Hajek-Halke, Heinz
Heinz Hajek-Halke: 12 Reprints
Los 4181
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4.500€ (US$ 4,688)
Heinz Hajek-Halke: 12 Reprints aus den Jahren 1927-1960. 1927-60. 10 gelatin silver prints, printed 1978. Each circa 34 x 27 cm (40,5 x 30,5 cm). Each signed and numbered "15/28" by the photographer in pencil below the image in the margin. Presented in original grey clamshell box (traces of use, edges rubbed) with printed colophon.
Active during the early to mid-20th century, German photographer Heinz Hajek-Halke was a true innovator, known for his imaginative and surreal compositions. His work often incorporated multiple exposures, photomontage, and innovative darkroom techniques to create visually striking and thought-provoking images. He explored themes of abstraction, motion, and the intersection of reality and dreams, pushing the boundaries of traditional photography.
A very attractive set of prints published as a portfolio on the occasion of Hajek-Halke's 80th birthday and the retrospective exhibition at Galerie Werner Kunze in Berlin. The selection shows the vast range of Hajek-Halke's complex work including the following images: Der Gassenhauer"(1927); Spiegelakt (1933); Stehender Akt (1933); Liegender Akt (late 1920s); Die üble Nachrede (1932); Vorschlag für eine Werbeaufnahme (1935); Friedhof der Fische (1939); Weibliche Impression (1938); Gläsernes Monument (1946); Der Gong (1960); Leichte Dünung (1956) and Windrosen (1956).
– Several prints with buckling and fold marks along edges, two prints ("Der Gassenhauer" and "Die üble Nachrede") with discoloring, otherwise in very good condition.
Lit.: Michael Ruetz/Isabel Siben/Astrid Köppe (eds.). Phantasie und Traum. Das lichtgraphische Spätwerk von Heinz Hajek-Halke. Munich 2008, ill. p. 19.
Galerie Werner Kunze (ed.). Heinz Hajek-Halke. Fotografie, Foto-Grafik, Licht-Grafik. Berlin 1978, ill. pp. 28, 29, 38 and 40.
Heinz Hajek-Halke. Form aus Licht und Schatten. Göttingen 2005, vol. I, ill. pp. 37, 44, 89, 112 (variant), 149, 177 and 178.
Die üble Nachrede. 1932. Gelatin silver print, printed 1979. 35 x 28 cm (40,5 x 29,3 cm). Signed and inscribed "Rep." by the photographer in ink in lower right in margin; titled, editioned and annotated "Repro von Michael Ruetz nach den besten Originalen" by Heinz Hajek-Halke on verso.
Some light handling creases and buckling along edges of print, otherwise in very good condition.
Lit.: Heinz Hajek-Halke. Form aus Licht und Schatten. Göttingen 2005, vol. I, ill. p. 45.
Hajek-Halke. Fotografie, Foto-Grafik, Licht-Grafik. Berlin 1978, ill. p. 39.
Hajek-Halke, Heinz
Choreographische Botschaft
Los 4183
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750€ (US$ 781)
Choreographische Botschaft. 1967. Vintage gelatin silver print. 39,7 x 30 cm. Signed by the photographer in felt-tip pen on verso; titled and annotated by the photographer in ballpoint pen on verso; photographer's "6701 Birkenheide/Pfalz, Auf der Heide 4" copyright stamp and "Lichtgraphik" edition stamp on verso.
Slightly soiled, some buckling along edges of prints, otherwise in good condition.
Lit.: Michael Ruetz/Rolf Sachsse (eds.). Heinz Hajek-Halke. Der Alchemist. Göttingen 2012, ill. p. 92.
Hajek-Halke, Heinz
Verbrannte Barmherzigkeit
Los 4184
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Verbrannte Barmherzigkeit. 1969. Vintage gelatin silver print. 60 x 50 cm. Signed and dated by the photographer in ballpoint pen in lower margin; titled and annotated by the photographer in ballpoint pen, photographer's "6701 Birkenheide/Pfalz, Auf der Heide 4" copyright stamp and "Lichtgraphik" edition stamp on verso.
Some handling creases and signs of oxidation in darker areas of print, otherwise a strong print in very good condition.
Lit.: Michael Ruetz/Rolf Sachsse (eds.). Heinz Hajek-Halke. Der Alchemist. Göttingen 2012, ill. p. 161.
Hebler, Peter
Nach der Räumung, Winterfeldstraße 22.9.1981
Los 4185
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750€ (US$ 781)
Nach der Räumung, Winterfeldstraße 22.9.1981. Vintage matte gelatin silver print. 24,3 x 36 cm (30,5 x 40,5 cm). Photographer's copyright stamp as well as signed, titled and dated by the photographer in pencil on the verso.
In excellent condition.
Punk Rocker, Berlin. 1982. Matte gelatin silver print. 36 x 24,5 cm (40,5 x 30,5 cm). Photographer's copyright stamp as well as signed and dated by the photographer in pencil on the verso.
In excellent condition.
Höfer, Candida
Rijksarchief Limburg Maastricht I
Los 4187
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600€ (US$ 625)
Rijksarchief Limburg Maastricht I. 2003. Chromogenic print in linen portfolio. 21 x 27 cm. Signed by the photographer in pencil, titled, dated and numbered "53/100" on label on verso.
Candida Höfer is renowned for her large-scale, meticulously composed photographs of public interiors, such as museums, theaters, and concert halls, which are strikingly devoid of human presence. Her series “Bibliotheken” highlights the serene and majestic interiors of libraries around the globe, capturing their architectural beauty and cultural significance through precise composition and natural light. Höfer’s acclaimed work has been exhibited in prestigious venues, including the Louvre, the Hermitage Museum, and the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA). She has received numerous accolades, notably representing Germany at the Venice Biennale in 2003 and being awarded the Käthe Kollwitz Prize in 2024. – In excellent condition.
Lit.: Candida Höfer. Bibliotheken. Berlin: Schirmer/Mosel, 2005. ill. pl. 67.
Hoepffner, Marta
Portrait of the actor, author and cabaret comedian Werner Finck
Los 4188
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300€ (US$ 313)
Portrait of the actor, author and cabaret comedian Werner Finck (1902-1978). 1940s. Vintage gelatin silver print. 14,8 x 11,2 cm. Photographer's/copyright stamp and annotated in pencil on the verso.
Alongside artists such as Hans Deppe, Rudolf Platte, and Robert A. Stemmle, Werner Finck founded the cabaret Die Katakombe in 1929. Serving as the conferencier, Finck’s critical and subtly irreverent remarks about the National Socialists contributed to the cabaret’s success, making him an early thorn in their side. He often defied authority by daring Gestapo informers in the audience to write down every word he said. In 1935, the cabaret was closed down by Joseph Goebbels. – Corners slightly bumped, indentation from paper clip in left edge mid-level, minimal mirroring only visible at an angle, otherwise in good condition.
Hoepker, Thomas
View from Williamsburg, Brooklyn of Manhattan, September 11, 2001
Los 4189
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17.500€ (US$ 18,229)
View from Williamsburg, Brooklyn of Manhattan, September 11, 2001. Large-format archival pigment print, printed 2007. 50 x 74 cm. (60 x 90 cm). Signed and editioned "18/20" by the photographer in ink and photographer's stamp on the verso.
This photograph, by acclaimed Magnum photographer Thomas Hoepker, sparked considerable debate upon its release. As a photojournalist acutely aware of the power of visual storytelling and the intense emotions it can evoke, Hoepker chose not to share the image immediately after September 11. He believed that its inherent ambiguity made it an inadequate representation of that day’s events. Rather than conveying indifference, Hoepker has explained that his aim was to capture the complexity of human responses to tragedy, highlighting how a single image can evoke diverse interpretations. Today, it stands as an iconic piece of photojournalism, representing a pivotal moment in global history. – In excellent condition with rich colors.
Provenance: Robert Morat Galerie to the present owner.
Horst, Horst P.
Male Nude, Back Study, New York
Los 4190
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2.500€ (US$ 2,604)
Male Nude, Back Study, New York. 1952. Gelatin silver print on Agfa paper, printed later. 36,5 x 47,5 cm (40,4 x 50,4 cm). Signed by the photographer in pencil in lower margin; photographer's copyright stamp and annotated in pencil and red crayon by another hand on the verso, matted.
This strikingly abstract, modern nude exemplifies Horst P. Horst's masterful orchestration of light and shadow. The stark contrasts of black and white emphasize the sculptural quality of the model, whose solid form mirrors the compact mass of the stone on which he lies. This rare image is one of Horst's more minimalistic and abstract works, highlighting his ability to distill the human figure into a harmonious interplay of shape and texture. – Light handling dent in upper left and mid right, a few small retouched spots, otherwise a fine, tonal print in near excellent condition.
Lit.: Boris von Brauchitsch (ed.). Enthüllungen. Berlin 2019, ill. p. 138.
Hoinkis, Ewald
Refugees in Friedland, from the series "Flüchtlinge"
Los 4191
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438€ (US$ 456)
Refugees in Friedland, from the series "Flüchtlinge". 1947. Vintage ferrotyped gelatin silver print on doubleweight paper. 28,4 x 21 cm. Photographer's stamp and annotated in pencil/ink on the verso.
Some surface pitting and light surface scuff marks on ferrotype surface, traces of previous mounting on verso, retouched line in upper right, otherwise in very good condition.
Lit.: Ute Eskildsen (concept and text). Ewald Hoinkis. Fotografien 1924-60. Berlin 1988, ill. p. 136 (from the same series).
India
Sri Ganga Singh, Maharajah of Bikaner
Los 4192
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375€ (US$ 391)
Sri Ganga Singh, Maharajah of Bikaner. 1935. Vintage gelatin silver print. 31,4 x 20,8 cm. Signed and dated by the sitter in ink in lower right on recto, flush-mounted to board (traces of previous mounting on mount verso), annotated in pencil by another hand, photographer's studio stamp on mount verso.
This photograph shows Sri Ganga Singh Bahadur (1880-1943), the Maharaja of Bikaner, known for his progressive reforms and military leadership, including commanding the Bikaner Camel Corps during World War I. He played a significant role on the international stage, representing India at the Imperial War Cabinet and the League of Nations, leaving a lasting legacy through his contributions to his state and the Indian independence movement. – Slightly soiled with some edge wear, pressure marks, and a crease in the upper left corner, otherwise in good condition.
Photography agency: Conti-Press. Images of inventions. 1950s/60s. 18 vintage ferrotyped gelatin silver prints. Various sizes, most circa 22 x 16 cm. Each with typed press text label and stamps on the verso.
Some traces of use, otherwise in good condition.
Ballettschule Eduardowa. 1930. Vintage gelatin silver print. 16,7 x 16,2 cm. Signed in lower right corner of recto; photographer's copyright stamp and annotated in pencil on verso.
Lotte Jacobi is renowned for her intimate and engaging portraits, utilizing dramatic lighting and composition to capture the true essence of her subjects. Her portfolio includes striking photographs of ballet dancers, in this case those from the Ballet School Eduardowa in early 1930s Berlin, which highlight the elegance and energy of their performances. Jacobi's fusion of artistic vision and technical prowess has established her as a significant and celebrated figure in the history of photography. – Corners slightly bumped, some scuff and pressure marks, otherwise in good condition.
Portraits of Brigitte Nielsen.1987. 2 vintage gelatin silver prints. Each circa 36,5 x 24,5 cm (39.4 x 27,7 cm) and reverse. Each signed/copyrighted by the photographer in ink and annotated in pencil by another hand on the verso.
Some light handling dents, a few small creases, otherwise in good condition.
New York. 1970s. Vintage large-format gelatin silver print on Agfa paper. 40 x 26 cm. Photographer's/copyright stamp and annotated in pencil photographer's wife in ink on the verso.
Slightly buckled, otherwise in very good condition.
Photographer unknown. Images of Japanese ceremonies and parades. 1930s. 52 vintage gelatin silver prints. Circa 10 x 14 cm and reverse. Mounted to album pages annotated in Japanese in red ink and bound together in leather album (edges frayed) with cord binding.
Some faded and with mirroring in edges, otherwise in good condition.
Jazz
Sam Wooding and his Chocolate Kiddies Orchestra
Los 4198
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1.250€ (US$ 1,302)
Photographer unknown. Sam Wooding and his Chocolate Kiddies Orchestra, performing at the Ufa-Palast in Berlin. 1928. Vintage sepia-toned gelatin silver print. 16,5 x 22,2 cm. "Ufa" photo stamp and annotated in pencil on the verso.
In 1925, American jazz musician Sam Wooding brought his famous Chocolate Kiddies Orchestra to Berlin for the first time. They were the first large, all-Black jazz band to perform in many major European cities, achieving lasting success with their "Hot Jazz" style. Their Berlin debut took place on May 25, 1925, at the Admirals-Palast. During their 1925 and 1926 tours, the band recorded with VOX and Grammophon. On their fourth visit in 1930, they performed live at Berliner Rundfunk radio in a program titled "Music from America," offering a wide spectrum of music that demonstrated the origins of Black jazz.
This image captures the band on their third visit to Berlin, performing at the Ufa-Palast theater in 1928. Their show, Die Schwarze Revue (The Black Revue), was part of the Ufa stage production, with a stage set designed by Rudi Feld, which likely influenced the design of the Nazi-era exhibit catalog for Entartete Musik (Degenerate Music) in the 1930s. This rare image is an important document of jazz history. – A few indentation spots, and light scratch in lower left, otherwise in near excellent condition.
Lit.: Horst H. Lange. Jazz in Deutschland. Die Deutsche Jazz-Chronik bis 1960. Hildesheim 1996, ill. p.271 (image from the same series).
Untitled (photogram). Circa 1939. Vintage unique gelatin silver print. 25,2 x 20,2 cm. Mounted in mat.
Slightly buckled, mirroring around edges, traces of previous mounting on the verso, some small nicks in edges, otherwise in good condition.
Provenance: Christie's. Light, Volume and Form: Photographs from the Shalom Shpilman Collection, May 24-June 2, 2016, lot 45.
Volkswagenwerk, Wolfsburg. 1953. Gelatin silver print, printed 1990s. 27 x 26 cm (50,3 x 40 cm). Signed by the photographer in ink on verso.
This is a unique print with unusually wide margins which Keetman only printed once in this format. – Small retouched spot in sky area, small nick in upper edge, light handling dent in right margin, otherwise in very good condition.
Lit.: Holger Broeker (ed.) Kunstmuseum Wolfsburg. Peter Keetman - Volkswagenwerk 1953. Bielefeld, 2003, ill. p. 137.
Kennedy, John F.
John F. Kennedy speaking in front of Rathaus Schöneberg, Berlin
Los 4201
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350€ (US$ 365)
Photographer unknown (Bildstelle VFWD). John F. Kennedy, speaking in front of Rathaus Schöneberg, Berlin. 26.6.1963. Vintage ferrotyped gelatin silver print. 23,7 x 18 cm. Agency stamps and typed press text on the verso, mounted in upper edge to black card.
Several creases/dents, corners bumped, otherwise in good condition.
Armonk, New York. 1941. Vintage gelatin silver print. 24,4 x 19,5 cm. Photographer's copyright stamp, signed, titled, numbered and dated by the photographer in pencil on verso.
André Kertész’s photographs of rural New York and Vermont reflect his fascination with landscapes and everyday life in American communities. Taken in the early 1940s, this image captures the region’s charm through Kertész’s distinctive style, featuring an architectural structure amidst natural elements, illustrating the relationship between human habitation and the environment. Prints of this work are held in the collections of the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) and the Centre Pompidou. – Some small surface scratches and edge wear, top right corner slightly bumped, otherwise in near excellent condition.
Lit.: André Kertész. Americana. New York: Mayflower Books, 1979. n.p.
Klauke, Jürgen
So stell' ich mir die Liebe vor
Los 4203
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5.000€ (US$ 5,208)
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 by the photographer in felt-tip pen on verso. Includes double sheet with title, dedication, and imprint. Edition F.C. Gundlach & Jürgen Klauke Hamburg/Cologne. Presented in original cardboard box.
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 marks, otherwise in good condition.
Klauke, Jürgen
Desasteriöses Ich "Daseinsrenovierung"
Los 4204
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5.000€ (US$ 5,208)
Desasteriöses Ich 'Daseinsrenovierung'. 1996. 8 gelatin silver prints. Each approximately 44 x 56 cm. Signed, titled, dated, and editioned "14/15" by the photographer in felt-tip pen on verso of first print. Includes double sheet with title, imprint, signature, and edition number. Fleet Edition, Hamburg. Presented in original cardboard box.
Some light handling crease, some edge wear, otherwise in very good condition. With: Jürgen Klauke. Desasteriöses Ich 'Daseinsrenovierung'.1996. Miniaturausgabe (miniature edition).
Klemm, Barbara
Chinesische Mauer bei Peking, China
Los 4205
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400€ (US$ 417)
Chinesische Mauer bei Peking, China. 1985. Gelatin silver print, printed 2013. 27 x 38,5 cm (30,4 x 40,2 cm). Photographer's/copyright "6 Frankfurt/Main" stamp as well as titled and dated by the photographer in pencil on the verso.
Barbara Klemm, the highly acclaimed German photojournalist, has made many contributions to the field of documentary photography. Her work not only captures historical events but also provides a valuable glimpse into the intricacies of Cold War politics and diplomacy, leaving a lasting impact on the field. – Slightly buckled, otherwise in very good condition.
Klutsis, Gustav Gustavovich
Photographic reproduction of original photo collage designed for the first international Spartakiada in Moscow
Los 4206
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1.200€ (US$ 1,250)
Photographic reproduction of original photomontage designed for the first International Spartakiada in Moscow. 1928. Vintage gelatin silver print. 17,5 x 11,5 cm. Mounted to paper.
This iconic photomontage design from 1928, reproduced in this vintage photograph from the same year, was used for the global promotion of the first International Spartakiade in Moscow. The design was featured as a poster, subsequently printed on the front page of “Spartakiada” No. 3, 1928, and appeared on numerous postcards. The Spartakiade was essentially a communist counter-event organized by the Soviet Union as an alternative to the 1928 Summer Olympics in Amsterdam. – Some dents/handling marks, corners bumped, small loss in lower left corner corners slightly bumped, otherwise in good condition.
Ostrava. 1968. Vintage ferrotyped gelatin silver print. 17,5 x 23,8 cm. Photographer's stamp, titled and dated by the photographer in pencil on the verso.
Viktor Kolár 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. – Some irregularities to ferrotype surface, a few handling dents, otherwise a fine tonal print in good condition.
Ostrava. 1974. Vintage ferrotyped gelatin silver print. 17,7 x 23,8 cm. Photographer's stamp, titled and dated by the photographer in pencil on the verso.
Corners minimally bumped, some irregularities to ferrotype surface, otherwise a fine tonal print in good condition.
Ostrava. 1984. Vintage ferrotyped gelatin silver print. 16 x 23 cm. Photographer's stamp, titled and dated by the photographer in pencil on the verso.
Some irregularities to ferrotype surface, a few light handling dents, two stronger in right area, otherwise a fine tonal print in good condition.
Ostrava. 1981/1984. 2 vintage ferrotyped gelatin silver prints. Each circa 18 x 23,8 cm. Each with photographer's stamp, titled and dated by the photographer in pencil on the verso.
Corners minimally bumped, some irregularities to ferrotype surface, some handling dents, otherwise fine tonal prints in good condition.
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