Manchester. 1976. Fine Art print, printed later. 29,5 x 42 cm. Signed, titled and dated by the photographer in pencil on verso.
In very good condition.
Ein Loch in der Mauer, Berlin-Kreuzberg. 1962. Gelatin silver print, printed later. 24,5 x 36,8 cm (30,3 x 40,5 cm). Signed, titled and dated by the photographer in pencil, as well as photographer's copyright stamp on the verso.
Norbert Bunge was active in photography for over five decades both standing behind the camera as a free-lance photo journalist and promoting the photography of other important and often forgotten photographers. He often highlighted social and East German photography in the many exhibitions he curated over the years in his Berlin gallery argus fotokunst. – In excellent condition.
Lit.: Mathias Bertram (ed.). Norbert Bunge. Fotografien. Leipzig 2017, ill. p. 14.
Die Mauer. Berlin, Bernauerstr. 1962. Gelatin silver print, printed later. 22 x 32 cm (30 x 40 cm). Signed, titled and dated by the photographer in pencil, as well as photographer's copyright stamp on the verso.
In excellent condition.
Cartier-Bresson, Henri
Peter and Paul's Fortress by the Neva River
Los 4109
Schätzung
3.000€ (US$ 3,226)
Peter and Paul's Fortress on the Neva River, Leningrad. 1973. Gelatin silver print, printed later. 23,7 x 36 cm (30,5 x 40,7 cm). Signed by the artist in black ink below image.
Henri Cartier-Bresson’s photographs of Russia, taken during his visits in the 1950s and 1970s, offer a candid and intimate glimpse into Soviet life during a time of significant political and social tension. His images capture everyday moments with a sense of spontaneity, revealing both the ordinary routines and the subtle emotions of the people. Cartier-Bresson’s hallmark “decisive moment” is evident as he freezes scenes of workers, children, and landscapes, creating a compelling narrative of life under Soviet rule at that time. – Some light handling creases and signs of retouching, otherwise in excellent condition.
Reichstag 2. Mai 1945. 1945. Gelatin silver print, printed 1990s. 30,5 x 41 cm. Signed, titled and dated by the photographer in pencil 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. – Light surface scratch and handling crease in upper margin, otherwise in very good condition.
Lit.: Volland, Ernst, and Heinz Krimmer, eds. Von Moskau nach Berlin: Bilder des russischen Fotografen Jewgeni Chaldej. Berlin: Nicolai Verlag, 1999. Illustrated p. 65.
Nürnberg. 1946. Gelatin silver print, printed 1990s. 24 x 30 cm. Signed, titled and dated by the photographer in pencil on the verso.
Some buckling, some handling creases, otherwise in good condition.
Lit.: Volland, Ernst, and Heinz Krimmer, eds. Von Moskau nach Berlin: Bilder des russischen Fotografen Jewgeni Chaldej. Berlin: Nicolai Verlag, 1999. Illustrated p. 108-109.
Photography agency: Conti-Press. Images of children at play. 1950s. 23 vintage ferrotyped gelatin silver prints. Various sizes, most circa 22 x 16 cm. Each with typed press text labels and stamps on the verso.
Some traces of use, otherwise in good condition.
Conningham & O'Brien
Total eclipse of the sun, January 25, 1925
Los 4113
Schätzung
5.000€ (US$ 5,376)
Total eclipse of the sun, January 25, 1925. Vintage, large-format, warm-toned gelatin silver print. 33 x 26 cm. Dated in ink and photographer's stamp on the verso, mounted in mat.
Small tear/crack in upper left corner, otherwise a rich tonal print in near excellent condition.
Girl Holding Kitten, London. 1960. Gelatin silver print, printed later. 32,5 x 22 cm (35,4 x 27,7 cm). Signed by the photographer and annotated in another hand in pencil on the verso.
This 1960 photograph by Bruce Davidson is part of his "England/Scotland" series, produced during a Magnum commission. It exemplifies Davidson's profound humanist approach, capturing intimate moments of everyday life with striking emotional resonance. The series is particularly noted for its sensitive portrayal of British youth and urban environments, offering a vivid reflection of post-war societal changes and the shifting landscape of 1960s Britain. – A few light dents in white margins, otherwise a fine tonal print in excellent condition.
MoMA, N.Y.C. 1959. Gelatin silver print, printed 2001. 28,8 x 38,5 cm (30,5 x 40 cm). Signed by the photographer in ink lower right within image; signed and dated by the photographer in pencil and with photographer's copyright stamp on verso.
The German photographer Lutz Dille is known for his documentary and reportage-style photography. His photographs often focus on the lives of ordinary individuals, including children, families, and workers, reflecting the social and cultural transitions of the time. Dille's photography reveals a deep humanistic perspective, and his images are considered significant contributions to the visual history of the post-war era. – Corners slightly bumped, some light buckling along edges, some retouched spots, otherwise in very good condition.
Paris. 1951. Gelatin silver print, printed 2001. 22 x 28,5 cm (23,8 x 30,3 cm). Signed and dated by the photographer in ink lower right within image; signed, titled and dated by the photographer in pencil, with the photographer's copyright stamp and "argus fotokunst 9/12" edition stamp on verso.
In very good condition.
Doisneau, Robert
Photomontage of various interiors taken by Robert Doisneau, superimposed onto a building wall
Los 4117
Schätzung
1.200€ (US$ 1,290)
Photomontage of various interiors taken by Robert Doisneau, superimposed onto a building wall. 1950s. Vintage gelatin silver print. 30 x 21 cm. 3 photographer's/agency stamps and numbers in ink on the verso.
Robert Doisneau frequently utilized photomontage in his work, and the image presented here offers a captivating "view" of the interior of a large apartment building in Paris. By combining photographs of various individuals in their apartments, Doisneau crafted this imaginative representation of communal living, blending multiple scenes into a singular, cohesive vision of life within the building.
– Some light indentation lines/ pressure marks from paper clips, especially in upper area, otherwise in good condition.
Squash Swing (Miss Workman). 1930s. Vintage ferrotyped gelatin silver print on ivory paper. 19 x 24 cm. Annotated Miss Workman by the photographer in pencil on verso.
Harold Edgerton was a pioneer in high-speed photography, renowned for his use of stroboscopic techniques to capture moments too quick for the human eye to perceive. His work often focused on freezing dynamic motion, turning everyday activities like sports and scientific phenomena into striking visual studies of movement. Edgerton’s innovative use of flash and his ability to transform rapid motion into detailed sequences revolutionized both photography and scientific observation, merging technical precision with artistic creativity. – One small dent near left edge, otherwise in very good condition.
Ginger Ale being poured into a glass. 1930s. Vintage ferrotyped gelatin silver print on ivory paper. 24 x 19 cm. In original window mat (pinholes in corners) with typed caption text below the image in mat.
In very good condition.
Photographer: Günter R. Reitz. Salvage of Abu Simbel. 1966. Vintage ferrotyped gelatin silver print. 29,7 x 24 cm. Photographer's stamp, agency stamp and typed press text label on the verso.
Between 1964-1966, the German photographer Günter R. Reitz documented the salvage of the Abu Simbel Temple in Egypt. The twin statues of Abu Simbel were rescued from the rising waters of the Nile, during the construction of the Aswan High Dam. Abu Simbel was originally carved during the reign of Pharaoh Ramesses II in the 13th century BC. The rescue of the temples began in 1964, the entire site was cut into large blocks, dismantled and reassembled in a new location. – Corners bumped, some creases in corners and edges, otherwise in good condition.
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