Fotografie des 19. – 21. Jahrhunderts

Film Photography
Arthur Miller and Marilyn Monroe in London
Los 4124 [*]

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Arthur Miller and Marilyn Monroe in London. 1956. Gelatin silver print. 22,6 x 16,4 cm.

This image depicts the couple Marilyn Monroe and Arthur Miller attending a preview of Miller’s play, 'A View From The Bridge,' at the New Watergate Theatre Club in London, England, on September 9th, 1956. – Some creases along edges of print, otherwise in good condition.

Förg, Günther
Architecture. Moscow 1923-1941
Los 4126

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2.750€ (US$ 2,957)

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"Architecture. Moscow 1923-1941". 1995/96. 10 gelatin silver prints. 36 x 27 cm (40,3 x 30,4 cm). Each signed, dated and editioned 7/10 by the photographer in pencil on the verso. In orignal cardboard box with embossed title on cover (a few scuff marks), with numbered cover sheet (light dent), Fleet Edition, Hamburg 1996.

Günther Förg's architectural photographs of Moscow capture the city's urban landscape with a distinct aesthetic vision. Förg's lens explores the interplay between light, shadow, and geometric forms, highlighting the architectural diversity and historical layers of Moscow's built environment. These photographs reflect Förg's fascination with space, structure, and the intersection of art and architecture, showcasing his unique perspective on the urban landscape. – Minimal buckling in edges, otherwise in near excellent condition.

Buchwald, Kurt
Hartmann & Krause in der Oderberger Straße
Los 4130

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"Hartmann & Krause in der Oderberger Straße" from the series "Ein Streifen Tag - ein Streifen Nacht, Berlin". 1987/printed 1997. Gelatin silver print. 20,7 x 30,5 cm (27 x 36,5 cm). Titled, dedicated and signed by the photographer in lower margin.

Some edge wear, small tear in upper right edge, a few handling marks, crease in lower edge in margin, otherwise in good condition.

Christel, Detlef
Boy with toy gun, Berlin
Los 4132 [*]

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Boy with toy gun, Berlin. 1980s. Gelatin silver print. 48,2 x 38,2 cm. Photographer's stamp on verso.

Detlef Christel pursued a photography education at the Hochschule für Grafik und Buchkunst Leipzig between 1976 and 1981. Subsequently, from 1982 to 1991, he worked as a photojournalist for the magazine Freie Welt, with a significant focus on capturing the lives of children in the former GDR and their transition into adulthood. His approach involved portraying them in candid, everyday scenarios, offering insights into their inner worlds and the surrounding social circumstances. – Corners slightly bumped, some handling creases, otherwise in good condition.

Eisler, Christiane
Imad, Oktober 1984
Los 4135

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"Imad, Oktober 1984". 1984. Vintage gelatin silver print on doubleweight paper. 45,5 x 30,5 cm. With typewriten exhibition label attached to print. Photographer's stamp as well as titled and dated in pencil on verso.

Christiane Eisler, a Berlin-born photographer who studied in Leipzig, gained recognition for her documentation of Punk culture during the former GDR era. Predominantly focusing on underground scenes and marginalized communities, Eisler's socially documentary approach captures the spirit of rebellion and resilience among punks in East Germany. – Some creases in upper left and lower right corner, edges slghtly rubbed, otherwise in good condition.

Fischer, Arno
New York
Los 4137

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750€ (US$ 806)

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New York. 1984. 6 vintage ferrotyped gelatin silver prints. Each circa 30 x 19,5 cm. Number in pencil on verso.

Whether in New York, Moscow or Leningrad or India, Arno Fischer got close to people and gave them a stage, so to speak. He never sought the exotic when traveling, but rather recorded moods. With his portraits he placed inconspicuous people at the center of his lens. The results are often tender images, in a wonderful composition of light and shadow. – Stronger traces of use, edges curled, stains/soiling, especially in margins, creases in corners, a few with stronger vertical crease in right edge.

Provenance: Estate of Arno Fischer

Fischer, Arno
West-Berlin, Strassenbahn
Los 4138

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750€ (US$ 806)

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"West-Berlin, Strassenbahn". 1956/printed later. Gelatin silver print. 27 x 41,4 cm. Signed, titled and dated (1958) by the photographer in pencil and photographer's stamp on the verso.

A few minimal nicks in edges, otherwise a strong print in very good condition.

Fischer, Arno
East Berlin, Prenzlauer Berg
Los 4139

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East Berlin, Prenzlauer Berg. 1957/printed 1970s. Gelatin silver print. 20,2 x 27,2 cm. Photographer's stamp and titled by the photographer in ink and on the verso.

Some handling creases, some edge wear, spot in lower margin, some pressure marks, otherwise in good condition.

Lit.: Elke aus dem Moore/Matthias Flügge (eds.). Arno Fischer. Fotografie (exhibition catalogue). Ostfildern 2009, ill. p. 47.

Florschuetz, Thomas
Untitled. 6.IV.84 (diptych)
Los 4140

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Untitled. 6.IV.84 (diptych). Vintage gelatin silver print. 33 x 16,5 cm (39,7 x 29,8 cm). Signed and dated by the photographer in ink below the image in the margin; photographer's stamp on the verso.

Thomas Flörschütz is known for his abstract and experimental photographic work. His photographs explore themes of light, form, and texture, often reducing subjects to their essential, minimalist components. His innovative approach challenges traditional photographic traditions, and he has gained recognition both nationally and internationally for his unique artistic vision.
– Edges and corners bumped, a few handling marks and creases, otherwise in good condition.

Gäbler, Gerhard
Vor der Währungsunion, Leipzig
Los 4143

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"Vor der Währungsunion, Leipzig, Juni 1990". 1990/printed later. Archival pigment print on Hahnemühle Baryta paper. 28,8 x 43,5 (32,8 x 48,2 cm). Photographer's stamp on verso; signed, titled and dated in pencil on verso.


In excellent condition.

Lit.: Gäbler, Gerhard. Zeit ohne Wiederkehr. Fotografien aus der DDR von 1978 bis 1990. Halle, 2015. ill. p. 142.

Graetz, Jürgen
After demolition of the Garnisonskirche Potsdam
Los 4145

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After demolition of the Garnisonskirche Potsdam. 1968. Vintage gelatin silver print. 20 x 28 cm. Signed, titled and dated by the photographer in pencil and with photographer's stamp on the verso.

Light crease mark in upper right, a few nicks in lower edge, otherwise in very good condition.

Hensky, Herbert
Trümmerfrauen in Schönhauser Allee, Berlin
Los 4146

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Trümmerfrauen in Schönhauser Allee, Berlin. Early 1940s/printed later. Large-format vintage gelatin silver print. 29 x 38,5 cm. Photographer's/agency stamp and estate stamp and annotated in pencil on the verso.

Herbert Hensky was a notable German photographer who emerged as a significant figure in the field during the mid-20th century. Known for his candid and evocative imagery, Hensky documented various facets of German society, ranging from everyday life in post-war Berlin to important political events. – Light fold mark in lower left, a few light handling dents, otherwise in very good condition.

Hensky, Herbert
The miner Adolf Hennecke in the former occupation zone of Germany
Los 4147

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750€ (US$ 806)

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The miner Adolf Hennecke in the former Soviet occupation zone of Germany. 1948. 6 vintage ferrotyped gelatin silver prints. Each circa 18 x 13 cm. Each with photographer's/agency stamp, one annotated in red/blue crayon on the verso.

On October 13, 1948, miner Adolf Hennecke surpassed the required work standard four times in an East German coal mine. This event was orchestrated as a propaganda stunt to promote role models and productivity. Hennecke was rewarded with 1.5 kilograms of the strictly rationed fat, three packs of cigarettes, and a bottle of liquor, and he had the day before and after off. The "Hennecke myth" persisted well into the 1970s in the former GDR, and even longer among older individuals, before gradually fading away. – Some handling creases, most with surface irregularities to ferrotype surface, one slightly buckled, otherwise in good condition.

Hensky, Herbert
Reconstruction of Alexanderplatz
Los 4148

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Reconstruction of Alexanderplatz. 1969/70. Large-format vintage gelatin silver print. 39,6 x 29,5 cm. Photographer's/agency stamp and annotated in pencil on the verso.

Some handling creases/dents, otherwise in very good condition.

Heyden, Bernd
Apartment interiors, Berlin
Los 4150

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Apartment interiors, Berlin. 1970s. 3 vintage gelatin silver prints (1 ferrotyped). Each circa 20,2 x 28 cm. 1 with photographer's Berlin stamp on the verso.

Corners bumped, a few minimal nicks in edges, one with tear in upper edge, otherwise in good condition.

Kirschner, Harald
Ringstrasse, Leipzig-Grünau
Los 4151

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Ringstrasse, Leipzig-Grünau. 1982. Vintage gelatin silver print. 33,3 x 44,5 cm. Photographer's copyright stamp as well as signed, titled and dated in pencil on verso.

Harald Kirschner's photography project on Leipzig-Grünau is a comprehensive long-term study comprising circa 200 photographs, documenting the social and urban developments of a newly built residential area during the GDR era. Through his lens, Kirschner captured the challenges and experiences of the residents, particularly children and adolescents, who transformed the urban landscape into a playground of imagination and exploration. His photographs offer a nuanced portrayal of Grünau's evolution, revealing both the struggles and the resilience of its inhabitants amidst the backdrop of rapid urbanization. – Some light handling creases, otherwise in very good condition.