"Coco Chanel, Paris". 1937/printed later. Platinum palladium print on Strathmore Carbon paper. 24,5 x 18 cm (35,4 x 28 cm). Signed by the photographer in pencil in lower margin; signed by the photographer in pencil on verso.
Horst P. Horst's portraits of Coco Chanel epitomize timeless elegance, cementing her status as a fashion icon through her sophistication and influence on the world of style. – In excellent condition.
Provenance: Uta and Wilfried Wiegand Collection
Lit.: Horst P. Horst. Photographien aus sechs Jahrzehnten. Munich 1995, ill. plate 2.
"Horst Torso, Paris". 1931/printed later. Rotogravure mounted on board. 21 x 23 cm (34,2 x 36,8 cm). Dated, titled and annotated by another hand in pencil on mount verso.
George Hoyningen-Huene, a pioneering fashion photographer known for his innovative approach blending art, sculpture, and classicism, left an indelible mark on mid-20th-century fashion photography. In this portrait of fellow fashion photographer Horst P. Horst, Hoyningen-Huene highlights elegance, aesthetics, and avant-garde sensibilities, employing classical allusions and dramatic lighting to craft sculptural depth and three-dimensional impact. – Some very light scuff marks more visible in raking light, otherwise in near excellent condition.
Lit.: William A. Ewing. The Photographic Art of Hoyningen-Huene. London 1986, ill. pl. 58.
"Jardin de Tuilleries, Paris". 1948/printed 1970s. Gelatin silver print. 33 x 26,9 cm (40,4 x 30,4 cm). Signed by the photographer in ink in margin lower right; signed, titled and dated by the photographer in pencil on verso.
Izis Bidermanas, known simply as "Izis," was a Lithuanian-born French photographer renowned for his poetic and humanistic approach to photography. His evocative and emotionally charged photographs captures the essence of everyday life in Paris and beyond. The image featured here served as the cover for the book "Grand Bal du Printemps," which he co-authored with Jacques Prévert in 1951. – Some creases along edges of print and traces of previous mounting on verso, otherwise in excellent condition.
Lit.: Marie de Thezy. Izis Captive Dreams: Photographs 1944-1980, London: Thames and Hudson. 1993. p. 111.
Otto Steinert. 1970. Silver gelatin print. 37,3 x 27,1 cm (39,5 x 28,5 cm). Signed, titled and dated by the photographer in felt-tip pen, with photographer's copyright stamp and negative number in pencil on verso.
Fritz Kempe's portrait photography is a masterful exploration of human expression and emotion, capturing the essence of his subjects with a unique blend of intimacy and artistic flair, inviting viewers to connect with the personalities and stories behind each face. In this image the German photographer Otto Steinert (1915-1978) is depicted, one of the key proponents of the "Subjective Photography" movement, who played a significant role in the development of post-war European photography. – Corners slightly bumped, some handling creases, otherwise in good condition.
Kirchherr, Astrid
Paul McCartney, Heiligengeistfeld, Hamburg
Los 4192
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"Paul McCartney, Heiligengeistfeld, Hamburg". 1960/ printed later. Ferrotyped gelatin silver print on doubleweight paper. 30,2 x 39 cm. Signed by the photographer in silver pen lower left.
Astrid Kirchherr's portraits of Paul McCartney in Heiligengeistfeld, Hamburg, reveal a captivating glimpse into the early days of The Beatles and their transformative years in Germany. These images not only provide a historical record of The Beatles' formative period but also underscore Kirchherr's role as a pioneering photographer who helped shape the band's image and contributed significantly to their enduring cultural impact. – A few creases and handling marks, upper left corner slightly bumped, otherwise in good condition.
"Vermont". 1937. Vintage gelatin silver print. 25,3 x 20,4 cm. Photographer's copyright stamp, titled and dated by the photographer in pencil on verso.
André Kertész's photographs of Vermont offer a glimpse into his fascination with rural landscapes and everyday life of American communities. In the 1930s, he spent time in Vermont, capturing the charm of this rural state in his signature style. His Vermont photographs often feature serene countryside scenes, old farm houses, winding roads, and the simplicity of rural life. – Corners slightly bumped, minimal oxidation along lower and side edges of print, traces of previous mounting on verso, otherwise in near excellent condition.
Lit.: Ducrot, Nicolas. André Kertész: Sixty Years of Photography. London: Penguin books, 1978, ill. p. 205.
Klauke, Jürgen
Images from the series "The Big Sleep"
Los 4196
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Images from the series "The Big Sleep". 1989-90. 2 Ilford Cibachrome prints with color screen print. Each circa 67 x 50 cm. Each signed and editioned 3/20 by the photographer on the verso. Each mounted in mat and framed under glass.
Jürgen Klauke's work is characterized by its provocative and often controversial exploration of gender, identity, and the human body through photography, performance, and video art. He is known for pushing the boundaries of traditional artistic expression, challenging societal norms and conventions. – In very good condition.
Klemm, Barbara
Leonid Breschnew with Willy Brandt in Bonn
Los 4197
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Leonid Breschnew with Willy Brandt in Bonn. 1973. Vintage ferrotyped gelatin silver print. 29 x 39 cm. Photographer's/copyright 6 Frankfurt/Main Brüder-Grimm-Strasse 39 stamp and annotated by the photographer in pencil on the verso.
Barbara Klemm, the highly acclaimed German photojournalist, has made extraordinary contributions to the field of documentary photography. Her work not only captured historical events but also provided a valuable glimpse into the intricacies of Cold War politics and diplomacy, leaving a lasting impact on the field. – Some edge wear, corners bumped, crease marks throughout, small paper loss on the verso, otherwise in good condition. With: Some newspaper clippings pertaining to the event.
"Amerikanischer Seeadler". 2021. Pigment print on Fine Art Hahnemühle Baryta paper. 51,6 x 41,3 cm (59,3 x 42 cm). Photographer's blindstamp in upper margin; signed, titled and dated in felt-tip pen and photographer's stamp on the verso. From an edition of 20.
Born in 1951 in Hamburg, Tom Krausz began working as an assistant in public television and for various advertising photographers after his studies. Since 1980, he has been working as an independent photographer and filmmaker. His photographs have been widely exhibited and have appeared in numerous photo books. – A rich strong print in excellent condition.
Kreuzberg, Skalitzerstraße/corner of Mariannenstraße, Berlin-Kreuzberg SO36. 1981. Vintage gelatin silver print. 27,2 x 38,5 cm. Signed by the photographer in pencil on the verso.
Wolfgang Krolow's photographs of Berlin are a visual chronicle of the city's ever-evolving identity and history. With a keen eye for capturing urban life, Krolow's images offer a compelling glimpse into its streets, architecture, and the people who inhabit them. His work often combines elements of documentary and street photography, portraying the city's rich cultural tapestry. – Minimally buckled, a few light handling marks, otherwise in very good condition
Ku'damm Eck, Berlin. 1980s. Vintage gelatin silver print. 40 x 27,3 cm. Signed by the photographer in pencil and photographer's/copyright stamp on the verso.
Minimally buckled, otherwise in very good condition
Lagerfeld, Karl
Lola & Medi at Kumpelnest 3000
Los 4204 [*]
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"Lola & Medi at Kumpelnest" from "Off the Record" (1994). 1992/ printed later. Pigment print. 40,3 x 30,6 cm (59,5 x 41,9 cm). Annotated in pencil on recto and verso.
The iconic German fashion designer and creative director Karl Lagerfeld was also a skilled photographer, known for his distinctive style that blended fashion, art, and culture in his work. In "Off the Record," a book published in 2014, Lagerfeld shares candid and behind-the-scenes images, offering an unfiltered glimpse into his life, creative processes, and personal interests. Departing from his stylized fashion photography, this project showcases Lagerfeld's versatility as an artist, capturing the essence of various subjects, from fashion models to celebrities and cultural figures. – Some buckling, some fold marks in upper edge, minimal surface scuff marks, more visible at an angle, corners slightly bumped, otherwise a strong print in very good condition.
Lit.: Karl Lagerfeld. "Off the Record". Zürich: Scalo Publishing, 1994, ill. (variant).
Photogram of oat grass. 1942. Vintage gelatin silver print. 24 x 18 cm. Photographer's estate stamp on the verso.
Born in 1897 in Cologne, Lou Levi married Georg Landauer, a prominent Zionist politician, in 1923 after attending the Commercial Academy in Cologne. Her passion for photography led her to the Staatliche Fotoschule in Munich in 1928/29. She continued her photographic studies in Berlin, at the Lette Verein, and in 1934, she immigrated to Palestine with her husband and parents. Lou Landauer worked as a press photographer for the Jüdische Rundschau, still published in Berlin at the time, and later as a photography teacher at the Bezalel Hechadash, the new arts and crafts school in Jerusalem. In 1949, she relocated to the USA, where she pursued a career as an advertising photographer and experimented with the Carbro process before transitioning to an assistant librarian position at the Leo Baeck Institute in New York. – Some light handling marks, corners slightly bumped, light spot in upper right, otherwise in very good condition.
Provenance: From a descendant of the photographer
Stapelia. 1944. Vintage matte gelatin silver print on strong paper. 28 x 23,5 cm. Annotated and dated by the photographer in ink/pencil and photographer's Jerusalem stamp on the verso.
A rich tonal print in very good condition.
Provenance: From a descendant of the photographer
Kreuzberg, Kloedenstrasse. 1964. Vintage ferrotyped gelatin silver print. 23 x 17,4 cm. Photographer's stamp, typed title and date on the verso.
Klaus Lehnartz, a highly regarded German photojournalist, contributied notably to the field by skillfully documenting a wide range of subjects, from political events to everyday life. He distinguished himself by portraying Berlin's evolving landscape during the German division. – A few handling marks and irregularities to ferrotype surface, otherwise in good condition.
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