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Modern Photography

MODERN STYLE

The late 19th and early 20th centuries saw sweeping social change and major scientific advances — both of which contributed to a new aesthetic: modernism. Rejecting the rigidity of Victorian artistic conventions, modernists sought a new means of expression. References to the natural world and ornate classical embellishments gave way to the sleek simplicity of the Machine Age. Architect Philip Johnson characterized the hallmarks of modernism as “machine-like simplicity, smoothness or surface [and] avoidance of ornament.”

Early practitioners of modernist design include the De Stijl (“The Style”) group, founded in the Netherlands in 1917, and the Bauhaus School, founded two years later in Germany.

Followers of both groups produced sleek, spare designs — many of which became icons of daily life in the 20th century. The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics. While Bauhaus principals Marcel Breuer and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe created furniture from mass-produced, chrome-plated steel, American visionaries like Charles and Ray Eames worked in materials as novel as molded plywood and fiberglass. Today, Breuer’s Wassily chair, Mies van der Rohe’s Barcelona chaircrafted with his romantic partner, designer Lilly Reich — and the Eames lounge chair are emblems of progressive design and vintage originals are prized cornerstones of collections.

It’s difficult to overstate the influence that modernism continues to wield over designers and architects — and equally difficult to overstate how revolutionary it was when it first appeared a century ago. But because modernist furniture designs are so simple, they can blend in seamlessly with just about any type of décor. Don’t overlook them.

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Style: Modern
Michel Comte Silver Gelatin Photograph Print "Jeremy Irons with Monocle", 1990
By Michel Comte
Located in Studio City, CA
A darkly rich, yet playful portrait of Oscar Award-winning actor Jeremy Irons done in 1990 by famed Swiss fashion and fine art photographer Michel Comte. ...
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1990s Swiss Modern Photography

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Paper

"New York Billboards, Madison Ave + 71st St", Wouter Deruyter, Belgium, 2005
Located in San Francisco, CA
Black and White Photograph by Wouter Deruytter, Belgium, 2005. Photographer Deruytter opens doors to worlds rarely seen, guided by a spirit of adventure he likens to Tintin. His work...
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Early 2000s Modern Photography

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Wood, Paper

"Hydra", Limited Edition, Abstract Photography by Marko Milić
Located in Stara Gradiška, HR
Macro photography - Giclée print on archival Hahnemühle paper 308 gsm Finest Quality - Archival properties with lasting up to 400 years Print will be produced, numbered and signed up...
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21st Century and Contemporary Croatian Modern Photography

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Paper

Demi Moore by Herb Ritts, 1996
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An classic photo by Herb Ritts of actress Demi Moore, stamped and pencil signed "Demi Moore, 1996". Image size approx. 5.25" x 6.75".
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1980s American Vintage Modern Photography

Susan Dallas-Swann Equinox 90 Exhibit Installation Light Photograph
Located in Dayton, OH
Susan Dallas-Swann trained as a painter before focusing on the intricate patters of light. Trying to match in pigments the delicacy and intensity that the eye could see she began usi...
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1990s Modern Photography

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Paper

"Cocoon", Limited Edition, Abstract Photography by Marko Milić
Located in Stara Gradiška, HR
Macro photography - Giclée print on archival Hahnemühle paper 308 gsm Finest Quality - Archival properties with lasting up to 400 years Print will be produced, numbered and signed up...
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21st Century and Contemporary Croatian Modern Photography

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Paper

Rolling Stone Yoko Ono and John Lennon Original October 14 1982 Magazine
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Rolling stone featuring Yoko Ono and John Lennon. John Lennon poses behind Yoko Ono on the cover of this vintage magazine. This piece is in good cond...
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1980s American Vintage Modern Photography

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Paper

Contemporary "Busano 02" "Artificial Paradise" Series Photography by Paula Anta
Located in Madrid, ES
Photography by Paula Anta “Busano 02” from the series “Paraísos Artificiales”. 2008. Artificial Paradises pretends to be an own and very concrete paradise, in a very specific place....
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Early 2000s Spanish Modern Photography

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Paper

"Leo", Limited Edition, Abstract Photography by Marko Milić
Located in Stara Gradiška, HR
Macro photography - Giclée print on archival Hahnemühle paper 308 gsm Finest Quality - Archival properties with lasting up to 400 years Print will be produced, numbered and signed up...
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21st Century and Contemporary Croatian Modern Photography

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Paper

"Repentance", Limited Edition, Abstract Photography by Marko Milić
Located in Stara Gradiška, HR
Macro photography - Giclée print on archival Hahnemühle paper 308 gsm Finest Quality - Archival properties with lasting up to 400 years Print will be produced, numbered and signed up...
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21st Century and Contemporary Croatian Modern Photography

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Paper

"Dragon s Lair", Limited Edition, Abstract Photography by Marko Milić
Located in Stara Gradiška, HR
Macro photography - Giclée print on archival Hahnemühle paper 308 gsm Finest Quality - Archival properties with lasting up to 400 years Print will be produced, numbered and signed up...
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21st Century and Contemporary Croatian Modern Photography

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Paper

"Mythical Beast", Limited Edition, Abstract Photography by Marko Milić
Located in Stara Gradiška, HR
Macro photography - Giclée print on archival Hahnemühle paper 308 gsm Finest Quality - Archival properties with lasting up to 400 years Print will be produced, numbered and signed up...
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21st Century and Contemporary Croatian Modern Photography

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Paper

"Cold Heat", Limited Edition, Abstract Photography by Marko Milić
Located in Stara Gradiška, HR
Macro photography - Giclée print on archival Hahnemühle paper 308 gsm Finest Quality - Archival properties with lasting up to 400 years Print will be produced, numbered and signed up...
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21st Century and Contemporary Croatian Modern Photography

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Paper

Original Photograph of Karl Lagerfeld on Location
Located in Henley-on Thames, Oxfordshire
Original silver gelatin print of a photo shoot from Karl Lagerfeld's studio, shows KL himself holding a light reflector. ex-collection Eric Wright - Lagerfeld's right hand man in t...
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Late 20th Century French Modern Photography

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Wood, Paper

Control of Gold, Evelyn Rothschild, London
Located in Lyndhurst, NJ
Silver Gelatin Print Signed & Numbered in blue pencil verso Along with copy right stamps and the negative number written in regular pencil Sheet size: 15.8 x 12 Image size: 14.38 x...
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1990s English Modern Photography

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Paper

"Alien", Limited Edition, Abstract Photography by Marko Milić
Located in Stara Gradiška, HR
Macro photography - Giclée print on archival Hahnemühle paper 308 gsm Finest Quality - Archival properties with lasting up to 400 years Print will be produced, numbered and signed up...
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21st Century and Contemporary Croatian Modern Photography

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Paper

"Viper", Limited Edition, Abstract Photography by Marko Milić
Located in Stara Gradiška, HR
Macro photography - Giclée print on archival Hahnemühle paper 308 gsm Finest Quality - Archival properties with lasting up to 400 years Print will be produced, numbered and signed up...
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21st Century and Contemporary Croatian Modern Photography

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Paper

"Obvious", Limited Edition, Abstract Photography by Marko Milić
Located in Stara Gradiška, HR
Macro photography - Giclée print on archival Hahnemühle paper 308 gsm Finest Quality - Archival properties with lasting up to 400 years Print will be produced, numbered and signed up...
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21st Century and Contemporary Croatian Modern Photography

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Paper

"Acid", Limited Edition, Abstract Photography by Marko Milić
Located in Stara Gradiška, HR
Macro photography - Giclée print on archival Hahnemühle paper 308 gsm Finest Quality - Archival properties with lasting up to 400 years Print will be produced, numbered and signed up...
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21st Century and Contemporary Croatian Modern Photography

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Paper

Andrew Bush Vector Portrait "Screaming Yawn" 1993
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Large vector portrait chromogenic print by Andrew Bush, 1992 (Screaming Yawn). Full title "Man Traveling 73mph toward an overpass outside of Portola Valley, California, on a Tuesday ...
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20th Century American Modern Photography

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Plexiglass, Wood, Paper

"Shadow Monarch", Limited Edition, Abstract Photography by Marko Milić
Located in Stara Gradiška, HR
Macro photography - Giclée print on archival Hahnemühle paper 308 gsm Finest Quality - Archival properties with lasting up to 400 years Print will be produced, numbered and signed up...
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21st Century and Contemporary Croatian Modern Photography

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Paper

"Lich", Limited Edition, Abstract Photography by Marko Milić
Located in Stara Gradiška, HR
Macro photography - Giclée print on archival Hahnemühle paper 308 gsm Finest Quality - Archival properties with lasting up to 400 years Print will be produced, numbered and signed up...
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21st Century and Contemporary Croatian Modern Photography

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Paper

Annette Kelm Money Tree Photography, 2015
Located in Vienna, AT
Annette Kelm Money Tree photography, 2015 ed. 1/6+2Aps Very good condition, professionally framed, museum glass, 90% UV protected. Dimensions: 38“ x 27...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Photography

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Paper

"Chrimson King", Limited Edition, Abstract Photography by Marko Milić
Located in Stara Gradiška, HR
Macro photography - Giclée print on archival Hahnemühle paper 308 gsm Finest Quality - Archival properties with lasting up to 400 years Print will be produced, numbered and signed up...
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21st Century and Contemporary Croatian Modern Photography

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Paper

Signed Black White Photo of 1960 s Wedding Couple
Located in Ross, CA
Black and white photograph taken in the 1960's of a newly married couple titled "Apartment Complex Series" and signed by the photographer. Matted in white and framed in a brown wood...
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1960s American Vintage Modern Photography

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Paper

Photograph for Penthouse Magazine Jerry Sarapochiello USA
By Jerry Sarapochiello
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original photo. Acquired from his estate. Artist signature on the back in ink. His name is also embedded on the edge of the photo. The photo was removed from the frame for close insp...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Photography

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Paper

Paul Blanca Self-Portrait 1987
By Paul Blanca
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Paul Blanca, 1958- 2021 Dutch Photographer is probably best known for his Self-Portrait Work form the 80's. Often compared to Robert Maplethorpe. Maplet...
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1980s Dutch Vintage Modern Photography

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Paper

Polaroid Test Image by Denise Tarantino for Dah Len Studios c. 1990
Located in San Francisco, CA
This is an original test Polaroid image. In the pre-digital age, a Polaroid test image would verify that the model, product, and lighting would translate well on film. The studio needed to ensure that everything would translate correctly before the expense of shooting on film. Framed in a new matte black frame, this piece retains its original finish. Creator: Denise Tarantino for Dah Len Studios. Date of manufacture: circa 1990-1995 Materials and techniques: Photography paper, polaroid, wood, glass. Condition: Excellent. Dimensions: H 6.5 in., W 6.5 in., D 1 in. History: Dah Len, a Taiwanese fashion photographer, was in high demand, and the images created at the studio were used for high-end fashion editorials, fashion magazine ads, clothing catalogs, album covers, and pop culture publicity. The client list included publications and high end brands: Vanity Fair, W, New York Times, Interview, Details, Giorgio Armani, Kenneth Cole, Sean John...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Photography

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Glass, Wood, Paper

Ray Metzker Photograph with Picket Fence
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Ray Metzker Original Photo with Picket Fence. Image area is 10.5 wide and 7" tall. Metzker often photographed fences. Signed on back.
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1980s American Vintage Modern Photography

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Paper

Original Barcelona Summer Olympic Poster 1992 Designed by Addison
Located in London, GB
The 1992 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XXV Olympiad and commonly known as Barcelona '92, were an international multi-sport even...
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1990s Spanish Modern Photography

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Paper

Lisa Spindler Untitled Rose Series I 2024 Signed Contemporary Photograph 1/10
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A contemporary photographic work by Detroit-based contemporary artist Lisa Spindler. Hand signed and dated 2024 on the lower right with an annotation of 1/10 on the lower left. This ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Photography

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Paper

Lisa Spindler Untitled Rose Series II 2024 Signed Contemporary Photograph 1/10
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A contemporary photographic work by Detroit-based contemporary artist Lisa Spindler. Hand signed and dated 2024 on the lower right with an annotation of 1/10 on the lower left. This ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Photography

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Paper

Shelby Lee Adams, American B. 1950 The Napier Brothers with Puppies 1993 25/25
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Shelby Lee Adams (American, b. 1950). The Napier brothers with Puppies Silver gelatin print, 25/25. Signed in pencil lower left, titled and dated 1993. Dimensions: 16" x 20" paper si...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Photography

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Glass, Wood, Paper

Photogram No. 7 by Timothy Reagan
Located in New York, NY
Unique photogram, No. 7, by New York photographer Timothy Reagan, produced as part of a series in 1997-98. An 8" x 10" gelatin silver print, neve...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Photography

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Silver Gelatin

Photogram No. 9 by Timothy Reagan
Located in New York, NY
Unique photogram, No. 9, by New York photographer Timothy Reagan, produced as part of a series in 1997-98. An 8" square gelatin silver print, never before shown, in pristine condition. Stamped and signed on verso. Timothy Reagan opened his NYC photo studio...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Photography

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Wood

Graham Nash Signed Silver Gelatin Black White Photograph "Why?", 2003
Located in Studio City, CA
An engaging photographic image by famed British musician and photographer Graham Nash (from the folk-rock supergroups Crosby, Stills Nash and Crosby, Stills, Nash Young)....
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Early 2000s American Modern Photography

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Wood, Paper

Self Portrait At Home, 1980, Signed by Helmut Newton
Located in Lyndhurst, NJ
Silver Gelatin Print Signed & Numbered in blue pencil verso Along with copy right stamps and the negative number written in regular pencil Sheet size: 15.8" x 12" Image size: 14....
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1980s American Vintage Modern Photography

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Paper

Mitch Epstein Signed Color Photograph Pushkar Camel Fair, Rajasthan India, 1978
By Mitch Epstein 1
Located in Studio City, CA
An absolutely stunning chromogenic print by esteemed American Fine Art photographer Mitch Epstein. One of his most well-known images which can be found in his book "In Pursuit of Ind...
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20th Century American Modern Photography

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Paper

Jody Dole Am. NY- CT, 20th-21st C. Signed Ltd Ed Studio Photo Print, Nantucket
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Signed lower right, numbered 38/100 lower left. Label on verso dated 2012, printed in 2014. An energetic view of a wind swept Nantucket landscape i...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Photography

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Glass, Wood, Paper

Arnold Newman Photo "The New Yorker Cartoonists"
Located in Sharon, CT
A large photographic reproduction print with Arnold Newman's signature in matrix of all The New Yorker Cartoonists as a group. Taken and printed in 1997. Each cartoonist received 2 of these prints, this one was Al Ross...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Photography

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Paper

M.J. Goerke Contemporary American Abstract Women in Mourning Charcoal and Pastel
Located in Queens, NY
Contemporary American Abstract charcoal and pastel depicts the mourning women as subjects, giving a lens into the process of mourning with accents of white over charcoal shades in a ...
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20th Century American Modern Photography

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Oak

Set of 2 Peter Campus American Contemporary Large Format Photographs, 1988
Located in Queens, NY
SET of 2 American Contemporary large format gelatin silver print photographs matted and framed under plexiglass. (titled: \"Moment\" and \"Unknown\") (labeled verso: Paula Cooper Gal...
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20th Century American Modern Photography

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Glass

Photographic Giclee Print Diptych 70x100 G. Cassapides Wall Art Hotel sofa table
Located in London, GB
Photographic print by George Cassapides printed on Giclée archival paper. Printed on museum-grade paper and available in a numbered edition. This work is part of a limited series b...
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21st Century and Contemporary Greek Modern Photography

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Paper

Photographic Giclee Print Lillies Of Light 70x100 G. Cassapides Wall Art Hotel
Located in London, GB
Photographic print by George Cassapides printed on Giclée archival paper. Printed on museum-grade paper and available in a numbered edition. This work is part of a limited series b...
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21st Century and Contemporary Greek Modern Photography

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Paper

Model in Trouser Suit, Signed by Helmut Newton
Located in Lyndhurst, NJ
Silver Gelatin Print Signed & Numbered in blue pencil verso Along with copy right stamps and the negative number written in regular pencil Sheet size: 15.8 x 12 Image size: 10.5 x 10...
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1980s American Vintage Modern Photography

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Paper

Ibex Mont Blanc by Christiaan Nies
Located in Weesp, NL
Ibex Mont Blanc Photographed by: Christiaan Nies Date: July 2017 Dimensions: Width 120 cm x Height 150 cm. Width 47.24 inch x Height 59.06 inch Limited edition of 5 + 1 AP in t...
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2010s Dutch Modern Photography

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Acrylic

Photographic Giclee Print Through Blooming Glass 70x100 G. Cassapides Wall Art
Located in London, GB
Photographic print by George Cassapides printed on Giclée archival paper. Printed on museum-grade paper and available in a numbered edition. This work is part of a limited series b...
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21st Century and Contemporary Greek Modern Photography

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Paper

Suzanne Opton Soldier Neal 427 Days in Iraq, 2005
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Suzanne Opton Soldier Neal 427 Days in Iraq, 2005 16" x20" image size. Lambda Print Signed Dated, title on verso 1/8. Opton catches soldiers both on guard and off, looking out and looking inward simultaneously, and we can only imagine what they're thinking! Opton photographed 90 men and women for this series. Opton was the recipient of a 2009 Guggenheim Fellowship. Her soldier portraits...
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Early 2000s American Modern Photography

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Paper

Polaroid Test Image #4 by Denise Tarantino for Dah Len Studios
Located in San Francisco, CA
This is an original test Polaroid image. In the pre-digital age, a Polaroid test image would verify that the model, product, and lighting would translate well on film. The studio needed to ensure that everything would translate correctly before the expense of shooting on film. Framed in a new matte black frame, this piece retains its original finish. Creator Denise Tarantino for Dah Len...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Photography

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Glass, Wood, Paper

Paloma Picasso In a Karl Lagerfeld Dress, Signed by Helmut Newton
Located in Lyndhurst, NJ
Silver Gelatin Print Signed & Numbered in blue pencil verso Along with copy right stamps and the negative number written in regular pencil Sheet size: 15.8 x 12 Image size: 14.25 x...
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1970s French Vintage Modern Photography

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Paper

Photo Collage on Aluminum by Charlotte Hedberg
Located in Long Island City, NY
Photo collage mount on aluminum by Charlotte Hedberg, Sweden, Circa 2018. Unique work with addition 1/1. Signed and numbered by artist.
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Photography

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Paper

Black and White Photo of African American Mother and Children
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Black and White photo of African American Mother and Children Glossy Paper mounted on Foam Core Overall size = 18" x 24" Image size = 12" ...
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20th Century American Modern Photography

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Paper

Polaroid Test Image by Denise Tarantino for Dah Len Studios
Located in San Francisco, CA
This is an original test Polaroid image. In the pre-digital age, a Polaroid test image would verify that the model, product, and lighting would translate well on film. The studio needed to ensure that everything would translate correctly before the expense of shooting on film. Framed in a new matte black frame, this piece retains its original finish. Creator Denise Tarantino for Dah Len...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Photography

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Glass, Wood, Paper

Oversized Photo by Ingrid Unsold
Located in Long Island City, NY
"Still Life" a limited edition of 10, oversized photo by Ingrid Unsold ( born 1975). Mount on board, framed. Signed by artist and numbered 4/10 with date 2013.
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2010s Swedish Modern Photography

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Paper

2 x Photographic Prints Crimson Twilight-Horizon Blush 70x100 G. Cassapides
Located in London, GB
Photographic print by George Cassapides printed on Giclée archival paper. This piece is part of a limited series by the artist exploring the tension between sensuality and abstracti...
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21st Century and Contemporary Greek Modern Photography

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Paper

2 x Photographic Prints Crimson Twilight-Dusky Luminesce 70x100 G. Cassapides
Located in London, GB
Photographic print by George Cassapides printed on Giclée archival paper. This piece is part of a limited series by the artist exploring the tension between sensuality and abstracti...
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21st Century and Contemporary Greek Modern Photography

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Paper

Photographic Giclee Print Dusky Luminesence 70x100 G. Cassapides Wall Art
Located in London, GB
Photographic print by George Cassapides printed on Giclée archival paper. This piece is part of a limited series by the artist exploring the tension between sensuality and abstracti...
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21st Century and Contemporary Greek Modern Photography

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Paper

Salvador Dali, Signed by Helmut Newton
Located in Lyndhurst, NJ
Silver Gelatin Print Signed & Numbered in blue pencil verso Along with copy right stamps and the negative number written in regular pencil Sheet size: 15.8 x 12 Image size: 14.63 x...
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1980s French Vintage Modern Photography

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Paper

Polaroid Test Image #33 by Denise Tarantino for Dah Len Studios
Located in San Francisco, CA
This is an original test Polaroid image. In the pre-digital age, a Polaroid test image would verify that the model, product, and lighting would translate well on film. The studio needed to ensure that everything would translate correctly before the expense of shooting on film. Framed in a new matte black frame, this piece retains its original finish. Creator: Denise Tarantino for Dah Len Studios. Date of manufacture: circa 1990-1995 Materials and techniques: Photography paper, polaroid, wood, glass. Condition: Excellent. Dimensions: H 6.5 in., W 6.5 in., D 1 in. History: Dah Len, a Taiwanese fashion photographer, was in high demand, and the images created at the studio were used for high-end fashion editorials, fashion magazine ads, clothing catalogs, album covers, and pop culture publicity. The client list included publications and high end brands: Vanity Fair, W, New York Times, Interview, Details, Giorgio Armani, Kenneth Cole, Sean John...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Photography

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Glass, Wood, Paper

Isabella Rossellini s Heritage Chickens" Photographed by Patrice Casanova, NY
Located in Bellport, NY
Isabella Rossellini raises the most wonderful assortment of heritage chickens on her farm or named “The Farm" on Long Island NY. The above image is one of many images you will find...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Photography

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Wood

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