Jean Cocteau, Paris. 1948. Vintage gelatin silver print on Agfa-Brovira paper. 23 x 28,5 cm. Photographer's/copyright stamps and annotated in ink/pencil on the verso.
Herbert List's portraits of Jean Cocteau, the acclaimed French writer, artist, and filmmaker, are a testament to List's ability to capture the essence of his subjects, conveying the multifaceted persona of Cocteau through evocative and thought-provoking imagery. – Light buckling, small liquid surface spot in upper left, minimal surface scuffing more visible in raking light, light crease mark in lower right corner, corners slightly bumped, otherwise a rich, dark print in very good condition.
Provenance: Uta and Wilfried Wiegand Collection
Lit.: Max Scheler/Matthias Harder (eds.). Herbert List. The Monograph. Munich 2000, ill. p. 205 (image from the same sitting).
Larisch-Moennich, Count Franz von
Tropische Wolkenpracht
Los 4215
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750€ (US$ 806)
"Tropische Wolkenpracht". Circa 1910. Vintage platinum print flush-mounted to cardboard. 31,5 x 41,5 cm (40 x 50 cm). Signed, titled and annotated by the photographer in ink on mount verso; annotated by another hand in pencil on verso.
Franz Count of Larisch-Moennich's captivating seascapes originated from his extensive journeys across the Atlantic, Indian, and Pacific oceans from 1909 to 1914, during which he meticulously studied the ocean's dynamics. Count Larisch embraced substantial challenges, navigating even the most turbulent waters and engineering a specialized waterproof housing for his camera to shield it from the relentless waves. These resulting photographs, like this tranquil tropical ocean vista, captivated not only the artistic community but also marine experts, intriguing them with his unique perspective on the sea's movement. – Some very light scuff marks and small spots in upper sky area, a few stains and foxing on verso of mount, otherwise a fine tonal print in very good condition.
Rayographs. 1924/1928. 2 gelatin silver prints, printed 1980s. 27,8 x 20,8 cm (30,6 x 23,8 cm). Both prints annotated in pencil on verso, one print annotated Man Ray in pencil and with the photographer's studio stamp and one with A.D.A.G.P. Paris stamp, both with Tirage original réalisé par Pierre Gassmann stamp and Foto von einem Fotogramm stamp on the verso .
Man Ray's rayographs involved placing objects directly onto photosensitive paper and exposing them to light, resulting in ethereal and often abstract compositions. This technique allowed him to explore the interplay of light and shadow, shape and form, in a way that challenged conventional photography. Offered here are two photographs of Man Ray's photograms made by Pierre Gassmann. The original prints of these works are in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art in New York. – Minimal buckling along edges of prints, a few handling marks, otherwise in excellent condition.
Mapplethorpe, Robert
Dennis Speight, New York City from "Portfolio Z"
Los 4219
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8.750€ (US$ 9,409)
"Dennis Speight, New York City" from "Portfolio Z". 1980/printed later. Gelatin silver print. 35 x 35 cm (50,8 x 40,6 cm). Signed and editioned 6/15 by the photographer in ink in lower margin, edition/copyright stamp, therein signed and numbered by the photographer in ink and titled, numbered and dated in pencil in lower edge on verso, framed under glass in silver gilded wooden frame.
Robert Mapplethorpe's oeuvre is distinguished by his meticulous black-and-white photography, which explores themes like sexuality, beauty, and the human form. His work pushes the boundaries of artistic expression and has left a significant mark on the world of photography. This work is from Mapplethorpe's notorious "Z" portfolio, notable for its explicit exploration of sexuality, which challenged societal norms and prompted debates about artistic freedom and censorship. It remains a pivotal part of the artistic discourse on these themes. – A fine tonal print in excellent condition.
Lit.: Robert Mapplethorpe. Black Males. Galerie Jurka, Amsterdam 1980, illustrated.
Martens, Olaf
Marie, Friderrike, Montageplatz. Mitteldeutsche Bruankohle, Rackwitz
Los 4220
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625€ (US$ 672)
"Marie, Friderrike, Montageplatz. Mitteldeutsche Braunkohle, Rackwitz". 1992. Pigment print on thick paper. 45 x 29,9 cm (60 x 50 cm). Signed, titled and dated by the photographer in pencil on the verso, hinge-mounted to window mat.
Olaf Martens is an internationally acclaimed German photographer whose artistry extends to both fashion and photojournalism, garnering recognition on a global scale. He is known for his distinctive approach to capturing subjects through the exploration of contrasts, which adds depth and narrative richness to his work. Since the late 1990s, he has produced photographs for international PR and advertising campaigns while contributing to a wide array of publications. – A fine tonal print in excellent condition.
Boys playing in the sand. 1950s. Vintage ferrotyped gelatin silver print on Agfa-Brovira paper. 30 x 24 cm. Annotated in ballpoint pen on the verso.
A few minimal handling marks, some pitting/irregularities to ferrotype surface, otherwise in good condition.
McBride, Will
Jungs schmeißen Wasser auf sich, Schule Schloss Salem
Los 4225
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4.500€ (US$ 4,839)
"Jungs schmeißen Wasser auf sich, Schule Schloss Salem". 1963/printed 1990. Gelatin silver print. 36 x 54 cm (50,5 x 60,5 cm). Signed, titled, dated and editioned 1/12 by the photographer in pencil and collector's stamp on the verso.
Will McBride's photographs of Schule Schloss Salem capture the everyday life and educational activities at the progressive co-educational boarding school in Germany during the 1950s, characterized by their candid and documentary style, while some of the images are slightlty controversial for their depiction of young students in various stages of undress. – Buckled in side edges, otherwise in near excellent condition.
Provenance: Directly from the photographer to the present owner
McBride, Will
Mike schmeißt Wasser auf sich, Schule Schloß Salem
Los 4226
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5.500€ (US$ 5,914)
"Mike schmeißt Wasser auf sich, Schule Schloß Salem". 1963/printed 1990. Gelatin silver print. 53,5 x 36 cm (60,5 x 51 cm). Signed, annotated, dated and numbered 1/12 by the photographer in pencil and collection stamp on the verso. Matted.
Buckled in upper portion, slightly buckled in lower edge, otherwise in very good condition.
Provenance: Directly from the photographer to the present owner.
"Indian Boys in Ganges, near Benares" (for Twen). 1959/printed 2012. Large-format Cibachrome print. 40 x 60 cm (50 x 70 cm). Signed, titled and dated by the photographer in marker on the verso.
Color photographs by Will McBride are seldom on the art market. The vibrant colors of this large cibachrome print attest to his feel for color. – In near excellent condition with strong colors.
Provenance: Directly from the photographer to the present owner.
McBride, Will
"Reinhard H. mit Socke, Casoli"
Los 4228
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"Reinhard H. mit Socke, Casoli". 1973/printed 2014. Archival pigment print on Hahnemühle rag paper. 66 x 43,5 cm (81 x 59 cm).
In 1973 McBride took a series of male nudes in Casoli, Italy but never made prints from the slide negatives. At the request of an enthusiastic collector high quality pigment prints were made of a selection of the images in a small edition of 5 prints in 2014. The subtle colors and fine rendition of the skin's surface are extraordinary and show an undiscovered side of Will McBride's work. – Some scratch marks in margins, otherwise a fine tonal print with strong colors and in excellent condition.
Provenance: Directly from the photographer to the present owner
Lit.: Will McBride. Mein Italien. Munich 2003. ill. p. 161 (image of the same model).
Messbild photographs of Eltz Castle, Magdeburger Dome, Limburg Dome, St. Lambert's Church Münster, and Cologne Cathedral. 1910s. 5 vintage gelatin silver prints. Each circa 38 x 38,8 cm. Each annotated in pencil and Cologne image with stamps on the verso and AUSSCHUSS perforated stamp in lower right.
Albrecht Meydenbauer, a distinguished German architect and civil engineer, gained recognition for his significant advancements in photogrammetry, a field focused on acquiring accurate information about physical objects and environments by recording, measuring, and interpreting photographic data. Through his work at the image measurement institute he founded in 1885, Meydenbauer established an extensive monument archive, now recognized as one of the world's largest and protected of such archives by UNESCO. – Two with handling creases, otherwise in good condition.
Lit.: Rudolf Meyer (Hrsg.). Albrecht Meydenbauer. Baukunst in historischen Photographien. Leipzig 1985.
Munkácsi, Martin
Horseback riding at Wannsee
Los 4234
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750€ (US$ 806)
Horseback riding at Wannsee. 1930s. 2 vintage ferrotyped gelatin silver prints on doubleweight paper. Each circa 24,5 x 30 cm. Each with photographer´s stamp on verso.
Martin Munkácsi, born in Hungary in 1896, stands as a pioneering figure in the realms of fashion and sports photography. His groundbreaking work reshaped the world of fashion photography by liberating models from the confines of the studio, capturing their dynamic grace in outdoor settings. – Some creases, scratches and handling marks, one print with retouched lines in upper sky area and slight mirroring visible in dark areas, more visible at an angle, one with light rust stain in upper left, otherwise in good condition.
NASA
Edwin Aldrin deploys the Solar Wind Composition Experiment on the surface of the Moon
Los 4236
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375€ (US$ 403)
Photographer: Neil Armstrong. "Edwin Aldrin deploys the Solar Wind Composition Experiment on the surface of the Moon". July 20-21,1969. Vintage ferrotype gelatin silver print. 19,7 x 18,5 cm (25,5 x 20,3 cm). Typed press text in lower margin in the negative.
Neil Armstrong took several photographs of his fellow astronaut Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin during the Apollo 11 mission's historic moonwalk on July 20, 1969. These photographs capture Aldrin as he descended the lunar module's ladder, stepped onto the lunar surface, and carried out various experiments and activities. They provide a visual record of this monumental moment in human history when humans first set foot on the moon and serve as an important part of the Apollo 11 mission's documentation. – Some handling dents/creases, otherwise in good condition.
Neusüss, Floris M.
Körperbild/Fotogramm, Kassel
Los 4237
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9.375€ (US$ 10,081)
"Körperbild/Fotogramm, Kassel". 1975. Vintage unique gelatin silver print on Leonar-autocop (auto-reversal) paper. Circa 250 x 51,5 cm. Signed and dated by the photographer in pencil lower right corner.
Floris Neusüss is renowned for his pioneering contributions to cameraless photography, notably in the creation of photograms. He started producing photograms of the human body in 1960. These life-size, artistic renditions of the human form are a major part of Neusüss' work and such early prints as this are extremely rare and unique. This particular print, dating from his time in Kassel, showcases his innovative technique of applying developer with a sponge, resulting in a more painterly and dynamic quality that adds to the uniqueness of his work. – Backed tear in right edge, some crease/fold marks, more towards edges, otherwise in very good condition. With: Floris M. Neusüss producing a full nude body image as photogram. Berlin 1963. Vintage gelatin silver print. 16,7 x 15,5 cm (23,5 x 17,7 cm). Annotated and signed by the photographer in pencil on the verso. - A few light handling marks, otherwise in good condition.
Lit.: T.O. Immisch (ed.). Floris Neusüss. Körperbilder. Fotogramme der sechziger Jahre. Halle 2001.
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