Bruce Bellas (1909 – 1974) was an influential photographer of the physique of nude males. Bellas was well known under the pseudonym Bruce of Los Angeles.
Bellas was born in Alliance, Nebraska and was a chemistry teacher there until 1947, when he began photographing bodybuilders in Los Angeles, California. In 1956, Bellas launched his own magazine, The Male Figure.
An extensive archive of Bellas' nude male physique photographs exists today, largely intact. His impact on physique photography is largely felt and recognized, and the works of Robert Mapplethorpe, Herb Ritts, and Bruce Weber are widely considered to be influenced by Bellas' pioneering style.[citation needed] In 1990, the Wessel O'Connor Gallery in New York and the Jan Kesner Gallery in Los Angeles both exhibited a wide array of Bellas' work, furthering modern recognition of his impact.
BRUCE BELLAS (BRUCE OF LOS ANGELES) (1909-1974) Photocopied master list of his models, with 39 color slides of his work. Group of 39 color slides of male nudes, most of them ink-stamped "Bruce Los Angeles" and his inventory numbers, many of them also bearing manuscript titles such as "Cavalry Rescue"; a few creased or worn. Also a 106-page photocopy made in 1999 of a dot-matrix master listing of models used by Bruce of Los Angeles from 1948 to 1973: names, addresses, ages, year shot, other biographical information, and a categorized count of poses. Bellas was a noted photographer and the publisher of the beefcake magazine The Male Figure. With 4 unrelated publications: Noel I. Garde, "The Homosexual in Literature: A Chronological Bibliography, circa 700 B.C. - 1958." New York: Village Press, 1959. Unbound portfolio catalogue of the exhibition "Significant Losses: Artists Who Have Died from AIDS." College Park, MD, 1994. Kenn Duncan, "Nudes." With a duplicate; in original slipcases. New York: Dance Magazine, 1970. Provenance: all acquired by the consignor from the estate of District of Columbia councilman Jim Graham (1945-2017).
Bruce of Los Angeles (Bruce Bellas) Untitled (Nude Male with Bicycle) c. 1960 gelatin silver print image: 6.625 h x 4.625 w in (17 x 12 cm) sheet: 7 h x 5 w in (18 x 13 cm) This work will ship from Lambertville, New Jersey.
Bruce of Los Angeles (Bruce Bellas) Untitled c. 1955 vintage gelatin silver print image: 4.625 h x 3.625 w in (12 x 9 cm) sheet: 5 h x 4 w in (13 x 10 cm) Provenance: Estate of Roger Ramsay This work will ship from Chicago, Illinois.
Bruce BELLAS alias Bruce of Los Angeles (1909-1974) Modèle agenouillé, c.1960 Tirage argentique d'époque 20 x 25 cm Collection Pierre Borhan La collection « masculine » de Pierre Borhan Pierre Borhan s’est passionné pour la photographie à la fin des années 1970. Dès lors, magazines, livres, expositions, entretiens avec des photographes et des spécialistes qualifiés nourrirent son engouement. Son premier livre, Voyons Voir, fut publié par Créatis en 1980. Le masculin devint naturellement l’un de ses thèmes de prédilection. Il lui permit de s’insinuer dans ses recherches et dans ses choix iconographiques quand il prépara certaines expositions, certains ouvrages, comme Jan Saudek (Paris Musées, 1987), Splendeurs et misères du corps (Benteli, 1988, prix Nadar 1989), Raymond Voinquel : les acteurs du rêve (AFDPP, 1998), Toni Catany, l’artiste en son paradis (Lunwerg, 2000), Les vérités du sexe (Marval, 2003), Mario Testino : Sir (Taschen, 2015). Dans cette veine, il est l’auteur d’un livre qui fait date : Hommes pour Hommes / homoérotisme et homosexualité masculine dans l’histoire de la photographie depuis 1840 (éditions des Deux Terres, 2007). The Vendome Press publia l’édition américaine : Man to Man : A History of Gay Photography. Rizzoli se chargea de l’édition italienne : Uomini per Uomini. Jonathan Cape Ltd fit sienne l’édition anglaise : Men for Men. Christian Brandstätter Verlag, l’édition en langue allemande. Depuis 2007, ces éditions (23 000 exemplaires) font référence pour les professionnels et les amateurs avertis. Achetées à des galeries ou directement à des photographes pour lesquels il écrivit un texte ou fit une sélection emblématique de leurs créations, les épreuves proposées dans cette vente sont les coups de coeur constitutifs d’une collection créée au fil de rencontres et de missions institutionnelles. Peu importe que les modèles soient des sportifs, des mannequins, des complices aguicheurs ou des amis assumés : ils s’offrent, grâce aux artistes qui les ont mis en lumière, à l’imagination de tout un chacun. Beauté, charme, sex-appeal, admiration, attraction, fantasme. Parmi les « vedettes » de la vente, figurent aussi bien des Européens hors du commun (Walter Pfeiffer, Jan Saudek, Paul Blanca) que des Américains : David Vance, Tom Bianchi, l’un et l’autre auteur de plus de dix livres ; David Morgan qui trouva son bonheur avec Beach (2001) et suscita bien des désirs ; Jim French, maître d’un male fine art débridé, de Man (1972) à Opus Deorum (1992) ; Arthur Tress dont une rétrospective fut présentée en Californie au Getty Center en 2023. Auxquels se joint un Egyptien : Youssef Nabil qui est représenté par la galerie Nathalie Obadia à Paris et dont la notoriété défie les frontières. Pierre Borhan se confie : « Mon être est imprégné par l’attrait (sensoriel, sexuel, affectif) des hommes. J’ai toujours senti que cet attrait était indélébile en moi. » Sa collection en témoigne. Bruce BELLAS alias Bruce of Los Angeles (1909-1974) Kneeling model, c.1960 Vintage silver print 20 x 25 cm Pierre Borhan Collection Pierre Borhan's "masculine" collection Pierre Borhan's passion for photography began in the late 1970s. From magazines, books, exhibitions, interviews with photographers and qualified with photographers and qualified specialists. His first book, Voyons Voir, was published by Créatis in 1980. The masculine naturally became one of his favorite themes. It into his research and iconographic choices when preparing certain when he prepared certain exhibitions and books, such as Jan Saudek (Paris Musées, 1987), Splendeurs et misères du corps (Benteli, 1988, Prix Nadar 1989), Raymond Voinquel: les acteurs du rêve (AFDPP, 1998), Toni Catany, l'artiste en son paradis (Lunwerg, 2000), Les vérités du sexe (Marval, 2003), Mario Testino: Sir (Taschen, 2015). In this vein, he is the author of a landmark book: Hommes pour Hommes / homoeroticism and male homosexuality in the history of photography since 1840 (éditions des Deux Terres, 2007). The Vendome Press published the American edition: Man to Man: A History of Gay Photography. Rizzoli Italian edition: Uomini per Uomini. Jonathan Cape Ltd. the English edition: Men for Men. Christian Brandstätter Verlag, the German-language German-language edition. Since 2007, these editions (23,000 copies) have set the standard for professionals and connoisseurs alike. Purchased from galleries or directly from the photographers for whom he for whom he wrote a text or made an emblematic selection of their creations, the prints the prints offered in this sale are the "coups de coeur" that make up a collection collection created through meetings and institutional missions. No matter whether the models are sportsmen, models, teasing accomplices friends: they offer themselves, thanks to the artists who have brought them to light to everyone's imagination. Beauty, charm, sex appeal, admiration, attraction, fantasy. Among the "stars" of the sale are a number of outstanding Europeans (Walter Pfeiffer, Jan Saudek, Paul Blanca) and Americans: David Vance, Tom Bianchi Vance, Tom Bianchi, both authors of more than ten books; David Morgan who found his happiness with Beach (2001) and aroused many desires; Jim French, master of unbridled male fine art, from Man (1972) to Opus Deorum (1992); Arthur Tress, whose retrospective was presented in California at the Getty Center in 2023. They are joined by an Egyptian: Youssef Nabil, who is represented by the Nathalie Obadia gallery in Paris, and whose reputation defies borders. Pierre Borhan confides: "My being is impregnated by the attraction (sensory, sexual, emotional) of men. I've always felt that this attraction was indelible in me. His collection bears witness to this. Bruce BELLAS alias Bruce de Los Ángeles (1909-1974) Modelo arrodillada, c.1960 Grabado vintage en plata 20 x 25 cm Colección Pierre Borhan Colección "masculina" de Pierre Borhan Pierre Borhan se apasionó por la fotografía a finales de los años setenta. Desde revistas, libros, exposiciones y entrevistas con fotógrafos y cualificados con fotógrafos y especialistas cualificados. Su primer libro, Voyons Voir, fue publicado por Créatis en 1980. La forma masculina se convirtió naturalmente en uno de sus temas favoritos. Se en sus investigaciones y elecciones iconográficas cuando preparaba ciertas exposiciones cuando preparaba ciertas exposiciones y libros, como Jan Saudek (Musées de Paris, 1987), Splendeurs et misères du corps (Benteli, 1988, Prix Nadar 1989), Raymond Voinquel: les acteurs du rêve (AFDPP, 1998), Toni Catany, l'artiste en son paradis (Lunwerg, 2000), Les vérités du sexe (Marval, 2003), Mario Testino: Sir (Taschen, 2015). En esta línea, es autor de un libro de referencia: Hommes pour Hommes / homoerotismo y homosexualidad masculina en la historia de la fotografía depuis 1840 (éditions des Deux Terres, 2007). Vendome Press publicó la edición americana: Man to Man: A History of Gay Photography. Rizzoli la edición italiana: Uomini per Uomini. Jonathan Cape Ltd. la edición inglesa: Men for Men. Christian Brandstätter Verlag produjo la la edición en alemán. Desde 2007, estas ediciones (23.000 ejemplares) son las obras de referencia para profesionales y aficionados informados. Adquiridas en galerías o directamente a los fotógrafos para los que para los que escribió un texto o hizo una selección emblemática de sus creaciones, las estampas las estampas ofrecidas en esta venta son los "coups de coeur" que componen una colección colección creada a través de encuentros y misiones institucionales. No importa que los modelos sean deportistas, modelos, cómplices burlones amigos: se ofrecen, gracias a los artistas que los han sacado a la luz a la imaginación de todos. Belleza, encanto, sex appeal, admiración, atracción, fantasía. Entre las "estrellas" de la venta figuran varios europeos destacados, como Walter Pfeiffer (Walter Pfeiffer, Jan Saudek, Paul Blanca) y estadounidenses: David Vance, Tom Bianchi Vance, Tom Bianchi, ambos autores de más de diez libros; David Morgan que encontró la felicidad con Beach (2001) y despertó mucho deseo; Jim French, maestro del arte masculino desenfrenado, de Man (1972) a Opus Deorum (1992); Arthur Tress, cuya retrospectiva se presentó en California, en el Getty Center en 2023. A ellos se une un egipcio: Youssef Nabil, que está representado por la galería Nathalie Obadia de París, y cuya reputación desafía las fronteras. fronteras. Pierre Borhan confiesa: "Mi ser está impregnado por la atracción (sensorial, sexual, emocional) de los hombres. Siempre he sentido que esta atracción era indeleble en mí". Su colección da fe de ello. Bruce BELLAS alias Bruce of Los Angeles (1909-1974) Kniendes Modell, c.1960 Silberabzug aus der Zeit 20 x 25 cm Sammlung Pierre Borhan Die "maskuline" Sammlung von Pierre Borhan Pierre Borhan begeisterte sich in den späten 1970er Jahren für die Fotografie. Ab Zeitschriften, Bücher, Ausstellungen, Interviews mit Fotografen und Fachleuten qualifizierten Fachleuten nährten seine Begeisterung. Sein erstes Buch, Voir Voir Voir, wurde 1980 von Créatis veröffentlicht. Das Männliche wurde natürlich zu einem ihrer Lieblingsthemen. Es ermöglichte es ihm, sich in seine Recherchen und seine ikonografische Auswahl einzuschleichen. als er bestimmte Ausstellungen und Bücher vorbereitete, wie Jan Saudek (Paris Musées, 1987), Splendeurs et misères du corps (Benteli, 1988, Prix Nadar 1989), Raymond Voinquel: les acteurs du rêve (AFDPP, 1998), Toni Catany, l'artiste en son paradis (Lunwerg, 2000), Les vérités du sexe (Marval, 2003), Mario Testino: Sir (Taschen, 2015). In diesem Zusammenhang ist er der Autor eines bahnbrechenden Buches: Hommes pour Hommes /. Homoerotik und männliche Homosexualität in der Geschichte der Fotografie seit 1840 (éditions des Deux Terres, 2007). The Vendome Press veröffentlichte die amerikanische Ausgabe: Man to Man: A History of Gay Photography. Rizzoli übernahm übernahm die italienische Ausgabe: Uomini per Uomini. Jonathan Cape Ltd. machte seine eigene die englische Ausgabe: Men for Men. Christian Brandstätter Verlag die deutschsprachige Ausgabe. in deutscher Sprache. Seit 2007 gelten diese Ausgaben (23.000 Exemplare) als Referenz für für Fachleute und erfahrene Amateure. Gekauft von Galerien oder direkt von Fotografen, für die er einen Text verfasste oder eine symbolträchtige Auswahl ihrer Werke traf. Abzüge, die in dieser Auktion angeboten werden, sind die Favoriten einer Sammlung von Sammlung, die im Laufe von Begegnungen und institutionellen Missionen entstanden ist. Wenig Dabei spielt es keine Rolle, ob es sich bei den Modellen um Sportler, Models, Komplizen Sie werden von den Künstlern, die sie in Szene gesetzt haben, als Geschenk angeboten. ins Rampenlicht gestellt, der Fantasie eines jeden Menschen. Schönheit, Charme, Sexappeal, Bewunderung, Anziehung, Fantasie. Zu den "Stars" der Auktion gehören sowohl außergewöhnliche Europäer wie (Walter Pfeiffer, Jan Saudek, Paul Blanca) als auch Amerikaner: David Vance, Tom Bianchi, beide Autoren von mehr als zehn Büchern; David Morgan der mit Beach (2001) sein Glück fand und viele Wünsche weckte; Jim French, Meister einer ungezügelten male fine art, von Man (1972) bis Opus Deorum (1992); Arthur Tress, dessen Retrospektive in Kalifornien im Getty Center im Jahr 2023 zu sehen war. Dazu gesellt sich ein Ägypter: Youssef Nabil, der von der von der Galerie Nathalie Obadia in Paris vertreten wird und dessen Bekanntheitsgrad alle Grenzen sprengt. Grenzen überschreitet. Pierre Borhan vertraut sich an: "Mein Wesen ist durchdrungen von der Anziehungskraft (sinnlich, sexuell, affektive) der Männer geprägt. Ich habe immer gespürt, dass diese Anziehungskraft unauslöschlich in mir ist". Seine Sammlung zeugt davon. Bruce BELLAS alias Bruce di Los Angeles (1909-1974) Modello inginocchiato, 1960 circa Stampa d'argento d'epoca 20 x 25 cm Collezione Pierre Borhan La collezione "maschile" di Pierre Borhan Pierre Borhan ha sviluppato una passione per la fotografia alla fine degli anni Settanta. Da riviste, libri, mostre e riviste, libri, mostre e interviste con fotografi e specialisti qualificati. con fotografi e specialisti qualificati. Il suo primo libro, Voyons Voir, è stato pubblicato da Créatis nel 1980. La forma maschile divenne naturalmente uno dei suoi temi preferiti. Essa nella sua ricerca e nelle sue scelte iconografiche quando preparava alcune mostre quando preparava alcune mostre e libri, come Jan Saudek (Musées di Parigi, 1987), Splendeurs et misères du corps (Benteli, 1988, Prix Nadar 1989), Raymond Voinquel: les acteurs du rêve (AFDPP, 1998), Toni Catany, l'artiste en son paradis (Lunwerg, 2000), Les vérités du sexe (Marval, 2003), Mario Testino: Sir (Taschen, 2015). In questo ambito, è autore di un libro fondamentale: Hommes pour Hommes / omoerotismo e omosessualità maschile nella storia della fotografia depuis 1840 (éditions des Deux Terres, 2007). La Vendome Press ha pubblicato l'edizione americana: Man to Man: A History of Gay Photography. Rizzoli l'edizione italiana: Uomini per Uomini. Jonathan Cape Ltd. l'edizione inglese: Men for Men. Christian Brandstätter Verlag ha prodotto l'edizione edizione in lingua tedesca. Dal 2007, queste edizioni (23.000 copie) sono le opere di riferimento per professionisti e amatori informati. per professionisti e amatori informati. Acquistate presso le gallerie o direttamente dai fotografi per i quali ha scritto un testo o realizzato un'opera. per i quali ha scritto un testo o ha fatto una selezione emblematica delle loro creazioni, le stampe le stampe proposte in questa vendita sono i "coups de coeur" che compongono una collezione collezione creata attraverso incontri e missioni istituzionali. Non importa non importa se i modelli sono sportivi e donne, modelle, complici di scherzi amici: si offrono, grazie agli artisti che li hanno portati alla luce, all'immaginazione di tutti. all'immaginazione di tutti. Bellezza, fascino, sex appeal, ammirazione, attrazione, fantasia. Tra le "star" della vendita ci sono alcuni europei di spicco, tra cui Walter Pfeiffer (Walter Pfeiffer, Jan Saudek, Paul Blanca) e americani: David Vance, Tom Bianchi Vance, Tom Bianchi, entrambi autori di più di dieci libri; David Morgan che ha trovato la felicità con Beach (2001) e ha suscitato molto desiderio; Jim French, maestro dell'arte maschile sfrenata, da Man (1972) a Opus Deorum (1992); Arthur Tress, che ha trovato la felicità con Beach (2001) e ha suscitato molto desiderio. (1992); Arthur Tress, la cui retrospettiva è stata presentata in California al Getty Center nel 2023. Center nel 2023. A loro si aggiunge un egiziano: Youssef Nabil, rappresentato da Nathalie Obadia. rappresentato dalla galleria Nathalie Obadia di Parigi e la cui fama sfida i confini. confini. Pierre Borhan confida: "Il mio essere è impregnato dall'attrazione (sensoriale, sessuale, emotiva) degli uomini, emozionale) degli uomini. Ho sempre sentito che questa attrazione era indelebile in me". La sua collezione lo testimonia. 布鲁斯-贝拉斯（别名布鲁斯，来自洛杉矶）（1909-1974 年 跪姿模特，约 1960 年 复古银版画 20 x 25 厘米 皮埃尔-博尔汉收藏 皮埃尔-博尔汉的 "阳刚 "系列 20 世纪 70 年代末，皮埃尔-博尔汉对摄影产生了浓厚的兴趣。从 杂志、书籍、展览以及与摄影师和资深专家的访谈。 与摄影师和资深专家的访谈。他的第一本书《Voyons Voir》于 1980 年由 Créatis 出版。 男性形象自然成为她最喜爱的主题之一。这 在他筹备某些展览时，男性形象成为他的研究和图标选择的一部分。 当他准备某些展览和书籍时，例如《扬-索德克》（Jan Saudek (巴黎博物馆，1987 年）、《Splendeurs et misères du corps》（Benteli，1988 年，纳达尔奖 1989年）、《雷蒙德-沃因奎尔：梦想的行动者》（AFDPP，1998年）、《托尼-卡塔尼、 L'artiste en son paradis》（Lunwerg，2000 年）、《Les vérités du sexe》（Marval，2003 年）、 马里奥-特斯蒂诺：爵士》（Taschen，2015 年）。 此外，他还著有一本具有里程碑意义的书：Hommes pour Hommes /《同性恋与男性同性恋》。 摄影史上的同性恋和男同性恋 Depuis1840》（大地出版社，2007 年）。旺多姆出版社出版了 美国版：《男人对男人：同性恋摄影史》（Man to Man: A History of Gay Photography）。Rizzoli 意大利语版：Uomini per Uomini。乔纳森-开普有限公司（Jonathan Cape Ltd. 出版了英文版：Men for Men。Christian Brandstätter Verlag 出版社出版了德文版。 德语版。自 2007 年以来，这些版本（23,000 册）一直是专业人士和知情爱好者的参考书。 自 2007 年以来，这些版本（23,000 册）一直是专业人士和业余爱好者的参考书。 从画廊或直接从他为之撰写文字或制作作品的摄影师处购买 他为这些摄影师撰写了文字或制作了具有代表性的作品选集。 本场拍卖会上的版画作品是 "魂牵梦绕 "的收藏品。 通过邂逅和机构使命创建的收藏。无论 模特是男女运动员、模特、逗乐的伙伴 还是朋友：由于艺术家们的努力，他们将自己的形象展现在大家面前 每个人的想象力。美丽、魅力、性感、 欣赏、吸引、幻想。 此次拍卖的 "明星 "中不乏杰出的欧洲艺术家，其中包括 Walter Pfeiffer (Walter Pfeiffer、Jan Saudek、Paul Blanca）和美国人：David Vance、Tom Bianchi 万斯、汤姆-比安奇，他们都是十余部作品的作者；大卫-摩根 他在《海滩》（2001 年）中找到了幸福，并引起了人们的强烈渴望；吉姆 弗伦奇，肆无忌惮的男性艺术大师，从《男人》（1972 年）到《Opus Deorum》（1992 年 (1992）；阿瑟-特雷斯（Arthur Tress），他的回顾展将于 2023 年在加利福尼亚的盖蒂 中心举办的回顾展。加入他们行列的还有一位埃及人：优素福-纳比勒（Youssef Nabil）。 他由巴黎的 Nathalie Obadia 画廊代理，其声誉超越国界。 他的声誉不分国界。 皮埃尔-博尔汉坦言："我的存在被男人的吸引力（感官、性、情感）所浸染、 感官、性、情感）。我一直觉得这种吸引力对我来说是不可磨灭的。 他的作品集就是最好的见证。
Photographer: Bruce Bellas aka "Bruce Of L.A." or "Bruce Of Los Angeles" (American, 1909 - 1974) - internationally renowned American photographer of the male physique. Bellas was best known for his male nude studies which were sold in the form of prints during the 1940's and 1950's via mail order and in hotel rooms out of a suitcase (due to censorship laws at the time). Bellas published a line of his own male physique magazines and was a contributing photographer to many body building publications during the mid 20th century Subject: Male Nude Study Date Of Negative: 1950's Type Of Print: Vintage Photogravure Date Of Print: 1995 Paper: Medium weight, satin/matte finish Print Origin: Germany Publisher: Janssen Verlag Approximate Image Size: 7.5"x9.5" inches Approximate size with mat: 11 x 14 or 16 x 14 inches (depending on size of the image) Mat: Professionally dry mounted with archival materials on 4ply museum mat board Print Border: Yes Condition Grade: Excellent
Photographer: Bruce Bellas aka "Bruce Of L.A." or "Bruce Of Los Angeles" (American, 1909 - 1974) - internationally renowned American photographer of the male physique. Bellas was best known for his male nude studies which were sold in the form of prints during the 1940's and 1950's via mail order and in hotel rooms out of a suitcase (due to censorship laws at the time). Bellas published a line of his own male physique magazines and was a contributing photographer to many body building publications during the mid 20th century Subject: Male Nude Study Date Of Negative: 1950's Type Of Print: Vintage Photogravure Date Of Print: 1995 Paper: Medium weight, satin/matte finish Print Origin: Germany Publisher: Janssen Verlag Approximate Image Size: 7.5"x8.25" 6 inches Approximate size with mat: 11 x 14 or 16 x 14 inches (depending on size of the image) Mat: Professionally dry mounted with archival materials on 4ply museum mat board Print Border: Yes Condition Grade: Excellent
Photographer: Bruce Bellas aka "Bruce Of L.A." or "Bruce Of Los Angeles" (American, 1909 - 1974) - internationally renowned American photographer of the male physique. Bellas was best known for his male nude studies which were sold in the form of prints during the 1940's and 1950's via mail order and in hotel rooms out of a suitcase (due to censorship laws at the time). Bellas published a line of his own male physique magazines and was a contributing photographer to many body building publications during the mid 20th century Subject: Male Nude Study Date Of Negative: 1950's Type Of Print: Vintage Photogravure Date Of Print: 1995 Paper: Medium weight, satin/matte finish Print Origin: Germany Publisher: Janssen Verlag Approximate Image Size: 7.5"x9.5" inches Approximate size with mat: 11 x 14 or 16 x 14 inches (depending on size of the image) Mat: Professionally dry mounted with archival materials on 4ply museum mat board Print Border: Yes Condition Grade: Excellent
Photographer: Bruce Bellas aka "Bruce Of L.A." or "Bruce Of Los Angeles" (American, 1909 - 1974) - internationally renowned American photographer of the male physique. Bellas was best known for his male nude studies which were sold in the form of prints during the 1940's and 1950's via mail order and in hotel rooms out of a suitcase (due to censorship laws at the time). Bellas published a line of his own male physique magazines and was a contributing photographer to many body building publications during the mid 20th century Subject: Male Nude Study Date Of Negative: 1950's Type Of Print: Vintage Photogravure Date Of Print: 1995 Paper: Medium weight, satin/matte finish Print Origin: Germany Publisher: Janssen Verlag Approximate Image Size: 7.5"x9.5" inches Approximate size with mat: 11 x 14 or 16 x 14 inches (depending on size of the image) Mat: Professionally dry mounted with archival materials on 4ply museum mat board Print Border: Yes Condition Grade: Excellent
Photographer: Bruce Bellas aka "Bruce Of L.A." or "Bruce Of Los Angeles" (American, 1909 - 1974) - internationally renowned American photographer of the male physique. Bellas was best known for his male nude studies which were sold in the form of prints during the 1940's and 1950's via mail order and in hotel rooms out of a suitcase (due to censorship laws at the time). Bellas published a line of his own male physique magazines and was a contributing photographer to many body building publications during the mid 20th century Subject: Male Nude Study Date Of Negative: 1950's Type Of Print: Vintage Photogravure Date Of Print: 1995 Paper: Medium weight, satin/matte finish Print Origin: Germany Publisher: Janssen Verlag Approximate Image Size: 7.5"x9.5" inches Approximate size with mat: 11 x 14 or 16 x 14 inches (depending on size of the image) Mat: Professionally dry mounted with archival materials on 4ply museum mat board Print Border: Yes Condition Grade: Excellent
Photographer: Bruce Bellas aka "Bruce Of L.A." or "Bruce Of Los Angeles" (American, 1909 - 1974) - internationally renowned American photographer of the male physique. Bellas was best known for his male nude studies which were sold in the form of prints during the 1940's and 1950's via mail order and in hotel rooms out of a suitcase (due to censorship laws at the time). Bellas published a line of his own male physique magazines and was a contributing photographer to many body building publications during the mid 20th century Subject: Male Nude Study Date Of Negative: 1950's Type Of Print: Vintage Photogravure Date Of Print: 1995 Paper: Medium weight, satin/matte finish Print Origin: Germany Publisher: Janssen Verlag Approximate Image Size: 7.5"x9.5" inches Approximate size with mat: 11 x 14 or 16 x 14 inches (depending on size of the image) Mat: Professionally dry mounted with archival materials on 4ply museum mat board Print Border: Yes Condition Grade: Excellent
Photographer: Bruce Bellas aka "Bruce Of L.A." or "Bruce Of Los Angeles" (American, 1909 - 1974) - internationally renowned American photographer of the male physique. Bellas was best known for his male nude studies which were sold in the form of prints during the 1940's and 1950's via mail order and in hotel rooms out of a suitcase (due to censorship laws at the time). Bellas published a line of his own male physique magazines and was a contributing photographer to many body building publications during the mid 20th century Subject: Male Nude Study Date Of Negative: 1950's Type Of Print: Vintage Photogravure Date Of Print: 1995 Paper: Medium weight, satin/matte finish Print Origin: Germany Publisher: Janssen Verlag Approximate Image Size: 7.5"x9.5" inches Approximate size with mat: 11 x 14 or 16 x 14 inches (depending on size of the image) Mat: Professionally dry mounted with archival materials on 4ply museum mat board Print Border: Yes Condition Grade: Excellent
Photographer: Bruce Bellas aka "Bruce Of L.A." or "Bruce Of Los Angeles" (American, 1909 - 1974) - internationally renowned American photographer of the male physique. Bellas was best known for his male nude studies which were sold in the form of prints during the 1940's and 1950's via mail order and in hotel rooms out of a suitcase (due to censorship laws at the time). Bellas published a line of his own male physique magazines and was a contributing photographer to many body building publications during the mid 20th century Subject: Male Nude Study Date Of Negative: 1950's Type Of Print: Vintage Photogravure Date Of Print: 1995 Paper: Medium weight, satin/matte finish Print Origin: Germany Publisher: Janssen Verlag Approximate Image Size: 7.5"x6" inches Approximate size with mat: 11 x 14 or 16 x 14 inches (depending on size of the image) Mat: Professionally dry mounted with archival materials on 4ply museum mat board Print Border: Yes Condition Grade: Excellent
Photographer: Bruce Bellas aka "Bruce Of L.A." or "Bruce Of Los Angeles" (American, 1909 - 1974) - internationally renowned American photographer of the male physique. Bellas was best known for his male nude studies which were sold in the form of prints during the 1940's and 1950's via mail order and in hotel rooms out of a suitcase (due to censorship laws at the time). Bellas published a line of his own male physique magazines and was a contributing photographer to many body building publications during the mid 20th century Subject: Male Nude Study Date Of Negative: 1950's Type Of Print: Vintage Photogravure Date Of Print: 1995 Paper: Medium weight, satin/matte finish Print Origin: Germany Publisher: Janssen Verlag Approximate Image Size: 7.5"x9.5" inches Approximate size with mat: 11 x 14 or 16 x 14 inches (depending on size of the image) Mat: Professionally dry mounted with archival materials on 4ply museum mat board Print Border: Yes Condition Grade: Excellent
Artist/Designer; Manufacturer: Bruce Bellas (American, 1909-1974), aka Bruce of Los Angeles Marking(s); notes: Marking(s); sleeves numbered 58-1985, 58-1987, 58-2006 (2074-6), 58-2010 (2074-3); divider dated 1958/1959. Materials: gelatin silver print on fiber-based paper, gelatin silver print on resin-coated paper, gelatin emulsified plastic (negative), cardstock Dimensions (H, W, D): photos: 5"h, 4"w; negatives: 5"h, 4"w; 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 Phil Knight): four 5"h x 4"w gelatin silver prints with corresponding negatives in their original sleeves, three 5"h x 4"w negatives corresponding to series 112 in their series marked sleeves/envelope, the card catalog divider with hand-written model's name/notations, and an issue of Kensington Road Catalogue One in which the model appears. In "Bruce of Los Angeles," Jim Dolinsky describes Bruce Bellas as a pioneer of modern nude photography: a master artist and technician dedicated to depicting the male figure. Historically, his body of work is a chronicle of the men of his generation, and his images inform us of the way they looked, dressed and lived in that era. Jim Dolinsky was the executor of the Bruce Bellas Estate, himself a noteworthy writer, photographer, dealer and collector of physique photography. In-house shipping is available for this lot at a flat rate of $75 (includes up to $2,000 in insurance) within the continental US. We are willing to combine shipping for qualifying lots where possible; please inquire for availability and quote. International shipments will be referred to a third-party carrier; please email us if you need assistance. Winning bidders are welcome to use their own shipper if preferred.
Artist/Designer; Manufacturer: Bruce Bellas (American, 1909-1974), aka Bruce of Los Angeles Marking(s); notes: sleeve numbered C-5 Materials: American; gelatin silver print, gelatin emulsified plastic (negative) Dimensions (H, W, D): 10"h, 8"w (larger photo) Additional Information: Lot is comprised of a gelatin silver print and corresponding negative, from the archives of Bruce Bellas. Provenance: Dimitri Levas. The subject is model and actor Joe Dallesandro. Best known as one of Andy Warhol's muses, Dallesandro starred in several of his films including "Flesh" (1968), "Trash" (1970) and "Heat" (1972). His film and television career continued on through the 1980s. He was honored with a Teddy Award in 2009 for his contributions to the LGBTQ community. Dallesandro is generally considered to be the most famous male sex symbol of American underground films of the 20th century, as well as a sex symbol of gay subculture. In "Bruce of Los Angeles," Jim Dolinsky describes Bruce Bellas as a pioneer of modern nude photography: a master artist and technician dedicated to depicting the male figure. Historically, his body of work is a chronicle of the men of his generation, and his images inform us of the way they looked, dressed and lived in that era. Jim Dolinsky was the executor of the Bruce Bellas Estate, himself a noteworthy writer, photographer, dealer and collector of physique photography. In-house shipping is available for this lot at a flat rate of $75 (includes up to $2,000 in insurance) within the continental US. We are willing to combine shipping for qualifying lots where possible; please inquire for availability and quote. International shipments will be referred to a third-party carrier; please email us if you need assistance. Winning bidders are welcome to use their own shipper if preferred.
Artist/Designer; Manufacturer: Bruce Bellas (American, 1909-1974), aka Bruce of Los Angeles Marking(s); notes: sleeve numbered C-5 Materials: American; gelatin silver print, gelatin emulsified plastic (negative) Dimensions (H, W, D): 10"h, 8"w (larger photo) Additional Information: Lot is comprised of a gelatin silver print and corresponding negative, from the archives of Bruce Bellas. Provenance: Dimitri Levas. The subject is model and actor Joe Dallesandro. Best known as one of Andy Warhol's muses, Dallesandro starred in several of his films including "Flesh" (1968), "Trash" (1970) and "Heat" (1972). His film and television career continued on through the 1980s. He was honored with a Teddy Award in 2009 for his contributions to the LGBTQ community. Dallesandro is generally considered to be the most famous male sex symbol of American underground films of the 20th century, as well as a sex symbol of gay subculture. In "Bruce of Los Angeles," Jim Dolinsky describes Bruce Bellas as a pioneer of modern nude photography: a master artist and technician dedicated to depicting the male figure. Historically, his body of work is a chronicle of the men of his generation, and his images inform us of the way they looked, dressed and lived in that era. Jim Dolinsky was the executor of the Bruce Bellas Estate, himself a noteworthy writer, photographer, dealer and collector of physique photography. In-house shipping is available for this lot at a flat rate of $75 (includes up to $2,000 in insurance) within the continental US. We are willing to combine shipping for qualifying lots where possible; please inquire for availability and quote. International shipments will be referred to a third-party carrier; please email us if you need assistance. Winning bidders are welcome to use their own shipper if preferred.
Bellas, Bruce (Bruce of Los Angeles). Männliche Akte. 4 Original-Photographien. Vintages. Silbergelatineabzüge. Verso mit Signatur-Stempel bzw. Studio-Stempel. 1960er Jahre. Motivmaße: je ca. 24 x 19 cm. Blattmaße: je ca. 25 x 20 cm. Der amerikanische Photograph Bruce Harry Bellas (1909-1974) - bekannt unter seinem Pseudonym Bruce of Los Angeles - ist mit seinen Darstellungen männlicher Körperformen und Akten berühmt geworden. - 2 Photos verso mit handschriftlichem Namen der dargestellten Männer. - Gering wellig, sonst sehr gut erhalten.
An estate collection of 116 vintage black and white nude and semi nude erotic art photographs. Produced circa 1950s by the legendary erotic photographers Bruce of Los Angeles (Bruce Bellas: 1909-1974), and Don Whitman (1917-1998) of Western Photography Guild. Various male subjects. Most having photography studio stamps to verso. In protective plastic sleeves. Presented in a red three ring binder. Dimensions: 5 X 4 X .1 in. Condition: Good overall condition having average age related surface wear and toning. Estate fresh to the market. Shipping: Hill Auction Gallery offers in-house ground contiguous USA domestic shipping, excluding New Mexico, for $55 plus insurance. Gallery will refer third party shippers for international buyers. Purchaser pick up available upon request.
An estate collection of 45 vintage black and white nude and semi nude erotic art photographs. Produced circa 1950s by the legendary erotic photographers Bruce of Los Angeles (Bruce Bellas: 1909-1974), and Don Whitman (1917-1998) of Western Photography Guild. Various male subjects. Most having photography studio stamps to verso. Most measure approximately 5" x 4" x .1". Dimensions: 7 X 5 X .1 in. Condition: Good overall condition having average age related surface wear and toning. Estate fresh to the market. Shipping: Hill Auction Gallery offers in-house ground contiguous USA domestic shipping, excluding New Mexico, for $65 plus insurance. Gallery will refer third party shippers for international buyers. Purchaser pick up available upon request.
An estate collection of ten (10) vintage black and white nude and semi nude erotic art photographs. Various male subjects and photographers, including the legendary Lon of New York (Lon Hanagan: 1911-1999), Bruce of Los Angeles (Bruce Bellas: 1909-1974), and Spartan of Hollywood (Constantine Hassalevris: 1913-1982). Includes two (2) photos autographed by Steve Reeves (1926-2000), American professional bodybuilder and actor, most famous in the 1950s as a movie star in Italian-made sword-and-sandal films; in 1960, he was ranked as the number-one box-office draw in 25 countries around the world. The Reeves photos are accompanied by certificates of authenticity dated the year of his death. In protective plastic sleeves. Dimensions: 10 X 8 X .1 in. Condition: Good overall condition having average age related surface wear and toning. Estate fresh to the market. Shipping: Hill Auction Gallery offers in-house ground contiguous USA domestic shipping, excluding New Mexico, for $55 plus insurance. Gallery will refer third party shippers for international buyers. Purchaser pick up available upon request.
BRUCE BELLAS (BRUCE OF LA) (1909-1974) A selection of approximately 80 male physique photographs. Including studio and outdoor settings, with an array of models posing with props and occasionally together. Silver prints, the images measuring approximately 6 1/2x4 1/2 inches (16.5x11.4 cm.), and the reverse, the sheets slightly larger, nearly all with Bruce's credit stamp and numeric stamp on verso. 1960s
BRUCE BELLAS (BRUCE OF LA) (1909-1974) A selection of approximately 40 male physique photographs. Silver (36) and chromogenic (6) prints, the images measuring approximately 117x92, 168x121, and 244x197 mm; 4
Bruce of Los Angeles (Bruce Bellas) Untitled c. 1965 gelatin silver print image: 9.5 h x 7.5 w in (24 x 19 cm) sheet: 10 h x 8 w in (25 x 20 cm) Stamped signature and inscription to verso 'Bruce 8' and inscribed 'John Weidemann + Fox'. Provenance: Estate of Stephen Cohen | Private Collection This work will ship from Los Angeles, California.
BRUCE BELLAS (BRUCE OF LA) (1909-1974) A selection of approximately 80 male physique photographs. Including studio and outdoor settings, with an array of models posing with props and occasionally together. Silver prints, the images measuring approximately 6 1/2x4 1/2 inches (16.5x11.4 cm.), and the reverse, the sheets slightly larger, nearly all with Bruce's credit stamp and numeric stamp on verso. 1960s
Vintage chromogenic print cm 35 x 27,7 | 13.8 x 10.9 in. PROVENANCE Art Impressioniste, Moderne, d'Apres Guerre et Contemporain, Christie's, Paris, 26th May 2004, lot 197
Series of 31 Gelatin Silver Prints w. images of men, in the desert, w. partner, sable, tree, etc. from various series. All 12.5 x 10 cm. 9 w. stamp "Western Photography Guild", 1 w. "Bruce of Los Angeles" on reverse. (total 31)
Series of 30 Gelatin Silver Prints w. images of men, in the desert, w. partner, sable, pillar, arrow, fishnet, etc. from various series. All 12.5 x 10 cm. All w. stamp "Bruce" or "Bruce of Los Angeles" on reverse. (total 30)
Series of 30 Gelatin Silver Prints w. images of men, rear end, full-frontal, in the desert, w. partner, fishnet etc. from various series. All 12.5 x 10 cm. All w. stamp "Bruce", "Western Photography Guild" or "Bruce of Los Angeles" on reverse. (total 30)
BRUCE BELLAS (BRUCE OF LA) (1909-1974) Steve Reeves and Buddies, two variant portraits. Silver prints, the images measuring 7 5/8x9 3/4 inches (19.4x24.8 cm.), the sheets slightly larger, each with Bruce of LA's Sanford Station Los Angeles stamp, and one with the name of the sitter and date in pencil on verso. 1949
BRUCE BELLAS (BRUCE OF LA) (1909-1974) A selection of more than 70 male physique photographs. Including studio and outdoor settings, with an array of models posing with props and occasionally together. Silver prints, the images measuring 165x114 mm; 6 1/2x4 1/2 inches, and the reverse, the sheets slightly larger, nearly all with Bruce's credit stamp and numeric stamp on verso. 1960s.
BRUCE BELLAS (BRUCE OF LA) (1909-1974) Three contact sheets featuring the model Don Hawksley posing with different props. Silver prints, the individual images measuring 57.2 mm; 2 1/4 inches square, the overall sheets 203.2x254 mm; 8x10 inches. Circa 1955
Bruce of Los Angeles, and others An archive of photographs from Bruce Bellas ('Bruce of Los Angeles'), Milo, and others, including: 1. 78 negatives (39 double film strips) of bodybuilders, each negative 2 ¼ x 2 ¼ in., strip together 4 ½ x 2 ¼ inc., in sleeves with contact proofs, numbered on sleeve 62-1025-1058 (some duplication of numbers on sleeves, but not images), one sleeve noted in ink 'Mr Gulf Coast 1962' 2. 17 4 x 5 in. photographs, 7 nudes (2 stamped 'Bruce'), and 10 bodybuilders, pencil notations to the versos of many 3. 6 5 x 7 in. photographs of nudes, 4 with photographer's stamp 'Bruce' to the verso, one notated in pencil 'Rusty Steele/ Saxon/ 1965' 4. 17 8 x 10 in. photographs of nudes, 2 with photographer's stamp to verso ('Bruce' and 'Bruce of Los Angeles'), and 5 with photographer's stamp ('Milo of Los Angeles') For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website
BRUCE BELLAS (BRUCE OF LA) (1909-1974) A selection of approximately 80 male physique photographs. Includes both studio and outdoor settings, and an array of models posing with props and in dramatically lit settings. Silver prints, the images measuring 6 1/2x4 1/2 inches (16.5x11.5 cm.), and the reverse, the sheets slightly larger, nearly all with Bruce's credit stamp and a numeric stamp, on verso. 1960s
Series of 13 vintage gelatin silver prints with images of men, from various series. Each 18 x 14 cm. 12 of which stamped "Bruce" or "Bruce of Los Angeles" on reverse, one without stamp.
Series of 19 gelatin silver prints with images of men, from various series. Each 18 x 14 cm. 13 with stamp "Bruce" on reverse, several with stamp "Bruce", one with removed stamp and handwritten "Paulo Salvador 41 Fifth Ave" and two without stamp. All well-preserved and purchased by the previous owner in a shop in New York in 1968-1969 for 5 dollars each.
Bruce of Los Angeles aka Bruce Bellas (1909-1974) Steve Reeves , circa 1960 Vintage silver print stamped on the back 25 x 20 cm Bruce of Los Angeles alias Bruce Bellas (1909-1974) Steeve Reeves , circa 1960 Tirage argentique d’époque tamponné au dos 25 x 20 cm
Bruce of Los Angeles aka Bruce Bellas (1909-1974) Steve Reeves 1949, Vintage silver print stamped on the back 25 x 20 cm Bruce of Los Angeles alias Bruce bellas (1909-1974) Steve Reeves 1949, Tirage argentique d’époque tamponné au dos 25 x 20 cm
Bruce of Los Angeles aka Bruce Bellas (1909-1974) The Wheel circa 1950 Vintage silver print 25 x 20 cm Bruce of Los Angeles alias Bruce Bellas (1909-1974) La roue vers 1950 Tirage argentique d’époque 25 x 20 cm
Bruce of Los Angeles aka Bruce Bellas (1909-1974) Nude and Cactus, circa 1960 Vintage silver print stamped on the back 25 x 20 cm Bruce of Los Angeles alias Bruce Bellas (1909-1974) Nu et cactus, circa 1960 Tirage argentique d’époque tamponné au dos 25 x 20 cm
BRUCE BELLAS (BRUCE OF LOS ANGELES) (1909-1974) A selection of approximately 78 male physique photographs. Additional Video Includes studio and outdoor settings with an array of models posing on furniture, with props, and flexing their abs, pecs, and biceps. Silver prints, the images measuring 4 1/2x3 1/2 inches (11.4x8.9 cm.), and the reverse, the sheets slightly larger, each with a Bruce or Bruce Los Angeles hand stamp and a numeric stamp, on verso. 1960s
Lot is comprised of approximately one hundred ninety nude/semi-nude erotic photographs of men in a variety of settings in a binder with protective sleeves. The photos are undated, but condition suggests age/long term storage. Provenance: Consignor purchased the collection of photos offered as lots 656-658 from an estate in Schenectady, New York.
Lot is comprised of approximately two hundred thirty nude/semi-nude erotic photographs of men in a variety of settings in a binder with protective sleeves. The photos are undated, but condition suggests age/long term storage. Provenance: Consignor purchased the collection of photos offered as lots 656-658 from an estate in Schenectady, New York. Several later additions to the collection include the consignor's purchase documents.
Lot is comprised of twenty-two nude/semi-nude physique/beefcake photos in a binder with protective sleeves. The photos are undated, but condition suggests age/long term storage. Provenance: Consignor purchased the collection of photos offered as lots 656-658 from an estate in Schenectady, New York.
Lot with 17 photos, all with stamp on reverse side Bruce, Bruce Los Angeles of Western Photography Guild, Denver Colorado and a number. Subjects nude and wrestling. All 10 x 12.6 cm. (total 17)
Lot with 17 photos, of which 13 with stamp on reverse side Bruce, Bruce Los Angeles of Western Photography Guild, Denver Colorado and a number. All 10 x 12.6 cm. (total 17)
Lot with 17 photos, 3 of which (cowboys non nude) with stamp on reverse side Bruce Los Angeles and a number. 5 more with cowboy motive, other nude, swimming trunks. And a stamp Ken Dockter, Los Angeles. Of which 8 prints with stamp (print, no silver gelatine). All 10 x 12.6 cm. Added: 17 more, partly amateur photos from 1960s-70s. (total 42)
Lot with 16 photos, of which 14 with stamp on reverse side Bruce of Western Photography Guild, Denver Colorado and a number. All 10 x 12.6 cm + 7 more (amateur)photos from the 1960s, of which 1 nude, without stamp. Added: Tony Sansone. Nudleaf nos. 1-10, 12, 13, 15-20. Sepia engraved prints, c. 1930 + Bill Hillgardner, Jr. Folio Physique nos. 6, 9, 13, 15, 21 and 24. Each 24 x 19 cm. (total 47)
Bellas, Bruce (Bruce of Los Angeles) Männliche Akte. 4 Original-Photographien. Vintages. Gelatinesilberabzüge. Verso mit schwarzem Filzstift betitelt und signiert. 1960er Jahre. Bildgröße: Je ca. 24,5 x 19,5 cm. Blattgröße: Je ca. 25,5 x 20,3 cm. Oben links jeweils Namen der Dargestellten vermerkt. - Bildecken mininmal bestoßen, sonst sehr gut erhalten.
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