Female nude studies. 1920s. 2 vintage gelatin silver prints. Each circa 17 x 22,7 cm. Each with photographer's/copyright stamps and annotated in pencil on the verso.
Sergeij Balkin, originally from Russia, started his career in the late 1920s in Berlin-Charlottenburg, primarily working with the agency Photo-Ballé. Photos from this time are quite rare, and only a few have his personal copyright stamp, as the ones presented here. In the early 1930s, he moved to the United States and began a successful photography career with Condé Nast Publications, spanning more than two decades. His highly sought-after fashion spreads, in both black and white and color, appeared in prestigious magazines like Vogue, Glamour, House & Garden, and others. In 1950, Balkin co-founded a commercial photography studio with photographers Fredrich Baker, Constantin Joffé, and Herbert Matter. – Some mirroring in edges, a few small surface spots, some small nicks in edges, otherwise in good condition.
Campanula with grass. 1930s. Vintage gelatin silver print on doubleweight ivory paper. 29 x 20,5 cm. Mounted to board, signed by the photographer in pencil below image on mount in lower right.
The German photographer Max Baur photographer is known for his significant contributions to the New Objectivity movement in the early 20th century. His photography primarily focused on industrial subjects, architecture, and urban landscapes, characterized by precise composition and sharp lines. Baur also created exquisite flower still life photographs, showcasing his versatility and artistic depth within the New Objectivity style. – Slight mirroring in lower portion, retouched spot in negative, otherwise a fine warm-toned print in very good condition.
Berlin 1960s
Berlin dance and strip clubs and other buildings around Bülowstr., Schöneberg, and Charlottenburg, Berlin
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1.125€ (US$ 1,210)
Photographer: Herbert Jacobi (1915-1978). Berlin dance and strip clubs and other buildings around Bülowstr., Schöneberg and Charlottenburg, Berlin. 1966. 33 vintage ferrotyped gelatin silver prints. Various sizes between circa 19 x 17 cm, 17 x 23 cm and 23 x 17 cm. Most mounted to card with hole punches on left side, annotated in pencil in German on mounts.
Herbert Jacobi began photographing in his hometown Berlin at the end of the war. From the early 1960s, he was employed by the Berlin Gas Works. The task of documenting the extensive facilities scattered across the western part of the city was an artistic challenge for Jacobi, resulting in panoramic shots and detailed views, some of which featured impressive compositions. This collection includes photographs of dance and strip clubs near Bülowstrasse in Berlin, as well as shots of buildings near Niebuhr Strasse and Pestalozzistrasse. It also contains some personal images, including those of Jacobi with his partner. – A few photos with bumped corners, otherwise in very good condition.
Berlin Wall
Early views of the Berlin Wall
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2.000€ (US$ 2,151)
Photographer unknown. Early views of the Berlin Wall. 1961. 25 vintage gelatin silver prints on doubleweight paper. Between 17,7 x 23,7 cm and 20,7 x 25 cm. Annotated in pencil and with Zollfahdungsstelle Berlin copyright stamp on verso. Accompanied by an official document issued by the Berlin Customs Office.
These photographs, commissioned by the Berlin Customs Office, serve as a detailed chronicle of the initial stages of the construction of the Berlin Wall spanning from August to November 1961. Within this collection, significant historical moments are vividly captured, such as scenes at the Brandenburg Gate border crossing, families waving to each other across the wall, border officials stationed at Potsdamer Platz and Bernauer Strasse, and the iconic confrontation between Russian and American tanks at Checkpoint Charlie. This remarkable archive holds immense historical significance, offering a poignant glimpse into a pivotal period in Berlin's history. – Some buckling, creases and pressure marks, otherwise in very good condition.
Romy Schneider, Paris. 1966/printed later. Gelatin silver print. 17,4 x 24,5 cm (23,6 x 30,3 cm). Annotated and dated in pencil on the verso.
Werner Bokelberg captured actress Romy Schneider through a series of photographs that have since achieved iconic status in the realm of portrait photography. Bokelberg possessed a discerning eye for encapsulating her innate beauty and charisma, frequently portraying her in a candid and relaxed manner, as exemplified in this particular portrait where she graces a carpet in evening attire, bathed in the soft glow of candlelight. – Slightly buckled in upper edge, light handling marks, otherwise in very good condition.
"Atikah Cigaretten", from "Bauhaus - 20 Photographs" portfolio 1931/printed 1984. Gelatin silver print. 27,2 x 20,8 cm (30 x 23,5 cm). Annotated in pencil and Pressprint & Copyright Galerie Rudolf Kicken stamp on the verso.
The Bauhaus left a significant imprint on advertising photography and design, highlighting the importance of clean lines, basic geometric shapes, and clear typography to produce uncluttered visuals that effectively communicate messages, as seen in this advertising sketch for Atikah cigarettes. – A few light smudges in margins, otherwise in very good condition.
Burri, René
Berlin-Ost, Treptow, Deutschland
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1.000€ (US$ 1,075)
Berlin-Ost, Treptow, Deutschland. 1959/printed later. Gelatin silver print. 30,8 x 45,9 cm (40,4 x 50,2 cm). Signed, titled and dated in pencil on verso.
Renowned Swiss photographer Rene Burri documented East Germany during the period of the Berlin Wall and the country's division, offering a unique and compelling perspective on life during the Cold War. His photographs stand as a testament to Burri's exceptional ability to capture the socio-political realities of his time, blending artistic and journalistic approaches to photography. – Upper right corner bumped, otherwise in near excellent condition.
Skyscrapers. 1970s/printed early 1980s. Dye transfer print. 24,2 x 36,5 cm (45,3 x 56,8 cm). Unsigned.
Harry Callahan's color photographs, crafted in the later years of his career, are highly acclaimed for their vivid, introspective, and frequently abstract characteristics. These images delve into a diverse array of subjects, encompassing landscapes, cityscapes, and portraiture. The introduction of color to his work brought an extra dimension of depth and emotional resonance, enriching his already compelling body of photographic art. – A few handling marks in margins, a few minimal surface scuff marks, small tear in upper right corner in margin, otherwise in very good condition.
Berlin, May 2, 1945. Printed 1990s. Gelatin silver print. 29,8 x 39,5 cm. Signed by the photographer in marker on the verso.
Jewgeni Chaldej, a Soviet photojournalist, is renowned for his photographs documenting the capture of Berlin by Soviet troops on May 2, 1945, marking the end of World War II in Europe. His images, particularly the iconic scene of the Soviet flag being raised on the Reichstag building, have become crucial visual records of this historic moment. – Some buckling, some handling marks, fold mark in right edge, otherwise in good condition.
Lit.: Ernst Volland/Heinz Krimmer (eds.). Von Moskau nach Berlin. Bilder des russischen Fotografen Jewgeni Chaldej. Berlin 1999, ill. p. 81.
China/Ernst Boerschmann
Architectural photgraphic views of China
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18.750€ (US$ 20,161)
Photographer: Ernst Boerschmann (1873-1949) and unknown. Architectural photographic views and drawings/studies of China. 1910-1940. Circa 156 gelatin silver and collodion paper prints. Various sizes between circa 5,5 x 9 cm, 17 x 13 cm (most) and 32 x 24 cm. Most annotated by Boerschmann in pencil/ink on the verso.
Distinguished for his extensive research and photography focused on historical Chinese architecture, Ernst Boerschmann, a German sinologist, architect, architectural historian, and photographer, holds the distinction of being the first foreigner to systematically document China's ancient cultural structures. On several trips to China in the early 20th century, he collected thousands of photographs, sketches, and architectural images. Boerschmann's journey began in 1906 with financial support from the German Empire and lasted until the outbreak of World War I in 1914, when he served as a scientific advisor to the German Foreign Office. His expeditions yielded valuable material, and in 1912 his photographic work was featured in a major exhibition at the Museum of Decorative Arts in Berlin. After World War I, he shared his knowledge of Chinese architecture in lectures in Königsberg and other German cities. As of 1927 he was a professor at the Technical University in Berlin. His publications, including "Baukunst und Landschaft", "Picturesque China" and "Chinesische Architektur" in the 1920s, brought him much international recognition. "Picturesque China", published in English in 1923, became his best-known work.
The majority of the photographs in this extensive collection were taken by Ernst Boerschmann. Some of the photographs, such as three studio portraits of Chinese ladies in traditional costumes, are believed to have been taken by a local photographer, as is another large albumen print in which he is seen with photographer Sanshichiro Yamamoto at the Great Wall. The collection presents many ancient Chinese temples, some of which no longer exist or were ruinous at the time. Boerschmann's interest in valuable carved architectural details is also documented in many photographs, as are some picturesque villages and landscapes. This compilation includes a detailed list of image titles.
A significant portion of Boerschmann's estate is housed in the University Library of Cologne, and another notable collection of his photographs is in the Stephan Loewentheil Collection. – Some with traces of use, most with curled edges, otherwise many in good to very good condition.
Provenance: Ernst Boerschmann estate
Lit.: Ernst Boerschmann. Old China in Historic Photographs. 288 Views by Ernst Boerschmann. New York 1982, ill. pp. 14, 38, 40, 43, 55, 193, 225, 231 and 245.
Chinese Communist Party propaganda photographs. 1954-1964. 7 vintage gelatin silver press prints. Each 15,3 x 20,8 cm and vice versa. Captioned in lower margin of recto.
Chinese Communist Party (CCP) propaganda photographs from the 1950 and 60s were a powerful visual tool used to promote the CCP's ideology and leadership under Mao Zedong. These images portrayed CCP leaders as visionary and the Chinese people as devoted supporters of socialist ideals. These photographs played a crucial role in shaping public opinion, mobilizing the population for various campaigns, and projecting an image of China's progress and achievements to the world. – Some handling creases and smudge marks, otherwise in good condition.
"Urban Nude". 1979. Vintage gelatin silver print. 30,2 x 23,7 cm. Photographer's stamp (partially cut off), layout notations and dated in pencil on the verso.
Renowned French photographer Lucien Clergue is celebrated for his captivating and artistic nude photography. While he is primarily associated with naturalistic outdoor nude studies, he also delved into the realm of urban nudes, enabling him to juxtapose the human form with architectural and urban landscapes. In this new context, he experimented with angles, reflections, and compositions to produce images that pushed the boundaries of traditional nude photography, achieving a unique fusion of sensuality and urban surroundings. – Some handling creases, especially in right and lower edge, corners bumped, otherwise in good condition.
Richard Avedon. 1994. Vintage gelatin silver print. 22 x 26 cm (29,4 x 39,5 cm). Signed, titled and dated by the photographer in marker on verso.
Serge Cohen's photographic repertoire covers a wide array of subjects, spanning architecture, landscapes, and reportage, with his most recognized work being his skillfully staged portraits. The featured photograph depicts the celebrated American fashion and portrait photographer Richard Avedon, whose groundbreaking contributions reshaped the industry and elegantly captured the essence of his subjects. – Creases in upper corners in margins, a few handling dents, otherwise in good condition.
Provenance: Uta and Wilfried Wiegand Collection
Dalí Salvador /Robert Descharnes
Surrealist photographic collages
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Surrealist photographic collages. 1962-1975/printed before 1989. 4 dye transfer collages with applied elements. 40 x 26,8 cm (59,8 x 45 cm) and 40,2 x 26,6 cm (60,8 x 51,2 cm). Signed and numbered 45/90 by the photographer in blue felt-tip pen in lower margin and signed by Salvador Dalì in blue felt-tip pen in lower right corner.
These collages were a collaborative project between the Spanish Surrealist Salvador Dalí and his private secretary, French photographer Robert Descharnes (1926-2014). Descharnes, responsible for managing Dalí's intellectual property, also authored key books about the artist, such as "The World of Salvador Dalí" (1975), which featured one of these collages on its cover. This collection includes depictions of Gala Dalí, a tribute to poet Guillaume Apollinaire, and Dalí's "Venus de Cullero." – Some buckling, handling creases and traces from previous mounting in margins, moisture stains on verso of one print, some discoloration from mat frame along margins of each print, otherwise in good condition.
Lit.: Robert Descharnes, Gilles Neret. Salvador Dali 1904-1989: Das Malerische Werk. Cologne, 1993, ill. p.731.
Surrealistic collage. 1970s. Vintage gelatin silver print. 19 x 23,2 cm. Mounted to card, with photographer's stamp and annotated in ink on the verso.
Born in 1922 in Kingman, Arizona, Allen Dutton studied painting and sculpture at the Art Center School in Los Angeles. He held a variety of teaching posts in public schools in Arizona, before joining the art department at Phoenix College in 1960, where he taught photography and later served as head of the department until 1982. Between 1963-1964, he studied with Minor White and has acknowledged this time to be one of the greatest influences in his photographic development. His work is in the collections of the Museum of Modern Art, Bibliothéque Nationale in Paris and the Corcoran Gallery in Washington DC. – Light crease in upper left corner of photo, crease in upper right corner of mount, otherwise in very good condition.
Madame Domergue, wife of the painter Gabriel Domergue, in a cloak designed by her husband. Circa 1920. Vintage gelatin silver print. 22,2 x 12,5 cm. Photographer's stamp, annotated in pencil and typed press text label on the verso.
Dora Kallmus, known professionally as Madame D'Ora, was an Austrian photographer who became famous for her portrait and fashion photography during the early 20th century. Born in Vienna in 1881, she became known for her striking portraits of famous personalities such as Pablo Picasso, Josephine Baker, and Gustav Klimt. Her innovative and elegant approach to fashion photography made her a leading figure in the Parisian fashion scene during the 1920s and 1930s, leaving a lasting impact on the industry. – A few small nicks in edges, minimal mirroring in lower area and upper edges, corners slightly bumped, otherwise in very good condition.
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