Blume, Anna and Bernhard J.
Er & Sie, Monogamie
Los 4101
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806€ (US$ 867)
"Er & Sie, Monogamie. 1988. Large-format gelatin silver print on RC paper. 60 x 45 cm. Signed and dated the photographers in pencil on the verso.
Some handling marks, otherwise in good condition.
Blossfeldt, Karl
Urformen der Kunst. Photographische Pflanzenbilder (Portfolio edition)
Los 4102
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1.612€ (US$ 1,733)
Urformen der Kunst. Photographische Pflanzenbilder. Edited and with an introduction by Karl Nierendorf. XVII, 1 l. (Text page) and 120 loose plates in rotogravure after photographs. 31,5 x 24 cm. Green Orig.-canvas portfolio with gilt-stamped spine and cover title. Berlin, Ernst Wasmuth, 1929.
Rare portfolio second edition of this legendary work. – Some plates with minimal edge wear and creases, a few with light toning/soiling in margins.
Lit.: Heidtmann 14471 and 7293.
Female nude. Circa 1925. Vintage toned matte gelatin silver print. 20,5 x 13,5 cm. Mounted to board (a few light foxing spots, minimal traces of use), signed by Bucovich in pencil below image on right, annotated Atelier Schenker below image on left, number label in lower left corner; Atelier Karl Schenker, Berlin W. 62, Budapesterstraße 6 stamp and Swedish exhibition label 1926 on mount verso.
Minimal spot in mid left area, small retouched spots, otherwise a fine print in very good condition.
Children laughing. 1962. Vintage ferrotyped gelatin silver print on doubleweight Gevaert paper. 29,7 x 40 cm. Photographer's stamp, exhibition stamp and annotated in ink/pencil on the verso.
Traces of previous mounting on the verso, corners bumped with some emulsion loss, some handling marks, otherwise in very good condition.
Boy in crowd. 1964. Vintage ferrotyped gelatin silver print on doubleweight Agfa paper. 40 x 29,5 cm. Photographer's stamp, exhibition stamp and annotated in ink/pencil on the verso.
Corners bumped, some handling marks, otherwise in very good condition.
Chaldej, Jewgeni
Atop the Berlin Reichstag, May 2, 1945
Los 4111
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1.612€ (US$ 1,733)
"Atop the Berlin Reichstag, May 2, 1945". 1945/printed later. Gelatin silver print. 30,5 x 41 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
Streetlife in Shanghai and one image of Nanking during the Second Sino-Japanese War
Los 4113
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248€ (US$ 267)
Photographer/agency: Associated Press. Street life in Shanghai and one image of Nanking during the Second Sino-Japanese War. 1937-39. 6 vintage gelatin silver press prints. Most circa 20 x 14 cm and some larger. 2 with agency stamp and all with English press text label affixed to the verso.
The Second Sino-Japanese War was a military conflict fought primarily between the Republic of China and the Empire of Japan from July 7, 1937-September 2, 1945. After the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, when the USA entered the war, it was a scene of the Pacific War and thus part of the Second World War. One image shows foreign residents barricading their homes with sandbags to protect against flying shrapnel. – Some with traces of use, one photo with punch holes in left edge, otherwise in good condition.
Industrial views of China. 1940s. 10 vintage gelatin silver prints. Various sizes, most circa 20 x 16 cm, some larger. Mounted to board (toned and some foxing).
Three photos in this lot show Sichuan's gas and salt wells. Both mineral resources were used together, with the gas fire being available for the salt evaporation plants. Around the conveyors one can see the settlements or the so-called "wheel and buffalo quarters". These animals used wooden wheels to transport the brine upwards, where it was evaporated in the "furnace quarters”. – Most in good to very good condition.
Crewdson, Gregory
Production Still (Clover Street #2)
Los 4116
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4.960€ (US$ 5,333)
"Production Still (Clover Street #2)". 2005. Chromogenic print. 30,5 x 40,9 cm (35,5 x 46 cm). Signed, numbered 28/30 and dated 2005 by the photographer in ink in lower margin.
In excellent condition with bright colors.
Dada Berlin
Opening of the "Erste Internationale Dada-Messe" held at the Otto Burchard Gallery, Berlin
Los 4117
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9.920€ (US$ 10,667)
Photographer unknown. Opening of the "Erste Internationale Dada-Messe" (First International Dada Fair) held at the Otto Burchard Gallery, Berlin. 1920. Vintage gelatin silver print. 12 x 16,5 cm. Photothek agency stamp and typed French press text label: Exposition d'art des "Dadaistes" à Berlin, vue generale de l'exposition on the verso.
Only a few photographic documents exist today of the International Dada Fair, which opened in Berlin in June 1920. Nonetheless, they succeeded to etch their way into the historic cultural memory. The spectacular show took place at the Kunsthandlung Dr. Otto Burchard, Lützowufer 13. The photo offered here shows the following visitors: from left to right Raoul Hausmann, Hanna Höch, Dr. Burchard, Johannes Baader, Wieland Herzfelde and his wife, Dr. Oz, George Grosz, John Heartfield. On the far left the now missing painting "Kriegskrüppel" by Otto Dix is seen (see also lot 4264). A figure in military uniform with a pig mask dangles from the ceiling, which involved Otto Burchard in a lawsuit. A total of circa 200 exhibits hung on the walls, including printed Dada slogans such as "Nieder die Kunst!" (Down with art!) and "Dada ist die willentliche Zersetzung der bürgerlichen Begriffswelt" (Dada is the willful destruction of the bourgeois conceptual world). – Faded, some buckling from glue on verso, some mirroring in edges/corners, otherwise in good condition.
Dada Berlin
Johannes Baader next to his object "Germany's Greatness and Decline" at the opening of the "Erste Internationale Dada-Messe" held at the Otto Burchard Gallery, Berlin
Los 4118
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4.960€ (US$ 5,333)
Photographer unknown. Johannes Baader next to his object "The Great Plasto-Dio-Dada-Drama: Germany's Greatness and Decline" at the opening of the "Erste Internationale Dada-Messe" (First International Dada Fair) held at the Otto Burchard Gallery, Berlin. 1920. Vintage gelatin silver print. 16,5 x 11,5 cm. Photothek agency stamp and typed French press text label: Exposition d'art des "Dadaistes" à Berlin, "la grandeur et la décadance de l'Allemagne" architecture monumentale dadaiste de Johannes Baader on the verso.
This photo document is a particularly rare specimen. Only very few prints exist. The creator of this unusual installation was the eccentric Johannes Baader, who later also organized Dada exhibition tours with Richard Hülsenbeck. Some press photos, like this and the previous photo were sent to Paris at the time to promote the Berlin event there as well. Despite the French inscription on the verso of each photo, it is not known whether these photos were published in France at the time. – Faded, some buckling from glue on verso, some mirroring in edges/corners, otherwise in good condition.
Dance Photography
Various teaching and dance scenes of the "Günther Schule", Munich
Los 4119
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2.108€ (US$ 2,267)
Dance Photography
Photographer unknown. Various teaching and dance scenes of the "Günther Schule", Munich. 1924. 36 vintage gelatin silver prints. Various sizes, most circa 7,5 x 11 cm, some smaller. Inserted in window slits, bound in paper album with cord binding (tear on spine, cord loose).
The Günther School was founded on the initiative of Dorothea Günther and Carl Orff. The school quickly became known and subsequently expanded. It existed from 1924-1944, with an extensive teaching program, such as gymnastics, rhythmic dance and physical education, modern artistic dance, singing, anatomy, pedagogy, psychology, drawing and much more. – A few photos with mirroring in edges, otherwise strong photos in very good condition.
Dance Photography
Mary Wigman in dance poses
Los 4120
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446€ (US$ 480)
Photographer: Charlotte Rudolph (1896-1983). Mary Wigman in various dance poses. Circa 1925. 3 vintage brown-toned gelatin silver prints. Each circa 23,7 x 18 cm. Each with photographer's name and dancer's name in upper/lower corner in the negative.
Photos in very good condition. With: Brochure Mary Wigman: Komposition. Überlingen 1925. Signed and dated by Mary Wigmen in ink on front flypaper. - Cover time-stained.
Dance Photography
Scene from the dance performance "Totentanz II" (Danse Macabre) choreographed by Mary Wigman
Los 4121
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372€ (US$ 400)
Photographer: Ilse Jahn and unknown. Scene from the dance performance "Totentanz II" '(Danse Macabre), choreographed by Mary Wigman; Portrait of Mary Wigman. 1926. 1 vintage ferrotyped gelatin silver print, 1 toned gelatin silver print. 16,5 x 23 cm and 10 x 7,5 cm. Portrait mounted to board (time-stained), signed and dated by the photographer in pencil below the image on the mount.
First photo with mirroring in edges, a few nicks in edges, second photo with mirroring in upper left corner, otherwise in good condition.
"Charcoal Black". Sample album of various charcoal black photographic papers. 1920s. 10 vintage gelatin silver prints. Various sizes between circa 20 x 15 cm and 11 x 13,5 cm. Each sandwich-mounted in album page with printed paper descriptions on mount (edges of mounts and inner covers slightly soiled), bound in black full canvas boards (edges/corners rubbed, some scratch marks), stamped title Dassonville Charcoal Black on front cover. Dassonville Co. Ltd., San Franciso n.d.
William Dassonville, also a chemist and one-time neighbor of Ansel Adams, made his own photo papers and emulsions for artistic effects in his prints, later expanding to producing photo paper, such as his famous "Charcoal Black", which Adams used himself in his printing up until 1933. The present book shows examples of the different papers and effects created by Dassonville with his beautiful charcoal black papers. It includes several well-known images such as: "San Francisco from Telegraph Hill" (1925), Ships, San Francisco Bay (c. 1925) and Cypress Trees (positive and negative image). – Some photos with mirroring in edges, a few faded/slightly discolored, otherwise several photos in good to very good condition.
Durieux, Tilla
Tilla Durieux in her role as Clytemnestra
Los 4123
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372€ (US$ 400)
Photographer: Zander & Labisch (Albert Zander and Siegmund Labisch, active in Berlin 1895-1939). Tilla Durieux in her role as Clytemnestra. 1904. Vintage collodion paper print. 22,2 x 15,8 cm. Photographers' name and year in the negative in lower right corner, mounted to board, annotated in ink below image and on mount verso
For other photos of Tilla Durieux, see lots 4124-4126 and 4314. – Some surface rubbing, slight fading in edges, some buckling.
Photographer: Waldemar Titzenthaler (1869-1937). Tilla Durieux in her car. 1910s. 2 vintage matte sepia-toned gelatin silver prints. Each circa 21,5 x 28,3 cm. Each with photographer's blindstamp in lower right corner.
For other photos of Tilla Durieux, see lots 4123, 4125-4126 and 4314. – Some surface rubbing, some retouching, some light stains, one with small loss in lower left corner.
Durieux, Tilla
Portraits of the actress Tilla Durieux
Los 4126
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595€ (US$ 640)
Portraits of the actress Tilla Durieux. 1920s-1960s. 4 vintage gelatin silver prints. 28,5 x 21 cm and 26 x 19,5 cm. 2 mounted to board (traces of use).
The portraits show Tilla Durieux in various phases in her career.
For other photos of Tilla Durieux, see lots 4123-4125 and 4314. – Three prints with some mirroring, one with spots, otherwise in good condition.
Eggleston, William
Near Jackson, Mississippi
Los 4127
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4.340€ (US$ 4,667)
"Near Jackson, Mississippi". Circa 1970/printed 1990s. Dye transfer print. 55 x 36 cm (57 x 45,5 cm). Unsigned, with printer's stamp on the verso.
In very good condition with rich, bright colors.
Lit.: John Szarkowski (ed.). William Eggleston's Guide. New York 1976, ill. p. 111.
Eggleston, William
Untitled (Downtown Morton, Mississippi)
Los 4129
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2.480€ (US$ 2,667)
Untitled (Downtown Morton, Mississippi). 1970/printed 1990s. Dye transfer print. 36 x 55 cm (47 x 57,5 cm). Unsigned, with printer's stamp on the verso.
Light handling mark in lower right area, otherwise in very good condition with rich, bright colors.
Eggleston, William
Untitled (Baby Dolls on Cadillac)
Los 4130
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3.224€ (US$ 3,467)
Untitled (Baby Dolls on Cadillac). 1973/printed 1990s. Dye transfer print. 29,5 x 45,5 cm (39,5 x 48,5 cm). Unsigned, with printer's stamp on the verso.
In excellent condition with rich, bright colors.
Enrie, Giuseppe
Santo volto del Divin Redentore (Detail of the Shroud of Turin)
Los 4133
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1.984€ (US$ 2,133)
"Santo volto del Divin Redentore" (Detail of the Shroud of Turin - negative). 1931. Vintage gelatin silver print. 29 x 23 cm. Photographer's and reproduction limitation blindstamp in lower left/right corners, mounted to original board (corners bumped, small loss in upper left corner), with title and date printed above/below the image on the mount (41,5 x 31,5 cm).
The Shroud of Turin is believed to bear the imprint of the face and wounds of Christ. The first historical record of the Shroud goes back to the 15th century when it was given to the House of Savoy by a French noblewoman. Since the 17th century, it has been housed in a chapel connected to Turin’s cathedral. The first photograph of the Shroud was made during its public display in 1898 by the amateur photographer Secondo Pia. Because that photograph was produced with the Shroud under its protective glass, its use as evidence was increasingly questioned. Thus, when the Shroud was displayed publicly in 1931, in honor of the wedding of Umberto II to the Belgian princess Maria José, a new set of photographs was commissioned.
Accompanied by a French scientist, a priest and Secondo Pia, Enrie made twelve negatives of the Shroud. He recorded his methodology in great detail, which was published in 1933. Enrie’s photographs of the Shroud were widely distributed. The print offered here includes its original mount, which features printed signatures and insignia of church officials, attesting to the official sanction of the image. – A few scuff/scratch marks in upper left as well as light silvering in edges, more visible at an angle, one stronger dent to left of face, retouched spot in upper right corner, otherwise in very good condition.
Lit.: Maria Bugli/Cristina Gardini. Fotografia Italian dell Ottocento, Milan 1979, ill. p. 118.
Film Photography
Stills from "Die Drei von der Tankstelle"
Los 4136
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1.240€ (US$ 1,333)
Stills from the film "Die Drei von der Tankstelle", directed by Wilhelm Thiele. 1930. 60 vintage matte gelatin silver prints. Each circa 21,5 x 27,5 cm. Most with Ufa logo in the negative in lower right corner, mounted to album pages (isolated foxing more at beginning and end of album), bound together in contemporary color silk album, signed and dedicated by Erich Pommer in ink to Werner Richard Heymann, Christmas 1930 on front flypaper, gilt-stamped title page.
A comprehensive album with a wide selection of film stills and publicity portraits of the main stars Lilian Harvey, Willy Fritsch, Heinz Rühmann and Oskar Karlweis. The German musical film was a large success and even outgrossed "The Blue Angel". Some of the songs were performed by the Comedian Harmonists and remain popular today. The album is dedicated by the producer Erich Pommer to the composer of the film music Werner Richard Heymann. In this very good condition, it is an exquisite and rare piece of German film history. – Some photos slightly faded, especially at beginning of album, some photos with mirroring in edges, otherwise most in very good condition.
Provenance: From the estate of Werner Richard Heymann.
Film Photography
Film still of Marlene Dietrich in "Der blaue Engel"
Los 4138 [*]
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496€ (US$ 533)
Film still of Marlene Dietrich in "Der blaue Engel". 1930. Vintage ferrotyped gelatin silver print on double weight paper. 24 x 30 cm. Film title in lower margin, letter stamp on verso.
Pinholes in corners, some indentation marks/surface scratch marks, a few creases, scratch in emulsion in upper right.
Film Photography
Portrait of Marlene Dietrich
Los 4140 [*]
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744€ (US$ 800)
Photographer: Eugene Robert Richee (1896-1972). Portrait of Marlene Dietrich. 1932. Vintage ferrotyped gelatin silver print on double weight paper. 20,5 x 25,5 cm.
A few minimal handling marks, slight oxidation mirroring in edges, otherwise in good condition.
Film Photography
Publicity shots of Zarah Leander for the film "La Habanera"
Los 4141
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198€ (US$ 213)
Photographer unknown. Publicity shots of Zarah Leander for the film "La Habanera". 1937. 2 vintage gelatin silver prints on Agfa-Brovira paper. 24,3 x 18 cm.
One print with slightly bumped corners, otherwise in very good condition.
Lit.: Münchner Illustrierte Presse. 2. September 1937, Vol. 14, No. 38, ill. front cover.
Film Photography
Studio portrait of Bette Davis
Los 4142 [*]
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248€ (US$ 267)
Photographer: George Hurrell (1904-1992). Studio portrait of Bette Davis. 1939. Vintage gelatin silver print. 23 x 18,5 cm. Photographer stamp, Spanish agency stamps and typed press text label on the verso.
Some handling creases, especially in right side, otherwise in good condition.
Film Photography
Portrait of Hedy Lamarr for "Dishonored Lady"
Los 4143 [*]
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496€ (US$ 533)
Photographer unknown. Portrait of Hedy Lamarr for "Dishonored Lady". 1947. Vintage ferrotyped gelatin silver print. 25 x 21 cm. Typed press text label on the verso
Some irregularities to ferrotype surface, otherwise in very good condition.
Film Photography
Portrait of Grace Kelly
Los 4144 [*]
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310€ (US$ 333)
Photographer unknown. Portrait of Grace Kelly. 1956. Vintage ferrotyped gelatin silver print. 23,7 x 17,3 cm. German agency/copyright stamp on the verso.
Some handling marks/creases, otherwise in very good condition.
French Foreign Legion (2ème régiment étranger de parachutistes)
Five souvenir albums of a German member of the French Foreign Legion during the Algerian War
Los 4147
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4.340€ (US$ 4,667)
Five souvenir albums of a German member of the French Foreign Legion during the Algerian War. Mid 1950s-1961. Circa 300 impressive gelatin silver prints. Various sizes between circa 9 x 12 cm and 7,5 x 10,5 cm and larger. Photos inserted in photo corners to album pages, some annotated in ink on mounts, some photos annotated in pencil on verso, bound in 5 contemporary leather albums with Arabic design and some with colored leather (some with traces of use, some pages use).
These albums are from the property of the German member of the French Foreign Legion Sgt. Wolfgang Eiche. He was in combat during the Algerian War as a parachutist. One souvenir album begins with a documentation of his training camp on Corsica. Later images in other albums show the traumatic combat missions of the parachutists and other special forces during the Algerian war. Many images show combat mission in the mountains around Constantine and the desert. – Most photographs in good to very good condition.
With: Circa 20 certificates, attestations, diplomas and other military documents from the 2ème régiment étranger de parachutistes.
Untitled. 1980s. Vintage gelatin silver print. 10,7 x 16,3 cm (19,5 x 30 cm).
In very good condition.
Lit.: Hans-Dieter Schmidt/Evelyn Richter. Entwicklungswunder Mensch. Leipzig 1980, ill. p. 220.
Bergemann, Sibylle
Plaster model for the Marx-Engels-Forum by Ludwig Engelhardt in his studio
Los 4149
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744€ (US$ 800)
Plaster model for the Marx-Engels-Forum by Ludwig Engelhardt in his studio. Late 1970s. 2 chromogenic prints and 1 gelatin silver print. Each circa 39,5 x 29 cm. Each annotated in ink on the verso.
Some creases in corners, edges curled, color prints faded.
Christel, Detlef B.
Industrial workers, Berlin
Los 4151
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546€ (US$ 587)
Industrial workers, Berlin. 1980s. 2 vintage ferrotyped gelatin silver prints. 17 x 24 cm. Each with photographer's stamp on the verso.
A few handling marks, otherwise in good condition.
Provenance: Estate of the photographer
Berlin. 1980s. 4 vintage (2 ferrotyped, 2 semi-glossy) gelatin silver prints. Various sizes circa 27 x 17 cm. Each with photographer's stamp on the verso.
A few handling marks, otherwise in good condition.
Provenance: Estate of the photographer
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