Kirchherr, Astrid
John Lennon, Heiligengeistfeld, Hamburg
Los 4213
Ergebnis (inkl. Aufgeld) *
1.625€ (US$ 1,693)
"John Lennon, Heiligengeistfeld, Hamburg". 1960/ printed later. Large-format gelatin silver print on doubleweight paper. 44 x 58,5 cm. Signed by the photographer in pencil and photographer's label on the verso.
Astrid Kirchherr's portraits of John Lennon and 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, traces of previous mounting on the verso, otherwise in good condition.
Klauke, Jürgen
So stell' ich mir die Liebe vor
Los 4214
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5.625€ (US$ 5,859)
"So stell' ich mir die Liebe vor". 1977. 13 vintage chromogenic prints. 50 x 40 cm (sheet size), various image sizes. Each signed and editioned 7/20 by the photographer in felt-tip pen on verso, double sheet with title and imprint, in original cardboard box. Edition F.C. Gundlach & Jürgen Klauke Hamburg/Cologne.
The photography and media artist Jürgen Klauke is known for his critical and confrontational view of normed sexual identities and social behavioral patterns. In works ranging from highly minimalistic to strongly excessive, and also at times surrealistic scenes, his photographs reflect on the basic conditions of paranoid existence. Using everyday materials as a means to produce images, the artist creates a concentrated look at the absurdity of life. – Colors slightly shifted, some light handling dents, otherwise in good condition.
Ostrava. 1967. Vintage ferrotyped gelatin silver print. 18 x 24 cm. Photographer's stamp, titled and dated in pencil on the verso.
Viktor Kolář was born in Ostrava, the son of a self-taught filmmaker and photographer. In 1953, he began taking photographs, and soon familiarized himself with the works of renowned photographers, particularly Henri Cartier-Bresson. From the second half of the 1960s, he decided to devote himself fully to photography. In 1964, Kolář had his first solo exhibition. In October 1968, after the Warsaw Pact invasion of Czechoslovakia, he emigrated to Canada, where he worked as an assistant in the Molybdemite mines and as a worker in the nickel smelters in Manitoba. From 1971-1973, he participated in documenting shopping malls in Montreal. In 1973, however, he returned to Czechoslovakia via Paris and London. – Corners minimally bumped, some irregularities to ferrotype surface, otherwise a fine tonal print in good condition.
Ostrava. 1981. Vintage gelatin silver print. 28,5 x 39 cm. Signed, titled and dated by the photographer in pencil on the verso.
Corners minimally bumped, a few light handling creases/dents, retouched spot in lower right, otherwise a fine tonal print in very good condition.
Ostrava. 1986. Vintage ferrotyped elatin silver print. 18 x 24 cm. Photographer's stamp, titled and dated in pencil on the verso.
Corners minimally bumped, some irregularities to ferrotype surface, a few light handling creases/dents, small hole in upper left, otherwise a fine tonal print in good condition.
Photogram. Circa 1935. Vintage gelatin silver print. 25 x 20 cm. Annotated in pencil on the verso.
Myron Kozman was an abstract painter, sculptor and screen printer. He studied at Grand Rapids Junior College and then in Chicago where he was one of the first five graduates of the Institute of Design (New Bauhaus) in Chicago. Kozman later became a teacher there for twelve years. He worked closely with Moholy-Nagy, teaching him screen printing, and was a WPA (Works Progress Administration) artist. His work was exhibited at the Art Institute of Chicago, Artists Gallery of Chicago and London Art Gallery in London, England. – Small creases and pinholes in lower corners, some handling dents/creases, some nicks in edges, traces of previous mounting on verso, otherwise in good condition.
Provenance: Christie's. Light, Volume and Form: Photographs from the Shalom Shpilman Collection, May 24-June 2, 2016, lot 75.
Krolow, Wolfgang
Berlin/Kreuzberg impressions
Los 4223
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1.125€ (US$ 1,172)
Berlin/Kreuzberg impressions, 1970s/80s. 13 fine art pigment prints. Each circa 35 x 26 cm (47,5 x 33 cm). Each signed in black ink in the lower white margin.
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 of 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. This select group includes some of his most well-known images. – Fine prints in very good condition
Lebeck, Robert
Konrad Adenauer an seinem 90. Geburtstag in Bonn am 4.1.1966
Los 4227
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625€ (US$ 651)
"Konrad Adenauer an seinem 90. Geburtstag in Bonn am 4.1.1966". Printed later. Gelatin silver print. 25,3 x 37,5 cm (30,3 x 40 cm). Signed, titled and dated by the photographer in ink and photographer's stamp on the verso.
The German photographer Robert Lebeck is known for his influential documentary and portrait photography. His career spanned several decades and encompassed a wide range of subjects, including politics, culture, and society. Lebeck's work often captured pivotal historical moments and iconic figures, making him a prominent figure in the world of photojournalism. – Some buckling, a few light handling dents in upper left and one handling dent in right near edge, lower right corner slightly bumped, otherwise in very good condition.
Lit.: Tete Böttger (ed.). Robert Lebeck: Vis-à-vis. Göttingen 1999.
"Romy Schneider in Berlin". 1976/printed later. Gelatin silver print. 21,5 x 31,5 cm (27,8 x 35,2 cm). Signed, titled, dated and editioned by the photographer in pencil photographer's stamp on the verso.
The photographer Robert Lebeck had a special friendship with the actress Romy Schneider who he portrayed on several occasions, capturing her vivacious personality but also her vulnerability. – Corners minimally bumped, some retouching in lower right, otherwise in excellent condition.
Lit.: Tete Böttger (ed.). Robert Lebeck: Vis-à-vis. Steidl/Arkana, Göttingen 1999, ill. p. 244.
Leibovitz, Annie
Jodie Foster, Malibu, California
Los 4229
Ergebnis (inkl. Aufgeld) *
3.750€ (US$ 3,906)
"Jodie Foster, Malibu, California". 1988. Cibachrome print. 49 x 40,4 cm. Signed, titled, dated and editioned 6/40 by the photographer in black marker in lower margin.
The American photographer Annie Leibovitz is one of today's most influential portraitists. Her breakthrough came as she joined Rolling Stone magazine as a photographer in 1973, eventually serving as its chief photographer until 1981. In the following years, Leibovitz, known for her media-shy demeanor, rose to international acclaim for her iconic portraits of numerous music legends. Alongside staged portraits and notable nudes, including those of Demi Moore, Whoopi Goldberg, and Queen Elizabeth II, Leibovitz expanded her repertoire to include reportage and advertising photography. – A few light surface irregularities, only visible at an angle, otherwise in very good condition.
Lit.: Annie Leibovitz. Photographs 1970-1990. New York 1991, ill. p.
Pablo Picasso, Paris. 1948/printed 1981. Gelatin silver print. 23,3 x 34,5 cm (30 x 40,5 cm). Photographer's estate stamp, therein titled, dated and signed by Max Scheler in ink on the verso.
Herbert List's portraits of renowned artists exemplify his talent for capturing the essence of his subjects. In this particular image, he skillfully conveys the multifaceted persona of Picasso in his Paris studio. – Light buckling in edges, otherwise a strong print in near excellent condition.
Lit.: Max Scheler/Matthias Harder (eds.). Herbert List. The Monograph. Munich 2000, ill. p. 205 (image from the same sitting).
List, Herbert
Young men at swimming pool
Los 4231
Ergebnis (inkl. Aufgeld) *
3.000€ (US$ 3,125)
Young men at swimming pool. 1950s. Vintage ferrotyped gelatin silver print on Agfa-Brovira doubleweight paper. 23,5 x 29,2 cm. Photographer's stamp and annotated in pencil/red crayon with layout notes on the verso.
Edges slightly curled, corners slightly bumped, crease near upper edge, some surface scuffing, some retouching, otherwise in very good condition.
"Larmes"; "Retour à la raison". 1930, 1923/printed 1991. 2 gelatin silver prints on Agfa paper. 19,7 x 26,8 cm (23,5 x 30,3 cm) and 26,7 x 19 cm (30,4 x 23,6 cm). Both with Griffelkunst and ADAGP Man Ray Trust copyright stamps on the verso.
Minimal buckling in side edges, corners slightly bumped, otherwise in very good condition.
Lit.: Man Ray. Photographs. London 1982, ill. pp. 84 and 97.
Man Ray
"Erotique voilée"; "Le violin d'Ingres"; "Juliet"
Los 4236
Ergebnis (inkl. Aufgeld) *
750€ (US$ 781)
"Erotique voilée"; "Le violin d'Ingres"; "Juliet". 1933, 1924, 1945 /printed 1991. 3 gelatin silver prints on Agfa paper. Each circa 24 x 17,5 cm (30,2 x 24 cm). Each with Griffelkunst and ADAGP Man Ray Trust copyright stamps on the verso.
Minimal buckling in side edges, otherwise in very good condition.
Lit.: Man Ray. Photographs. London 1982, ill. pp. 69,17 and 114.
"Osterputz". 1939/printed 1950s. Gelatin silver print. 24 x 18 cm. Photographer's stamp on verso.
Small creases in lower left and right corners. some buckling, some traces of previous mounting on verso, otherwise in good condition.
Fashion photo for Fath, Paris. 1953. Vintage gelatin silver print. 25,2 x 19,2 cm (30,2 x 23,8 cm). Signed by the photographer in pencil in lower margin; photographer's stamp and annotated in pencil on the verso.
Traces of previous mounting on the verso, a few small crease marks, upper right corner bumped, retouched spot in mid area, otherwise in very good condition.
Lit.: Elizabeth Pineau. Willy Maywald, L' Élégance du regard. Paris 2002.
Couple embracing. Early 1960s. Vintage ferrotyped gelatin silver print on Mimosa paper. 24 x 27,3 cm. Annotated in pencil and publisher's stamp on the verso.
Will McBride, an esteemed American-German photographer, is renowned for his impactful and unvarnished documentary photography. McBride's oeuvre often depicted themes of youth, sexuality, and the human condition, and he is known for his compassionate and genuine portrayal of his subjects. His photographs offer a compelling and unfiltered window into diverse facets of life, encompassing documentation of cultural and societal shifts. – Handling dents/creases, stronger crease in upper left corner with some emulsion loss and small hole, surface scratches, retouching.
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