Hensky, Herbert
Vereinigungs-Parteitag 22.4.46, Admiralspalast
Los 4151
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600€ (US$ 625)
Vereinigungs-Parteitag 22.4.46, Admiralspalast. 1946. 2 vintage, large-format, ferrotyped gelatin silver prints. 32 x 29,4 cm and 54 x 41 cm. Each with photographer's/agency stamp and 1 annotated in blue pencil/pencil on the verso.
Herbert Hensky was a notable German photographer who became a prominent figure in the field during the mid-20th century. Known for his candid and evocative imagery, Hensky documented various facets of German society, ranging from everyday life in post-war Berlin to important political events. The images offered here show Wilhelm Pieck and Otto Grotewohl at the Vereinigungs-Parteitag between the East Berlin SPD and KPD. A variant of the image, showing Pieck and Grotewohl shaking hands, is in the collection of the Berlin DDR Museum. – Both prints with some backed tears in left edge, handling dents/creases, especially in right area, irregular ferrotype surface.
Interior study. 1970s. Vintage gelatin silver print. 14,3 x 22,3 cm (22,5 x 30,2 cm). Annotated in pencil, with photographer's stamp on verso.
Bernd Heyden was closely connected to and integrated in Prenzlauer Berg, Berlin, where he spent most of his life. The autodidact initially trained as a woman's tailor and worked as an ironer, chauffeur and laboratory assistant, until he was admitted as a photographer in 1974. Since 1967, he worked in the Club junger Fotografen (Club of Young Photographers) founded by Arno Fischer and Sibylle Bergemann. His photographs were rejected by former GDR officials as "trash can photography", nonetheless they were highly valued by many of his colleagues. – Small tear on right margin, some handling creases and light traces of abrasion, otherwise in good condition.
Industrial landscape. 1970s. Gelatin silver print, printed later. 21,5 x 33,2 cm (29,7 x 40 cm). Annotated in pencil on the verso.
Minimal buckling, small spot in margin, otherwise in very good condition.
Ketzscher, Stefanie
From the series "Dokumentation Leipzig-Altstadt II"
Los 4154
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575€ (US$ 599)
From the series "Dokumentation Leipzig-Altstadt II". 1979. Gelatin silver print, printed later. 22 x 33,2 cm (28,2 x 37,5 cm). Signed and titled by the photographer in lower margin; annotated in pencil on verso.
Slightly buckled, otherwise a fine tonal print in very good condition.
Lit.: Stefanie Ketzscher. Umgebung und Sonnenwende. Berlin 2011.
Two women. 1987. Vintage gelatin silver print. 21 x 30,3 cm. Photographer's stamp and dated in pencil on verso.
Sven Marquardt trained as a photographer and cameraman at the DEFA studios before making a name for himself with publications in magazines like Sonntag and Das Magazin in the mid-1980s. He worked as a fashion photographer for Sibylle, alongside Roger Melis and Arno Fischer, gaining recognition for his documentation of the GDR's subculture. Following German reunification, he transitioned to working as a bouncer at the renowned Berghain club, becoming an emblematic figure of the club culture scene. He has participated in numerous exhibitions and continues his photography work today. – Corners slightly bumped, a few light handling dents, retouched spot in upper right, otherwise in very good condition.
Nude. 1988. Vintage gelatin silver print. 31 x 21,2 cm. Photographer's stamp and dated in pencil on verso.
Corners slightly bumped, dent in upper head area, light handling mark in upper right corner, otherwise in very good condition.
Blindfolded woman. 1989. Vintage gelatin silver print. 21 x 30,5 cm. Photographer's stamp and dated in pencil on verso.
Small indentation mark near right edge at mid-level, a few small spots, otherwise in very good condition.
Couple. 1990. Vintage gelatin silver print. 31,2 x 21,5 cm. Photographer's stamp and dated in pencil on verso.
Corners slightly bumped, a few light dents in lower right, otherwise in very good condition.
Nude. 1991. Vintage gelatin silver print. 31,2 x 21,5 cm. Photographer's stamp and dated in pencil on verso.
Corners slightly bumped, a few small dents, otherwise in very good condition.
Paris, Robert
Gaswerk Dimitroffstr., Berlin, before and after attempted demolition
Los 4160
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Gaswerk Dimitroffstr., Berlin, before and after attempted demolition. 1983, 1984 and 1988. 3 vintage gelatin silver prints. 16 x 23,5 cm. Each with photographer's stamp and titled and dated by the photographer in ink/pencil on the verso.
In the 1980s, photographer Robert Paris roamed the decaying streets of East Berlin, documenting its crumbling facades, abandoned factories, and desolate squares. Through his lens, he sought to preserve the essence of a city on the brink of transformation, capturing its urban landscapes with a mix of nostalgia and stark realism. His photographs, filled with a sense of impermanence, not only reflect the physical decay of the surroundings but also foreshadow the impending fall of the GDR, making them a poignant historical record. – Corners slightly bumped, one print with light scuff marks, otherwise in very good condition.
Paris, Robert
Glienicker Brücke; Gleisdreieck, Berlin
Los 4161
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575€ (US$ 599)
Glienicker Brücke; Gleisdreieck, Berlin. 1988. 2 vintage gelatin silver prints. Each circa 15 x 22 cm. Each with photographer's stamp and titled and dated by the photographer in pencil on the verso.
Corners slightly bumped, otherwise in very good condition.
Paris, Robert
Brandmauer near Schöneweide, Berlin
Los 4162
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375€ (US$ 391)
Brandmauer near Schöneweide, Berlin. 1980s. Vintage gelatin silver print. 24 x 16,4 cm. Each with photographer's stamp and titled and dated by the photographer in pencil on the verso.
Corners bumped, crease in upper/lower left corner, otherwise in good condition.
Untitled (Carousel). 1968. Vintage gelatin silver print. 21 x 29,7 cm. Photographer's stamp and annotated in pencil on verso.
Uwe Steinberg utilized photography as an autonomous medium, even within the constraints of a socialist context. His extensive body of work, spanning various themes such as labor, daily life in the former GDR, and portraits of youths, serves as a testament to his discerning choice of subjects and his mastery of composition techniques. The image offered here was used in part on the cover of the book "Der Schimmel mit den blauen Augen". – A few light handling dents, small creases in upper corners, otherwise in very good condition.
Steinberg, Uwe
S-Bahn Schönhauser Allee, East Berlin
Los 4164
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500€ (US$ 521)
S-Bahn Schönhauser Allee, East Berlin. Early 1970s. Vintage gelatin silver print. 24 x 18,3 cm (28 x 18,3 cm). Photographer's stamp and annotated in pencil on verso.
In very good condition.
Magdeburg. 1982. Gelatin silver print hinge-mounted to mat. 14,5 x 20 cm (17 x 21,7 cm). Signed, titled, dated and numbered "5/10" in pencil 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, referencing the complexities of history, memory, and social transformation within the urban fabric of the former GDR. – In excellent condition.
Berlin. 1978. Gelatin silver print. 14,3 x 21,5 cm (16,7 x 23,6 cm). Titled and dated in pencil on lower left corner of recto; annotated in pencil on verso.
Corners slightly bumped, some minor indentation marks and signs of retouching, otherwise in very good condition.
Lit.: Ulrich Wüst. Stadtbilder/Cityscapes 1979-1985. Ostfildern: Hartmann Books, 2021, ill. p.116.
Berlin. 1980. Gelatin silver print. 14,2 x 21,9 cm (16,7 x 23,6 cm). Titled and dated in pencil on lower right corner of recto; annotated in pencil, with archive stamp on verso.
Corners slightly bumped, light ink stain on upper margin, otherwise in very good condition.
Sculptural study. 1980s. Gelatin silver print. 14,6 x 22 cm (17 x 23,8 cm). With the photographer's stamp on verso.
Corners and upper margin slightly bumped, otherwise in very good condition.
Wismar. 1980s. Gelatin silver print. 18,5 x 27,6 cm (21,3 x 29,4 cm). Numbered, titled, dated and signed (?) by the photographer in pencil.
Corners and upper margin slightly bumped, otherwise in very good condition.
Gemeinde Wien (Modern Residential Housing)
Residential buildings of Gemeinde Wien
Los 4170
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375€ (US$ 391)
Photographer: Martin Gerlach (1879-1944) and others. Residential buildings of Gemeinde Wien. 1925-1930. 8 vintage, most ferrotyped gelatin silver prints. 23 x 17 cm and 17,5 x 23,3 cm. Each with photographer's stamp and annotated in pencil/red crayon on the verso.
After World War I, during Austria’s First Republic (1918-1934), the Social Democrats governed Vienna, creating what was known as "das rote Wien" (“Red Vienna”). Their primary focus was on promoting social housing, known as Gemeindebau. The architectural photographs presented here feature typical residential buildings from the Gemeinde Wien in various city districts, including V. Bezirk (Reumannhof, 2 images), XIII. Bezirk (Hermeswiese), XV. Bezirk (Schmelz), XVII. Bezirk (Kongressplatz), XVIII. Bezirk (Lindenhof), and XX. Bezirk (Denisgasse/Spaungasse). The collection also includes a photograph of an unrealized modern iron construction in Breslau (from the collection of Adolf Behne). – Most with a few minimal handling marks/creases in corners, one with stronger creases and tear in right edge, otherwise in very good condition.
Joseph Beuys at „Straßenbahnhaltestelle“, 1976; Joseph Beuys in his studio in Kleve (2), 1970s. 3 vintage gelatin silver prints on RC paper. Each circa 23,5 x 17,5 cm. Each signed by the photographer in marker and with photographer's copyright stamp as well as edition number "1/18" on verso.
One of the three photographs offered here shows the “Straßenbahnhaltestelle” (Tram Stop) at the corner of Nassauer Allee and Lindenallee in Kleve, 1976. In this image Joseph Beuys presents the cross-section of the tram line in front of the ‘Cupido Column’. The other images show Beuys in his studio with the wooden cross for the Büderich Memorial and at his window. The photographer Fritz Getlinger was closely associated with artists living and working in Kleve and cultivated contacts and friendships with Willy Maywald and Joseph Beuys. He made several portraits of Beuys and over the course of time repeatedly documented the artist's activities with his camera. – In very good condition.
Giacomelli, Mario
Untitled, from the series ”Io non ho mani che mi accarezzino il volto”
Los 4172
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Untitled, from the series ”Io non ho mani che mi accarezzino il volto”, 1961-1963. Gelatin silver print, printed later. 12,7 x 18 cm. Signed by the photographer in black ink in lower right corner; "Archivio Mario Giacomelli" certificate of authenticity written in ballpoint pen and signed by Simone Giacomelli on the verso.
Mario Giacomelli’s work Io non ho mani che mi accarezzino il volto (1961-1963) is a seminal series capturing the playful yet contemplative lives of young seminarians, blending motion and stillness to reflect the tension between spiritual devotion and human yearning. Characterized by Giacomelli’s distinctive high-contrast black-and-white style, the series transforms everyday scenes into abstract, almost surreal compositions, highlighting his ability to transcend traditional documentary photography. – Top left corner slightly bumped, otherwise in excellent condition.
Untitled (Interior). 1979. Vintage gelatin silver print on Agfa paper. 17,7 x 23,8 cm (23,8 x 29,8 cm). Signed and dated by the photographer in pencil on the verso.
After studying at the Technical University, Berlin, Ulrich Görlich studied with Michael Schmidt from 1972-1975 and directed the Werkstatt für Photographie in Kreuzberg from 1977-1982. As of 1991 he taught photography at the Applied Arts School in Zurich. – Lower corners minimally bumped, otherwise a fine tonal print in excellent condition.
Goldin, Nan
Kee in Bed, East Hampton N.Y
Los 4174
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1.000€ (US$ 1,042)
Kee in Bed, East Hampton N.Y. 1988. Cibachrome print. 27 x 39 cm (30,5 x 40,5 cm). Signed by the photographer in felt-tip pen and annotated by another hand on 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 focus on 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. – Some minimal scuff marks, otherwise in excellent condition.
Goldin, Nan
Joey in my mirror, Berlin
Los 4175
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Joey in my mirror, Hornstr., Berlin. 1992. Chromogenic print on Fujifilm paper. 26 x 40,4 cm (30,4 x 45 cm). C/O edition label, therein signed by the photographer in ink and numbered (500 ex.) on the verso.
In excellent condition.
Lit.: Nan Goldin. The Other Side. Edited with David Armstrong and Walter Keller. Zurich 1992, ill. p. 123.
Elisabeth Sussman (ed.). Nan Goldin. I'll Be Your Mirror. Zurich 1996, ill. p. 339.
Goldin, Nan
Amanda in the Locker Room, Berlin
Los 4176
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2.000€ (US$ 2,083)
Amanda in the Locker Room, Berlin. 1993. Cibachrome print, printed 1996. 51 x 61 cm. Signed by the photographer in felt-tip pen on the verso.
Minimal scuff marks visible in raking light, otherwise in excellent condition.
James King: Supermodel. 1995. 12 cibachrome prints. Each ca. 40 x 50 cm. Presented in black clamshell box (slightly scratched) with embossed title, title page, index and introduction. Printer's proof copy. Fleet Edition, Hamburg.
Nan Goldin’s James King: Supermodel series provides an intimate, unvarnished look into the life of teenage model Jaime (James) King, who rose to prominence in the mid-1990s, during the transitional period between the supermodel era and the emergence of the “heroin chic” aesthetic. At just sixteen, King was already navigating the complex and often toxic world of fashion, where unattainable beauty standards, an obsession with youth, and the glamorization of drug use were pervasive. Goldin’s portrayal resists romanticizing this environment, instead highlighting the emotional toll and psychological complexities of growing up in a world where innocence is often sacrificed for fame and glamour.
Goldin's photographs convey a deep connection and empathy for her subjects, integrating seamlessly with her signature style-marked by an unflinching, raw intimacy that captures the vulnerability and humanity of those closest to her. The series was published in a limited edition of 10 portfolios, along with 4 artist proofs. This particular copy is a printer’s proof, crafted under Goldin’s supervision to ensure the print quality prior to final production, making it a unique and valuable document. – Minimal scuff marks and small handling creases visible on some prints, otherwise all in near excellent condition.
Lit.: Published in: Jennifer Egan, "James is a Girl" The New York Times Magazine, February 4, 1996, pp. 26-38.
Goldin, Nan
James at a Jean Colonna fitting, Paris
Los 4178
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James at a Jean Colonna fitting, Paris. 1995. Cibachrome print. 60,5 x 45,5 cm. Signed by the photographer in felt-tip pen on the verso.
This photograph of James King was also part of Nan Goldin's 1995 series James King: Supermodel though it was not included in the portfolio of the same title. – Small spot visible in darker area of the print, minimal scuff marks, a pressure mark, and two small creases in upper and lower margins, otherwise, in very good condition.
Male nudes. 1990s. 2 vintage gelatin silver prints. 17,6 x 12,2 cm and 24,3 x 19,7 cm (25,3 x 20,5 cm). First print monogrammed by the photographer in pencil on the verso; second print copyrighted by the photographer in pencil on the verso.
Fine tonal prints in excellent condition.
Janis Joplin. 1966. Gelatin silver print, printed 1990s. 23,5 x 23 cm (35 x 28 cm). Signed by the photographer in ink in lower margin, matted and signed by the photographer in pencil on the mat.
In very good condition.
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