Photographer: Friedrich Hermann Emil Kiesel (1877-1943). The actress Anna May Wong (1905-1961). Circa 1928. Vintage ferrotyped gelatin silver print. 22,6 x 17 cm. Photographer's studio reproduction limitation stamp on the verso.
In 1928, Anna May Wong traveled to Berlin in pursuit of more progressive film roles, hoping to escape the stereotyped casting that had defined her career in Hollywood. During this period, she also worked in London and Paris, where critics and audiences responded to her with notable enthusiasm. When Wong returned to the United States in 1930, she did so with an expanded artistic profile and growing international acclaim.
(Attributed to). Advertising photograph for yarn. 1930s. Vintage gelatin silver print on ivory paper, mounted to board. 29,5 x 22,5 cm (mount 34,8 x 32,3 cm). “Häkelgarne” hand-painted in blue in the lower portion of print.
Hans Finsler was born in Heilbronn, Germany. He studied architecture in Stuttgart and Munich, followed by art history in Munich, Berlin, and Halle, a background that informed the formal clarity of his photographic work. In 1922, he began teaching at the Burg Giebichenstein Kunstgewerbeschule near Halle, where he led an influential photography class. His work gained wider recognition with his participation in the landmark Film und Foto exhibition in Stuttgart, where he exhibited 37 photographs. In 1932, he relocated to Zurich, where he continued his career.
Müritz-DDR. 1956. Gelatin silver print, printed 1980s. 28 x 38,8 cm. Signed in ink and stamped by the photographer on the verso.
Arno Fischer’s documentary photographs of East and West Berlin from the 1950s-1960s offer a nuanced view of the city during a period of division and transformation. Marked by observational clarity and a sensitivity to everyday life, they capture both the challenges and resilience of its inhabitants and function as both historical records and autonomous works of art. One of Fischer’s most iconic images, this print bears an older letter stamp on the verso indicating an earlier print date.
Literatur: Elke aus dem Moore and Matthias Flügge, eds. Arno Fischer: Fotografie (exhibition catalog). Ostfildern: Hatje Cantz, 2009, ill. p. 65.
Ost Berlin, Friedrichshain. 1956. Gelatin silver print, printed later. 16,8 x 26 cm (sheet 21,8 x 29,2 cm). Signed, annotated and dated by the photographer in pencil as well as "Edition argus fotokunst" stamp, therein numbered "3/10" on the verso.
Literatur: Elke aus dem Moore and Matthias Flügge, eds. Arno Fischer: Fotografie (exhibition catalog). Ostfildern: Hatje Cantz, 2009, ill. p. 49.
West Berlin. 1957. Gelatin silver print, printed later. 16,8 x 26 cm (sheet 22,3 x 29,3 cm). Signed, annotated and dated by the photographer in pencil as well as "Edition argus fotokunst" stamp, therein numbered "3/10" on the verso.
Literatur: Elke aus dem Moore and Matthias Flügge, eds. Arno Fischer: Fotografie (exhibition catalog). Ostfildern: Hatje Cantz, 2009, ill. p. 40.
René Magritte at his home in Brussels. 1967. Gelatin silver print, printed later. 29 x 38 cm (sheet 30,5 x 40,5 cm). Annotated extensively in French and signed by the photographer in ink on the verso.
Daniel Frasnay began working as an assistant to portrait photographer Roger Carlet at age 16. In the early 1950s, his career as a photographer of Parisian nightlife flourished, and he became resident photographer at the Lido nightclub, documenting revues, ballet, and theater performances. From 1953 onward, he worked as a freelance photojournalist for major agencies and magazines, where his portraits of well-known artists were widely published.
GDR Uprising June 17, 1953
Uprising East Berlin, Leipziger Straße and Potsdamer Platz. June 17, 1953
Los 4175
Schätzung
600€ (US$ 682)
Distributor: Max Schirner agency. Uprising East Berlin, Leipziger Straße and Potsdamer Platz. June 17, 1953. 1 vintage ferrotyped gelatin silver press print and 1 ferrotyped gelatin silver print, printed 1983. Each ca. 17 x 22 cm. One print with magazine archive stamp, therein annotated in ink and one with press text printed on the verso.
The uprising of 1953 in East Germany began with a strike by East Berlin construction workers on June 16 and escalated into a widespread revolt against the GDR government the following day. In Berlin, the protests were violently suppressed by Soviet tanks and the Volkspolizei, yet unrest continued, with demonstrations in more than 500 towns and villages.
Goldin, Nan
Self-portrait after Finger Operation, Berlin
Los 4176
Schätzung
3.000€ (US$ 3,409)
Self-portrait after finger operation, Berlin. 1991. Cibachrome print. 46 x 61,5 cm. Signed, titled, dated, and dedicated “For my sweet Mr Remy” in black marker on the verso.
The American photographer Nan Goldin is known for her deeply personal and raw visual narratives that delve into themes of love, gender, domesticity, and sexuality. Her seminal work, The Ballad of Sexual Dependency (1986), is a poignant documentation of her “chosen family,” capturing the post-punk and gay subcultures of New York City during the late 1970s and into the early 1990s. Goldin’s style is characterized by an informal, snapshot aesthetic, often portraying private moments in intimate settings such as cluttered kitchens, downtown bars, and disheveled beds. Her adept use of color accentuates the emotional essence of each moment. Beyond her photographic endeavors, Goldin has been an active voice in art and activism, addressing critical issues such as the HIV/AIDS epidemic and the opioid crisis. She currently resides and works between New York City, Berlin, and Paris.
Goldin, Nan
Jimmy Paulette after the Parade, New York
Los 4177
Schätzung
2.500€ (US$ 2,841)
Jimmy Paulette after the Parade, New York. 1991. Cibachrome print, printed 1990s. 50,7 x 61 cm. Signed by the photographer in felt-tip pen on the verso.
Literatur: Nan Goldin, David Armstrong and Walter Keller, eds. The Other Side. Zurich: Scalo 2000, ill. p. 63.
Suzanne on her bed. 1983. Cibachrome print. 50,8 x 61 cm. Signed and dedicated “Für Gudrun mit meine bessen” in black marker on the verso.
Yogo in the mirror, Bangkok. 1992. Chromogenic print. 50,5 x 69 cm. Signed, titled, dated, and dedicated “Fur Gudrun mit meine bessen” in black marker on the verso.
Goldin, Nan
James at a Jean Colonna fitting, Paris
Los 4180 [*]
Schätzung
2.500€ (US$ 2,841)
James at a Jean Colonna fitting, Paris. 1995. Cibachrome print. 60,5 x 45,2 cm. Signed and editioned "AP I" by the photographer in felt-tip pen on the verso. Framed under glass in wooden frame.
Nan Goldin’s "James King: Supermodel" series offers a raw, intimate portrayal of teenage model Jaime (James) King, who rose to prominence in the mid-1990s - a transitional moment between the height of the supermodel era and the rise of the so-called “heroin chic” aesthetic. At just sixteen, King was thrust into a fashion world marked by unattainable beauty ideals, the fetishization of youth, and the glamorization of drug culture. Goldin’s photographs avoid mythologizing this milieu; instead, they lay bare its emotional and psychological costs, capturing moments of vulnerability, fatigue, and the loss of innocence. This particular image of James King formed part of Goldin’s 1995 body of work on the model, though it was not included in the final portfolio of the same name.
Three Boys Jumping. 1991. Vintage sepia-toned gelatin silver print. 48,2 x 35,5 cm (sheet 50,2 x 40,8 cm). Photographer's stamp, therein signed, editioned "1/25" and dated as well as number notation in pencil on the verso.
Greg Gorman is best known for his striking black-and-white portrait photography, capturing celebrities, artists, and cultural figures with a refined sense of drama and intimacy. His work is characterized by meticulous lighting, strong contrasts, and a timeless elegance that reveals both the glamour and vulnerability of his subjects. Beyond Hollywood portraiture, Gorman has also explored the male nude with a bold and sensual aesthetic, establishing his reputation in both commercial and fine art photography.
Greene, Milton H.
Marilyn Monroe (from the "Black Sitting")
Los 4182
Schätzung
1.200€ (US$ 1,364)
Marilyn Monroe (from the "Black Sitting"). 1956. Large-format gelatin silver print, printed 1978. 50,3 x 40,2 cm. Photographer's "Authentic Original Photograph by: Milton H. Greene" stamp, therein signed and dated by the photographer in ink on the verso.
Milton H. Greene rose to prominence as a fashion photographer in the 1940s and 1950s, with work featured in Harper’s Bazaar and Vogue. He went on to photograph some of the most iconic figures of the era, including Elizabeth Taylor, Frank Sinatra, Audrey Hepburn, Grace Kelly, Ava Gardner, Sammy Davis Jr., Catherine Deneuve, Marlene Dietrich, and Judy Garland. His close professional relationship with Marilyn Monroe led to the founding of Marilyn Monroe Productions, a bold move to give her greater control over her career. Greene and Monroe collaborated on more than 50 photo sessions, including the celebrated "Black Sitting", from which the photograph offered here originates.
Literatur: Joshua Greene, ed. Milton's Marilyn. Munich: Schirmer/Mosel, 1998, ill. p. 158 ff. (images from the same sitting).
Greene, Milton H.
Marilyn Monroe (from the "Black Sitting")
Los 4183
Schätzung
1.200€ (US$ 1,364)
Marilyn Monroe (from the "Black Sitting"). 1956. Large-format gelatin silver print, printed 1978. 40,3 x 50,5 cm. Photographer's "Authentic Original Photograph by: Milton H. Greene" stamp, therein signed and dated by the photographer in ink on the verso.
Literatur: Joshua Greene, ed. Milton's Marilyn. Munich: Schirmer/Mosel, 1998, ill. p. 158 ff. (images from the same sitting).
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