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MODERN STYLE

The late 19th and early 20th centuries saw sweeping social change and major scientific advances — both of which contributed to a new aesthetic: modernism. Rejecting the rigidity of Victorian artistic conventions, modernists sought a new means of expression. References to the natural world and ornate classical embellishments gave way to the sleek simplicity of the Machine Age. Architect Philip Johnson characterized the hallmarks of modernism as “machine-like simplicity, smoothness or surface [and] avoidance of ornament.”

Early practitioners of modernist design include the De Stijl (“The Style”) group, founded in the Netherlands in 1917, and the Bauhaus School, founded two years later in Germany.

Followers of both groups produced sleek, spare designs — many of which became icons of daily life in the 20th century. The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics. While Bauhaus principals Marcel Breuer and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe created furniture from mass-produced, chrome-plated steel, American visionaries like Charles and Ray Eames worked in materials as novel as molded plywood and fiberglass. Today, Breuer’s Wassily chair, Mies van der Rohe’s Barcelona chaircrafted with his romantic partner, designer Lilly Reich — and the Eames lounge chair are emblems of progressive design and vintage originals are prized cornerstones of collections.

It’s difficult to overstate the influence that modernism continues to wield over designers and architects — and equally difficult to overstate how revolutionary it was when it first appeared a century ago. But because modernist furniture designs are so simple, they can blend in seamlessly with just about any type of décor. Don’t overlook them.

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Style: Modern
Bonnie Edelman "Pink Cloud Reflection, Germany" Photograph, Scapes Series, 2017
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary artist Bonnie Edelman's "Pink Cloud Reflection, Germany" was photographed in 2017 and is part of the Sky Scapes Series. As her most recognized collection "Scapes" consists of landscapes, seascapes and skyscapes whose specific forms have been blurred in order to direct viewers’ focus toward colors and compositions. Sublime and abstract, the photographs capture grain fields, sea horizons, and sunsets from around the world. This photograph is being offered as a C-print face-mounted onto 1/8” non glare plexi with a custom maple floating frame (1/2" face x 2" deep with 3/8" gap). It will ship directly from the artist's printmaking studio with a signed certificate of authenticity. About the artist: Bonnie Edelman was born in New York City. She earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from Connecticut College on an academic and athletic scholarship. Having been raised in a family of artists and architects, Bonnie was always creating. Whether it was sculpture, painting, jewelry making and interior design, she has always had an intense need to express herself through creativity. Fashion was an all encompassing self expression so it was because of this idea of materializing thoughts, desires and inspirations that she decided to devote her career to the editorial side of the fashion industry. After an internship at Rolling Stone Magazine and then formally starting her career as the assistant to the Fashion Director at Seventeen Magazine, Bonnie moved through the ranks at Glamour Magazine and MTV. She then settled into the position of Travel Editor at Sports Illustrated, where she navigated the world producing exotic and inspiring photo shoots for the magazine’s annual Swimsuit Issue. It was during this time spent in The Islands of the Maldives, Ecuador, Venezuela and Kenya, to mention a few, while working closely with photographers like Sante D’Orazio, Russell James...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Photography

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Paper

Bonnie Edelman "Sprouting Wheat Field Golden" Photograph, Scapes Series, 2009
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary artist Bonnie Edelman's "Sprouting Wheat Field Golden" was photographed in 2009 and is part of the Land Scapes Series. As her most recognized collection "Scapes" consist...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Photography

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Paper

Hello, My Name Is Paul Smith: Fashion and Other Stories Book
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Hello, My Name is Paul Smith: Fashion and Other Stories Paul Smith, Deyan Sudjic, Donna Loveday. Rizzoli London. Hardcover book. The wonderful show ...
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20th Century American Modern Photography

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Paper

Yussef Nabil "Mohamed with Eyes Closed 2002" Digital Lambda Print, 'Signed'
Located in New York, NY
"Mohamed with Eyes Closed, 2002", large Digital Lambda Print, casting year 2001, Egypt (edition 1 of 3, signed, “Yussef Nabil 1/3 Cairo 2001” on back of photograph). The frame is sol...
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Early 2000s Egyptian Modern Photography

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Oak, Paint, Paper

'Isabella Rossellini's Heritage Chickens" Photographed by Patrice Casanova, NY
Located in Bellport, NY
Isabella Rossellini raises the most wonderful assortment of heritage chickens on her farm or named “The Farm" on Long Island NY. The above image is one of many images you will find...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Photography

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Wood

"Isabella Rossellini's Heritage Chicken's by Photographer, Patrice Casanova, NY
Located in Bellport, NY
Isabella Rossellini raises the most wonderful assortment of Heritage Chickens at her farm; on Long Island, NY and called The Farm. The above image is one of many photographs you wil...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Photography

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Wood

A History of Ballet and Dance in the Western World Book by Alexander Bland
Located in North Hollywood, CA
A History of Ballet and Dance in the Western World Book by Alexander Bland. Title A History of Ballet and Dance in the Western World Author Alexander Bland Publisher Praeger, 1976...
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20th Century American Modern Photography

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Paper

"Manga Expect" Original Photomanga by Kanjo Take, 2005
Located in Miami, FL
"Manga Expect" original photomanga by Kanjo Take, 2005 Offered for sale is an original Photomanga by German/Chinese artist Kanjo Take. In the summer of 2005 Kanjo Take organized the first creative national Chinese photo...
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Early 2000s German Modern Photography

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Paper

Lake George Vintage Photograph, circa 1910
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An unusual photograph, circa 1910-1920 where the letters Lake George are made of cutout photographs. Original frame-really a unique object with character and timeless character. Lak...
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1910s North American Vintage Modern Photography

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Paper

Contemporary "Busano 03" "Artificial Paradise" Series Photography by Paula Anta
Located in Madrid, ES
Photography of Paula Anta "Busano 03" serie "Artificial Paradise", 2008. Paula Anta Education 2015 European PhD in Fine Arts, Complutense University of Madrid. 2004 Professional Piano Degree (1966 Academic Programme). Exhibitions 2018 “Kanzel”, Pilar Serra Gallery, Madrid. 2017 "Rêver le noir, rêver une absence“, La Laboral Ciudad de La Cultura, Gijón Photography Encounters. R&P Legal Collection, Frankfurt, Germany. 2014 “In Black” (In Schwarz). Photoalc Festival, Aural Gallery, Alicante. “Readers” (Lectoras). Women’s Outlook Festival, Blanca Soto Gallery, Madrid. 2013 “Saints” (Santos). Spanish College, International University City of Paris. 2011 Modern Art Centre “Hospital del Rey”, Melilla. 2010 “Holy Cow!” (Heiliger Bimbam). Heike Strelow Gallery, Frankfurt am Main. “HomeMade”, video exhibition “Sonate No. 1 Augenmusik (Eye Music) K505”, Davis Museum, Barcelona. 2009 “Bring me a leaf of grass from the Edge of the image- Chapter II”. Atelierfrankfurt, Frankfurt am Main. 2008 “Palmehuset” (House of Palms). Photoespaña XI, International Festival of Photography and Visual Arts, Blanca Soto Gallery, Madrid. 2007 “Sunset Delux-Art”. Residency at Linklaters Art Association, Frankfurt am Main. Awards and scholarships 2016 Estampa 2016, Regional Authority of Madrid Award. 2015 VIII Biennial International Competition of Contemporary Photography “Pilar Citoler” Award. 2012-2013 FormARTE Scholarship for Visual Arts and Photography, Spanish College in Paris. Combat Prize. City of Livorno. Honourable Mention. 2011-2012 Scholarship from Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Spanish Academy in Rome. 2010 Aena Foundation Photography Award. 2009 Iniciarte scholarship for the creation and dissemination of contemporary art. Andalusia Regional Authority. 2008 Art Creation Award, Regional Authority of Madrid. 2007 Shortlisted in the “El Cultural” photography competition, El Mundo, Madrid. Artist in Residence Scholarship, Atelierfrankfurt, Frankfurt am Main. 2004 Juan Gris chair, Jannis Kounellis course. 2002- 2005 Honorary Research Scholarship, Fine Arts College, Complutense University of Madrid. 2002 Scholarship for Workshop Claude Closky, DFSSU Management of IT Projects, Paris. 2001 Scholarship for doctoral tuition overseas, Paris 8 University. 2000 Internship, Audio-visual Media section, Fine Arts College, Complutense University of Madrid.   Artificial Paradises Paradise is an enclosure created by man. It is a place of perfection in nature, of reconciliation with our origin, of serenity towards our near reality. Paradises are there, waiting for us. We earn them sometimes, and some other times we are expelled from them and then their very existence becomes a reproach. Paradises are not ephemeral, though. All that belongs to Nature is ephemeral and boundless at the same time. It remains until the infinite and returns to the beginning to wither again and so on, over and over. Paradise escapes us, it slips out in our imagination of what it is. It disappears and then, just like everything we cannot hold, like everything vanishing away from our desire for grasping, it must be replicated, frozen in time, imitated at best, never to be lost again. We contemplate it in all its confines, we study it and scrutinise all its forms, line by line, each with different colours and nuances. We thus hold on to the ephemeral, we stop its decadence, we perpetuate beauty in our urge to negate its own death. The paradise reverts to the logic of the quest. Maybe the last voyage ever to be undertaken is that of defining a paradise through sheer technical mastery, through the use of an apparent wisdom, a meticulous ability to reproduce reality: to create some sort of artificial paradise, a world where everything is reproducible and interminable, and so all appears at last to be perfectly docile and tame. To believe in the absolute harmlessness of such a paradise. And very likely to open up an abyss afresh, a new irony (tragic o comic or perhaps both at the same time) about each petal of each of its artificial flowers, made in the image and according to the likeness of reality. Artificial Paradises intends to be a very own and concrete paradise in a very specific location. The tradition of reproduction/imitation in Asia forms part of its culture. The tenacious aim for perfection, or for the idea of perfection held about things, blurs the confine between what is and its perfect imitation. In Asia the electric colours of the artificial plants...
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Early 2000s Spanish Modern Photography

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Paper

David Urbano Contemporary Photography the Rose Garden Nº 40
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Photography by David Urbano made in Barcelona, circa 2017. Giclée print in Hahnemüler paper with a varnish layer applied by hand. Signed, stamped and numbered. Edition of 9. ...
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2010s Spanish Modern Photography

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Paper

David Urbano Contemporary Land Photography, Rewind or Forward N04
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Rewind or forward serie, N04 Analogue photography, giclée print in Hahnemüler Paper. Signed, stamped and numbered. Edition of 9. Year 2018 printed 2018. Measures: Fram...
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2010s Spanish Modern Photography

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Paper

David Urbano Contemporary Land Photography, Rewind/Forward N05
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Rewind/Forward Serie - N05 Analogue photography, giclée print in Hahnemüler Paper. Signed, stamped and numbered. Edition of 9. Year 2016 printed 2018. Measures: Framed...
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2010s Spanish Modern Photography

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Paper

David Urbano Contemporary Photography Migas, Ordinary Life Serie
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Photography by David Urbano made in Barcelona, circa 2017. Analogue photography, giclée print in Hahnemüler Paper. Signed, stamped and numbered. Edition of 9. Year 201...
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2010s Spanish Modern Photography

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Paper

David Urbano Contemporary Photography or Shadow I, Ordinary Life Series
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Photography by David Urbano made in Barcelona, circa 2017. Shadow I, ordinary life series Analogue photography, giclée print in Hahnemüler Paper. Signed, stamped and numbe...
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2010s Spanish Modern Photography

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Paper

Michel Comte Silver Gelatin Photograph Print "Jeremy Irons with Monocle", 1990
By Michel Comte
Located in Studio City, CA
A darkly rich, yet playful portrait of Oscar Award-winning actor Jeremy Irons done in 1990 by famed Swiss fashion and fine art photographer Michel Comte. ...
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1990s Swiss Modern Photography

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Paper

Contemporary Black and White Flowers Photography by Mónica Sánchez-Robles
Located in Ibiza, Spain
Photograph in black and white of the series, “Flores de color”, printed on photographic paper. Mónica Sánchez-Robles She is a multidisciplinary artist who currently lives in Madr...
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2010s Spanish Modern Photography

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Paper

David Levinthal Large Unique Metallic Tinted Mermaid Print 1993
Located in New York, NY
Large and unique Scanamural photographic print, Untitled from the series Die Nibelungen, on silver lame acrylic, of mermaid with custom black steel frame by David Levinthal, American...
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1990s American Modern Photography

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Metal, Steel

George Platt Lynes Original B&W Fashion Photograph, Metropolitan Museum Art
Located in Palm Springs, CA
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...
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1990s American Modern Photography

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Other

Martin Luther King Jr. Civil Rights Michael Evans Original Prints
By Michael Evans
Located in Sharon, CT
These are original and perhaps unique 1967 prints by the Young Michael Evans, who went on to become famous as the White House Photographer for President Reagan...
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1960s American Vintage Modern Photography

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Paper

"Isabella Rossellini's Heritage Chicken's" Photographed by Patrice Casanova NY
Located in Bellport, NY
Isabella Rossellini raises the most wonderful assortment of heritage chickens on her farm or named, The Farm, on Long Island, NY. The above image is one of many photographs you will find in Isabella's new book Meine Hubner und ich - or My Chickens and I. The frame size is 28 x 28 x 2, the image size is 19 x 19. Limited addition...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Photography

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Wood

Original Photograph of Jodie Kidd by Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Henley-on Thames, Oxfordshire
Original silver gelatin print from Lagerfeld's studio ex-collection Eric Wright - Lagerfeld's right hand man in the 1980s-90s. Framed at Lagerfelds favorite framer, American art on ...
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Late 20th Century French Modern Photography

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Wood, Paper

Set of 12 Custom Finely Framed Scottish Postcards, Vintage Catherine Reiss Inc
Located in Stamford, CT
Set of 12 custom framed Scottish postcards, vintage Catherine Reiss Inc. Six framed group of cards with two in each frame.
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Late 20th Century Modern Photography

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Glass, Wood

George Platt Lynes Original B&W Photograph from Vogue Magazine
Located in Palm Springs, CA
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...
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1990s American Modern Photography

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Other

Black and White Abstract Photograph
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary black and white abstract photograph in a black rectangular frame.  
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20th Century American Modern Photography

Fine Art Photography Bavaria Schwanthaler Theresienwiese Munich Ulrich Schmitt
Located in Munich, DE
Ulrich Schmitt, born in 1959, studied at the Akademie der Bildenden Künste in Munich (Academy of Fine Arts Munich) where he was a master student of Pro...
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2010s German Modern Photography

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Paper

Polaroid Test Image by Denise Tarantino for Dah Len Studios c. 1990
Located in San Francisco, CA
This is an original test Polaroid image. In the pre-digital age, a Polaroid test image would verify that the model, product, and lighting would translate well on film. The studio needed to ensure that everything would translate correctly before the expense of shooting on film. Framed in a new matte black frame, this piece retains its original finish. Creator: Denise Tarantino for Dah Len Studios. Date of manufacture: circa 1990-1995 Materials and techniques: Photography paper, polaroid, wood, glass. Condition: Excellent. Dimensions: H 6.5 in., W 6.5 in., D 1 in. History: Dah Len, a Taiwanese fashion photographer, was in high demand, and the images created at the studio were used for high-end fashion editorials, fashion magazine ads, clothing catalogs, album covers, and pop culture publicity. The client list included publications and high end brands: Vanity Fair, W, New York Times, Interview, Details, Giorgio Armani, Kenneth Cole, Sean John...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Photography

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Glass, Wood, Paper

Rocky Schenck Signed Toned Silver Gelatin Photograph Print Nude with Crutches
By Rocky Schenck
Located in Studio City, CA
A wonderful and evocative work by Texas artist/ photographer Rocky Schenck. Schenck's beautiful, dream-like, ethereal images can be found in private collections, museums, and gall...
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1980s American Vintage Modern Photography

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Paper

"The Making of Evita Book by Alan Parker" Coffee Table Book
Located in North Hollywood, CA
“The making of Evita Book by Alan Parker” coffee table book Featuring an introduction by Madonna, the film's star, a behind-the-scenes account of ...
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1990s American Modern Photography

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Paper

Color Photograph of a Detail of a Purple Flower
Located in New York, NY
Color photograph of a detail of a purple flower with a black frame and a white matte. Photograph by Shelley Harrison.       
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20th Century American Modern Photography

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Paper

Double Exposure Color Photograph of Interior with TV
Located in New York, NY
Double exposure color photograph of an interior with the TV on with a black frame and a white matte. Photograph by Shelley Harrison.      
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20th Century American Modern Photography

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Paper

Color Photograph of a Stream with Rocks
Located in New York, NY
Color photograph of a detail of a stream with rocks with a black frame and a white matte. Photograph by Shelley Harrison.     
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20th Century American Modern Photography

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Paper

Josep Martinez Photography of Henri Cartier-Bresson
By Josep Martinez
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Henri Cartier-Bresson photographed by Josep Martinez. "C'est pour la police?" Photography taken in Barcelona in 2003. In good original conditions.
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Early 2000s Spanish Modern Photography

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Paper

Christo / Jeanne-Claude Photo of "The Gates" by Barbara Julius
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A glossy color photo of "The Gates" installation created by Christo and Jeanne - Claude presented in New York's Central Park. This framed photo was taken by Barbara Julius and includ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Photography

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Paper

Polaroid Test Image #53 by Denise Tarantino for Dah Len Studios
Located in San Francisco, CA
This is an original test Polaroid image. In the pre-digital age, a Polaroid test image would verify that the model, product, and lighting would translate well on film. The studio needed to ensure that everything would translate correctly before the expense of shooting on film. Framed in a new matte black frame, this piece retains its original finish. Creator: Denise Tarantino for Dah Len Studios. Date of manufacture: circa 1990-1995 Materials and techniques: Photography paper, polaroid, wood, glass. Condition: Excellent. Dimensions: H 6.5 in., W 6.5 in., D 1 in. History: Dah Len, a Taiwanese fashion photographer, was in high demand, and the images created at the studio were used for high-end fashion editorials, fashion magazine ads, clothing catalogs, album covers, and pop culture publicity. The client list included publications and high end brands: Vanity Fair, W, New York Times, Interview, Details, Giorgio Armani, Kenneth Cole, Sean John...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Photography

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Glass, Wood, Paper

Pictorialist Photography, "Pensive Woman"
Located in Rochester, NY
Pictorialist photograph of a young woman. Silver print in the original oak frame. Inscribed on reverse R.S. Paddock, Early 20th century. Pictorialism is the name given to an intern...
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Early 20th Century American Modern Photography

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Paper

Cover Photo of Karl Lagerfeld with Models for Bazaar Magazine
Located in Henley-on Thames, Oxfordshire
Original colour photograph of Karl Lagerfeld, Liya Kebede, Karolína Kurková & an unidentified male, a design for the cover of Bazaar magazine - it's not clear whether this piece was ever used for a Bazaar cover. ex-collection Eric Wright - Lagerfeld's right hand man in the 1980s-90s. "Irving Berlin...
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Late 20th Century French Modern Photography

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Wood, Paper

Fifty Years of Pep A Storied Past, A Promising Future, Hardcover Book
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Fifty Years of Pep: A Storied Past. A Promising Future. Hardcover – January 1, 2015 by Andrew Postman (Author), Indra K. Nooyi (Foreword) "This book contains the story of our first...
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20th Century American Modern Photography

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Paper

Elena Lyakir Where Swallows Hide Photograph, Aves Series, 2017
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary New York artist Elena Lyakir's Where Swallows Hide was photographed in 2017 and is part of her Aves Series. It's an ongoing exploration of how we relate to the visual ex...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Photography

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Aluminum

Contemporary Paula Anta "Seul 01" Series "Artificial Paradise" Photography
Located in Madrid, ES
Photography of Paula Anta "Seul 01" serie "Artificial Paradise", 2008. Paula Anta Education 2015 European PhD in Fine Arts, Complutense University of Madrid. 2004 Professional Piano Degree (1966 Academic Programme). Exhibitions 2018 “Kanzel”, Pilar Serra Gallery, Madrid. 2017 "Rêver le noir, rêver une absence“, La Laboral Ciudad de La Cultura, Gijón Photography Encounters. R&P Legal Collection, Frankfurt, Germany. 2014 “In Black” (In Schwarz). PHOTOALC Festival, Aural Gallery, Alicante. “Readers” (Lectoras). Women’s Outlook Festival, Blanca Soto Gallery, Madrid. 2013 “Saints” (Santos). Spanish College, International University City of Paris. 2011 Modern Art Centre “Hospital del Rey”, Melilla. 2010 “Holy Cow...
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Early 2000s Spanish Modern Photography

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Paper

Christo and Jeanne-Claude Signed Photograph, France, 1970
Located in Madrid, ES
Signed and framed photo by Christo and Jeanne-Claude. Black lacquered wooden frame. Tittle: "Wrapped walk ways, Loose Park, Kansas, 1978" Kansas, October 2, 1978.
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1970s American Vintage Modern Photography

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Wood, Glass, Paper

Contemporary Animals Photography Spanish Eduardo Sourrouille
Located in Madrid, ES
Photography “Family Portrait: Nikolaus, Antonius, Cristina, Soraya, Heman, Miguel…” Eduardo Sourrouille 2012. Edition 1/3 Eduardo Sourrouille. Basauri (Bizkaia), 1970. Bachelor of Fine Arts from the University of the Basque Country. Artist with individual exhibitions among which we can highlight: If you could see him through my eyes. Galerie Krisal, Geneva, Switzerland; Villa Edur. Contemporary Art Museum ARTIUM: Vitoria-Gasteiz; arteBA 08. Black box-white cube. Galería del Sol. Buenos Aires. And other collective exhibitions around the world such as: Bilbaorte New Yorken. Gabarrón Foundation. New York, ROME 2009. Galería Luis Adelantado. Rome; VIDEOAKT Glogauair Berlin: Strangers in paradise. Instituto Cervantes, Beijing, Tokyo; Paris Photo...
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2010s Spanish Modern Photography

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Paper

Elena Lyakir Diptych, When We Were Three and The Inevitable Photographs, 2019
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary New York artist Elena Lyakir's Diptych, When We Were Three and The Inevitable, was photographed in 2019 and are part of her Aves Series. It's an ongoing exploration of h...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Photography

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Aluminum

Elena Lyakir Diptych, Indian Summer and Learning To Dream Photographs, 2017
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary New York artist Elena Lyakir's Diptych, Indian Summer and Learning To Dream, were photographed in 2017 and are part of her Aves Series. It's an ongoing exploration of ho...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Photography

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Aluminum

Elena Lyakir Diptych, Destiny and Fate Photographs, Land and Sea Series, 2013
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary New York artist Elena Lyakir's Diptych, Destiny and Fate, were photographed in 2013 and are part of her Land and Sea Series. This is a meditation on the essence of seein...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Photography

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Aluminum

Elena Lyakir Wind Photograph, Land and Sea Series, 2008
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary New York artist Elena Lyakir's Wind was photographed in 2008 and is part of her Land and Sea Series. This is a meditation on the essence of seeing the world through our ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Photography

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Aluminum

Elena Lyakir Triptych, Feels Like Home. Bridgehampton, NY Photograph, 2016
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary New York artist Elena Lyakir's Triptych, Feels Like Home. Bridgehampton NY, was photographed in 2016 and is part of her City Parks Romance Series. Elena composed in-came...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Photography

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Aluminum

Polaroid Test Image #39 by Denise Tarantino for Dah Len Studios
Located in San Francisco, CA
This is an original test Polaroid image. In the pre-digital age, a Polaroid test image would verify that the model, product, and lighting would translate well on film. The studio nee...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Photography

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Glass, Wood, Paper

Photograph by Jean Daniel Lorieux, 1994
Located in Berlin, DE
Katherina, Hotel Cap Ferrat, 1994. Photograph from the 2016 "True Blue" Exhibition Berlin by Jean Daniel Lorieux in a white frame. Signed.
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1990s French Modern Photography

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Large Fashion Photography of the Avant Garde Fashion Brand TONGA, Munich 1980s
Located in Salzburg, AT
Original, large fashion photography of the Avant Garde fashion brand TONGA, Munich 1980s (TONGA desgined by Angelika Kramer/The TONGA fashion compa...
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1980s German Vintage Modern Photography

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Glass, Wood, Paper

"Virtue, " Plexiglass Mounted Color Horse Photo by Lisa Houlgrave
Located in New York, NY
"Virtue," is a color photograph featuring the mighty Andalusian stallion, Novelisto D" who played Colin Farrell's guardian angel, Athansor, in Warner Brother's movie, "Winter's Tale." Renowned Hollywood horse trainer, Rex Peterson, scoured the country for nearly a year searching for this special horse to play the powerful and magical hero. "Virtue" is printed by the Masters at Duggal, New York on Archival High Definition C archival paper and mounted under 1/4" plexiglass with an 1/8" aluminum back and brace for support and hanging. Limited Edition: 125, signed on the back. A companion piece, "Pensive," is available in the same size and price which is featured in image #2. Virginia born fashion and portrait photographer, Lisa Houlgrave...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Photography

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Paper

Art Director's Index to Photographers No. 5 Hardcover, January 1, 1977 Book
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Art Director's Index to Photographers No. 5 Hardcover, January 1, 1977 by Mark David Chapman (Author), Sam Haskins (Photographer), chiefly (Illustrator) Art directors' index no. 5:...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Photography

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Paper

Signed Photograph by Jean Daniel Lorieux, 1995
Located in Berlin, DE
Photograph from the 2016 "True Blue" Exhibition in Berlin: Karen Mulder, fashion by Celine, Madison avenue, New York 1995. By Jean Daniel Lorieux in a white frame. Signed.
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1990s French Modern Photography

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Paper

George Platt Lynes Original B&W Photograph, Ruth Elizabeth Ford, Framed
Located in Palm Springs, CA
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...
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1990s American Modern Photography

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Other

"Patience" Plexiglass Mounted Color Horse Photo by Lisa Houlgrave
Located in New York, NY
"Patience," is a color photograph featuring the mighty Andalusian stallion, "Novelisto D" who played Colin Farrell's guardian angel, "Athansor," in Warner Brother's movie, "Winter's Tale." Renowned Hollywood horse trainer, Rex Peterson, scoured the country for nearly a year searching for this special horse to play the powerful and magical hero. "Patience," is printed by the Masters at Duggal, New York on Archival High Definition C archival paper and mounted under 1/4" Plexiglas with an 1/8" aluminum back and brace for support and hanging. Limited Edition: 125, signed on the back. A companion piece, "Virtue," is available in the same size and price which is featured in image #2. Companion available. Virginia born fashion and portrait photographer, Lisa Houlgrave...
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2010s American Modern Photography

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Paper

Polaroid Test Image #46 by Denise Tarantino for Dah Len Studios
Located in San Francisco, CA
This is an original test Polaroid image. In the pre-digital age, a Polaroid test image would verify that the model, product, and lighting would translate well on film. The studio needed to ensure that everything would translate correctly before the expense of shooting on film. Framed in a new matte black frame, this piece retains its original finish. Creator: Denise Tarantino for Dah Len Studios. Date of manufacture: circa 1990-1995 Materials and techniques: Photography paper, polaroid, wood, glass. Condition: Excellent. Dimensions: H 6.5 in., W 6.5 in., D 1 in. History: Dah Len, a Taiwanese fashion photographer, was in high demand, and the images created at the studio were used for high-end fashion editorials, fashion magazine ads, clothing catalogs, album covers, and pop culture publicity. The client list included publications and high end brands: Vanity Fair, W, New York Times, Interview, Details, Giorgio Armani, Kenneth Cole, Sean John...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Photography

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Glass, Wood, Paper

"Lili, " Plexiglass Mounted Horse Color Photograph by Lisa Houlgrave
Located in New York, NY
The magnificent, horse portrait by photographer Lisa Houlgrave, features Lili, the two year old daughter of RJ Masterbug in Viggo Mortensen's film, Hida...
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2010s American Modern Photography

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Paper

"Lili, " Desaturated Plexiglass Mounted Horse Photograph by Lisa Houlgrave
Located in New York, NY
The magnificent, horse portrait by photographer Lisa Houlgrave, features Lili, the two year old daughter of RJ Masterbug in Viggo Mortensen's film, Hida...
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2010s American Modern Photography

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Modern photography for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Modern photography for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage photography created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include wall decorations, more furniture and collectibles, folk art and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with paper, wood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Modern photography made in a specific country, there are North America, United States, and Europe pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original photography, popular names associated with this style include Bonnie Edelman, David Urbano, Carmen Mitrotta, and John Dugdale. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for photography differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $25 and tops out at $50,000 while the average work can sell for $2,494.

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