black frame. All original photos are 8 x 10. Framed 16.50" W x 19" H.
Please see other listings for more photographs from this collection available for sale for the 1st time. These listing photographs are very hard to shoot under glass. They are sharp, clear photographs printed the old fashioned way, by hand in the late 50s and early 60s.
BIO:
Bruce Harry Bellas (July 7, 1909 – July 1974) was an American photographer. He was influential in his work with male physiques and nudes. Bellas was well known under the pseudonym Bruce of Los Angeles.
History and influence
Bruce Harry Bellas was born in Alliance, Nebraska on July 7, 1909. He worked as a chemistry teacher there until 1947, when he began photographing bodybuilders in Los Angeles, California, beginning with taking pictures of bodybuilding competitions. In 1956, Bellas launched his own magazine, The Male Figure. Among physique photographers, Bellas' work was noted for having a distinctly campy, tongue-in-cheek sensibility. Bellas also produced a number of early homoerotic 8 mm films with titles such as Cowboy Washup and Big Gun for Hire.
Bellas was known to travel around the country, finding new models to photograph and also personally delivering nude photographs to customers, since they were liable to be seized by postal inspectors if sent through the mail.
An extensive archive of Bellas' nude male physique...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Photography
Materials
Other
California Modern Style Floral Original Painting
Located in Palm Springs, CA
This beautiful modern painting came from a very upscale Palm Springs area estate. Very large, and bright vibrant colors. Nice original ready to hang. "Impatiens IV" Signed by Artist:...
Category
1990s American Modern Paintings
Materials
Canvas
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
From an important 25 plus year collection of Male Physique and Beefcake photography, image # 7 of handsome male model Bill Gregory. Printed in the 1960s and are all signed by the studio on verso when Mr. Bruce Bellas aka Bruce of LA was alive. Beautifully, professionally framed. Double white mat and simple black frame. All original photos are 8 x 10. Framed 16.50" W x 19" H.
Please see other listings for more photographs from this collection available for sale for the 1st time. These listing photographs are very hard to shoot under glass. They are sharp, clear photographs printed the old fashioned way, by hand in the late 50s and early 60s.
BIO:
Bruce Harry Bellas (July 7, 1909 – July 1974) was an American photographer. He was influential in his work with male physiques and nudes. Bellas was well known under the pseudonym Bruce of Los Angeles.
History and influence
Bruce Harry Bellas was born in Alliance, Nebraska on July 7, 1909. He worked as a chemistry teacher there until 1947, when he began photographing bodybuilders in Los Angeles, California, beginning with taking pictures of bodybuilding competitions. In 1956, Bellas launched his own magazine, The Male Figure. Among physique photographers, Bellas' work was noted for having a distinctly campy, tongue-in-cheek sensibility. Bellas also produced a number of early homoerotic 8 mm films with titles such as Cowboy Washup and Big Gun for Hire.
Bellas was known to travel around the country, finding new models to photograph and also personally delivering nude photographs to customers, since they were liable to be seized by postal inspectors if sent through the mail.
An extensive archive of Bellas' nude male physique...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Photography
Materials
Other
Bruce Bellas AKA Bruce of LA Original 1950s Male Physique Photo
By Bruce Bellas, Bruce of Los Angeles
Located in Palm Springs, CA
From an important 25 plus years collection of male physique and beefcake photography, image #2 of male model. (name unknown) Printed in the 1960s and are all signed by the studio when Mr. Bruce Bellas aka Bruce of LA was alive. Beautifully, professionally framed. Double white mat and simple black frame. All orig photos are 8 x 10. Framed: 16.50" W x 19" H. Please see separate listings for many more original photographs from this collection. Note: these beautiful photos are VERY hard to photograph under glass. They are BEAUTIFUL crisp, sharp orinal photos printed BY HAND from the original negatives in the 50s and 60s that were printed before computer printed and generated images!
BIO:
Bruce Harry Bellas was born in Alliance, Nebraska on July 7, 1909. He worked as a chemistry teacher there until 1947, when he began photographing bodybuilders in Los Angeles, California, beginning with taking pictures of bodybuilding competitions. In 1956, Bellas launched his own magazine, The Male Figure. Among physique photographers, Bellas' work was noted for having a distinctly campy, tongue-in-cheek sensibility. Bellas also produced a number of early homoerotic 8 mm films with titles such as Cowboy Washup and Big Gun for Hire.
Bellas was known to travel around the country, finding new models to photograph and also personally delivering nude photographs to customers, since they were liable to be seized by postal inspectors if sent through the mail.
An extensive archive of Bellas' nude male physique...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Photography
Materials
Other
Desert Plates by Fitz and Floyd, 1981 Set of Ten "Oiseau de Paradis"
By Fitz and Floyd
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A rare set of ten pieces of "Oiseau de Paradis" desert or salad plates by the legendary team of Fitz and Floyd done in 1981. The motif is a beautiful bird of paradise in an Art Deco ...
Category
Vintage 1980s Japanese Chinoiserie More Dining and Entertaining
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Bruce of Los Angeles Matched Pair Original B & W Male Photographs Set
By Bruce of Los Angeles, Bruce Bellas
Located in Palm Springs, CA
It is very rare to find a desirable iconic two piece set of original Bruce of Los Angeles vintage photographs. Especially with the iconic beach ball pr...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Photography
Materials
Paper
