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A beautiful original oil on canvas painting from the Jay Spectre (1929-1992) collection. This painting was done while Mr. Spectre was alive. He had paintings made to be incorporated in his world famous interiors. This particular image was recreated after an original that Mr. Spectre owned and showcased in Architectural digest, 1990s.Beautiful, stepped silver leafed original frame. Measures: Canvas 25.50 W x 31.5 H beautiful, chic painting...

A beautiful 1970s etching by French artist Gilou Brillant (1935-) entitled "Mention Inotile". From the Pace/ Allrich Galleries, San Francisco. Original ...

One of our favorite brutalist inspired original paintings by designer/artist George Machado from our collection. Done in shades of greys and creme textured acrylics. Titled “The Bru...

From a vintage Palm Springs estate designed by Steve Chase for Arthur Elrod, a large Andy Nelson (1920-1996) painting done in 1969. Acrylic on canvas with wood blocks. Mr. Nelson's work is part of the permanent collection at Palm Springs Art Museum and collected by many celebrities in Arthur Elrod Interiors that appeared in Architectural Digest in the early 1970s. This piece hung in a Tamarisk Country Club multi-million dollar estate with architecture by Buff and Hensman...

Another great original acrylic/mixed media painting on board by designer/artist George Machado. We love this painting more because of the great linen/wood vintage 1960s frame. The pa...

From an amazing time capsule residence in Rancho Mirage, Calif. I was told by the heirs of the estate that the painting was commissioned for his parents in the foyer of their beautif...

A really beautiful brutalist inspired gold leaf, acrylics and oils painting on board by designer/artist George Machado. Titled “Faith & Hope”. This painting has a great linen and han...

Another great original acrylic/gold leaf/silver leaf painting on board by designer/artist George Machado. We love this painting more because of the great unaltered white wood vintage...

This beautiful painting by artist Gregory Hawthorn was from a art collectors Palm Springs estate. Mr. Hawthorne’s work was chosen for many interiors designed by the late, great Steve Chase. This painting is a fantasy oil on board with a 3-D effect of a woman’s face. The detail on the painting is fascinating. It obtains the original beautiful cream frame. Ready to hang. Mr. hawthorns vintage work has become very sought after and collectible. STEVE CHASE: Known for their contemporary elegance and comfort, Steve Chase’s residential interiors embodied the casual yet opulent style of California’s affluent. Natural elements such as wood, granite and leather prevailed in his sensuous designs, often enhanced by subtle lighting. Preferring to work closely with each project’s architect, Chase deftly blended all the elements of design to create a whole greater than the sum of its parts. Realizing his talents earlier than most, Chase began shaping his career and his distinctive style at age seventeen when he joined the design firm of La Tienda in Los Angeles. A 14-year affiliation with Arthur Elrod Associates followed, ending in 1980 with the founding of his namesake firm, Steve Chase Associates. With a staff of more than 20 based in Rancho Mirage, California, Chase’s projects extended beyond his signature residential work to include aircraft, yachts and homes in such far-off lands as Singapore and Germany. In addition, Chase designed the Bob Hope Cultural Center, the Behring Auto Museum and several West Coast...

Purchased iat Dyansen Gallery New York City, 1991 (sticker remains on verso) Late 20th Century Fred Stepanian female “God of Waves” acrylic limited edi...

I have owned this Patrick Nagel original silkscreen “Seated Man” since it was released in 1981. I was in fashion college then and Patrick and hi...

Purchased in NYC at Dyansen Galleries New York City, 1991. (Sticker remains on verso). Late 20th Century Fred Stepanian "Apollo" acrylic limited editi...

We are so proud to offer this original work of art by legendary Palm Springs artist O. E. L. Graves. We discovered his work when we first purchased a second home here in 1997. His work was very difficult to come across, but stories about Mr. Graves were legendary, and the first art we saw of his were his extraordinary and very collectible cover art for vintage mid century Palm Springs villager magazines which we found at some thrift stores! We have since collected 8 original paintings. This is the Rolls-Royce of the collection. His artwork is now collected by a new generation of the Palm Springs younger rich and famous entertainment industry that have brought new life to the town with Coachella Music Festival and the endearing architecture Palm Springs is famous for! We purchased an amazing coffee table book by French photographer Robert Doisneau called “Palm Springs 1960” Mr Graves himself and his artwork is featured in wonderful 1960s vintage photographs. This spurred on more collectors looking for his paintings. This large painting was definitely owned by a Palm Springs/Beverly Hills client. His work was even sought out by Rockefeller that wanted to buy a painting of Mr. Graves that he refused to sell! The paintings were very expensive. Just the original painting’s framing alone shows how chic and special it was. The subject is a bird in its cage with a clock in the corner, In shades of silver, green, black and gold. There is a name on the painting, along side Mr. Graves signature we believe to be the title of the painting, “Orsi” It is such an extraordinary painting! Please check out the pictures to see the amazing color and details of this work. O. E. L. Graves (1897 - 1971) Graves was an American artist and painter/sculptor based in Palm Springs, California during Hollywood's golden years. His client list included many of the rich and famous of his era, from movie stars (Clark Gable, Bob Hope, Bing Crosby, Janet Gaynor) to business magnates (Raymond Loewys, George R. Hearst Sr.) to shady criminal kingpins. His own personal life was just as full of high intrigue and secrecy as the famous clients he cultivated. As a result, his need to maintain a relatively low profile in his private life has relegated him to near obscurity in death as an artist. Graves experimented constantly with new media and techniques for expressing his art. His works include delicate watercolors, fine detailed portraits, impressionistic oils, sculptures in metal, and some techniques of his own invention. Graves claims to have invented "sculpted oil painting", where multiple layers of thick oil paint are placed on masonite and then cut away to create the image. His sculpted oil paintings were displayed in some of the trendiest galleries and art museums, including the New York Metropolitan Museum of Art, which purchased some of his sculpted paintings after they had been shown there. Winthrop Rockefeller...

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 be...

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 be...

MICHAEL ROBERTS (1947-2023) PLEASE NOTE: This photograph is a one of a kind original photograph. Every photograph in the show was available to purchase, and only one of each was printed. This large black and white hand printed silver gelatin photograph of "Michel Nude" by the legendary fashion icon, Michael Roberts, London. This image was part of a Michael Roberts show in 1989 at Hamilton's gallery, London. Signed on back. Black metal simple frame. Image: 15" x 19", framed: 22' x 26". This image is one of two that were in the gallery show in London. The images from the show were very rare and now highly sought after and collected after Mr. Robert's death but there are NONE available to purchase. These two images were purchased from that Exhibit from Hamiltons. The second one, "Nude of Michel" is available on separate listing. We hope they are purchased together as they were hung next to each other in the exhibit. MICHAEL ROBERTS: The preferred medium of the fashion journalist Michael Roberts was Canson art paper, which he scissored freehand into crisp-cut collages, or snipped into minute dots to reassemble into mosaics, for magazine covers or book illustrations. His art, bit by bit putting it together, reflected his life in fashion. He wrote about it, commissioned unexpected others to do so, photographed for media and ads, and charmed cranky legendary lensmen into snapping for him. He could source the clothes, choose the crazy locale, stage the shoot’s story, and write a witty critique of the enterprise. He was also always the most elegant person involved, effortlessly cool. Roberts, who has died aged 75, never bothered with a résumé, since every new role or venture seemed to just develop, but they totted up to a serious career. He was a writer on the Sunday Times in the 1970s, when new couture catwalk drama and heightened designer celebrity demanded a fashion voice that was both theatre critic and gossip columnist. Then from 1979 he was art and style director of Tatler magazine, when the editor, Tina Brown...

PLEASE NOTE: This original photo from the amazing Michael Roberts exhibition at Hamilton's Gallery in London, England of "Michel in a Toga" was used in promotional pieces for the exhibit. It is signed/ nuymbered 1/25, but this is the actual photograph from the exhibit, and no other image was made/printed. IT IS AN AMAZING IMAGE. * This image of Michel wearing a sheer greek key toga. He is nude underneath and although subtle, it is a nude. Michel was a high fashion male model thet Michael Roberts adored and used him for many fashion campains for Joeph's London. A rare large black and white hand printed silver gelatin photograph of Michel by the legendary fashion icon, Michael Roberts, London. This image was part of a Michael Roberts show in 1989 at Hamilton's gallery, London. Signed on back. Black metal simple frame. Image: 15" x 19", framed: 22' x 26". This image was in the gallery show in London.The images from the show are very rare and now highly sought after and collected after Mr. Robert's death. two images were purchased from that Exhibit. The second one, "Nude of Michel" is available on separate listing. We hope they are purchased together as they were hung next to each other in the exhibit. MICHAEL ROBERTS: The preferred medium of the fashion journalist Michael Roberts was Canson art paper, which he scissored freehand into crisp-cut collages, or snipped into minute dots to reassemble into mosaics, for magazine covers or book illustrations. His art, bit by bit putting it together, reflected his life in fashion. He wrote about it, commissioned unexpected others to do so, photographed for media and ads, and charmed cranky legendary lensmen into snapping for him. He could source the clothes, choose the crazy locale, stage the shoot’s story, and write a witty critique of the enterprise. He was also always the most elegant person involved, effortlessly cool. Roberts, who has died aged 75, never bothered with a résumé, since every new role or venture seemed to just develop, but they totted up to a serious career. He was a writer on the Sunday Times in the 1970s, when new couture catwalk drama and heightened designer celebrity demanded a fashion voice that was both theatre critic and gossip columnist. Then from 1979 he was art and style director of Tatler magazine, when the editor, Tina Brown...

This is one of the series of original black-and-white photographs “collage series” being offered for sale for the first time. George Machado was the menswear designer of Zylos George Machado. During his 25 year career, he photographed many of the top male models in the business from 1986 through 1999. This particular photograph (11”x 14” silver gelatin photograph) was the actual photograph (plate 43) used in his first coffee table book “Masculine” published by Crown Publishers, a division of Random House, NY. . Taken in 1997, New York City. This model was a male model from Boss modeling agency. all the photographs currently for sale and used in the book. were printed in 1997 from the original negative, long before computer generated prints. In 2010, Machado started making modern art collages...

A very rare and highly collectible fine art original photo in original frame. A 1997 Iris nash edition 11" x 14" photograph, signed on front by Douglas Kirkland (1934-2022). From G Ray Hawkins Gallery, Sant Monica, CA. entitled "Golden Boy...

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...

One of our favorite abtract paintings. This large amazing bright color graphic abstract came from a upscale Palm Springs estate. Gold, pink, turquoise, white colorations looks great with any modern decor. The piece was done by Bengstton in 1991. Original bleached white wood...

A very charming original painting by Israeli artist Joseph Kossonogi. Mr. Kossonogi’s work is highly desirable and collected by galleries and museums worldwide. His originals are ver...

This is a rare painting done by the West Coast artist, Andy Nelson (1920-1996). This painting was painting #40, part of a gallery show Mr. Nelson had in 1972 in Los Angeles. Andy Nelson's works are in the permanent collection of the Palm Springs Art...

This beautiful three-piece triptych was special order for a Palm Springs area Estate. We purchased them from the designer of the project. Which sold unfurnished in 2 weeks! They were ordered from the Mathis Home Design Studio in Indio, CA. Made by the Wendover Art...

This is a large contemporary geometric abstract by George Teixeira Machado. Inspired by the Beverly Hills movie mogul homes in the 50s and sixties, it has a vintage 1970s style to th...

Lynda Keeler is a Palm Springs artist that uses neighborhood Road Maps as her inspiration in original an abstract paintings. This brightly colored Mixed Media (Oil and other material...

This photograph was part of a large collection purchased in the Hollywood hills in the early 90s. All the photographs were mid-century 1950s original photographs largely of male and...

The silver gelatin photograph was printed by the photography department of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City in the 1990s frim the original negative. George Platt Lynes...

Robert Charon is a listed artist known for his modern abstracts. His series “Orbs” was extremely popular and a few images were produced in prints sold wo...

This amazing, rare and large 1970's Portrait of a Woman is by famed artist Hyacinth Kuller Barron, from the very upscale Palm Spring Celebrity/Art Collector's estate. Hyacinthe's art is in The Smithsonian and other museums and public and private collections. Collectors include celebrities such as: Elizabeth Taylor; Jacqueline Onassis, Marilyn Monroe, Lady Slim Keith, Diana Ross. Louise Nevelson, Xavier...

A beautiful, original abstract and gorgeous shades of citron and gold by female Arizona artist, Kathryn Henneman. Her work is in many commercial and p...

Those abstract from Arizona artist, Kathryn Henneman was painted in 2019. Titled “Next Morning” it os a mix of grey and tan neutrals mixed with some p...

This very large, 76“ x 51“ painting came from a beautiful architectural significant 1981 estate in Mission Hills, San Diego. I am quite sure that the architect had something to do wi...

Original hand colored copper plate engraving. Printed in Paris, circa 1875. Title: LII “Temps de canicule” 14.5/8” W x 11. 1/2”H matted. Image: 8.5” x 5.5” One of a set of 4 different images purchased from the original owner. Other 3 available on separate 1stdibs listings. J. Grandville BIO: Jean Ignace Isidore Gérard (13 September 1803 – 17 March 1847) was a prolific French illustrator and caricaturist who published under the pseudonym of Grandville, and numerous variations (e. g. Jean-Jacques Grandville, Jean Ignace Isidore Grandville) throughout his career. Art historians and critics have called him "the first star of French caricature...

This is a large contemporary black and white geometric abstract by George Teixeira Machado. Inspired by the Beverly Hills movie mogul homes in the 50s and sixties, it has a vintage l...

Original hand colored copper plate engraving. Printed in Paris, circa 1875. Plate: XXV111 Title: Soyez sans inquiétude, Mousieur ; deux mois de traitement, et je vous renvoie votre fils aussi droit que vois et moi. Unframed. 14.50” W x 11.50” H matted. By original owner). Image size: 8.5” x 5.50” One of us set of four very RARE different images purchased from the original owner. Other three available on separate 1st Dibs listings. JJ Granville bio: Jean Ignace Isidore Gérard (13 September 1803 – 17 March 1847) was a prolific French illustrator and caricaturist who published under the pseudonym of Grandville, and numerous variations (e. g. Jean-Jacques Grandville, Jean Ignace Isidore Grandville) throughout his career. Art historians and critics have called him "the first star of French caricature...

Plate number: XLL Title: T’as raison Gauthier, c’est pas ceux qu’habitent les bels hôtels, qu’est les plus heureux. 14.50” W x 11.50” H matted. Image size: 8.5” x 5.50” One of us set of four very RARE different images purchased from the original owner. Other three available on separate 1st Dibs listings. JJ Granville bio: Jean Ignace Isidore Gérard (13 September 1803 – 17 March 1847) was a prolific French illustrator and caricaturist who published under the pseudonym of Grandville, and numerous variations (e. g. Jean-Jacques Grandville, Jean Ignace Isidore Grandville) throughout his career. Art historians and critics have called him "the first star of French caricature...

“Mad Max” 35”W x 47”H. Mixed-Media original painting. Using a layers of acrylic and hand-made plaster circles on recycled canvas. 2024. Signed on verso:...

Title: “Resurrection” 30” x 40”. Acrylic Mixed -Media on recycled canvas. Signed: on verso. Unframed. (Meaning to be displayed without frame). This is a large modern organic abstrac...

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...

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...

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...

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...

“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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

It is becoming very rare to find a desirable original Bruce of Los Angeles vintage photograph. Especially with the iconic black and white checkerboard ...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...