Goldin, Nan
Amanda in the Locker Room, Berlin
Los 4184
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2.250€ (US$ 2,419)
"Amanda in the Locker Room, Berlin". 1993/printed 1996. Cibachrome print. 51 x 61 cm. Signed by the photographer in felt-tip pen on the verso.
Two stronger vertical dents in left shoulder area, minimal dent in lower left, otherwise in very good condition.
"James King: Supermodel". 1995. Cibachrome print. 40,5 x 50,5 cm. Signed by the photographer in black marker on the verso.
A few minimal surface scratches, only visible at an angle, minimal surface blemish in lower right margin, otherwise in very good condition.
"James King: Supermodel".1995. Cibachrome print. 35 x 50 cm. Signed by the photographer in black marker on the verso.
Two small dents in right area, otherwise in very good condition.
"Homes for America" (#6). 1960s/printed 1989. Color offset print. 24 x 31 cm (49,5 x 55.5 cm). Printed title and number as well as signed by the photographer in pencil below the image in the margin.
Dan Graham's multifaceted oeuvre encompasses performances, installations, video works, photographs, and architectural endeavors, challenging conventional boundaries between art forms. His influential photo-text essay "Homes for America," published in 1965, critically examines the architecture of American suburbs, offering profound insights into suburban living and its cultural ramifications. – A few minimal handling dents, especially in margins, otherwise in very good condition.
Deutsch-Ostafrika
Souvenir album of German East Africa
Los 4187a
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2.125€ (US$ 2,285)
Photographer: Carl Vincenti (1871-1946), Dar-es-Salam. Colonial documentation showing economic resources of Geman East Africa. 1900-1910. Circa 60 vintage gelatin silver prints. Each circa 18 x 24 cm or reverse and smaller. Photographer's name and signet in the negative in lower right corner.
Some photos curled in edges, some with small tears, otherwise most in good condition. With: Deutsch-Ostafrika. Colonial documentation album showing economic resources of German East Africa. 62 vintage gelatin silver prints. Inserted in window mats, annotated in ink in German below images on album page, bound in contemporary paper album with chord binding (edges rubbed).
Willem de Kooning. 1981/printed 1990. Gelatin silver print. 20,4 x 15,9 cm. Signed and dedicated by the photographer in pencil and photographer's stamp on verso, hinge-mounted in upper edge to mat.
A print of this image is in the collection of the Portland Art Museum. – Two minimal nicks in right edge, otherwise a fine tonal print in excellent condition.
"Christa im Saga-Mink". 1970/printed later. Gelatin silver print. 40,5 x 48 cm (50,4 x 61 cm). Signed, titled, dedicated and dated by the photographer in pencil and photographer's stamp on the verso.
Spanning several decades, the career of F.C. Gundlach is a testament to his exceptional sense of composition, mastery of light, and an unwavering commitment to elegance. His work encapsulates the essence of post-war Germany, including its evolving fashion and culture, effectively bridging the realms of photography and art. Gundlach's iconic fashion images and portraits of celebrities have left an enduring imprint on the industry, establishing him as a respected and influential figure in the annals of photography. – Some buckling in edges, minimal handling dent in lower area, otherwise a fine tonal print in very good condition.
Lit.: Klaus Honnef (ed.). F.C. Gundlach. Modewelten: Photographien 1950 bis heute. Berlin 1985, ill. p. 203 (variant).
Berlin. 1957/printed 1998. Gelatin silver print. 33,5 x 29,5 cm (51 x 40,5 cm). Signed, titled and dated by the photographer in pencil and Griffelkunst edition stamp on the verso.
Two minimal handling dents in lower margin, a few small nicks in edges, otherwise in very good condition.
Lit.: Klaus Honnef (ed.). F.C. Gundlach. Modewelten: Photographien 1950 bis heute. Berlin 1985, ill. p. 203 (variant).
Häusser, Robert
"Kultstätte" (Ritual site)
Los 4191
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750€ (US$ 806)
"Kultstätte" (Ritual site). 2000/printed 2004. Archival pigment print. 29 x 32,7 cm (40 x 50 cm). Signed, titled, dated and editioned a.p. by the photographer in pencil in lower margin.
Throughout his career, Robert Häusser consistently showed an extraordinary talent for capturing the quintessence of his subjects, whether they were people, landscapes, or still lifes. His photography is marked by a pervasive sense of timelessness, achieved through a particular dedication to detail and a keen eye for composition. – Upper left corner slightly curled, otherwise a fine tonal print in very good condition.
Lit.: Claude W. Sui (ed.). Robert Häusser. Aus dem photographischen Werk 1938 - 2004. Heidelberg 2004, ill. front cover and p. 143.
Hausmann, Raoul
Mechanischer Kopf - Der Geist unserer Zeit
Los 4192
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475€ (US$ 511)
"Mechanischer Kopf (Der Geist unserer Zeit)". Circa 1919-1920/printed 2002. Gelatin silver print from the original negative. 29,2 x 20,2 cm (40,3 x 30,5 cm).Griffelkunst edition text printed on the verso.
Raoul Hausmann's "Mechanischer Kopf" (Mechanical Head) is a notable Dada artwork from the early 20th century, crafted from mechanical and everyday objects, symbolizing his exploration of technology's impact on human identity. It embodies Dadaist principles, prompting a reevaluation of art and the role of machinery in society. – In excellent condition.
Benno Ohnesorg, Berlin Charlottenburg, June 2, 1967/printed later. Gelatin silver print. 17,7 x 24 cm. Signed, titled and dated by the photographer in felt-tip pen on verso.
This photograph shows the German student and activist Benno Ohnesorg, whose death at the hands of a police officer is considered a turning point in German postwar history. – In very good condition.
Rudi Dutschke. 1967/printed later. 3 gelatin silver prints. 17,8 x 24 cm or vice versa. Signed, titled and dated by the photographer in felt-tip pen on verso.
In very good condition.
Haute Cour à Chandigarh. 1955/printed later. Gelatin silver print. 30,5 x 28,2 cm (40,2 x 30,2 cm). Signed in pencil on verso.
Lucien Hervé's photographs of Chandigarh epitomize the harmonious dance between light and form, capturing Le Corbusier's modernist architecture with striking clarity and dynamism. Through his lens, the city's geometric shapes and bold lines emerge as sculptural compositions, revealing the beauty and power of human-made structures in dialogue with their surroundings. Another print of this image is in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art, New York. – Minimal pressure mark on upper margin of print, some traces of previous mounting, otherwise in very good condition.
Lit.: Oliver Beer. Lucien Hervé: L'homme construit. Paris 2001. ill. p. 146.
"New York City, Houston Street". 1966/printed later. Gelatin silver print. 22,5 x 33 cm (27,7 x 35,4 cm). Signed by the photographer in ink in lower margin; signed, titled and dated by the photographer in pencil and photographer's stamp on the verso.
Ken Heyman was an American photographer known for his extensive documentary work capturing various aspects of human life and culture around the world. He collaborated with anthropologist Margaret Mead on several projects, including the book "Family" (1965), which featured photographs of families from diverse cultural backgrounds. Heyman's empathetic approach to photography and his ability to capture intimate moments made him a celebrated figure in the field of documentary photography. – In excellent condition.
Hoepker, Thomas
Muhammad Ali in front of the Skyline of Chicago
Los 4197
Nachverkaufspreis
2.500€ (US$ 2,688)
"Muhammad Ali (formerly Cassius Clay). Boxing world heavyweight champion in front of the skyline of Chicago". 1966/printed later. Large-format gelatin silver print. 34 x 50 cm. (48,5 x 58,8 cm). Stamped, signed and titled by the photographer in pencil as well as edition stamp AP 4/5 on the verso.
The photographer and documentary filmmaker Thomas Hoepker contributed to defining photojournalism in the 20th century. He was the first German member of Magnum, eventually serving as the organization’s president from 2003-2006. Hoepker earned recognition as a photo reporter for German magazines starting in 1959, when he became a full-time reporter for Stern in 1964 and, later, the magazine’s art director. In 1966 Hoepker traveled on assignment to the United States, where he produced the photo series “Champ” for Kristall magazine. It featured legendary boxer Muhammad Ali and included the image offered here. – A few creases/ light spots in white margins, retouched spot near upper image edge and in upper right corner and upper left, corners slightly bumped, otherwise in very good condition.
Lit.: "Champ". Muhammad Ali photographed by Thomas Hoepker. Berlin 2012, illustrated.
"Rhythmisches Raster". 1972. Chromogenic print. 19,8 x 19,5 cm. Signed and dated by the photographer in pencil in lower left corner, mounted to board; titled, dated and annotated by the photographer in pencil and photographer's label on mount verso.
The photographer Marta Hoepffner was known for her innovative "Farbinterferenzbilder" series, created as of the mid-1960s, which featured geometric forms and a harmonious interplay of pastel and vibrant colors. Her work demonstrates a unique fusion of art and science. – A few light surface scuff marks, more visible in raking light, otherwise in very good condition.
Lit.: Eva Scheid (ed.). Lichtbilder - Bilder des Lichts. Marta Hoepffner. Fotokünstlerin und Pädagogin. Hofheim am Taunus 1997, see pp. 50-67.
Brigitte Behrens/Ulrika Jäger. "Lichtbilder - Bilder des Lichts. Marta Hoepffner und Ihm Schoffers" in: Die Frauenfeder No 2, Drumlin Verlag, Weingarten 1986, p. 135-175.
"Gegenbewegung I" (Farbfotogramm in polarisiertem Licht). 1977. Vintage chromogenic print on Kodak paper. 23 x 23,2 cm. Mounted along upper edge to card (minimal traces of use); signed and dated below the image on mount; titled, dated and annotated by the photographer in pencil on mount verso.
A few minimal surface scuff marks, otherwise in very good condition.
Lit.: Eva Scheid (ed.). Lichtbilder - Bilder des Lichts. Marta Hoepffner. Fotokünstlerin und Pädagogin. Hofheim am Taunus 1997, see pp. 50-67.
"Coconut Island Water". 2018. Chromogenic print. 80 x 60 cm. Framed under glass in wooden frame, Certificate of Authenticity label, signed, dated and numbered 1/10 by the photographer in black ink on frame verso.
Sven Hoffmann studied photography at the Hochschule der Künste in Berlin from 1986-1992, graduating as a master student. Already during this time, he focused his artistic work on the element of water and its photographic representation. He developed this focus consistently over the years, expanding his concept of art to include social and ecological aspects. Eventually he established the Aqua Globalis project, which, in addition to the artistic representation of water, is also dedicated to the social and environmental significance of clean water and access to it. – In excellent condition.
Horowitz, Michael
Helmut Qualtinger as pilot
Los 4201
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625€ (US$ 672)
Helmut Qualtinger as pilot. 1980s. Vintage gelatin silver print. 39 x 29,5 cm. Framed under glass in wooden frame, signed by the photographer in ink on frame verso.
Some chemical discoloration in lower left, otherwise in good condition.
"Irving Penn, N.Y.". 1951/printed later. Gelatin silver print. 35 x 27,5 cm. Photographer's blindstamp in lower right in the margin; signed, titled by the photographer in pencil and titled in pencil on the verso, hinge-mounted in upper edge to board.
Horst P. Horst's work is characterized by his ability to capture the essence of his subjects, whether they were iconic Hollywood stars, fashion models, or cultural luminaries. His portraits exude a sense of sophistication, marked by careful attention to lighting, composition, and detail. Here he captured fellow photographer Irving Penn in a relaxed and personable pose. – Stronger crease in right margin and slightly into image, handling dent in lower area, otherwise a fine tonal print in very good condition.
Lit.: Horst. Photographien aus sechs Jahrhunderten, Munich 1995.
Industrial Photography
Industrial images of the Krupp factory, Essen and Gelsenkirchen
Los 4203
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700€ (US$ 753)
Distributor: Verkehrs- und Werbeamt der Stadt Essen. Industrial images of the Krupp factory, Essen and Gelsenkirchen. 1927-1930. 8 vintage gelatin silver prints. Various sizes circa 16 x 22 cm and smaller. Each with distributor's stamp, some annotated in pencil/crayon/ink and 3 with typed caption label on the verso.
This selection of images shows the exterior and interior of the Krupp steel factories in Essen and Gelsenkirchen. Includes a photograph showing the coking plant and a panoramic view of Essen with many factory smokestacks. – Some with light handling marks/small nicks in edges, otherwise in good condition.
Jacobi, Lotte
Theater portraits of Hans Albers and Lucie Höflich in Ferdinand Bruckners "Die Verbrecher"
Los 4204
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375€ (US$ 403)
Theater portraits of Hans Albers and Lucie Höflich in Ferdinand Bruckners "Die Verbrecher".1928. 3 vintage gelatin silver prints. Each circa 24 x 18 cm. Each mounted to board (slight traces of use), each signed by the photographer in pencil below image on mount; each with photographer's stamp on mount verso.
Hans Albers celebrated his first major stage success at the Deutsches Theater Berlin in the role of a waiter in the play "Die Verbrecher" by Ferdinand Bruckner. This was his major breakthrough and he went on to star in a variety of sound films. – Two with minimal mirroring in edges, otherwise in very good condition.
Jacobi, Lotte
Jazz Club Café Dachgarten, Berlin
Los 4205
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375€ (US$ 403)
Jazz Club Café Dachgarten, Berlin. Circa 1931. Vintage gelatin silver print. 15,5 x 21,5 cm. Photographer's/copyright stamps and annotated in pencil on the verso.
In this image Lotte Jacobi photographed a jazz performance at the famous jazz club, Café Dachgarten in Berlin. In the center one can see the composer Will Meisel. – Corners bumped with small creases (two backed), a few light handling dents, otherwise in good condition.
Photogenic abstraction. Circa 1950. Vintage gelatin silver print. 19,7 x 24,6 cm. Photographer's Photogenics /copyright stamp on the verso, hinge-mounted in upper corners to mat.
Encouraged by Leo Katz, in the early 1940s Lotte Jacobi began experimenting with making photographs without a camera. It was Katz who coined the term "Photogenics" for these renditions of paths of light. To him these images were true "original" art objects, devoid of the reproducible nature of normal photographs. Jacobi's photogenics follow the new concepts in the visual arts of the time. They were included in such avantgarde exhibitions as In and Out of Focus in 1948 and Abstraction in Photography in 1951, both at the Museum of Modern Art in New York, as well as in the second Subjektive Fotografie exhibition in 1954, in Saarbrücken. – A few minimal nicks in edges, otherwise in near excellent condition.
Provenance: Christie's. Light, Volume and Form: Photographs from the Shalom Shpilman Collection, May 24-June 2, 2016, lot 85.
Lit.: Marion Beckers/Elisabeth Moortgat. Atelier Lotte Jacobi - Berlin, New York. Berlin 1997. ill. pp. 191-192 (similar photogenics).
"Untitled" from the series "Illuminance". 2007. Chromogenic print in artist's wooden frame (corners bumped and slightly scratched). 104 x 104 cm. Signed by the photographer on verso.
Rinko Kawauchi's photography embodies a serene and contemplative aesthetic, characterized by soft, diffused light and delicate compositions. Her images often depict everyday moments infused with a sense of wonder and introspection, inviting viewers to find beauty in the mundane. Through her minimalist approach, Kawauchi captures the fleeting moments of life with poetic simplicity, evoking a sense of timelessness and universal resonance. This print is one of only three prints made for the artist's series "Illuminance" from 2011. – In excellent condition.
Lit.: Rinko Kawauchi. Illuminance. Heidelberg, 2011. n.p.
"Untitled" from the series "Illuminance". 2007. Chromogenic print in artist's wooden frame (slightly scratched). 104 x 104 cm. Signed by the photographer on verso.
In excellent condition.
Lit.: Rinko Kawauchi. Illuminance. Heidelberg, 2011. n.p.
"Pergamon I". 1990s. Vintage gelatin silver print. 26,8 x 18,2 cm. Signed, titled and numbered 2/6, in pencil on verso.
In very good condition.
Untitled (Light reflections). 1950s. Vintage ferrotyped gelatin silver print on Agfa paper. 29,7 x 24 cm. Photographer's stamp and negative number in pencil on the verso.
Peter Keetman was a German photographer known for his innovative approach to capturing everyday scenes with a unique visual perspective. He was a prominent member of the "Fotoform" group, which was influential in shaping post-war German photography. Keetman's work often focused on abstract compositions and geometric patterns found in urban environments, demonstrating his keen eye for detail. He experimented with techniques such as multiple exposures and close-ups, paving the way for new artistic directions in the medium.. – Small creases in corners, a few small handling dents, some surface scuffing, otherwise in good condition.
Provenance: Christie's. Light, Volume and Form: Photographs from the Shalom Shpilman Collection, May 24-June 2, 2016, lot 54.
"Umarmung" (Embrace). 1968. Half-tone print. 40,2 x 29,5 cm. Signed and dated by the photographer in white ink in lower right.
Tilo Keil is one of the most interesting rediscovered artists of younger German photo history. His main body of work was produced over a three year period, and the quality of his unique oeuvre is still underrated today. This unusual erotic montage is from a series entitled "Hautbilder" (Skin Pictures), 18 of which were exhibited in Munich in 1968 at the Avant Art Galerie Casa. – A few light handling marks, a few surface scratches, otherwise in very good condition.
"Im Prater, Wien". 1940. Gelatin silver print. 17,5 x 12,6 cm. Titled and dated in pencil as well as photographer's copyright and archive stamp on the verso.
Hannes Kilian, renowned for his photographic documentation of ballet performances, demonstrated a remarkable ability to capture the essence of movement within static images. His work spans over half a century of European and German history, encompassing pivotal moments from the World Exhibition in Paris 1937 to post-war reconstruction in Germany. Kilian's extensive portfolio was featured in esteemed publications like TIME Magazine and Spiegel. – Some light scuff marks and handling creases, otherwise in very good condition.
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