Kirschner, Harald
Ringstrasse, Leipzig-Grünau
Los 4152
Ergebnis (inkl. Aufgeld) *
688€ (US$ 739)
Ringstrasse, Leipzig-Grünau. 1983. Vintage gelatin silver print. 45 x 30,5 cm. Photographer's copyright stamp as well as signed, titled and dated in pencil on verso.
Some minor buckling, otherwise in very good condition.
Paris. 1979. 2 gelatin silver prints. 26,2 x 18,4 and 17,2 x 24,8 cm. 1 signed by the photographer in pencil on verso, the other unsigned.
Ute Mahler is celebrated for her provoking and introspective photographic style, characterized by keen attention to detail and an ability to evoke emotion. With a career spanning decades, she has captured a wide range of subjects, from intimate portraits to vast landscapes. Her series of photographs taken in Paris in 1979 exemplifies her talent for juxtaposing the unfamiliarity of a foreign city with her personal experiences and observations from East Germany. – Some creases and minor surface irregularties, otherwise in good condition.
Leningrad. 1996. Vintage chromogenic print. 37 x 47 cm (40,2 x 50,7 cm). Signed, dedicated, dated and annotated by the photographer in Russian in black marker on the verso.
From the former GDR, photographer Olaf Martens has made a significant mark in both the realms of fashion and photojournalism. His unique style revolves around the exploration of contrasts, infusing his work with depth and narrative complexity. Martens' portfolio spans international PR and advertising campaigns, along with contributions to numerous publications, solidifying his reputation as a versatile and sought-after photographer since the late 1980s. – Some light handling dents, otherwise in very good condition.
Leningrad Music Hall. 1997. Vintage chromogenic print. 34,8 x 43,7 cm (40,5 x 50,7 cm). Signed, dedicated, dated and annotated by the photographer in Russian in black marker on the verso.
Some light handling dents, otherwise in very good condition.
Fashion photograph. 1980s. Vintage gelatin silver print. 24 x 18 cm. Photographer's stamp on verso.
Renowned for his documentary photography, fashion and portrait work, Roger Melis approached fashion photography with a unique and discerning eye. Often capturing subjects in unembellished, everyday scenes, his portraits provide glimpses into the essence of his subjects while subtly reflecting the zeitgeist of the former GDR era. – Some light handling marks, otherwise in very good condition.
"Berlin, Gaswerk Dimitroffstr.". 1983. Vintage gelatin silver print. 16,2 x 23,8 cm. Titled and dated by the photographer in ink and with photographer's stamp on the verso.
During the 1980s, photographer Robert Paris traversed the deteriorating streets of East Berlin, capturing the decaying facades, forsaken factories, and empty squares. He embarked on a mission to preserve the essence of his city, transforming its buildings, streets, and urban vistas into subjects that he portrayed with a unique blend of nostalgia and stark realism. The transient quality evident in his photographs foreshadowed the imminent decline of the former GDR. – Corners minimally bumped, light impression line in lower edge, otherwise a fine tonal print in very good condition.
Lit.: Robert Paris. Entschwundene Stadt: Berlin 1980-1989. Mitteldeutscher Verlag, 2013.
"Berlin, Röntgenthal". 1986. Vintage gelatin silver print. 16,2 x 23,8 cm. Titled and dated by the photographer in ink and with photographer's stamp on the verso.
Corners minimally bumped, small crease in upper left corner, light impression line in lower edge, otherwise a fine tonal print in very good condition.
"Berlin, Wasserwerke Friedrichshagen". 1988. Vintage gelatin silver print. 22,4 x 15,5 cm. Titled and dated by the photographer in ink, annotated in ink and with photographer's stamp on the verso.
Corners minimally bumped, a few minimal indentation spots, otherwise a fine tonal print in very good condition.
"Berlin, Neue Synagoge". 1988. Vintage gelatin silver print. 22,1 x 15,2 cm. Titled and dated by the photographer in pencil and with photographer's stamp on the verso.
Corners slightly bumped, lower right corner with small creases, otherwise a fine tonal print in very good condition.
Paul, Manfred
An der S-Bahn, Kopenhagener Straße, Prenzlauer Berg
Los 4161
Nachverkaufspreis
350€ (US$ 376)
"An der S-Bahn, Kopenhagener Straße, Prenzlauer Berg". 1988. Gelatin silver print. 21,5 x 31,7 cm (29,7 x 39 cm). Signed, titled, dated and numbered 1/12 by the photographer in pencil on the verso.
Manfred Paul, a Berlin-based photographer, approaches the essence of human existence through his evocative imagery . With a career spanning decades, Paul's work ranges from intimate portraits to cityscapes, exploring themes of change, memory, and the passage of time with profound depth and insight. – Small retouched spot in right tree area, otherwise in near excellent condition.
Provenance: Galerie Bodo Niemann
"1. Mai 1988 Budapest". 1988. Vintage gelatin silver print mounted to board. 30 x 30 cm (53 x 39 cm). Signed, titled, dated and numbered II/XXV in black ink on lower margin of mount.
Jens Rötzsch, a Berlin-based photographer, refined his skills at the Hochschule für Grafik und Buchkunst in Leipzig during the 1980s, before establishing himself as a freelance photographer in Berlin. Renowned for his documentary series "Protokoll-Strecken," he captured the transition from the SED dictatorship to a new era in East Germany post-Wende. As a founding member of the Ostkreuz image agency, Rötzsch's work has been featured in publications like Zeit Magazin and GEO, earning him prestigious awards such as the World Press Prize in 2002. – Edges of print slightly rubbed, some very light handling creases on mount and print, otherwise in very good condition.
"Leipzig". 1987/printed later. Chromogenic print. 51 x 51,5 cm (55 x 55,5 cm). Signed, titled and dated by the artist in felt-tip pen on verso; accompanied by a certificate of authenticity signed by the artist.
In excellent condition.
Lit.: Petra Göllnitz and Erik Stephan. Der große Schwof: Feste feiern im Osten. Jena, 2023. ill. p 178.
"Nachtbilder" (Infrared photos). 1980-81. 3 vintage gelatin silver prints. Each circa 14,5 x 40 cm and 19 x 30 cm.
Erasmus Schröter's "Nachtbilder" series, captured on infrared film with invisible flash, offers a glimpse into nocturnal life in the years 1980-1981 in the former GDR. From streetcar commuters to ballroom dancers, circus performers, and artists, these images portray a diverse array of nighttime scenes, enveloped in a surreal and transcendent atmosphere, reminiscent of theatrical performances. – One with backed tear, some edge wear, a few handling creases, otherwise in good condition.
Sewcz, Hans Martin
Self-portrait, Checkpoint Charlie
Los 4167 [*]
Ergebnis (inkl. Aufgeld) *
500€ (US$ 538)
Self-portrait, Checkpoint Charlie (sequence). 1988. Vintage gelatin silver print. 39,5 x 20 cm. Flush-mounted to board, signed, titled and dated by the photographer in pencil and photographer's stamp on mount verso.
In the series "Sequences 1987-1992," Hans Martin Sewcz offers a glimpse into a period of rapid political and social transformation, reflecting autobiographical elements and the quest for identity amid Berlin's reunification. Sewcz's retrospective approach intertwines personal phases in East Berlin with the broader context of Germany's reunification, using visible perforations on the negative strips to emphasize the process and narrative elements within each sequence.
– One surface scratch in upper area, a few light bumps from mounting, otherwise in good condition.
Sewcz, Hans Martin
"Out of Order" Hommage á Hannah Höch
Los 4168 [*]
Nachverkaufspreis
2.000€ (US$ 2,151)
"Out of Order" - Hommage á Hannah Höch. 1985-2005. Unique photomontage consisting of 25 cibachrome strips. 74 x 100 cm. Signed and dated by the photographer in ink in lower right edge; mounted to board, signed and dated by the photographer on mount verso, framed under glass.
This work by Hans Martin Sewcz features a unique photomontage comprising test strips from his cibachrome prints. Spanning from 1985-1993, the images depict scenes from both East and West Berlin, as well as locations in Brandenburg, Stuttgart, Strasbourg, Chicago, and Texas. Sewcz regards this montage as a visual diary and biography capturing moments preceding the fall of the Berlin Wall, up to the reunification of Germany, and the subsequent freedom of travel. – Some handling dents, otherwise in very good condition.
"Auf dem Heimweg". 1963/printed later. Gelatin silver print. 23 x 35 cm (27,5 x 39 cm). Titled and dated in pencil, with the photographer's stamp on verso.
Uwe Steinberg, an exceptional photographer and chronicler of his time, skillfully navigated beyond the confines of official perspectives to capture the authentic essence of individuals. He utilized photography as an autonomous medium, even within the constraints of a socialist context. Steinberg's extensive body of work, spanning various themes such as labor, daily life in the former GDR, and portraits of youth, serves as a testament to his discerning choice of subjects and his mastery of composition techniques. – In excellent condition.
Dessau. 1977/printed later. Gelatin silver print. 24,5 x 37 cm (29,6 x 39,7 cm). Titled and dated in pencil, with the photographer's stamp on verso.
Corners minimally bumped, minimal buckling in left edge, otherwise in very good condition.
"Tretjakow Galerie, Moskau". 1969. Vintage gelatin silver print. 37,5 x 26,5 cm. Signed, titled and dated in felt-tip pen on verso.
Helfried Strauß is a German photographer known for his evocative and introspective black and white imagery. His work often explores themes of identity, memory, and the passage of time, capturing the subtle nuances of everyday life with a poetic sensibility. Strauß has exhibited his photographs extensively in Germany and internationally, earning acclaim for his ability to evoke profound emotion and contemplation through his visual storytelling. – Some handling creases and pressure marks in lower and upper left corner, otherwise in good condition.
Leipzig. 1980s. Vintage gelatin silver print. 30 x 39,8 cm. Signed in pencil on verso.
Corners slightly bumped, otherwise in very good condition.
Leipzig. 1980s. Vintage gelatin silver print. 29,8 x 39,8 cm. Signed in pencil on verso.
Corners slightly bumped, some handling creases otherwise in good condition.
Gewandhaus Leipzig. 1987. Vintage gelatin silver print. 24 x 18,3 cm. Photographer's stamp on verso.
Some light handling marks, some irregularities in ferrotype surface, otherwise in good condition.
Dresden. 1981. Vintage gelatin silver print. 17,2 x 23,2 cm. Titled and dated by the photographer in pencil on recto; archive stamp on verso.
Ulrich Wüst intricately captured the urban landscapes and architectural motifs of the former GDR with exceptional detail and nuance. His photographs, characterized by stark compositions and muted tones, serve as poignant reflections on the built environment and societal dynamics of East Germany during the Cold War era. Wüst's work offers a compelling visual narrative with reference to the complexities of history, memory and social transformation within the urban fabric of the former GDR. – Corners slightly bumped, otherwise in very good condition.
"Haldensleben, 1979" from the series "Stadtbilder" (1979-1985). Vintage gelatin silver print. 14,5 x 21,8 cm (24 x 29,8 cm). Photographer's studio stamp on verso.
Some brown discoloration on verso and along edges of recto, otherwise in good condition.
Lit.: Ulrich Wüst. Stadtbilder. Stuttgart, 2021, ill. p. 28.
Malchow / Mecklenburg. 1980. Vintage gelatin silver print. 17 x 23,5 cm. Titled and dated by the photographer in pencil on recto, archive stamp on verso.
Corners slightly bumped, otherwise in very good condition.
Architectural studies. 1980s. 4 vintage gelatin silver prints. Between 13,4 x 19,8 cm and 14,4 x 21,8 cm (24 x 29,8 cm). Each with photographer's studio stamp on verso.
Corners slightly bumped, some handling creases on some prints, otherwise all in good condition.
Street corner. 1980s. Vintage gelatin silver print. 14,5 x 21,8 cm (24 x 29,8 cm). With the photographer's studio stamp on verso.
Corners slightly bumped, otherwise in very good condition.
Portrait. 1982. Vintage ferrotyped gelatin silver print. 14,8 x 20 cm (18 x 22 cm). Dated by the photographer in ink in lower margin; photographer's stamp and annotated by the photographer in pencil on the verso.
Some light dents, light buckling in edges, traces of previous mounting on the verso, otherwise in good condition.
Goldin, Nan
J. and Richard on the bed, Chicago
Los 4181
Ergebnis (inkl. Aufgeld) *
6.875€ (US$ 7,392)
"J. and Richard on the bed, Chicago" (Couple in Bed, Chicago), from the series "The Ballad of Sexual Dependency". 1977/printed late 1990s. Cibachrome print. 58 x 72,5 cm. Signed, titled, dated and dedicated by the photographer in felt-tip pen on the verso.
Nan Goldin's work explores themes surrounding the LGBT community, intimacy, the HIV crisis, and the opioid epidemic. Her seminal work, "The Ballad of Sexual Dependency" (1986), which includes this image, serves as a poignant documentation of post-Stonewall gay subculture, intertwined with intimate portrayals of Goldin's family and friends. Often compared to Diane Arbus and Larry Clark, Goldin's style embraces the informal, content-driven aesthetic of the snapshot, with a preference for capturing private dramas in interior settings, such as cluttered kitchens, downtown bars, and disheveled beds. Notably, her adept use of color serves as a catalyst for accentuating the emotional essence of each moment. Goldin resides and works in New York City, Berlin and Paris. – Small dent in upper right, some light surface soiling, only visible at an angle, traces of previous mounting on the verso, otherwise in very good condition.
Lit.: Nan Goldin. The Ballad of Sexual Dependency. New York 2004, ill. p. 138.
Sylvia Wolf. Visions from America: Photographs from the Whitney Museum of American Art, 1940-2001. New York 2002, ill. p.123.
Nan Goldin. Couples and Loneliness. Kyoto 1998, ill. p. 8.
Selected images: "April at the window" (1983); "Lynelle in Japanese restaurant, NYC (1986); "My room in The Lodge, Belmont, Ma." (1988); "Honeymoon suite in Nuernberger Eck Hotel, Berlin" (1994); "Kee on the bed, East Hampton" (1995); "My hotel room, Zürich" (1995). 6 cibachrome prints/printed 1996. Each circa 30 x 40,5 cm. Each signed, titled and dedicated by the photographer in ink on the verso.
Exceptional prints with saturated colors, outside the Griffelkunst edition. Apart from a few surface spots in near excellent condition.
Goldin, Nan
Jimmy Paulette after the Parade, New York
Los 4183
Ergebnis (inkl. Aufgeld) *
3.125€ (US$ 3,360)
"Jimmy Paulette after the Parade, New York", 1991/printed 1996. Cibachrome print. 50,5 x 60,8 cm. Signed by the photographer in felt-tip pen and number in pencil on the verso.
Two minimal handling dents, otherwise in very good condition.
Lit.: Nan Goldin. The Other Side. Edited with David Armstrong and Walter Keller. Zurich 1992, ill. p. 63.
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Erdener Str. 5A
14193 Berlin
Öffnungszeiten:
Montag bis Donnerstag, 10–18 Uhr,
Freitag, 10–16 Uhr
Telefon: +49 30 8938029-0
Fax: +49 30 8918025
E-Mail: info (at) bassenge.com
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