Modern Art & Design: Spring 2020
Sat, May 2, 2020 12:00PM EDT
Lot 417
4 Bruce Bellas Nude Male Photos, Negatives, & 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: Marking(s); sleeves numbered 60-636, 60-644, 60-648, 60-653; divider dated 1960. 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; gelatin silver print on resin-coated paper, gelatin emulsified plastic (negative), paper, cardstock
Dimensions(H,W,D): photos: 5"h, 4"w each; divider: 4.5"h, 6"w; catalog: 8.5"h, 5.5"w
Additional Information: Lot is comprised of the following items from the archives of Bruce Bellas (model Sam Pierre): four 5"h x 4"w gelatin silver prints in their original sleeves with corresponding negatives, card catalog divider with hand-written model's name; notations, and an issue of Kensington Road Catalogue Four in which the model appears. Provenance: Collection of Dimitri Levas, New York, New York.
Video preview available for all lots in our May 2nd auction. Simply email info@modernauctions.com with your request for additional photos or video. Do you have a similar item to sell? Consigning is just as easy and convenient: get started by sending photos and information about your items via email, our website, or snail mail.
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.
Markings: Marking(s); sleeves numbered 60-636, 60-644, 60-648, 60-653; divider dated 1960. 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; gelatin silver print on resin-coated paper, gelatin emulsified plastic (negative), paper, cardstock
Dimensions(H,W,D): photos: 5"h, 4"w each; divider: 4.5"h, 6"w; catalog: 8.5"h, 5.5"w
Additional Information: Lot is comprised of the following items from the archives of Bruce Bellas (model Sam Pierre): four 5"h x 4"w gelatin silver prints in their original sleeves with corresponding negatives, card catalog divider with hand-written model's name; notations, and an issue of Kensington Road Catalogue Four in which the model appears. Provenance: Collection of Dimitri Levas, New York, New York.
Video preview available for all lots in our May 2nd auction. Simply email info@modernauctions.com with your request for additional photos or video. Do you have a similar item to sell? Consigning is just as easy and convenient: get started by sending photos and information about your items via email, our website, or snail mail.
Condition
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