Oceanic Photography

The third series of photographs by fine Taxidermists Sinke & Van Tongeren After observing and analysing so many 17th century paintings, they were inspired to create a new series of work focused on still life masterpieces. They chose photography as the medium to portray their fine Taxidermy work interpreted through vanitas still lifes. The collection, ‘Les Peintures des Taxidermistes’, comprises eight works. Vanitas still lifes were enormously popular in the 17th century, often inspired by biblical themes and the saying that “All is vanity”. It reminded the viewer of his or her own mortality. For these series of still lifes Sinke & van Tongeren not only created meaningful scenes of taxidermy, they also mined their enormous collection of great finds to gather the most beautiful and unusual antiques to complement each scene. Title of this work; ’RÉUNION D’OISEAUX ÉTRANGERS’ Cabinets of curiosity were of monumental importance in the 16th, 17th and 18th centuries. Assembling them with interesting and rare objects was a competitive hobby amongst the elite, and to collect a great number of mounted species from everywhere in the world was the Holy Grail of the day. For ‘Réunion d’oiseaux étrangers’, we created that Holy Grail again, but this time stocking our cabinet with seemingly live species. This plentiful composition is staged in a cabinet with different boxes holding rare species such as a Toco Toucan, Scarlet ibis, Cock of the Rock...

The definitive photographic history of how hip-hop blinged out and redefined the world of jewelry, luxury, and style. Signed black-and-white pigment print on Canson Platine paper, 16 x 20 in.; hardcover volume in a slipcase, 9.8 x 13.4 in., 6.29 lb., 388 pages. Whether it’s diamond-encrusted grills, oversized “truck” style chains, bust-down Rolex and Patek Philippe watches, or a Tiffany necklace, jewelry is a cornerstone of hip-hop culture. Glittering, blinged-out jewels are the shining statement of a collective identity: unapologetic, charismatic, and street savvy. Spanning the history of hip-hop jewelry, from the 1980s to today, Ice Cold: A Hip-Hop Jewelry History is a stunning compilation of storytelling and visuals. Hundreds of extraordinary images of every major hip-hop artist on record celebrate how “ice” has become a proclamation of identity and self-expression. Starting with Run-DMC’s gold Adidas pendants and Eric B. & Rakim’s ostentatious dookie rope chains and Mercedes medallions, the jewelry then transforms from street style into a booming design culture. The hip-hop tradition of “show up and show out” reaches new heights with artists like Pharrell Williams, Jay-Z, Gucci Mane, and Cardi B...

Striking black and white photographic print of a nude figure, elegantly framed. The composition highlights the interplay of light and shadow, celebrating the human form with a timele...

Vintage Native American photograph, circa 1960 Silver Gelatin Print 16 x 20 inches. Unsigned from unknown photographer Very good cond...

A wonderful and very coveted original large-format photogravure by iconic American photographer Edward Curtis (1868-1952) titled "Mosa Mohave" Of this image Curtis noted “It would b...

A very rare vintage Elizabeth Taylor signed photograph with Actor Peter Lawford, circa 1952. The photo was taken when Lawford came to visit Taylor on the set of her movie "Ivanhoe" i...

Unknown pose by Green-winged Macaw is nr. 2/10. Size: 160 x 160 cm (63 x 63 in). Size framed (optional). 174 x 174 cm (68.5 x 68.5 in). Medium. Giclée fine art print on Ha...

Jan Saudek, Czech photographer, born 1935 Original silver gelatin print, photograph Title: Jan Saudek, "2 Big 4 U", # 295 Model print Finished , June 30, 1895 Signed lower right S...

Jan Saudek, Czech photographer, born 1935 Original Silver Gelatin print, photograph Title: "Portrait of lady", # Model print Finished , January 18, 1894 Signed lower right Silver g...

“Untitled (flower beanstalk)”, an original digital C-Print photograph by Gregory Crewdson, edition 8/10, signed, framed in ebonized wood, 2001. Provenance: from the collection of Sus...

American Vintage black and white photograph of a baseball team named \"Pastimes\" in a grey mat and wooden frame

Jan Saudek, Silver Gelatin Print, "The Virgin" limted edition. This is print no. 5/15 Title : "The Virgin" Numbered with # 360 and limited edition Written on reverse by hand of Jan Saudek" Edition of this print is limited to 15 (fifteen). This is print nr. 5 (five) Print finished May 3 1890 (Jan dated his work 100 Years earlier) Signed by Saudek, with pencil in lower right Silver gelatin print, model print Hand colored Measurement: 40,4 cm wide x 29,2 cm high The photograph is not framed Jan Saudek dated all his work 100 Years earlier Jan Saudek, Czech photographer 1935: born in Prague 13.5.1935 1950: he gets his first camera KODAK BABY Brownie - first photographic Attempts 1952: apprenticed to a photographer, he worked as a printing shop worker until 1983 1959: he uses "real" camera Flexaret 6x6, he is also drawing and painting 1963: for ever influenced by the catalogue of the magnificent photographic exhibition "Family of Man" (Edward Steichen) 1972: he finds his typical WALL composition, which became a sort of projection screen for his figural scenes. 1981: appears his first monography "Il teatro...