Palm Beach Modern Auctions
Live Auction

Modern Art & Design: Spring 2020

Sat, May 2, 2020 12:00PM EDT
Lot 419

12 Bruce Bellas Nude Male Physique Photos & Catalog

Estimate: $400 - $600

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$30,000 $2,500
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000
Designer & Manufacturer: Bruce Bellas (1909-1974), aka Bruce of Los Angeles
Markings: No marking(s) apparent. Some lots in this auction have various handwritten notations on the photos/packaging. Those with apparent significance have been noted and/or photographed.
Country of Origin & Materials: American; chromogenic print on photographic paper, paper
Dimensions(H,W,D): photos: 7"h, 5"w each; catalog: 8.5"h, 5.5"w
Additional Information: Lot is comprised of the following items from the archives of Bruce Bellas (model Don Crater): twelve color chromogenic prints, and an issue of Kensington Road Catalog Six in which the model appears. Provenance: Collection of Dimitri Levas, New York, New York.

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Condition

Photos from the archives of Bruce Bellas were held in storage for years with minimal handling, and overall condition reflects that. We would consider them all to be in very good to good condition. Condition issues we noted, primarily among prints on fiber-based paper, were minor edge wear and corner bends, and some with some undulation to the paper. Please refer to the detail photos in the listing, and do not hesitate to inquire with any questions you may have pertaining to a specific lot or items within a lot.