Fotografie des 19. – 21. Jahrhunderts (Katalog nur online verfügbar)

Cartier-Bresson, Henri
Peter and Paul's Fortress by the Neva River
Los 4109

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3.750€ (US$ 3,906)

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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.

Chaldej, Jewgeni
Nürnberg, 1946
Los 4111

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500€ (US$ 521)

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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.

Davidson, Bruce
Girl Holding Kitten, London
Los 4114

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4.500€ (US$ 4,688)

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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.

Dille, Lutz
MoMA, N.Y.C.
Los 4115

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750€ (US$ 781)

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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.

Doisneau, Robert
Photomontage of various interiors taken by Robert Doisneau, superimposed onto a building wall
Los 4117

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1.500€ (US$ 1,563)

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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.

Edgerton, Harold
Squash Swing (Miss Workman)
Los 4118

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2.500€ (US$ 2,604)

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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.

Edgerton, Harold
Ginger Ale being poured into a glass
Los 4119

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750€ (US$ 781)

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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.