Film Photography
Marlene Dietrich in "Seven Sinners"
Los 4122
Nachverkaufspreis
300€ (US$ 323)
Photographer: John Engstead (1909-1983). Marlene Dietrich in "Seven Sinners". 1940. Vintage gelatin silver print. 25 x 20,3 cm. Photographer's stamp and annotated in ink on verso.
In "Seven Sinners", Marlene Dietrich plays the role of Bijou Blanche, a singer who becomes entangled in a love triangle with two men, played by John Wayne and Albert Dekker. – Light trace of glue on surface and a few small dents in upper right, small crease near left edge, lower portion, some discoloration in edges on verso, otherwise in very good condition.
Film Photography
Marlene Dietrich in Las Vegas
Los 4123 [*]
Nachverkaufspreis
200€ (US$ 215)
Photographer: John Engstead (1909-1984). Marlene Dietrich in Las Vegas. 1957. Gelatin silver print. 25,2 x 20,3 cm. Titled "Marlene Dietrich" in red pencil on verso; photographer's copyright stamp, "Yvonne M Spiegelberg" stamp,"Brigitte" stamp as well as "Archiv Lebeck" sticker on verso.
John Engstead's photographs of Marlene Dietrich in Las Vegas capture the pinnacle of her reinvention as she dazzled audiences with her cabaret act at the Sahara Hotel marking the beginning of a new chapter in her illustrious career. Adorned in Jean Louis's iconic "nude" gowns, Dietrich's stage presence exuded an irresistible allure, with the gowns practically sewn onto her figure for a flawless silhouette. Renowned among her ensembles was her famous long stole made of fine swan's down, adding an extra touch of luxury and sophistication to her performances. – Some handling creases, corners slightly bumped, otherwise in good condition.
Film Photography
Arthur Miller and Marilyn Monroe in London
Los 4124 [*]
Ergebnis (inkl. Aufgeld) *
350€ (US$ 376)
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.
Wilhelm Furtwängler. Circa 1920. Vintage gelatin silver print mounted to board. 22,9 x 16,7 cm (37,7 x 29,8 cm). Photographer's studio reference in negative in lower left corner of recto, annotated and dated in pencil on verso.
Trude Fleischmann's portraits of celebrities are marked by their candid and intimate quality. During the 1920s and 1930s, her Vienna studio became a gathering place for avant-garde artists and cultural figures, leading to the creation of striking portraits that captured the essence and personality of her subjects. Trude Fleischmann's portrait of Wilhelm Furtwängler, a renowned German conductor and composer, is a prime example of her work capturing prominent cultural figures of her time. – Some slight oxidation and a few bumps along edges of print, otherwise in good condition.
Förg, Günther
Architecture. Moscow 1923-1941
Los 4126
Ergebnis (inkl. Aufgeld) *
2.750€ (US$ 2,957)
"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.
Brooklyn, New York. 1963/printed later. Gelatin silver print. 32,7 x 22 cm (35,5 x 27,7 cm). Signed, titled and dated in pencil and with the photographer's copyright stamp on verso.
The American photographer Leonard Freed is celebrated for his compelling images of Harlem and Brooklyn, especially during the Civil Rights movement in the 1960s. He adeptly documented the vibrant and intricate life of the Harlem community, highlighting its people, culture, and the social and political issues of the era. – Corners minimally bumped, otherwise in very good condition.
Lit.: Leonard Freed. Black in White America. New York 2010.
Freed, Leonard
Children from the City of New York in an Upstate New York summer camp
Los 4128
Nachverkaufspreis
1.000€ (US$ 1,075)
Children from the City of New York in an Upstate New York summer camp. 1963. Vintage gelatin silver print on Agfa paper. 21,5 x 32 cm. Signed by the photographer in pencil, agency label with typed text and photographer's stamp on the verso.
Some small dents and handling marks, especially in right side, otherwise in good condition.
Lit.: Leonard Freed. Black in White America. New York 2010.
Factory workers. 1980s. Vintage gelatin silver print. 18 x 24 cm. Photographer's stamp on verso.
Barbara Metselaar Berthold is acclaimed for her candid depiction of daily life during the former GDR era. With exceptional authenticity and profound empathy, she captured the subtleties of ordinary existence, from factory workers on their lunch breaks to families navigating the complexities of East German society. Through her photography, Berthold provided nuanced insights into East German society during the Cold War while preserving the genuine narratives of individuals and their communities. – Some very light scratches on surface of recto, some foxing on recto, otherwise in good condition.
Buchwald, Kurt
Hartmann & Krause in der Oderberger Straße
Los 4130
Ergebnis (inkl. Aufgeld) *
575€ (US$ 618)
"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.
Buchwald, Kurt
Joerg Waehner during the Performance "Happy Birthday Stalin!"
Los 4131
Nachverkaufspreis
500€ (US$ 538)
Joerg Waehner during the performance "Happy Birthday Stalin!". 1989. Vintage ferrotyped gelatin silver print. 17,2 x 23,8 cm. 2 photographer's stamps and extensively annotated in ink/pencil on the verso.
Some handling creases, traces of previous mounting on the verso, otherwise in good condition.
Christel, Detlef
Boy with toy gun, Berlin
Los 4132 [*]
Ergebnis (inkl. Aufgeld) *
375€ (US$ 403)
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.
Kids, Berlin. 1980s. Gelatin silver print. 38 x 48 cm. Photographer's stamp on verso.
Some light buckling, otherwise in very good condition.
Youngsters, Berlin. 1980s. Gelatin silver print. 38,2 x 48,2 cm. Photographer's stamp on verso.
Corners and edges slightly bumped, otherwise in very good condition.
"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.
"Shila, 1982". 1982. Vintage gelatin silver print on doubleweight paper. 30,5 x 47,2 cm. Photographer's stamp as well as titled and dated in pencil on verso.
Edges slightly rubbed, some handling creases, some signs of retouching, otherwise in good condition.
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
"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
Ergebnis (inkl. Aufgeld) *
1.063€ (US$ 1,142)
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
Ergebnis (inkl. Aufgeld) *
1.500€ (US$ 1,613)
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.
"Lutherstadt Eisleben". 1984/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.
Originally trained as a chemist, Gerhard Gäbler emerged as one of the most distinctive artists from the former GDR. After opting for a career change and studying photography at the Hochschule für Grafik und Buchkunst in Leipzig, he focused his lens on his immediate environment, becoming a keen observer of life under communist rule. His black and white photographs not only document the familiar aspects of socialism but also capture moments of quiet resilience and determination amidst societal change, providing a poignant glimpse into a bygone era of German history. – In excellent condition.
"Berlin Friedrichstrasse". 1988/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. 43.
Gäbler, Gerhard
Vor der Währungsunion, Leipzig
Los 4143
Ergebnis (inkl. Aufgeld) *
750€ (US$ 806)
"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.
"Leipzig, Mai 1990". 1990/printed later. Archival pigment print on Hahnemühle Baryta paper. 42,3 x 29 cm (48,2 x 32,8 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. 150.
Graetz, Jürgen
After demolition of the Garnisonskirche Potsdam
Los 4145
Ergebnis (inkl. Aufgeld) *
375€ (US$ 403)
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
Ergebnis (inkl. Aufgeld) *
688€ (US$ 739)
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
Ergebnis (inkl. Aufgeld) *
750€ (US$ 806)
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
Ergebnis (inkl. Aufgeld) *
1.063€ (US$ 1,142)
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.
Living room; Interior, Berlin. 1970s. 2 vintage ferrotyped gelatin silver prints. 21,2 x 29,5 cm and 24,3 x 17,8 cm. Each with photographer's Berlin stamp on the verso.
Bernd Heyden was closely connected to and integrated in Prenzlauer Berg, Berlin, where he spent most of his life. The autodidact initially trained as a woman's tailor and worked as an ironer, chauffeur and laboratory assistant, until he was admitted as a photographer in 1974. Since 1967, he worked in the Club junger Fotografen (Club of Young Photographers) founded by Arno Fischer and Sibylle Bergemann. His photographs were rejected by former GDR officials as "trash can photography", nonetheless they were highly valued by many of his colleagues. – Some small nicks in edges, corners slightly bumped, some surface pitting/scratches, crease marks in lower left, otherwise in good condition.
Heyden, Bernd
Apartment interiors, Berlin
Los 4150
Ergebnis (inkl. Aufgeld) *
750€ (US$ 806)
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
Ergebnis (inkl. Aufgeld) *
688€ (US$ 739)
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.
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