Siegfried Enkelmann XXL vintage print, Alexander von Swaine, «De Profundis» 1937
Detail This image was used as the catalog cover for Enkelmann’s retrospective in Munich in April – June 1978 Siegfried Enkelmann meticulously maintained a filing card system about his body of work. This card references this image and print, it is posted for reference only, and not part of the sale. Siegfried Enkelmann’s work has its place in numerous collections of modern photography (Here: the two photographs in the foreground, at the Deichtorhallen in Hamburg, Germany) Hello,up for sale is an original vintage gelatin silver print from the German photographer Siegfried Enkelmann (1905-1978). One of his most iconic images, this unusually large exhibition print (50 x 60 cm) in prestine condition is an exceedingly rare collectible! Siegfried Enkelmann is considered the leading dance photographer of the 1940s thru the 60s in Germany. Prints of his images have been sold at auction houses Christie’s (London), Lempertz (Cologne), Chayette & Cheval Paris. (Source: Artnet) Image title: „De Profundis» Iconic portrait of dancer Alexander von Swaine. This image was chosen as the cover of a catalog produced for Enkelmann’s retrospective in 1978. Year of work: 1937, according to filing card and print annotation Medium: Glossy gelatin silver print Print size: 19.5“ x 23.375“ (circa 49.5 x 59.4 cm) Mat size: 21.6“ x 25.6“ (circa 54.9 x 65.0 cm) Enkelmann’s business was to sell small to medium size prints back to the artists he photographed. He rarely produced larger prints for exhibitions, this is one of them. Condition: Near Mint (C9 – C10, according to the Iguide Universal Grading Scale) The print is fully retouched and permanently mounted on a 1/8″ white mat board. The board itself shows some wear, but corners and edges of the print are pristine. Miscellaneous: Print annotated in pencil (verso) I grade these prints according to the Iguide Universal Grading Scale:C10 Mint – Investment quality. No perceptible flaws of any kind. C9 Near Mint – Investment quality. Minor flaw on an otherwise unused item. C8 Excellent – Investment quality. A few minor defects. Pin holes, small tears,etc. C7 Very Good to Excellent – Fine. Several defects. Still a very nicely preserved item. C6 Very Good – The typical used in average condition. Several defects C5 Good to Very Good – A heavily-worn item C4 Good – Below average but still suitable for display. C3 Fair – Heavily worn, but yet still complete. C2 Poor to Fair – An extremely worn, possibly even incomplete item. C1 Poor – The lowest grade, representing items in the lowest possible condition. Each sold print will be insured over the final bidding price, packed securely and shipped with tracking number. Multiple prints may be combined to save shipping costs. Thank you for your interest! _gsrx_vers_1292 (GS 8.3.6 (1292))
1960’s Fashion Photography Art Photograph 16×19 Mod MCM
1960’s Fashion Photography Art Print Black & White Photograph. This is an original photo from the 1960’s. It has a glossy finish. This was taken by a photographer who worked in the fashion industry.