Untitled. 1997. Large-format chromogenic print on Kodak Professional paper. 60,5 x 50,5 cm. Signed, dated and editioned 7/7 by the photographer in ink on the verso.
A few light pressure marks, otherwise in excellent condition.
Lotte. 1928. Vintage, large-format unique ferrotyped gelatin silver print. 40 x 30,5 cm.
Born in 1887, Max Buchartz studied at the Kunstgewerbeschule Elberfeld and the Kunstakademie Düsseldorf. He moved to Weimar in 1921 and in 1926 was appointed professor at the Folkwangschule where he worked until 1933 teaching graphic design, typography and photography.
Burchartz photographed this engaging image of his daughter Lotte during the same shooting when he took the famous image he later cropped as a close up of her eye entitled "Lotte (Auge)", which was included in the Film und Foto exhibition in Stuttgart 1929, and two years later in 1931, it was used as an enlarged mural at the entrance to the exhibition Das Lichtbild in Essen. It is now an icon of modern photography. This is a unique print and there are no existing negatives of this image.
[see comparable illustration of "Lotte (Auge)"] – Two professionally repaired tears, some handling creases, otherwise a fine tonal print.
Provenance: The estate of Max Burchartz
"Sevastopol, May 1944". Printed 1990s. Gelatin silver print. 30 x 40 cm. Signed by the photographer in pencil on the verso.
Some nicks in edges, especially right edge, some handling marks, otherwise in very good condition.
Lit.: Ernst Volland/Heinz Krimmer (eds.). Von Moskau nach Berlin. Bilder des russischen Fotografen Jewgeni Chaldej. Berlin 1999, ill. pp. 34-35.
Chaldej, Jewgeni
Atop the Berlin Reichstag, May 2, 1945
Los 4130
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"Atop the Berlin Reichstag, May 2, 1945". 1945/printed later. Gelatin silver print. 30,3 x 39,5 cm. Signed by the photographer in pencil on the verso.
An interesting document, which Chaldej himself commented on: "Early in the morning on May 2, 1945, I entered it (the Reichstag). I was surrounded by horrendous noise, Russians and Germans were all shouting in horrible confusion ... A pleasant young soldier came up to me. I had a red flag in my hand. He said, 'Lieutenant, davai, let's hurry up and climb onto the roof with the flag' ... We started out, but all the stairs were badly damaged. When we finally got up the Reichstag was on fire. ...We found a long pole. I spent lots of time trying out different compositions. I took one picture from the left, but that wasn't any good. I wanted Berlin to be clearly visible in the picture. Then I said, 'Boys, go and stand over there and raise the flag ... then try over there'. There were three of them. One was from the Ukraine, the other from Machatshkala in Dagestan and the third was a Russian. ... I shot a whole roll of film, 36 shots." (cited in Volland/Krimmer, p. 151). – In excellent condition.
Lit.: Ernst Volland/Heinz Krimmer (eds.). Von Moskau nach Berlin. Bilder des russischen Fotografen Jewgeni Chaldej. Berlin 1999, ill. p. 65.
China
Private souvenir album of a German officer stationed in China
Los 4131
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5.208€ (US$ 5,600)
Private souvenir album of a German officer stationed in China. Circa 1911-1913. Circa 124 vintage collodion paper prints. Each circa 11,5 x 15,5 cm and reverse. Mounted to album boards (time-stained in edges), annotated in German in ink on album boards, bound in Japanese black lacquer album (some chips, spine missing) with painted genre scene on front cover, inside fly leaves with hand-painted Japanese genre scene and handwritten dedication in ink dated 1913 and signed Retzlaff.
Highly interesting album compiled by a high ranking German officer circa 1911-1913. The images include some rare photos of monuments and temples including the famous Treaty Temple, Tsingtau train station, pagodas, opium smokers, an old mill, religious figures near the Ming tombs, Chinese beauties, harbor scenes with war ships and daily rural life. Also includes street views of Tsingtau and panoramic views of Hong Kong and Port Arthur. The album also includes a group photograph of Prince Heinrich together with other Chinese high ranking officials. Prince Heinrich of Prussia, the Emperor's brother, had participated in the stationing of German protection troops after the original occupation of Kiauchou in 1897 under the leadership of Admiral von Diederichs. In this album he is seen visiting the region a year before the outbreak of World War I and the subsequent capture of Kiautschou by the Japanese. The armored cruiser "Gneisenau", which Heinrich travelled to China on, is also shown. The dedication on front flyleaf reads: Für hervorragende Leistungen beim Preisschießen am 3.1. 1913, drei Schuß, liegend freihändig, 150 m, 24 Ringscheibe, 68 Ringe.
Tsingtau, 15. 2. 1913 Retzlaff, Hauptmann u. … [?]
– Some prints with light surface rubbing or small spots, some faded, most very strong and clear images in very good condition.
Claasen, Hermann
"Hamsterer", WWII Cologne
Los 4133
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1.054€ (US$ 1,133)
"Hamsterer", WWII Cologne. Circa 1946/printed 1970s. Matte gelatin silver print. 30,2 x 40,2 cm. Signed by the photographer in black ink, photographer's stamp and annotated in pencil on the verso, hinge-mounted in mat.
A fine tonal print in near excellent condition.
Lit.: Hans J. Scheurer/Jan Thorn-Prikker (eds.). Hermann Claasen. Nichts erinnert an Frieden. Bilder einer zerstörten Stadt. Cologne 1985, ill. no. 27, p. 32.
"Nu de la mer". 1968. Vintage large-format ferrotyped gelatin silver print. 50 x 38,8 cm. Signed, titled and numbered 14/60 by the photographer and 2 photographer's stamps on the verso.
Stronger creases in upper left/right, a few smaller handling marks, stronger wear in upper and lower edges, some nicks in side edges, small tear in lower edge, upper right corner and upper edge, otherwise a fine tonal print.
Cocteau, Jean
Scene from Cocteau's film "Orphée"
Los 4135
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Photographer: Roger Corbeau (1908-1995). Scene from Cocteau's film "Orphée". 1950. Vintage gelatin silver print. 17 x 23,5 cm. Signed by Cocteau in ink in upper area; Photographer's stamp and annotated in red/blue crayon on the verso.
Corners bumped, some handling marks/creases, small tear in upper and left edge, otherwise a fine print in good condition.
Photographer unknown. American hat fashion. 1947. Vintage color carbro print. 25,5 x 20,5 cm (29 x 23 cm). Dated 1947 in crayon on the verso.
Slight color irregularity in upper left corner and a few light irregular spots in right, traces of previous mounting on the verso, otherwise in very good condition with bright colors.
Photographer unknown. Fashion photo. 1949. Vintage carbro color print. 28 x 20,5 cm. Annotated in black crayon on the verso.
Some marks in margins, otherwise in very good condition.
Cuba
Various images of Fidel Castro and his entourage
Los 4139
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595€ (US$ 640)
Photographer unknown. Various images of Fidel Castro and his entourage. 1960-1977. 9 vintage gelatin silver prints. Various sizes between circa 12,5 x 20 cm and 21 x 25 cm.
Most images show Fidel Castro with Barbara Walters during their famous interview in 1977. Two photos show Che Guevara on his visit to a cigar factory. – Slight traces of use, otherwise in good to very good condition.
Provenance: Acquired directly from the photographer Luis Font Tio's estate.
Photographer: Ernst Deyhle. Interior design 1950s. 6 vintage ferrotyped gelatin silver prints on doubleweight Agfa-Portriga-Rapid paper. Each circa 17,5 x 23,5 cm. Each with photographer's stamp and number in pencil on the verso.
Corners minimally bumped, a few light handling marks, otherwise in very good condition.
Drtikol, Frantisek
"Le rire" (Female nude with skull)
Los 4141
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"Le rire" (Female nude with skull). Circa 1913. Vintage warm-toned bromoil print on Japan. 25,9 x 31,4 cm. Signed by the photographer in pencil in lower right in margin.
At the beginning of the century, Frantisek Drtikol was also part of the international pictorialist movement. During this period, he created a number of photographs using very elaborate techniques, such as this two-color oil pigment print on thin Japanese paper. His artistic ideas are already evident here. From this point on, he often combines female nudes in expressive gestures and movements with dramatic lighting effects. With this image, he also managed to transform a relatively simple subject into a dynamic and at the same time humorous gesture.
Lit.: Zuzana Fortova. Frantisek Drtikol: photographe, peintre, mystique. Prague 1998, ill. pl. III/2.
Erfurth, Hugo
Portrait of the artist Heinrich Vogeler
Los 4143
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Portrait of the artist Heinrich Vogeler (1872-1942). 1911. Vintage hand-pulled photogravure on China. 21,8 x 16,5 cm. HUGO ERFURT DRESDEN 1911 blindstamp in lower right corner. Signed, dedicated and dated by Heinrich Vogeler in pencil in upper left, flush-mounted to board.
The Pictorialists and portraitists around the turn of the century often used hand-pulled photogravures because of their fine rendition. Hugo Erfurth often produced pigment prints, giving his work an almost painterly quality. This photogravure follows that aesthetic. – A fine tonal print in very good condition.
"Fishmarket, South Street, New York"; "Ships on the East River, New York". 1940/printed 2010. 2 gelatin silver prints from the original negatives. 30,9 x 39,7 cm and 40 x 30,5 cm (40 x 50 cm and 50 x 40 cm). Each with Griffelkunst edition stamp on the verso.
Both photos with minor handling marks in margins, otherwise in excellent condition.
Lit.: Andreas Feininger. New York in the Forties. New York 1978.
Feuser, Rudolf/Michael Meyer
"Das andere Frankfurt" portfolio
Los 4147
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397€ (US$ 427)
"Das andere Frankfurt" portfolio. 1990. 8 ferrotyped gelatin silver prints. Each circa 10,5 x 14,5 cm. Each mounted to board, signed and dated below the image on the mount. In original navy canvas clamshell box (corners slightly bumped) with text leaf, F. & M. Ed. 2/150.
Photos in excellent condition.
Film Photography
Charlie Chaplin and Edna Purviance in "Behind the Screen"
Los 4148
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397€ (US$ 427)
Photographer unknown. Charlie Chaplin and Edna Purviance in "Behind the Screen". 1916. Vintage gelatin silver print. 30,2 x 23,5 cm. Annotated in pencil on the verso.
A few light pressure marks and surface scuffing, slightly discolored, otherwise in very good condition.
Film Photography
Marlene Dietrich with her husband Rudolph Sieber and her daughter Maria
Los 4149
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372€ (US$ 400)
Photographer unknown. Marlene Dietrich with her husband Rudolph Sieber and their daughter Maria in Hollywood. 1935. Vintage gelatin silver print. 20,2 x 15,2 cm. Typed press text label covered by newspaper clipping and Examiner stamp on the verso.
Stronger traces of use and some layout marks on recto.
Film Photography
Marlene Dietrich as Concha Perez in "The Devil is a Woman"
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Photographer: Don English (1901-1964), art direction: Josef von Sternberg. Marlene Dietrich (1901-1992) as Concha Perez in "The Devil is a Woman". 1935. Oversized vintage gelatin silver print. 35,4 x 28 cm. Annotated in pencil on the verso.
"The Devil is a Woman" is the last film in which Dietrich worked together with von Sternberg who so successfully photographed and molded her image. Some critics have pointed to the parallels between the Sternberg/Dietrich relationship and the Don Pasqual (Lionel Atwill)/Concha Perez (Dietrich) relationship in the film. The film and publicity stills show the trademark qualities of the Sternberg/Dietrich collaboration: extraordinary attention to lighting, costume and art direction. – Corners bumped, creases in corners, some stronger in lower right, a few handling marks in upper and lower right, some spots of surface glue residue, only visible at an angle, otherwise a fine tonal print in good condition.
Film Photography
Marlene Dietrich in costume for "Seven Sinners"
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Photographer: Ray Jones (1892-1967). Marlene Dietrich (1901-1992) in costume for "Seven Sinners" (1940). Oversized vintage gelatin silver print. 34,5 x 27 cm.
Corners slightly bumped, crease in upper left corner, a few light handling marks/ light surface smudge marks, otherwise a rich tonal print in very good condition.
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