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Frank Sinatra at the tailor shop, 1940 s
By Peter Martin
Located in New York, NY
Signed Limited Edition Print Please allow extra production time. Other sizes available.
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Mid-20th Century Contemporary 1940s Vintage Photography

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Archival Pigment

Rivington Attorney Streets, Lower East Side, 1940s
By Weegee
Located in New York, NY
Artwork Information: Gelatin silver print; printed 1940s Titled in pencil, "Weegee/Photo
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1940s 1940s Vintage Photography

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Silver Gelatin

American, 1940s Fishing Trophy Photograph
Located in New York, NY
American, 1940s fishing trophy photograph.
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern 1940s Vintage Photography

Igor Stravinsky, 1940s Black and White Portrait Photography of the Composer
By Arnold Newman
Located in New York, NY
1940s Black and White Portrait Photography of the Composer Igor Stravinsky by Arnold Newman. 1946
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1940s Contemporary 1940s Vintage Photography

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Silver Gelatin

1940 s Black White New England Coastal Series
Located in Bronx, NY
1940's Black & White New England coastal series
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1950s American 1940s Vintage Photography

Vintage Contact Sheet Jaffa, Jerusalem circa 1940s
Located in Surfside, FL
A rare British Mandate Palestine, early state of Israel era, Black and White photography contact
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1940s Modern 1940s Vintage Photography

Antique Automobiles - Esquire Magazine Art Department c. 1940s
Located in Brooklyn, NY
magazine circa late 1940s for a feature layout. Each photograph is an original promotional image that was
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20th Century American 1940s Vintage Photography

Henry Rox Photograph MOMA Abstract Expressionist Slab of Bacon 1940s
By Henry Rox
Located in Camden, ME
him to create advertisements. He produced in 1940 an animated short as part of the MGM movie "Strike
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1940s American 1940s Vintage Photography

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Other

1940s Photographic Portrait of a Woman, New Mexico
Located in Rochester, NY
Original photographic image of a young Mexican woman. Titled " To Market " with photographers name, camera club and exhibition labels on reverse - dated 1948
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1940s American 1940s Vintage Photography

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Paper

Vintage Contact Sheet Palestine, Israel circa 1940s
Located in Surfside, FL
A rare British Mandate Palestine, early state of Israel era, Black and White photography contact
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1940s 1940s Vintage Photography

Vintage Contact Sheet Jaffa, Tel Aviv circa 1940s
Located in Surfside, FL
A rare British Mandate Palestine, early state of Israel era, Black and White photography contact
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1940s Modern 1940s Vintage Photography

Professor Albert Einstein, An Iconic Gelatin Silver Portrait Photograph 1940s
By Philippe Halsman
Located in New york, NY
. The photo was used in 1966 on a U.S. postage stamp and, in 1999, was on the cover of Time magazine, as
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1940s Contemporary 1940s Vintage Photography

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Photographic Film, Photographic Paper, Silver Gelatin

Surrealist Carom Billards large and bold abstracted mid century modern games oil
By Guy Bourdin
Located in Norwich, GB
to present this exceptional example. Bourdin started painting and photography in the 1940s, and in
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Mid-20th Century Surrealist 1940s Vintage Photography

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Canvas, Oil

Pre-Bombing Fashion Sitting, c.1940s - Cecil Beaton (Portrait Photography)
By Cecil Beaton
Located in London, GB
Pre-Bombing Fashion Sitting, c.1940s - Cecil Beaton (Portrait Photography) Inscribed 'Fashion
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1940s 1940s Vintage Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Humphrey Bogart - Vintage Photo - 1940s
Located in Roma, IT
The American Actor Humphrey Bogart is an original black and white photograph realized in the 1940s
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1940s Modern 1940s Vintage Photography

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Photographic Paper

Jake LaMotta Autographed Portrait - Vintage Photograph - 1940s
Located in Roma, IT
Jake LaMotta Portrait is an original photograph realized in the late 1940s. Black and white
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1940s Contemporary 1940s Vintage Photography

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Photographic Paper

Vintage Photo of a Painting by Antonio Peltrinelli- Photo - 1940s
Located in Roma, IT
in the 1940s. Good conditions.
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1940s Modern 1940s Vintage Photography

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Photographic Paper

DOUGLAS JULEFF Vintage 1940s Photograph of "Beefcake" of JERRY SCHEMANSKY Framed
Located in Glenford, NY
COLD WINTER SPECIAL...$900...FRAMED. Rare 1940s Original Vintage Gelatin Silver Photograph by
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1940s Post-War 1940s Vintage Photography

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Silver Gelatin

DOUGLAS JULEFF Vintage 1940s Photograph of "Beefcake" model BOB GIBE #2 - Framed
Located in Glenford, NY
" photography into a respected fine art form. Douglas Juleff was a highly regarded photographer of the 1940s
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1940s Post-War 1940s Vintage Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Vintage Contact Sheet Jaffa, Jerusalem circa 1940s
Located in Surfside, FL
A rare British Mandate Palestine, early state of Israel era, Black and White photography contact
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1940s Modern 1940s Vintage Photography

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Photographic Paper

Carl Orff - Original Vintage Photograph - 1940s
Located in Roma, IT
A Superb Vintage Photo of the famous Bavarian Composer of "Carmina Burana" and "Catulla Carmina" and inventor of Orff-Schulwerk method, Carl Orff. Photo by Hanns Holdt as the stamp i...
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1940s 1940s Vintage Photography

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Photographic Paper

DOUGLAS JULEFF Vintage 1940s Photograph of "Beefcake" model MIKE DUBEL #1 Framed
Located in Glenford, NY
Rare 1940s Original Vintage Gelatin Silver Photograph by DOUGLAS JULEFF - also known as DOUG OF
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1940s Post-War 1940s Vintage Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Portrait of American WWII Generals - Vintage b/w Photograph - 1940s
Located in Roma, IT
Major General William E. Kepner is an original b/w photograph about Hollywod '40 realized by De Wan Studios. On the back "Major General WilliamE. Kepner, Lt. General Curtis E. Le Ma...
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1940s Modern 1940s Vintage Photography

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Photographic Paper

Vintage Contact Sheet Palestine, Israel circa 1940s
Located in Surfside, FL
A rare British Mandate Palestine, early state of Israel era, Black and White photography contact
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1940s 1940s Vintage Photography

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Photographic Paper

Vintage Contact Sheet Jaffa, Tel Aviv circa 1940s
Located in Surfside, FL
A rare British Mandate Palestine, early state of Israel era, Black and White photography contact
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1940s Modern 1940s Vintage Photography

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Photographic Paper

Portrait of George Washington Carver - Vintage B/W photo - 1940s
Located in Roma, IT
George Washington Carver is a vintage photograph realized in 1940s by an Anonymous photographer
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1940s Contemporary 1940s Vintage Photography

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Photographic Paper

The King of Jazz, Louis Armstrong in 1940s Rome, Estate Edition
By Slim Aarons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1940s Rome Black and White Photography Slim Aarons Estate Edition Numbered and stamped by the Slim
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1940s American Realist 1940s Vintage Photography

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Emulsion, Black and White, Digital

Jazz Scooter: Louis Armstrong and Lucille Brown in 1940s Rome, Estate Edition
By Slim Aarons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Armstrong and Lucille Brown in 1940s Rome Black and White Photography Slim Aarons Estate Edition Numbered
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1940s American Realist 1940s Vintage Photography

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Emulsion, Black and White, Digital

Vintage Retro Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Cocktail Ring
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
creates a dreamy look on this authentic 1940s Retro treasure. Photography © Bella Rosa Galleries Santa
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1940s Retro 1940s Vintage Photography

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Turquoise, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Fernand Fonssagrives Bronze Sculpture, The Athlete
By Fernand Fonssagrives
Located in Phoenix, AZ
the earliest and greatest practitioners of 'beauty photography' in the 1940s. Born in 1910 to a
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Mid-20th Century 1940s Vintage Photography

Industrial Light Fixture
Located in Dallas, TX
Monumental, fully adjustable light fixture comprised of two 1940's photography lights.
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20th Century American 1940s Vintage Photography

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Metal

1940 s California photograph of Man reading paper
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Striking photograph of man reading a newspaper sitting on a Los Angeles stoop. Newly Framed. Priced individually.
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1940s American 1940s Vintage Photography

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Wood, Glass

Vintage Photograph by Robert Doisneau, 1940 s
By Robert Doisneau
Located in Sheffield, MA
Underground vintage silver gelatin print of cabaret dancing in a Paris nightclub by this highly regarded mid century French photographer.
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern 1940s Vintage Photography

Copies of old 1940 s photographs in leather frames
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
copies of old 1940's photographs in leather frames.Priced and sold separately.various sizes
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1940s English 1940s Vintage Photography

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Leather, Paper, Wood

Large 1940s Photograph Of The U.S. Capitol
Located in Essex, MA
A large format black and white photograph of the United States Capitol.
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1940s American 1940s Vintage Photography

F.S. Lincoln Vintage Silver Gelatin Photograph for Charak Modern/ Tommi Parzinger Furniture c.1940s
By F.S. Lincoln
Located in Easton, PA
designed furniture c.1940's by renowned architectural photographer Fay S. (F.S.) LIncoln (1894-1975
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1940s American 1940s Vintage Photography

Rare Collection of Light Modulator, Abstract Photographs
By Emily Heron Bour
Located in Treasure Island, CA
unknown artist who experimented with abstract and street photography in the 1940s and 1950s when she lived
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1950s American Modern 1940s Vintage Photography

His Girl Friday 1940 U.S. Silver Gelatin Single-Weight Photo
Located in New York, NY
Original 1940 U.S. silver gelatin single-weight photo for the film His Girl Friday directed by
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1940s American 1940s Vintage Photography

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Paper

1940 s Original Photo ALBERT EINSTEIN Legendary Physicist Testifies Congress
Located in Las Vegas, NV
A vintage 1940's photo issued by Harris & Ewing depicting Albert Einstein addressing Congress on
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1940s 1940s Vintage Photography

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

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1940s Vintage Photography For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the piece of 1940s vintage photography you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Find Contemporary versions now, or shop for Contemporary creations for a more modern example of these cherished works. If you’re looking for an item from our selection of 1940s vintage photography from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 20th Century. Adding a choice in our collection of 1940s vintage photography to a room that is mostly decorated in warm neutral tones can yield a welcome change — find a piece on 1stDibs that incorporates elements of black, gray, beige, silver and more. There have been many interesting object in our assortment of 1940s vintage photography examples over the years, but those made by Horst P. Horst, Slim Aarons, Ernest Bachrach, Bert Hardy and Andre de Dienes are often thought to be among the most thought-provoking. Artworks like these — often created in paper, pigment print and archival pigment print — can elevate any room of your home.

How Much is a 1940s Vintage Photography?

A piece of 1940s vintage photography can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price for items in our inventory is $725, while the lowest priced sells for $1 and the highest can go for as much as $190,000.
Questions About 1940s Vintage Photography
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    Vintage photography are the earliest prints that photographers could make from negatives. Yet even later copies from the same negative are considered original vintage prints. Find a collection of photography today on 1stDibs.