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Andre Kertesz Photography

Hungarian, 1894-1985

Known for capturing the essence of a moment, André Kertész was considered one of the most influential photographers of the 20th Century. He was born in Budapest, Hungary, on July 2, 1894. André Kertész’s pictures of everyday life greatly influenced magazine photography in the United States and Europe as his distinctive style showed generations of photographers how to shoot without intruding in the situation or the emotion of the day. After being severely injured during WWI, he returned to Budapest. Surprisingly, his post-war career initially continued as a clerk in the Budapest stock exchange. Kertész moved to Paris in 1925 to work as a freelance photographer. He soon made friends with some of the leading artists of the time, including Fernand Léger, Marc Chagall and Piet Mondrian. In 1928 he bought a Leica, a small handheld camera which gave him the freedom to move about the streets of Paris. The camera-enabled him to capture spontaneous moments of urban life, a subject that would fascinate him throughout his career. With his Leica and the friendship of these artists, he was able to develop a visual history of Paris. His work appeared in French, Italian and British publications, including prominent magazines and newspapers of the day like the London Sunday Times. At the onset of Hitler's Germany and the specter of war on the horizon, Kertész moved to New York City in 1936 to pursue his career as a photographer. He became a United States citizen in 1944. In 1949 he became a staple with Condé Nast. Alongside Alexander Liberman, Kertész helped to transform and elevate House and Garden magazine into the publication envisioned by Mr. Liberman. Once Kertész retired from commercial work in 1962, his work began to be recognized as Fine art photography. His projects harkened back to his early work in Hungary with street scenes, still-life and the movements of everyday people. Kertész's work is in numerous private and public collections including the Museum of Modern Art, The Art Institute of Chicago, J. Paul Getty Museum, Center for Creative Photography, Smithsonian Institution and Pompidou Center. As per Brassaï’s words, “André Kertész has two qualities that are essential for a great photographer, an insatiable curiosity about the world, about people and life and a precise sense of form." Kertész died in New York City, on September 27, 1985.

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Artist: Andre Kertesz
Stairs at Montmartre, Paris, 1926

Stairs at Montmartre, Paris, 1926

By Andre Kertesz

Located in Santa Monica, CA

Signed in pencil on recto Gelatin silver print Image/Paper: 3" x 3-3/4", Mount: 12" x 9", Mat 20" x 16"

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1920s Andre Kertesz Photography

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Silver Gelatin

The Circus

Andre KerteszThe Circus, 1920

$8,000Sale Price|20% Off

The Circus

By Andre Kertesz

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

Printed later. Signed on the back of the print with date in pencil. Camera Obscura label on back of mat. Overmatted to 20 x 16 inches so frame-ready. Provenance: Camera Obscura Galle...

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21st Century and Contemporary Andre Kertesz Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Portrait of a Young Man
Portrait of a Young Man

Portrait of a Young Man

By Andre Kertesz

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

Carte-postale printing on back of print. Unsigned. A very rare example. We have not seen another image of this portrait at market.

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20th Century Andre Kertesz Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Colette, Paris

Andre KerteszColette, Paris, 1930

$8,000Sale Price|20% Off

Colette, Paris

By Andre Kertesz

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

Printed later. Signed on the back of the print with date in pencil. Camera Obscura label on back of mat. Overmatted to 18 x 22". Provenance Camera Obscura Gallery (Denver) 1980s to p...

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1930s Andre Kertesz Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Meudon, France
Meudon, France

Meudon, France

By Andre Kertesz

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

Signed original print by the artist! This very important work exudes a sense of alienation with a surreal edge to the composition. The artists work and this work in particular is fea...

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20th Century Andre Kertesz Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Melancholic Tulip, New York
Melancholic Tulip, New York

Melancholic Tulip, New York

By Andre Kertesz

Located in Toronto, Ontario

André Kertész (1894 - 1985) was a Hungarian-born photographer renowned for his trailblazing contributions to both photojournalism and the medium as an art form. Expected by his fam...

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1930s Surrealist Andre Kertesz Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Cello Study
Cello Study

Cello Study

By Andre Kertesz

Located in New York, NY

This image measures 9 3/4 x 2 inches, on a 10 x 8 inch sheet. It is signed and date by the artist on verso, and notated "Paris." The print was made no later than 1971. This elegant ...

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1920s Andre Kertesz Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Carrefour, Blois, 1930

Carrefour, Blois, 1930

By Andre Kertesz

Located in Santa Monica, CA

Signed, titled, & dated in pencil on verso Gelatin silver print Paper - 8" x 10", Matted 16 x 20"

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1930s Andre Kertesz Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Monte Cinto, Corsica, 1932

Monte Cinto, Corsica, 1932

By Andre Kertesz

Located in Toronto, ON

9" x 7" Unframed Silver Gelatin Print Hand Signed by Andre Kertesz

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20th Century Andre Kertesz Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Wine Cellars, Budafok, Hungary
Wine Cellars, Budafok, Hungary

Wine Cellars, Budafok, Hungary

By Andre Kertesz

Located in Denton, TX

Signed in pencil on print verso.

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Early 20th Century Modern Andre Kertesz Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Untitled (Paris), November 2, 1980

Untitled (Paris), November 2, 1980

By Andre Kertesz

Located in Toronto, ON

6 1/2" x 9 5/8" Unframed Silver Gelatin Print Hand Signed by Andre Kertesz

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20th Century Andre Kertesz Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Satiric Dancer
Satiric Dancer

Satiric Dancer

By Andre Kertesz

Located in Palm Desert, CA

"Satiric Dancer" is a photograph by Andre Kertesz. The photograph is signed verso, "Paris 1926, A. Kertesz". The framed piece measures 18 1/4 x 15 1/4 x 3/4 in. Kertész's work was i...

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1920s Modern Andre Kertesz Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Girlfriends, Paris

Girlfriends, Paris

By Andre Kertesz

Located in New York, NY

Unsigned

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1920s Andre Kertesz Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Plate 11

Andre KerteszPlate 11, 1979

Price Upon Request

Plate 11

By Andre Kertesz

Located in New York, NY

Signed by the photographer on the verso

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1970s Andre Kertesz Photography

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Color

Promenade, October 17, New York, 1962

Promenade, October 17, New York, 1962

By Andre Kertesz

Located in Santa Monica, CA

Signed and dated in pencil on mount recto; number "8" blind-stamped in lower left corner of mount Image 9-1/2" x 7-1/4", Mount 18" x 14", Matted 20" x 16"

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1960s Andre Kertesz Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Martinique, 1972

Martinique, 1972

By Andre Kertesz

Located in Santa Monica, CA

Signed, titled, dated in pencil on verso; Stamped with photographer's copyright on verso Image - 7.75" x 9.75", Paper - 8" x 10", Mat - 16" x 20"

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1970s Andre Kertesz Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Kew Gardens, London

Kew Gardens, London

By Andre Kertesz

Located in Santa Monica, CA

Signed, titled and dated in pencil on verso Vintage gelatin silver print Image 9" x 7", Paper 10" x 8", Matted 20" x 16"

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1940s Andre Kertesz Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Pont Marie at Night, Paris

Pont Marie at Night, Paris

By Andre Kertesz

Located in Santa Monica, CA

Signed, titled and dated in pencil on verso Vintage gelatin silver print Image 9-3/4" x 6-5/8", Paper 10" x 8", Matted 20" x 16"

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1960s Andre Kertesz Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Fork, Paris, 1928 - Andre Kertesz (Black and White Photography)

Fork, Paris, 1928 - Andre Kertesz (Black and White Photography)

By Andre Kertesz

Located in London, GB

Fork, Paris, 1928 - Andre Kertesz (Black and White Photography) Signed, titled and dated in pencil on reverse with Metropolitan Museum of Art deaccession stamp Silver gelatin print, printed 1978 Image size - 7 3/4 x 9 7/8 inches Sheet size 8 x 10 inches André Kertész (1894-1985) is widely regarded as one of Europe’s leading photographic artists, particularly for his contribution to photographic composition and the photo-essay. Although he failed to gain popular recognition in the early stages of his career, his later photographs, including works such as The Fork (1928), Melancholic Tulip (1939) and Washington Square, New York (1954) are now amongst the most famous photographs...

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Early 20th Century Andre Kertesz Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Montparnasse, Square Jolivet, 1926 - Andre Kertesz (Black and White Photography)

Montparnasse, Square Jolivet, 1926 - Andre Kertesz (Black and White Photography)

By Andre Kertesz

Located in London, GB

Montparnasse, Square Jolivet, 1926 - Andre Kertesz (Black and White Photography) Signed on reverse Silver gelatin print, printed 1970s 9 3/4 x 7 1/2 inches André Kertész (1894-1985)...

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Early 20th Century Andre Kertesz Photography

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Silver Gelatin

The Daisy Bar, Montmatre, Paris - Andre Kertesz (Black and White Photography)

The Daisy Bar, Montmatre, Paris - Andre Kertesz (Black and White Photography)

By Andre Kertesz

Located in London, GB

The Daisy Bar, Montmatre, Paris - Andre Kertesz (Black and White Photography) Stamped with photographer's estate ink stamp on reverse Silver gelatin print, printed c. 1980 10 x 8 inc...

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1930s Andre Kertesz Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Boulevard Malesherbes at Midday, Paris - Andre Kertesz (Black and White)

Boulevard Malesherbes at Midday, Paris - Andre Kertesz (Black and White)

By Andre Kertesz

Located in London, GB

Boulevard Malesherbes at Midday, Paris - Andre Kertesz (Black and White) Stamped with photographer's estate ink stamp on reverse Silver gelatin print, printed c. 1980 9 1/2 x 8 inche...

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1920s Andre Kertesz Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Piet Mondrian

Piet Mondrian

By Andre Kertesz

Located in New York, NY

Signed by the photographer.

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1920s Andre Kertesz Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Distortion #16, Paris

Distortion #16, Paris

By Andre Kertesz

Located in New York, NY

Signed by the photographer.

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1930s Andre Kertesz Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Distortion #40, Paris

Distortion #40, Paris

By Andre Kertesz

Located in New York, NY

Signed by the photographer.

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1930s Andre Kertesz Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Satiric Dancer

Satiric Dancer

By Andre Kertesz

Located in New York, NY

Signed by the photographer.

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1920s Andre Kertesz Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Rockefeller Center

Rockefeller Center

By Andre Kertesz

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

Dated 4-10-37 and numbered 38 on back of mount by photographer.

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20th Century Andre Kertesz Photography

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Questions About Andre Kertesz Photography
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Named as one of the most influential photos of the 20th century, André Kertész’s ‘Underwater Swimmer’ is arguably his best known work. The photo was taken while Kertész was recovering from a gunshot wound from serving in WWI. Shop a selection of André Kertész pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Noted photographer Andre Kertesz used many different cameras throughout his career including an ICA box camera, glass plates, 35mm film with a Leica camera and a Polaroid SX-70. His body of work was as ever-changing as his choice of camera, while his reputation continued to grow. Shop a selection of Andre Kertesz pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.