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Set of 15 François Gilot Framed Lithographies, 1951
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Presenting a remarkable set of fifteen original lithographs by renowned French painter François Gilot, sourced from the poetry book "Pages d'Amour" written by André Verdet and publis...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Photography
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Paper
$11,242 Sale Price / set
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Dial M for Murder
Located in London, GB
Original American film poster for the Alfred Hitchcock's classic 1954 thriller Dial M for Murder.
This film starred Ray Milland, Grace Kelly and Rober Cummings.
This piece is conserv...
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American Vintage Mid-20th Century Photography
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Paper
$2,399
Set of 9 Karl Blossfeldt Black White Flower Photogravure Botanic Photography
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Karl Blossfeldt original photogravure from the edition of the book 'Wunder in der Natur' in 1942.
Photography number 1. 'Aconitum. Eisenhut. Junger Sproß in 6 facher Vergrößerung.'
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Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Photography
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Paper
$8,094 Sale Price
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Breakfast at Tiffany's
Located in London, GB
Original black and white photographic production still for the legendary 1961 Audrey Hepburn comedy, romance. This film was directed by Blake Edwards, and stars Audrey Hepburn and Ge...
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American Vintage Mid-20th Century Photography
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Paper
Bruce of LA /AKA Bruce Bellas Photograph of Drew Burton
By Bruce Bellas
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Popular beef cake model Drew Burton was photographed by many male physique photographers. His All American Good Looks made him very popular! Didn't hurt th...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Photography
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Paper
Bruce of LA /AKA Bruce Bellas Photograph of Drew Burton
By Bruce Bellas
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Popular beef cake model Drew Burton was photographed by many male physique photographers. His all American Boy Nextdoor Good Looks made him very popular! D...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Photography
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Paper
1950s Marilyn Monroe Red Velvet Pin-Up "Golden Dreams" Playboy Bar Serving Tray
By Thomas Kelly
Located in San Diego, CA
Vintage bar serving tray featuring Marilyn Monroe on red velvet, titled "Golden Dreams" and dates from the early 1950s. Iconic photo by Tom K...
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Mid-20th Century Photography
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Wood
Set of 4 Karl Blossfeldt Black White Flower Photogravure Botanic Photography
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Karl Blossfeldt Photogravure from the edition of the book 'Wunder in der Natur' in 1942.
Photography number 15. 'Pirus alnifolia. Fruchtzweige in 1/2 facher Vergrößerung.'
Photog...
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Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Photography
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Paper
$1,990 Sale Price / set
72% Off
Vertigo
Located in London, GB
Original American photographic production still from the film Vertigo, 1958. Starring James Stewart, Kim Novak and directed by Alfred Hitchcock. This piece is framed in a Sapele wood...
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American Vintage Mid-20th Century Photography
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Paper
$479
Vintage 1950s Male Original Nude Photo of Brothers Playing Records
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...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Photography
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Paper
$280 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Style Ski Photography, Framed Alpine Ski Photograph, Courageous Jump
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
'A COURAGEOUS JUMP', a modern framed and mounted black and white photograph after an original 1930's skiing photograph. The frame is black with a burgundy undercoat, the glazing is clarity+ premium synthetic glass. Black & white alpine photos are the perfect addition to any home or ski lodge, so please do check out our other ski photos...
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British Sporting Art Vintage Mid-20th Century Photography
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Paper, Wood
Framed Street Photograph by Vivian Maier Editioned with Provenance
By Vivian Maier
Located in Atlanta, GA
A framed black and white street photograph by Vivian Maier (American, 1926-2009), "Untitled, June 25, 1961". This is a gelatin silver print printed in 201...
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American Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Photography
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Wood, Paper
Vintage Style Ski Photography, Framed Alpine Ski Photograph, Panoramic View
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
'PANORAMIC VIEW', a modern framed and mounted black and white photograph after an original 1930's skiing photograph. The frame is black with burgundy undercoat, the glazing is clarit...
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English Sporting Art Vintage Mid-20th Century Photography
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Paper, Wood
Accattone
Located in London, GB
Original Italian film poster for Pier Paolo Pasolini's 1962 drama Accattone.
This film starred Franco Citti, Franca Pasut and Adriana Asti.
The artwork on this poster is by Sandro Si...
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Italian Vintage Mid-20th Century Photography
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Paper
$1,713
Breakfast at Tiffany's
Located in London, GB
Original black and white photographic production still for the legendary 1961 Audrey Hepburn Comedy, Romance. This film was directed by Blake Edwards, and stars Audrey Hepburn and Ge...
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American Vintage Mid-20th Century Photography
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Paper
Stagecoach
Located in London, GB
Original double weight glossy finish studio photograph for the 1939 landmark western Stagecoach. This film starred John Wayne and Claire Trevor.,
This western was directed by the gre...
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American Vintage Mid-20th Century Photography
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Paper
$685
Vintage, Antique Alpine Ski Photograph, Der Sprung
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Ski photography.
'Der Sprung'', a new mounted black and white photographic image after an original 1930s skiing photograph. Black & white alpine photos are the perfect addition to any home or ski lodge. Prior to being a recreational activity skiing was purely a means of travelling from A to B through the snow, it only started to become the sport it is today in the mid-1800s. The price displayed is for the mounted photo only.
Image size 40cm x 25.5cm = 15 ½" X 10".
The alpine photograph...
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European Sporting Art Mid-20th Century Photography
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Paper
Man Ray — Portrait with Hand (Nusch Éluard) Vintage Gelatin-Silver, circa 1960
By Man Ray
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
c. 1932 Man Ray — Portrait with Hand (Nusch Éluard)
Vintage Gelatin-Silver Print (mid-century), Framed & Free Worldwide Shipping
A surrealist icon, this photograph captures a striki...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Photography
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Paper
$1,498 Sale Price
50% Off
Sabrina
Located in London, GB
Original photographic production still for Sabrina 1954.
This production still was created for the re-release of the film in 1962.
This film starred Audre...
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American Vintage Mid-20th Century Photography
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Paper
$411
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...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Photography
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Paper
$640 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Ski Photography, Antique Alpine Ski Photograph, 'OPPS'
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Vintage Ski Photography, antique Alpine Ski photograph.
'OPPS!', a new mounted black and white photographic image after an original 1930s skiing...
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English Sporting Art Vintage Mid-20th Century Photography
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Paper
From the Personal Collection of Audrey Hepburn, Photo by Vincent Rossell, 1962
Located in Devon, GB
Audrey Hepburn on the set of 'Paris When It Sizzles'
Vintage gelatin silver print by Vincent Rossell
Photographer's credit stamp, Audrey Hepburn ...
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French Vintage Mid-20th Century Photography
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Paper
Set of 6 Karl Blossfeldt Black White Flower Photogravure Botanic Photography
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Karl Blossfeldt Photogravure from the edition of the book 'Wunder in der Natur' in 1942.
Photography number 7. 'Aspidium filix mas. Wurmfarn. Junge gerollte Blätter in 4 facher Ve...
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Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Photography
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Paper
$2,836 Sale Price / set
73% Off
Bonnie and Clyde
Located in London, GB
Original American photographic production still from Warren Beatty and Faye Dunaway's 1967 crime romance directed by Arthur Penn.
The piece is conservation framed with UV Plexi-glas...
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American Vintage Mid-20th Century Photography
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Paper
$377
Ernst Schneider Photography Of Elsa Kruger Berlin 1930s
By Ernst Schneider
Located in Čelinac, BA
Ernst Schneider Photography Of Elsa Kruger Berlin 1930s
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German Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Photography
Materials
Paper
Vintage Style Photography, Framed Alpine Ski Photograph, The Climber
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Vintage style photography, framed alpine ski photograph, Opps!.
'OPPS!', a modern framed and mounted black and white photographic image after an original 1930s skiing photograph. Th...
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English Sporting Art Vintage Mid-20th Century Photography
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Paper
Original Photo of Furniture / Dining Chairs by Herman Miller, 1953
Located in Praha, CZ
- Czechoslovakia, 1951
- Museum of decorative Arts in Czech republic
- suitable for framing
- photographed by Illek and Paul
jr.
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Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century 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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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Photography
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Paper
$720 Sale Price
20% Off
Un Homme et une Femme / A Man and a Woman
Located in London, GB
Original Japanese film poster for the 1966 French New Wave film Un Homme et une Femme / A Man and a Woman The cool art work on this poster is unique to the films first Japanese relea...
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Japanese Vintage Mid-20th Century 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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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Photography
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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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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Photography
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Paper
$600 Sale Price
20% Off
Francesco Scavullo, Andy Warhol’s Flesh: Joe Dallesandro with Child III, 1968.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Francesco Scavullo, Joe Dallesandro with a small child, 19.25 x 13.25 in Rare photo from Scavullo’s New York studio. 1968. Photo mounted on board. Exceedingly rare image from the ser...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Photography
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Paper
$38,752 Sale Price
20% Off
Brassai Framed Heliogravure Photography (1949) - Black and White
By Brassaï
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Brassai Framed Heliogravure Photography (1949) - Black and White
Artist: Brassai
Type: Framed heliogravure photograph
Color: Black and white
Dimensions: H 29.5 x W 24.5 x D 3.5 cm
S...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Photography
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Paper
$749 Sale Price
50% Off
Original Photo of Furniture, Interior by Finn Juhl / Denmark, 1956
By Finn Juhl
Located in Praha, CZ
- Czechoslovakia, 1951
- Museum of decorative Arts in Czech republic
- Suitable for framing.
jr
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Czech Scandinavian Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Photography
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Paper
Man Ray — Reclining Nude (Gelatin-Silver Print, mid-century), Framed, circa 1960
By Man Ray
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
c. 1930 Man Ray — Reclining Nude on Studio Floor
Vintage Gelatin-Silver Print (mid-century), Framed & Free Worldwide Shipping
Bathed in theatrical side-light, this reclining nude di...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Photography
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Paper
$779 Sale Price
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Walter Wagner. Photography of Madeline Carroll in the film "Blockade", 1938
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Walter Wagner. Photography of Madeline Carroll in the film "Blockade", 1938
Drama directed by William Dieterle, United States, 1938.
Condition
Assembled as an album with a taped ma...
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Photography
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Paper
$899 Sale Price
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Framed Editioned Photograph A Man Dreaming in the City by Duane Michals
Located in Atlanta, GA
An editioned gelatin silver print by American photographer Duane Michals (1932-). Entitled "A Man Dreaming in the City", the gelatin silver print was created in 1969. It has a hand-w...
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American Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Photography
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Wood, Paper
Brassai Rare Black And White Framed Photography, circa 1930
By Brassaï
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Embark on a journey through the nocturnal streets of "Paris de Nuit" with this exclusive rare heliogravure test print by Brassai. Prior to the publication of his iconic book, this pr...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Photography
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Paper
$1,127 Sale Price
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My Fair Lady
Located in London, GB
Original photographic production still for My Fair Lady 1964.
This film starred Audrey Hepburn and Rex Harrison and was directed by George Cukor.
This piece ...
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American Vintage Mid-20th Century Photography
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Paper
$617
"Seated Figure, " Important Photograph of Male Nude by Barthe
By Richmond Barthé
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This original black and white photograph of one of Richmond Barthé's rare, little-known sculptures was taken by the famous studio of Morgan and Marvin Smith, who located on West 125th Street next to the renowned Apollo Theater. The Smith brothers moved from their native Kentucky to New York in the early 1930s, and proceeded to establish a studio that brought together almost every major figure in the Harlem Renaissance in the 1930s, 40s and 50s, mentoring artists such as Jacob Lawrence, Gwendolyn Knight, Selma Burke, Ernest Crichlow and Robert Blackburn. The Smiths captured the night life of Harlem, including musicians and actors such as Harry Belafonte, Sydney Poitier, Eartha Kitt, Ossie Davis, Ruby Dee, Count Basie, Ethel Waters, Billie Holiday, Hattie McDaniels, Zora Neal Hurston, Step n' Fetchit, Pearl...
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American Art Deco Vintage Mid-20th Century Photography
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Paper
Framed Street Photograph by Vivian Maier Editioned with Provenance
By Vivian Maier
Located in Atlanta, GA
A framed black and white street photograph by Vivian Maier (American, 1926-2009), entitled "New York, NY, December 2, 1954", this is a gelatin silver prin...
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American Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Photography
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Wood, Paper
Framed Vintage Life-Size Marilyn Monroe Pin-Up Poster
Located in Chicago, IL
A super fun vintage framed life-size pin-up poster of a young Marilyn Monroe in a red and white striped bikini and showing her Classic shining smile.
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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Photography
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Paper
$1,687 Sale Price
25% Off
Brassai's Insight: Photogravure of Picasso's Sculpture, circa 1948
By Pablo Picasso, Brassaï
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Brassai's Insight: Photogravure of Picasso's Sculpture, circa 1948
From 1948
Photography by Brassai
Photogravure
From 'The Sculptures of Picasso' by Daniel Henry Kahnweiler
Printed ...
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Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Photography
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Paper
$899 Sale Price
50% Off
Breakfast at Tiffany's
Located in London, GB
Original US Lobby card number 1 for Audrey Hepburn and George Peppard's classic 1961 romance. This film was directed by Blake Edwards.
The piece is conservation framed with UV plexig...
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American Vintage Mid-20th Century Photography
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Paper
$1,302
Brassai's Insight: Photogravure of Picasso's Sculpture, circa 1948
By Pablo Picasso, Brassaï
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Brassai's Insight: Photogravure of Picasso's Sculpture, circa 1948
From 1948
Photography by Brassai
Photogravure
From 'The Sculptures of Picasso' by Daniel Henry Kahnweiler
Printed ...
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Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Photography
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Paper
$659 Sale Price
63% Off
Set of Nine Karl Blossfeldt Framed Photogravures: Nature's Elegance (1942)
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Presenting a captivating set of nine Karl Blossfeldt Photogravures from the 1942 edition of the book 'Wunder in der Natur.'
In its original condition, this piece boasts minor wear that beautifully weaves into its historical narrative, showcasing a lovely patina that adds to its charm.
Karl Blossfeldt, a luminary in German photography and artistry, left an indelible mark with his close-up photographs of plants...
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Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Photography
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Paper
$5,666 Sale Price / set
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Dr. No
Located in London, GB
Original photographic production for the first James Bond film Dr. No (1962) Staring Sean Connery and Ursula Andress. This film was directed by Terence Young. This piece is framed in...
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American Vintage Mid-20th Century Photography
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Paper
$959
Karl Blossfeldt Photogravure: Nature's Elegance in Classic Frame (1942)
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Presenting a captivating Karl Blossfeldt Photogravure from the 1942 edition of the book 'Wunder in der Natur.'
In its original condition, this piece boasts minor wear that beautifu...
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Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Photography
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Paper
$659 Sale Price
63% Off
Marilyn Monroe 1954 Calendar
Located in PARIS, FR
Marilyn Monroe Calendar 1954
Two calendar pages from 1954 with day planners of Marilyn Monroe in nude posing and then dressed in fine lingerie using a special device.
One bears the ...
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American Other Vintage Mid-20th Century Photography
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Paper
Set of Twenty Four Karl Blossfeldt Framed Photogravures Nature's Elegance (1942)
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Presenting a captivating set of nine Karl Blossfeldt Photogravures from the 1942 edition of the book 'Wunder in der Natur.'
In its original condition, this piece boasts minor wear that beautifully weaves into its historical narrative, showcasing a lovely patina that adds to its charm.
Karl Blossfeldt, a luminary in German photography and artistry, left an indelible mark with his close-up photographs of plants...
Category
Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Photography
Materials
Paper
$21,585 Sale Price / set
50% Off
My Fair Lady
Located in London, GB
Original deluxe double weight studio photography Cecil Beaton (1904-1980) for My Fair Lady 1964.
This film starred Audrey Hepburn and Rex Harrison and was directed by George Cukor.
T...
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American Vintage Mid-20th Century Photography
Materials
Paper
$1,302
Early Bruce of Los Angeles Male Model Physique Orig B&W Photograph
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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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Photography
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Paper
$520 Sale Price
20% Off
Roman Holiday
Located in London, GB
Original US film poster for the 1953 classic romantic comedy directed and produced by William Wyler, and stars Audrey Hepburn and Gregory Peck. Hepburn won an Academy Award for Best ...
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American Vintage Mid-20th Century Photography
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Paper
$2,468
On Her Majesty's Secret Service
Located in London, GB
Original Japanese film poster for the sixth in the James Bond series, and stars George Lazenby as 007, a role that he would only play this one time. Thi...
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Japanese Vintage Mid-20th Century Photography
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Paper
Bruce of LA Original 1950s Male Physique Photo Model Barry Adkins
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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American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Photography
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Other
$600 Sale Price
20% Off
Bruce of L.A. (Bruce Bellas) Original 50s Male Nude Photograph Handsome Model
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
American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Photography
Materials
Other
$600 Sale Price
20% Off
Brassai Framed Heliogravure Photography (1949) - Black and White
By Brassaï
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Brassai Framed Heliogravure Photography (1949) - Black and White
Artist: Brassai
Type: Framed heliogravure photograph
Color: Black and white
Dimensions: H 29.5 x W 24.5 x D 3.5 cm
S...
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French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mid-20th Century Photography
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Paper
$749 Sale Price
50% Off
Photograph of Marilyn Monroe by G. Barris Photograph, 1962
Located in Saint ouen, FR
Photograph of Marilyn Monroe by G. Barris
Photograph taken in 1962
Printed in 1987
Photograph signed by the photographer on the lower righ...
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Vintage Mid-20th Century Photography
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Paper
High Society
Located in London, GB
Original US photographic production still for the 1956 Classic comedy, musical starring Bing Crosby, Grace Kelly, Frank Sinatra, Louis Armstrong The film was remake of the 1940 The P...
Category
American Vintage Mid-20th Century Photography
Materials
Paper
$514
History of Italian Renaissance Art Hardcover Book
Located in North Hollywood, CA
History of Italian Renaissance Art hardcover – January 1, 1969
by Frederick Hartt (Author), Color and B&W Illustration.
History of Itali...
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Italian Renaissance Mid-20th Century Photography
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Paper
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