**(one of two by the photographer in my shop)**By the noted American photographer ROBERT "Bob" WERLING (1946-), this is an original gelatin silver print photograph of reflections in a western American mountain lake, pencil signed at lower right margin by the artist photographer. The scene of the high country in the American West, is perhaps Colorado, or possibly, California, such as Yosemite. Werling was born in San Francisco and very early in life showed artistic promise and drive...

An original photograph of gauchos (Aregentine cowboys) on their horses, wading through a river, by the noted Argentine photographer PEDRO LUIS RAOTA (1934-1996), signed by him in marker at lower right. The work measures 17 1/4" by 12 3/4" (24" by 20" in metal frame). The paper has an unusual texture, seen best in the photos of the signature area...

For the collector of fine photographs, here is a scarce or rare example of the work of major American photographer IMOGEN CUNNINGHAM (1883-1976). The image is of Anna Freud (1895-1982), the youngest child of famed psychologist Sigmund Freud, taken in 1959. The younger Freud became a specialist in child development and psychoanalysis, and today there is a foundation in London which carries on her work (google "anna freud centre")...

A 6x12 vintage glass negative original print photo on canvas by artist Jim Zell view of 14th street NW at New York Avenue

A black and white photograph image (not sure if actually an original photo) titled at lower left margin "The Meadow Pool", and pencil signed by the artist in lower right margin, the subject a meadow near mountains, measuring 9" by 11 1/4" and 16 1/4" by 17 3/4" framed. This is an example of the now sought-after mid century photographic work of STEPHEN H. WILLARD (1894-1966). Willard was born in Illinois and was in Southern California at age two...

For the collector of Californiana, a scarce early 20th century hand-tinted photograph of the arches at old Mission San Juan Capistrano in Orange County, California, signed in the margin in pencil at lower right and titled at lower left margin "San Juan Capistrano" by noted, listed photographer JOHN M. GARRISON (1881-1964). The classic view of the arcaded breezeway at the beloved mission, still a tourist attraction today, is as California as can be...

The size of Matted photo: 16 1/8" W x 14 1/2" H
The size of BW Photo Image: 9 3/8" W x 7 1/2" H .
Photo size itself: 10" x 8"
Date of Photo taken: August 1985
Photographer: Edward Kawanabe (1947 - )
Printer of Photograph: Edward Kawanabe (1947- )
Camera used: Nikon FM 2...

SIXTEEN black and white vintage photographs, circa 1930 to 1950, all pencil signed by noted mid century California photographer FRED WILLIAM CARTER (1897-1974). The photos are all mounted on card and each is pencil signed by the photographer; two are titled: one says "Santa Monica Bay" and the other "Odes of March/silver 1931". Subjects are mostly California landscapes, with trees, coast, mountains, and one still life...

Max Thorek (1880-1960) was considered one of the outstanding surgeons of all time, but he was also noted as a very talented photographer, his efforts peaking in the 1930's and 1940's when he contributed mightily to the pictorialist movement. This original photograph itself measures 9 5/8" by 12 1/2" (other measurements 12 3/4" by 14 3/4" inside the outer, modern mat, and 17 3/4" by 21 3/4" as framed)...

This is an image of a original watercolor of one of the cove beaches on Marginal Way which starts at Ogunquit Beach Maine and ends at Perkins Cove Maine. This has been recently knife painted as a small oil...

Black and white original photo of ballerinas, variously titled "Ballerinas in a Dressing Room", or "Ballerinas Backstage, American Ballet Theater in New York", 1937, by the noted American photographer ALFRED EISENSTAEDT (1898-1995). The photo was likely printed much later (many of Eisenstaedt's images were re-printed years after they were originally created). The photo was acquired at the 2016 sale of property of Charlton and Lydia Heston, held at their notable home on Coldwater Canyon...

Carl Bert Albert (May 10, 1908 – February 4, 2000) was an American lawyer and politician who served as the 46th speaker of the United States House of Representatives from 1971 to 1977 and represented Oklahoma's 3rd congressional district as a Democrat from 1947 to 1977. At 5 feet 4 inches (1.63 metres) tall, Albert was affectionately known as the "Little Giant from Little Dixie", and held the highest political office of any Oklahoman in American history. This work is signed and dedicated...

As is still a custom, the United States Senate Pages pose for a photo on the lawn of the Capitol building. This one is for 1946. Measuring framed 19” x 26”

This is the familiar classic black and white poster, titled "Aspens, Northern New Mexico, 1958", 37" by 25 1/2" in typically seen black metal strip frame, copyrighted 1981 by the Trustees of the Ansel Adams Publishing Rights trust, HAND SIGNED in marker below the text, by the famous American photographer ANSEL ADAMS (1902-1984). Adams and other photographers in the Rockies found aspen trees to be excellent subjects, with their white bark...

Antique Photo of Cairo Egypt Suk ,Circa 1900 Sepia 8x10”…..in excellent condition

"Veltliner, Zurich". Photograph by Jost Honk. #2/50. 19 x 23". Frame Size 36 x 32".

An original panoramic photograph of San Francisco, circa 1950, the view appearing to be south and west from the Coit Tower at the top of Telegraph Hill. The photo is laid to a card. Measurements are 9 1/2" by 7" inside the existing mat and 16" by 13" in blond wood strip frame. The photo has come loose inside the frame. You might take the opportunity to re-frame with acid-free materials. An old Kearny Street, San Francisco framer's label remains on the backing...

A PAIR of black and white photos of Chinese families, taken no doubt in China, circa early 20th century. The photos, which measure 11" by 14 1/4" (16" by 20 1/2" in black metal strip frames behind plexi) are later 20th century reprints of the originals. The images provide a fascinating look at the people of China in the early years of the century.

A PAIR of framed black and white artistic photos of male torsos, one signed in pencil on the mat by the noted Hollywood, celebrity photographer, JOHN RUSSO (1969-). The works each measure 6 1/2" by 4 1/2" (19 1/2" by 17" framed). They are in outstanding condition though the glass on both will be removed before shipping as both sheets are cracked in various places. The New Jersey-born Russo has taken Hollywood by storm in recent years, as he has become noted for his photos of A-list celebrities...

“ Ode/ to a Friend” Photograph by Craig. Bergerac, France. 54/350 . 8x10". Frame Size 12x15”

A black and white photograph of a man supine on a bed in a simple or even stark interior, signed and stamped on the reverse, and with edition information (6/25) by the noted, widely exhibited American contemporary photographer, MARSHA BURNS (1945-). The photograph is untitled and not dated. Burns was born in Seattle and received early training in the fine arts at the University of Washington, which was followed by study at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. By 1969 she had decided to de...

Color poster of the now well known Guggenheim Museum structure in Bilbao, Spain, hand signed and dedicated by famous American architect FRANK GEHRY (1929-) at lower right and dated there '98. The Santa Monica, California-based Gehry of course needs little introduction, seeing as that he is among the world's best known contemporary architects, with a long list of famous structures by his hand, distributed around the world. This gleaming shiny metallic structure is credited for bringing the grimy...

Samuel H Gottscho silver gelatin photograph of Charles Harrington Chadwick, residence in Palm Beach Treanor & Fatio, architect Treanor & Fatio, client 1935 Jan. 23. Hand signed and stamp on reverse size 13.5" by 16.5" mat 16" by 20" . The image is in very good condition. Approximately 29,000 of his images are held in the Gottscho-Schleisner collection at the U. S. Library of Congress. Additionally, over 40,000 are held by the Museum of the City of New York, where an exhibition of his work titled...

A black and white photograph of San Patricio Church, in Hondo, Lincoln County (southeastern) New Mexico, signed in pencil on the wide mat by photographer K Cole-Hight and dated 1983, and titled at lower left "San Patricio Church". The work measures 6 3/4" by 7 3/4" and 16" by 20" as framed. Condition is excellent. I have been unable to locate information on the photographer.

The size of Matted photo: 14 1/2" W x 16 1/2" H
The size of BW Photo Image: 7 1/2" W x 9 3/8" H . Photo size itself: 10" x 8"
Date of Photo taken: August 1985
Photographer: Edward Kawanabe (1947 - )
Printer of Photograph: Edward Kawanabe (1947- )
Camera used: Nikon FM 2.
Condition: Excellent

The subject and Location: Church in Taos, New Mexico
This is Fine Art Black and White photograph. It was taken by
Edward Kawanabe and printed by him.
...

A Wallace Nutting Nursing the Fire pencil signed photo. This unframed hand coloured and signed photograph print is by Wallace Nutting who was famous for his tinted photos, and those in our listings (four in total) are all sought after interior scenes. This 9-5/8" X 7-5/8" photo is mounted on a signed 10-1/2" X 7-3/4" mat and it is titled "Nursing the Fire", and it is copyrighted 1912. This photo retains its bright colours and it is in mostly excellent condition with no tears, scrapes, fading, b...

Tinted color appearance photograph of West Gate, Garden of the Gods, Colorado, by the noted William Henry Jackson (April 4, 1843 – June 30, 1942), an American painter, Civil War veteran, geological survey photographer and explorer, famous for his images of the American West. The work measures 4 1/4" by 7 1/4" (11 1/4" by 14 1/4" framed). I am not a specialist in photographica of the American West, but from research this appears to be what is called a "photochrom" of a black and white image or...

The size of Frame: 15 3/8" L x 12 5/16" W x 1 1/2" Thick
The size of BW Photo: 9 1/2" x 7 1/2" (showing). Photo size itself: 10" x 8"
Date of Photo taken: August 1985
Photographer: Edward Kawanabe (1947 - )
Printer of Photograph: Edward Kawanabe (1947- )
Camera used: Nikon FM 2.
This is most Unique photograph. If you look at this B/W photograph,
you would think old wooden Church somewhere in country side.
It is actually very small size Church made by ...

Photograph titled in the negative at lower left "Douglas and Juneau Alaska view from Mt. Jumbo", signed again in the negative at bottom center by "E. Andrews photo". The photo measures 11 1/4" by 18 5/8" inside the mat and 19 1/2" by 26" framed. According to information taken from the internet, the photographer, ED ANDREWS, was born in Norway in 1872, arriving in Douglas, Alaska in 1897 as a young man during the Klondike gold rush years. He worked as a clerk in the Treadwell Store. After owni...

Something of a mystery piece......a black and white photo, 12 5/8" by 11" including thin margins on three sides, (in a temporary protective-only frame), unsigned and unattributed, in a frame which bears old Christie's Los Angeles photo department sale and lot information that does not correspond with the image (I checked with Christie's photographs dept). The image of the moving train is in black and white though there is a hint of a pink/violet tint in a portion of the train sides. I am not a...

Machine Age industrial photograph - Circa - 1900.

Image - 10" x 13 1/4".

Condition - very good, crisp, slight toning.

This is an image of a young African-American boy grinning while leaning against a building, the image mounted on a board signed by the photographer, Arthur S. Little. After googling the name I find that around the late 'teens and early twenties, there was a photographer in Los Angeles and Ventura by that name, though he does not seem to have had a high profile. I do not believe that this is an original photograph. The item is in good condition. The image itself measures 9 1/4" by 7", and the...

Brian Miller Photograph Tampa Street Car Arena Bowl Weekend signed by Miller image 7 by 10" matt 11" by 14"

A copy of "Yosemite and the Range of Light", 1979, 12 1/2" by 16", published by the New York Graphic Society, Boston, 1979, stated second printing, HAND SIGNED on an inserted label of Time-Life Books, Carmel, California, 1980. The book has the original dust jacket which like the rest of the book is not in perfect condition. Dust jacket has small stain at lower left and general signs of moderate wear and slightly light-struck at far left. In the rest of the book, we see some brownish stains in...

A black and white photograph of one of the most famous of the French chateaux, the Chateau de Chenonceau on the River Cher in France's Loire Valley, the work signed at lower right margin in ink with what appears as "D. Esicaud/Tours". Tours is a city in the region. The piece measures 18" by 14" and 23 1/2" by 19 3/4" as framed. Condition is excellent. The castle dates to the early 1500's and is a major site on the tourist circuit of France.

Verifax (Kodak) collage by Wallace Berman. Series of four hands on paper mounted on wooden panel with wooden frame.
Dedication on reverse "For Marie 12.25.70" and signed "Wallace B".

Wallace Berman (American 1926-1976) was born in Staten Island, NY. He moved to Los Angeles and then to San Francisco where he started his magazine "Semina" which he filled with his poetry, photographs, writing and drawing. He was influenced by Jazz and Rock n Roll, becoming associated with the ...

This is an image of the original W/C which was painted several years back some early summer. The scene is quite different than the one seen in the national news coverage of the Mother's Day flood 2006 extensive and serious flooding of this Methuen MA river dam. Today, the 140+ year old granite structure appears to be holding steady. A funny side note: 2 foot carp were found swimming in the then flooded playing field nearby! PS. the trees on the right have since been removed to create a si...

Unique photographic abstraction by California artist and lithographer, Victor von Pribosic [1909 - 1959]

Created in the 1940's, this image measures app. 13 1/2" x 16 1/2".

Condition - excellent.

Matted and shrink wrapped.

A black and white photograph, titled in marker at lower left "Bill Graham and the Jefferson Airplane 1967", marker signed at lower right margin by the noted American late 20th century photographer MARK JAMES POWERS (ca. 1945-2014). The photograph was taken in Toronto, Canada. Powers traveled California and much of the rest of the United States, especially the South and West, from the mid 1960's through the mid 1970's, taking color and black and white images that document the times in most impr...

A black and white poster from the Susan Spiritus Gallery of Newport Beach, California, for an exhibition held in the spring of 1983 of the works of noted American photographer HENRY GILPIN (1922-2011), the poster **hand signed** by Gilpin at bottom center. The image featured is perhaps the best known photo by Gilpin, "Highway #1", the world-famous, dramatic coastal highway hugging the Central California coast. Gilpin, born in Ohio, served as a pilot in Europe during World War II. Following t...

A fine black and white original photograph, 10 1/4" by 13 1/2" (16" by 20" in metal frame), signed in the mount in pencil by the noted American photographer HENRY E. GILPIN (1922-2011). The work, commonly referred to as "Mount McKinley, Northeast Corner of Wonder Lake, 4:30 AM", is one of the photographer's most popular and best-known images, after "Highway 1, California". The original negative dates to 1978, though this could have been printed later. Gilpin was born in Cleveland, Ohio, the d...

Old photo of a seaside Greek temple with Doric columns, 10" by 14" (17" by 20 1/2" in metal framing with mat). I am not a specialist in vintage photography, but this seems to have some age. There is some silvering at lower right. The print might have been created from an old negative with some damage as there are some white spots in the print that are not damage to the print itself----I imagine that this is disturbance on the original negative. The mat has a little soiling or moisture staini...

Samuel H Gottscho silver gelatin photograph of Charles Harrington Chadwick, residence in Palm Beach Treanor & Fatio, architect Treanor & Fatio, client 1935 Jan. 23. Hand signed and stamp on reverse size 13.5" by 16.5" mat 16" by 20" . The image is in very good condition though at an angle there is slight moisture marks from humidity not very noticeable images show area . Approximately 29,000 of his images are held in the Gottscho-Schleisner collection at the U. S. Library of Congress. Addition...

This is a rare collection of black and white mounted photos I acquired from an estate in Bel Air, California some years ago, all bearing on the reverse a green stamp "From the Estate of Norman Cousins", sizes ranging from 14" by 7 1/2" to 17" by 13". These are circa 1960's works by the noted American political journalist, author, professor, world peace advocate, and photographer, Norman Cousins (1915-1990). He was a talented and avid photographer, though he is not especially remembered today f...

Antique Photograph of Egyptian Tomb Cairo 1920s Measuring 9x11”, framed size 14x16”

Acquired from the recent liquidation of the extensive estate of actor Charlton Heston and his wife Lydia, this is an original photograph, unsigned/unattributed, measuring 13 1/2" by 17 3/4", unframed, in a clean white mat. There are a number of contemporary notations in pencil on the mat, including "STILL LIFE MID 1920", and a $300 asking price. The photo seems to be perhaps earlier, so "circa 1900" might be reasonable. Lydia Heston was active as a professional photographer, and the estate had...

Original gelatin silver print photograph, 16 5/8" by 15 1/2" (28 1/2" by 22" framed), titled on reverse label of the artist "Morris Broderson/Los Angeles, California/February 5, 1985", pencil signed in the mount by the noted, acclaimed American contemporary photographer, MARIANA COOK (1955-). Broderson (1928-2011) was a congenitally deaf California artist, who overcame his handicap to achieve wide recognition in the visual arts. Cook is self-described as the last protegee of Ansel Adams; indee...

Contemporary Foliage abstract Photography image with Mat board signed. Un readable signature but very good image and unknown type of print its extremely glossy and bright signed on the mat board. 16" by 20" mat sight 16" by 13"

A dramatic early black and white photo of the Empire State Building in Manhattan, photographer unknown, the structure featuring prominently at center of the image, surrounded by the lower buildings from which it emerges. The building was completed in 1931. Some information I saw online suggests the antenna was not placed until as late as 1952. The photo dates from somewhere in that period, and very likely to the early/mid 1930's. Measurements are 21" by 16 1/2" inside an unfortunately placed...

The size of Matted photo: 16 5/8" H x 14 3/4" W
The size of BW Photo Image: 9 1/4" W x 7 3/8" H .
Photo size itself: 10" x 8"
Date of Photo taken: August 1985
Photographer: Edward Kawanabe (1947 - )
Printer of Photograph: Edward Kawanabe (1947- )
Camera used: Nikon FM 2.
Condition: Excellent

The subject and Location: Taos Pueblo Wall, New Mexico
This is Fine Art Black and White photograph. It was taken by
Edward Kawanabe and printed by h...

A circa 1950 artistic black and white photo of the docks at Monterey, California, pencil signed on the mount as "Edna S Deuren" or similar. The gentlemen standing at left with fedoras and cap are looking down on the small fishing craft at a time when Monterey's fishing industry was in high gear. Measurements are 9 1/4" by 7 1/4" (photo itself) and 20 1/2" by 17" as framed. Condition is very good.

Fan Ho photograph of a woman with a stick walking down a side street.
Fan Ho (1931-2016) was an award winning Chinese photographer, film director and actor. Born in Shanghai, he moved to Hong Kong when he was young and began photographing candid images of urban life with his Brownie camera. At age 14 his father purchased a Rolleiflex twin lens camera for him and his photographs matured.
He became a film director and actor in the 1960's, directing over 20 films with studios in Hong ...

Original old photo of the imposing Palace of Fine Arts building in the Marina section of San Francisco, the photo originally in a brown tone, enhanced tastefully with light blue tints. The building was erected for the 1915 Panama Pacific International Exposition in San Francisco, and the complex is all that remains of the construction undertaken for that event. Today it and the park-like grounds remain a graceful and familiar part of the San Francisco urban landscape. The photo is in what app...

Sepia-toned photograph of coconut palms in Hawaii, seemingly in a rice paddy type setting, framed apparently circa 1930 give or take a few years (there being an original old framer/art supply label from Pacific Picture Framing at 1050 Nuuanu St., ("below the hotel"), Honolulu, T.H. (Territory of Hawaii). This would appear to be a downtown Honolulu address, perhaps known today as Nuuanu AVENUE. The exact age of the photo is hard to determine. It is in excellent condition. Measurements are 7 1...

Original 1870s Cabinet card photograph of the Capital pale depicting horse and carriages out front. 8.5" 5.25"

Portrait of Steiglitz by Georgia Engelhoshf, Framed silver print photo, 20 x 17". Taken in Lake George, 1940.

An original circa 1870's photograph of a sculpture of a warrior, in the National Museum of Greece in Athens, the photograph by the famed "Fratelli (brothers) ALINARI" of Florence, Italy. The photo measures 9 1/2" by 7 1/2" inside the mat and 22 1/2" by 19" framed behind (scratched) Plexi. On the reverse is a hand written not giving the Alinari name and title "Stele du guerrier Aristion/Museee Nationale Athens, Greece". The Alinari brothers, Leopoldo (1832-1865), Giuseppe (1836-1892) and Romua...

Garry Seidel "Woman in Fog" York England photograph , most of his photographs were limited edition . Signed on the mat board.

A dramatic black and white photograph of a victory parade in 1945 New York City at the end of World War II, numbered at left 25/200 and pencil signed at lower right margin by noted American photographer and broadcast personality GARY FRANKLIN (1928-2007). The work measures 17" by 13 3/8" inside the innermost mat and 24" by 20 1/4" as framed. The dreary scene was captured by a talented photographer. Franklin was born in Leipzig, Germany of Jewish parentage. The family escaped the Nazis and m...

An artist proof of the official White House photograph Portrait of PresidentJohn Fitzgerald Kennedy, that was released during the early presidency. Measuring 41x33 inches and hand signed in pencil on the margin by the artist