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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...
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Vintage 1970s Belgian Modern Paintings

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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...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Paintings

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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 ...
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Vintage 1980s American Modern Paintings

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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

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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...
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Early 2000s American Modern Pillows and Throws

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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

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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

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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...
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Early 2000s American Baroque Revival Pillows and Throws

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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...
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Early 2000s American Baroque Revival Pillows and Throws

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Fabric

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...
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Vintage 1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Jars

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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...
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1990s Polish Modern Abstract Sculptures

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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 ...
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1990s Polish Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Art Glass

Blush Ultrasuede 1980s Ruched Arm Sofa with 3 Matching Pillows Palm Springs
By Steve Chase, Marge Carson
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

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Fabric

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. ...
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Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Planters and Jardinieres

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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

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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

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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 ...
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Vintage 1970s Japanese Modern More Dining and Entertaining

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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...
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Vintage 1970s Japanese Modern More Dining and Entertaining

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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

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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

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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

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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...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Photography

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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.
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Early 2000s American Modern Books

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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.
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Early 2000s American Modern Books

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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...
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1990s American Modern Books

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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...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Photography

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Other

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...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Photography

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Other

Bruce Bellas AKA Bruce of LA Original 1950s Male Physique Photo
By Bruce of Los Angeles, Bruce Bellas
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

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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 ...
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Vintage 1980s Japanese Chinoiserie More Dining and Entertaining

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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...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Photography

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Vintage Bruce of Los Angeles Matched Set Original B & W Male Photograph 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 early work of...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Photography

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Paper

Bruce of Los Angeles Rare Male Duo Studio Stamped Orig B&W 1950s Photograph
By Bruce Bellas
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Another original RARE studio stamped 8 x 10 black-and-white photograph by world, renowned photographer, Bruce Bellas AKA Bruce of L.A. we have sold many on 1st Dibs from our personal...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Photography

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Rare Bruce of LA Set Model Bobby Kennedy Male Orig Vintage Physique Photographs
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 Roman column,...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Photography

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Paper

Bruce of L.A. Original Vintage 50s Male Nude Signed Black & White Photograph
By Bruce Bellas
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Another original 8 x 10 black-and-white photograph by world, renowned photographer, Bruce Bellas AKA Bruce of L.A. we have sold many on 1st Dibs from our personal collection of 40+ y...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Photography

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Bruno of Hollywood B & W Original Nude Photograph Woman with Flowers, Framed
By Bruno Bernard (Bernard of Hollywood)
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A beautiful mid century modern nude by photographerBruno Bernard aka Bruno of Hollywood. His work is very collectible and hard to find these original prints while he was still alive ...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Photography

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Paper

Bruce Weber Print of The Carlson Twins, 2000, Hand-Toned, Matted Male Nude #2
By Bruce Weber
Located in Palm Springs, CA
We are selling 4 images of the Carlson Twins, Lane and Kyle. What we know: the series of nudes was shot by Bruce Weber in 2000. They are titled “Kyle and Lane Carlson, 2000, Bruce Weber”. All 4 images appear to be hand toned (not computer coloration). What we don’t know is if the are printed from negatives or digital prints. Purchased from a Palm Springs estate, there were a number of amazing photographs by Bruce Weber, Herb Ritts, Tony Duran...
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Early 2000s American Modern Prints

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Vintage Pat Milo Male Physique Nude Portrait Original Photograph
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A rare collection of original black and white photographs purchased in 1996 that were printed in 1996. They were custom ordered and only maximum of 3 were made. The photographs are beautifully printed. Pat Milo was a “artistic” male nude/physique photographer. He was more about making a beautiful photograph, been shooting men mood for the sake of being nude. Truly one of our favorite photographers we have collected. Photo: 8 x 10 with white matt. 16 x 20 black frame. Model: Dan Touemshay / Series 269 Biographical Note: Pat Milo (James Patrick) was born in 1911 into a large, Irish Catholic...
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Photography

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Paper

Vintage 1950s Original Male Physique Photograph by Bruce of Los Angeles
By Bruce Bellas
Located in Palm Springs, CA
An original iconic male physique photograph by legendary photographer Bruce Bellas aka Bruce of Los Angeles. Our collection (soon to be available on separate listings are all original (not copied from negative). This iconic image with a beach ball was one of the props that became synonymous with a Bruce Bellas photograph. Printed in the 1950s, the stamped images were printed when he was alive. They are the rare, sought after photographs prized by collectors of the genre. 8x 10 photograph, white matt, beautifully framed in classic black. Bio: An icon of gay art and one of the most famous names in physique photography, Bruce Bellas is remembered today as a pioneer of beefcake. Beginning in the 1940s and continuing until his death in 1974, Bellas photographed some of the most important figures in the world of physical culture; bodybuilders Steve Reeves, Bob McCune, and George Eiferman, and models Joe Dallesandro, Mark Nixon, and Brian Idol...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Photography

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Bruce of L.A. (Bruce Bellas) Original 50s Male Nude Photograph Masculine 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, iconic image of masculine male model holding metal chain.. 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...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Photography

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Other

Bruce of L.A.Original 1950s Male Physique Photograph Model Handsome Bill Gregory
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 ...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Photography

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Other

Wood and Acrylic Original Painting Sculpture in Black and Brown by Machado
By George Machado
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Inspired by the late Andy Nelson and his 3D wood on canvas he did for the legends Steve Chase and Arthur Elrod. California senior artist George Machado was self taught and started p...
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2010s American Modern Paintings

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Canvas

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