Erwin Blumenfeld Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Erwin Blumenfeld Art Value Price Guide

Jun. 16, 2026
BLUMENFELD ERWIN (1897 - 1969) - CINQUE FOTOGRAFIE
Est: €700 - €900
BLUMENFELD ERWIN (1897 - 1969). CINQUE FOTOGRAFIE. signature by Yorik Blumenfeld and edition number on the colophon, e.g. 84/200 Printer: Industria Superlab, Milan 1989 Portrait of 5 photographs (original portfolio present) ELONGATED NUDE, 1946 THREE PROFILES, 1943 SOLARIZED PORTRAIT, 1947 HANDS AND FACE, 1957 PROFILE OF PLASTER CAST, 1943 On the occasion of the exhibition ERWIN BLUMENFELD - "PHOTOGRAPHS AND PHOTOMONTAGES 1937-1968," the 200 copies of this portfolio were numbered and signed by Yorik Blumenfeld, Erwin Blumenfeld's son. Industria Superstudio organized and produced the exhibition and the portfolio, in collaboration with Yorik Blumenfeld and Galleria Milano. EXHIBITION Erwin Blumenfeld. Photographs and Photomontages 1937-1968, Industria Superstudio, Milan, 1989. 29 x 39 cm. 1989.
Capitolium Art
May. 21, 2026
§ Erwin Blumenfeld (1897-1969) Victory of Samothrace, Louvre, Paris, c.1930s.
Est: £2,000 - £3,000
Vintage silver gelatin print, image size 34.6 x 27cm, sheet size 35.5cm x 28cm, with Blumenfeld's Estate stamp verso.
Chiswick Auctions
May. 10, 2026
ERWIN BLUMENFELD (AMERICAN, 1897-1969).
Est: $300 - $500
Nude Distortion,1940s'. 1984. Dye Transfer. Verso: Authorized by the estate stamp. Numbered 22 of 50. Property from a Tarrytown, NY collection. Dimensions: image: 12" h x 8" w. Sheet: 18.5" h x 15.75" w. Mount matt: 20" h x 16" w. (unframed).
Clarke Auction Gallery
Mar. 09, 2026
Erwin Blumenfeld (German 1897 - 1969). The actor Jimmy Durante.
Est: €300 - €500
Erwin Blumenfeld (German 1897 - 1969) The actor Jimmy Durante gelatin silver print with the artist's estate stamp (on the reverse) sheet size 35.4 x 28 cm. Condition: Faint handling crease in the upper right area and along the left upper edge, corners very slightly worn, some unobtrusive hairline cracks (predominantly along the edges), a few minor retouchings in places, otherwise in very good condition.
Adams Amsterdam Auctions
Mar. 09, 2026
Erwin Blumenfeld (German 1897 - 1969). Bette Davis for Vogue, 1951/c. 1953.
Est: €500 - €700
Erwin Blumenfeld (German 1897 - 1969) Bette Davis for Vogue, 1951/c. 1953 gelatin silver print with the artist's estate stamp and dated and titled by Yorick Blumenfeld, the artist's son (on the reverse) image size 34.8 x 26.8 cm., sheet size 35.3 x 27.8 cm. Condition: Sheet slightly cockled and attached to the support with paper tape to the reverse upper corners, very minor signs of wear to the edges, other minute defects in places, in very good condition.
Adams Amsterdam Auctions
Mar. 09, 2026
Erwin Blumenfeld (German 1897 - 1969). Portrait of Ilse Ruth Voigt, c. 1932 -1933.
Est: €1,000 - €1,500
Erwin Blumenfeld (German 1897 - 1969) Portrait of Ilse Ruth Voigt, c. 1932 -1933 gelatin silver print (ferrotyped) 30.1 x 23.9 cm. Condition: Sheet attached to the support at the reverse upper corners with paper tape, edges very slightly worn, some faint surface abrasions, superficial scratches and handling creases in places, unobtrusive silvering in places, otherwise in good condition.
Adams Amsterdam Auctions
Mar. 09, 2026
Erwin Blumenfeld (German 1897 - 1969). Tedi Thurman, New York, c. 1945.
Est: €3,000 - €5,000
Erwin Blumenfeld (German 1897 - 1969) Tedi Thurman, New York, c. 1945 gelatin silver print (ferrotyped) 33.5 x 26.1 cm. Condition: Edges worn with a dog ear in the lower right corner, diagonal scratch in the upper half, other minor defects.
Adams Amsterdam Auctions
Feb. 12, 2026
Erwin Blumenfeld. Cubistic Purple Nude, New York. 1947; printed 1984.
Est: $1,400 - $1,800
Erwin Blumenfeld 1897-1969 Cubistic Purple Nude, New York. 1947; printed 1984. Dye transfer print With the Blumenfeld Estate stamp and the edition notation 22/50 in pencil in an unknown hand, on verso.
Swann Auction Galleries
Nov. 06, 2025
Attributed to Erwin Blumenfeld (German/American, 1897-1969),"Female Nude from the Rear in Sheer Drapery," Sight- H.- 10 3/4 in., W.- 7 1/2 in., Framed- H.- 18 in., W.- 14 3/4 in.
Est: $250 - $450
Attributed to Erwin Blumenfeld (German/American, 1897-1969),"Female Nude from the Rear in Sheer Drapery," photogravure on paper, unsigned, presented in a black wood frame, with a Certificate of Authenticity issued from KCM Galleries affixed on frame backing,
Crescent City Auction Gallery
Oct. 16, 2025
Erwin Blumenfeld. Josephine Baker. 1940s.
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
Erwin Blumenfeld 1897-1969 Josephine Baker. 1940s. Silver print With the Estate of Erwin Blumenfeld stamp, and the title, and notations "hand printed by Erwin Blumenfeld" and "Collection of Yorick Blumenfeld" in pencil in an unknown hand on verso.
Swann Auction Galleries
Sep. 15, 2025
Erwin Blumenfeld (German 1897 - 1969). Tedi Thurman, New York, c. 1945.
Est: €4,000 - €6,000
Erwin Blumenfeld (German 1897 - 1969) Tedi Thurman, New York, c. 1945 gelatin silver print (ferrotyped) 33.5 x 23.8 cm. Condition: Small stains in the hand, upper left corner bumped, the ferrotype finish disintegrated in places, otherwise in good condition.
Adams Amsterdam Auctions
Jun. 21, 2025
Blumenfeld, Erwin (1897 Berlin - Rom 1969), nach
Est: €80 - €95
Red Cross. Fotoprint/Fujifilmpapier. Ca. 70x 55,5 cm. PP.
Dannenberg
Jun. 05, 2025
ERWIN BLUMENFELD (1897-1969). Doe Eye, Jean Patchette, Vogue New York, 1 Ja
Est: £1,000 - £1,500
ERWIN BLUMENFELD (1897-1969). Doe Eye, Jean Patchette, Vogue New York, 1 January 1950. inkjet print on Hahnemühle paper estate's blind stamp (margin)sheet: 35 7/16 x 28 ¾ cm. (90 x 73 cm.)image: 28 3/8 x 22 5/8 in. (72 x 57.5 cm.).
Christie's
May. 29, 2025
Blumenfeld, Erwin: Bette Davis für Vogue
Est: €1,000 - €1,200
Bette Davis für Vogue. Späterer Silbergelatine-Abzug, scharniermontiert auf Passepartout. 35,5 x 27,8 cm (50,8 x 40,8 cm). Mit Stempel “From the Estate of Erwin Blumenfeld” sowie Titel und Datierung in Bleistift auf der Rückseite. 1951. Erwin Blumenfeld war einer der einflussreichsten Fotografen des 20. Jahrhunderts, bekannt für seine innovative, experimentelle Modefotografie. In den 1940er und 1950er Jahren arbeitete er für Magazine wie Vogue und Harper’s Bazaar und schuf avantgardistische, oft surreal anmutende Bilder durch meisterhaften Einsatz von Licht, Schatten und Farben. Im Mai 1951 fotografierte Blumenfeld die legendäre Schauspielerin Bette Davis für die amerikanische Vogue. Davis sitzt auf einem schlichten Stuhl, gekleidet in ein voluminöses, schulterfreies Abendkleid, ergänzt durch eine transparente Stola. Lange weiße Handschuhe und ein prächtiges Diamantcollier mit passenden Ohrringen unterstreichen ihre glamouröse Erscheinung. Mit leicht geneigtem Kopf und einem sanften Lächeln verkörpert sie zeitlose Eleganz. Der schlichte Hintergrund hebt ihre eindrucksvolle Präsenz hervor und unterstreicht die künstlerische Finesse der Komposition. Dieses Porträt ist ein herausragendes Beispiel für Blumenfelds Fähigkeit, die Essenz seiner Motive mit außergewöhnlicher Präzision einzufangen und zugleich den ästhetischen Geist der damaligen Modefotografie zu verkörpern. - Wir bitten darum, Zustandsberichte zu den Losen zu erfragen, da der Erhaltungszustand nur in Ausnahmefällen im Katalog angegeben ist. - Please ask for condition reports for individual lots, as the condition is usually not mentioned in the catalogue.
Bassenge Auctions
May. 22, 2025
§ Erwin Blumenfeld (1897-1969)
Est: £1,500 - £2,500
Erwin Blumenfeld (1897-1969) THREE TIMES PETERSEN, STUDY FOR A FASHION PAGE, late 1940s. Dye-transfer print from the Blumenfeld Color portfolio, printed 1984, image size 32.2 x 25.3cm, sheet size 48 x 40cm, stamped with Blumenfeld Estate copyright credit, initialed by F.C. Gundlach, and numbered 22/50 in pencil verso.
Chiswick Auctions
May. 22, 2025
§ Erwin Blumenfeld (1897-1969)
Est: £1,500 - £2,500
Erwin Blumenfeld (1897-1969) DISTORTED NUDE, NEW YORK, 1950s. Dye-transfer print from the Blumenfeld Color portfolio, printed 1984, image size 30 x 20cm, sheet size 49 x 41.5cm, stamped with Blumenfeld Estate copyright credit, initialed by F.C. Gundlach, and numbered 6/50 in pencil verso.
Chiswick Auctions
Apr. 26, 2025
Erwin Blumenfeld Le Décolleté, Victoria von Hagen, Vogue, New York, 1952, printed later
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
Erwin Blumenfeld (German, 1897-1969) Le Décolleté, Victoria von Hagen, Vogue, New York, 1952, printed later Inkjet print on Hahnemühle paper, ed. 12 of 30 23.5 x 19.5 (in) Signed in pen Henri Blumenfeld, lower right $1,000 - $2,000 Image measures 19.5 x 15.75 (in). Embossed stamp from the Estate of Erwin Blumenfeld with his signature, lower right. Printed by White Note, New York, New York and published by Henri Blumenfeld, son of the artist. From the "Vive L'Amérique!" portfolio.
Larsen Art Auction
Feb. 13, 2025
ERWIN BLUMENFELD (1897-1969) Untitled (Monsavon au Lait). 1936.
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
ERWIN BLUMENFELD (1897-1969) Untitled (Monsavon au Lait). 1936. Silver print, the image measuring 11⅝x9⅜ inches (29.5x23.8 cm.), with Blumenfeld's copyright stamps (3) on verso. This photograph is part of Blumenfeld's first advertising commission with the French soap company Monsavon.
Swann Auction Galleries
Dec. 05, 2024
BLUMENFELD, ERWIN (1897-1969). LE CHRIST DE BEAUVAIS, 1937
Est: €2,000 - €3,000
Gelatin silver print, 1937, 30 x 24.1 cm, copyrightstamp artist and title in pen verso. Under passe-partout. Some warping and mild creases, small dent on the bottom left, minor damage around the edges, and surface spots that can be cleaned.
Zwiggelaar Auctions
Dec. 04, 2024
Blumenfeld, Erwin: Blumenfeld Color
Est: €8,000 - €10,000
Blumenfeld Color. 1940-1950. 10 dye transfer prints, printed 1984. Each between 30 x 20 cm and 32 x 26 cm (sheet size 47 x 39.5 cm). Each with estate stamp, signed by F.C. Gundlach in pencil and numbered 27/50 on verso. Includes double sheet with title, table of contents, and imprint. Edition PPS Galerie F.C. Gundlach Hamburg. Presented in red linen clamshell box. Erwin Blumenfeld was a pioneering fashion photographer known for his innovative use of color in the mid-20th century. His work often featured dramatic lighting, unconventional compositions, and creative techniques such as solarization, distortion, and double exposures. His images were prominently featured in major fashion magazines like Vogue and Harper’s Bazaar, significantly shaping the visual language of fashion photography during this period and leaving a lasting impact on the field. – In excellent condition. - Sollten Sie detailliertere Zustandsberichte wünschen, kontaktieren Sie uns bitte. / Should you need more detailed condition reports, please contact us.
Bassenge Auctions
Nov. 27, 2024
Erwin Blumenfeld (1897-1969) Lisa, Vogue USA cover, October 1952-1984 Chromogenic print Erwin Blumenfeld estate stamp, and numbered:..
Est: €1,500 - €2,000
Erwin Blumenfeld (1897-1969) Lisa, Vogue USA cover, October 1952-1984 Chromogenic print Erwin Blumenfeld estate stamp, and numbered: '23/50' on the back Limited edition of 50 30,5 x 24 cm Note: From a portfolio of 10 prints, printed in 1984 Our thanks to Madam Madame Nadia Blumenfeld Charbit for the information she kindly provided about this work. Erwin Blumenfeld (1897-1969) Lisa, couverture de Vogue USA, octobre 1952-1984 Tirage chromogénique Tampon de l'Estate Erwin et Blumenfeld et numéroté : '23/50' au dos Edition de 50 exemplaires 30,5 x 24 cm Note : D'un portfolio de 10 tirages imprimés en 1984. Nous remercions Madame Nadia Blumenfeld Charbit pour les informations qu'elle nous a aimablement communiquées sur cette oeuvre.
Piasa
Nov. 13, 2024
Teddy Thurman, New York
Est: €7,000 - €10,000
Erwin Blumenfeld 1897 - 1969 Teddy Thurman, New York ferrotyped gelatin silver print 33.5 by 24 cm. 13⅛ by 9⅜ in. Executed circa 1945.
Sotheby's
Oct. 31, 2024
§ ERWIN BLUMENFELD (GERMAN / AMERICAN 1897-1969)
Est: £4,000 - £6,000
ERWIN BLUMENFELD (GERMAN / AMERICAN 1897-1969) VICTORY OF SAMOTHRACE, LOUVRE, PARIS, c.1930s stamped with Artist's Estate stamp (to reverse), vintage gelatin silver print, aside from an edition image: 34.6cm x 27cm (13 5/8in x 10 5/8in); sheet: 35.5cm x 28cm (14in x 11in) The Erwin Blumenfeld Estate;The Estate of Dorothy Bohm.
Lyon & Turnbull
Oct. 02, 2024
BLUMENFELD, Erwin (German-American, 1897-1968). Crystal Sku...
Est: $200 - $300
BLUMENFELD, Erwin (German-American, 1897-1968). Crystal Skull. 1937. Original silver gelatin print. Dated verso. Matted. Image 14 x 11”; mat 20 x 16”. Very good.
Potter & Potter Auctions Inc.
Aug. 28, 2024
Erwin Blumenfeld (American, 1897-1969)
Est: £100 - £200
Erwin Blumenfeld (American, 1897-1969) 1981, Erwin Blumenfeld, Electra Editrice Portfolios, numbered '180/1000' portfolio size 41 x 31cm together with a group of photographs by various artists (6) Condition Report: Generally good condition
Sworders
Jul. 30, 2024
Erwin Blumenfeld (American, 1897-1969)
Est: £150 - £200
Erwin Blumenfeld (American, 1897-1969) 1981, Erwin Blumenfeld, Electra Editrice Portfolios, numbered '180/1000' portfolio size 41 x 31cm together with a group of photographs by various artists (6) Condition Report: Generally good condition
Sworders
Jun. 29, 2024
Erwin BLUMENFELD: Nude Study - Photograph
Est: $300 - $500
Erwin Blumenfeld (American, 1897-1969) photographic study of a nude on an ice cream chair (Coca-Cola chair), dedicated and signed lower left: "Very happy stilts (Stille Nacht)" dated 1960. [Art" 12 1/2" H x 9 1/2" W; Frame: 14 1/2" H x 11 1/2" W]. Punctures, folds and marks.
Roland Auctions NY
Jun. 18, 2024
Erwin Blumenfeld - Paris 1950 Look - 1985 Offset Lithograph 35.75" x 23"
Est: $50 - $75
"Paris 1950 Look" by Erwin Blumenfeld, 1985 Unsigned Offset Lithograph. Paper size is 35.75 x 23 inches, with an image size of 29.5 x 23.5 inches. The Offset Lithograph is from an unknown edition size. and is not framed. The condition was rated A-: Near Mint, very light signs of handling. Additional details: This is a reproduction of a photo by the German photographer who was most known for fashion shot included in magazines such as Harper's Bazaar and Vogue.
DUMBO Auctions
May. 18, 2024
Blumenfeld Erwin - Profil-Front, New York (1942)
Est: €2,000 - €3,000
Gelatin silver print - Solarisation - Monogram on the reverse - Unframed
De Vuyst
May. 16, 2024
Blumenfeld, Erwin (1897-1969). (Female nudes).
Est: €60 - €80
Blumenfeld, Erwin (1897-1969). (Female nudes). Two helio-engravings, each 35x26 cm., w. "Blumenfeld" in letterpress caption in lower margin, from Verve, no. 2 (Paris,1938).
Bubb > Kuyper: Auctioneers of Books, Fine Arts & Manuscripts
Apr. 10, 2024
Cecil Beaton, New York
Est: $15,000 - $25,000
About Face: The David and Gail Mixer Collection of Photographs Erwin Blumenfeld 1897 - 1969 Cecil Beaton gelatin silver print, the Estate of Erwin Blumenfeld stamp, number '31' in pencil, and an indistinct annotation in ink on the reverse, framed image: 13⅛ by 10¼ in. (33.3 by 26 cm.) frame: 27 by 23 (68.6 by 58.4 cm.) Executed 1937.
Sotheby's
Mar. 26, 2024
Erwin Blumenfeld - Paris 1950 Look - 1985 Offset Lithograph 35.75" x 23"
Est: $75 - $100
"Paris 1950 Look" by Erwin Blumenfeld, 1985 Unsigned Offset Lithograph. Paper size is 35.75 x 23 inches, with an image size of 29.5 x 23.5 inches. The Offset Lithograph is from an unknown edition size. and is not framed. The condition was rated A-: Near Mint, very light signs of handling. Additional details: This is a reproduction of a photo by the German photographer who was most known for fashion shot included in magazines such as Harper's Bazaar and Vogue.
DUMBO Auctions
Mar. 14, 2024
Erwin Blumenfeld (1897-1969) - Elongated nude New York, 1946
Est: €300 - €500
Gelatin silver print, printed in 1989 cured by Industria Super Lab with Yorick Blumenfeld cm 28,7 x 38,7 (cm 12 x 34 picture) | 11.2 x 15.2 in. (4.7 x 13.3 in. picture) Edition 92 of 200
Finarte
Mar. 09, 2024
Erwin BLUMENFELD: Portrait - C-Print
Est: $400 - $600
Erwin Blumenfeld (American, 1897-1969) portrait of Jeannie Bonheur, 1961, C-print, flush mounted on board, with credit, title and date in ink on the flush mount verso. Framed (no plexiglass). Provenance: Phyllis Lucas Gallery, NYC. [13 1/4" H x 10 1/4" W]. Few punctures and indentations across surface.
Roland Auctions NY
Jan. 21, 2024
Erwin Blumenfeld (1897-1969) Nude V 1930s B&W
Est: $100 - $200
Erwin Blumenfeld (1897-1969) Nude V 1930s B&W. Erwin Blumenfeld was a Jewish-American photographer and filmmaker born in Vienna in 1920. He immigrated to the United States on his own at the age of 10 and settled in New York City. He is renowned for his work in fashion photography, particularly for his work as a photographer for Harper's Bazaar and Vogue. Overall Size: 20 1/2 x 17 1/2 in. Sight Size: 13 x 10 in. #4883
Sarasota Estate Auction
Dec. 05, 2023
Erwin Blumenfeld - Paris 1950 Look - 1985 Offset Lithograph 35.75" x 23"
Est: $50 - $75
"Paris 1950 Look" by Erwin Blumenfeld, 1985 Unsigned Offset Lithograph. Paper size is 35.75 x 23 inches, with an image size of 29.5 x 23.5 inches. The Offset Lithograph is from an unknown edition size. and is not framed. The condition was rated A-: Near Mint, very light signs of handling. Additional details: This is a reproduction of a photo by the German photographer who was most known for fashion shot included in magazines such as Harper's Bazaar and Vogue.
DUMBO Auctions
Dec. 01, 2023
Erwin Blumenfeld, Blumenfeld Color, 1940s/1950s
Est: €12,000 - €15,000
Each with photographer's estate stamp, therein monogrammed and editioned by F.C. Gundlach in pencil on the verso. Each matted and together with a cover sheet, thereon editioned in pencil, typewritten notes on the work and a preface by Henry A. Blumenfeld, in original portfolio box. PPS. Galerie F.C. Gundlach, Hamburg. Copy 30 from an edition of 50 (+ 7 A.P.). Contents: 1. Decolleté. Cover Study, New York, 1950's 2. Distorted Nude. New York, 1950's 3. Model and Mannequin. Cover Study, New York, 1945 4. Broken Mirror. New York early 40's 5. Water Effect. Cover Study, New York, early 50's 6. Study for an Advertising Photograph, New York, 1948 7. Line on Face. New York, between 1947 and 1949 8. Lisette behind Flutet Glass. New York, around 1943 9. Cubistic Purple Nude, New York, 1949 10. Three Times Petersen. Study for a Fashion Page, New York, late 40's
Kunsthaus Lempertz KG
Oct. 21, 2023
Erwin Blumenfeld Three Profiles, 1952, printed later
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
Erwin Blumenfeld (German, American, 1897-1969) Three Profiles, 1952, printed later Inkjet print on Hahnemühle paper ed. 12 of 30 Signed in pen Henri Blumenfeld, lower right Embossed stamp from the Estate of Erwin Blumenfeld with his signature, lower right. Printed by White Note, New York, New York and published by Henri Blumenfeld, son of the artist. From the "Vive L'Amérique!" portfolio.
Larsen Art Auction
Oct. 21, 2023
Erwin Blumenfeld The Red Cross, 'variant' of Vogue cover, New York, 1945, printed later
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
Erwin Blumenfeld (German, American, 1897-1969) The Red Cross, 'variant' of Vogue cover, New York, 1945, printed later Inkjet print on Hahnemühle paper ed. 12 of 30 Signed in pen Henri Blumenfeld, lower right Embossed stamp from the Estate of Erwin Blumenfeld with his signature, lower right. Printed by White Note, New York, New York and published by Henri Blumenfeld, son of the artist. From the "Vive L'Amérique!" portfolio.
Larsen Art Auction
Oct. 21, 2023
Erwin Blumenfeld Le Décolleté, Victoria von Hagen, Vogue, New York, 1952, printed later
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
Erwin Blumenfeld (German, American, 1897-1969) Le Décolleté, Victoria von Hagen, Vogue, New York, 1952, printed later Inkjet print on Hahnemühle paper ed. 12 of 30 Signed in pen Henri Blumenfeld, lower right Embossed stamp from the Estate of Erwin Blumenfeld with his signature, lower right. Printed by White Note, New York, New York and published by Henri Blumenfeld, son of the artist. From the "Vive L'Amérique!" portfolio.
Larsen Art Auction
Oct. 21, 2023
Erwin Blumenfeld Advertisement for Dana Perfumes, c. 1950, printed later
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
Erwin Blumenfeld (German, American, 1897-1969) Advertisement for Dana Perfumes, c. 1950, printed later Inkjet print on Hahnemühle paper ed. 12 of 30 Signed in pen Henri Blumenfeld, lower right Embossed stamp from the Estate of Erwin Blumenfeld with his signature, lower right. Printed by White Note, New York, New York and published by Henri Blumenfeld, son of the artist. From the "Vive L'Amérique!" portfolio.
Larsen Art Auction
Oct. 19, 2023
Erwin Blumenfeld (1897-1969) Lisette, Paris, 1936
Est: $12,000 - $18,000
Erwin Blumenfeld (1897-1969) Lisette, Paris, 1936 Gelatin silver print, printed c. 1936, Estate stamp on the verso. image/ sheet: 11 3/4 x 9 1/2in. (29.8 x 24.1cm.) Provenance: With Deborah Bell Photographs, New York, acquired 2007 Day and night I try, in my studio with its six two-thousand watt suns, balancing between the extremes of the impossible, to shake loose the real from the unreal, to give visions body, to penetrate into unknown transparencies. ERWIN BLUMENFELD
Freeman’s | Hindman
Apr. 13, 2023
ERWIN BLUMENFELD (1897–1969) Young Eyes, c. 1937 stamped photographer's Est
Est: $12,000 - $18,000
ERWIN BLUMENFELD (1897–1969) Young Eyes, c. 1937 stamped photographer's Estate credit in ink (verso) image/sheet: 11 7/8 x 9 1/2 in. (30.1 x 24.1 cm.)
Christie's
Jan. 07, 2023
Erwin Blumenfeld(1897-1969) "Nude",photographic reproduction,heliogravure,Verve 1938,Draeger Frères,Tériade Paris,28x22cm,unframed
Est: €60 -
Erwin Blumenfeld(1897-1969) "Nude",photographic reproduction,heliogravure,Verve 1938,Draeger Frères,Tériade Paris,28x22cm,unframed
Auction Partners
Dec. 07, 2022
Blumenfeld, Erwin: Model and Mannequin
Est: €1,000 - €1,200
"Model and Mannequin". 1945/printed 1984. Dye transfer print. 30 x 26,3 cm (49 x 40,3 cm). Erwin Blumenfeld Estate authorization stamp, therein monogrammed by F.Gundlach in pencil and editioned 12/50 in pencil on the verso. - - One of ten images from the portfolio "Blumenfeld Color" published by PPS Galerie F.C. Gundlach, Hamburg 1984. – In excellent condition. - - Lit.: Folkwang Museum. Erwin Blumenfeld, Essen 1988, ill. plate 51. - - Sollten Sie detailliertere Zustandsberichte wünschen, kontaktieren Sie uns bitte. / Should you need more detailed condition reports, please contact us.
Bassenge Auctions
Dec. 06, 2022
Erwin Blumenfeld (1897-1969) Three Times Petersen, Dinner Dress by Cadwallader, Study for a Fashion Page, February 1947, from "Blumenfeld Color"
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
Erwin Blumenfeld (1897-1969) Three Times Petersen, Dinner Dress by Cadwallader, Study for a Fashion Page, February 1947, from "Blumenfeld Color" Dye-transfer print, printed 1984, Estate stamp, initialed in pencil by F.C. Gundlach, portfolio publisher, and numbered 6/50 in pencil on the verso. image: 12 3/4 x 10in. (33 x 25.3cm.)sheet: 20 x 16in. (50.8 x 40.5cm.) Literature: Schinz & Ewing, Blumenfeld: A Fetish for Beauty, 1996, Thames & Hudson, pl. 139
Hindman
Dec. 06, 2022
Erwin Blumenfeld (1897-1969) Broken Mirror, 1947, from "Blumenfeld Color"
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
Erwin Blumenfeld (1897-1969) Broken Mirror, 1947, from "Blumenfeld Color" Dye-transfer print, printed 1984, Estate stamp, initialed in pencil by F.C. Gundlach, portfolio publisher, and numbered 6/50 in pencil on the verso. image: 13 x 10in. (33 x 25.3cm.)sheet: 20 x 16in. (50.8 x 40.5cm.) Literature: Schinz & Ewing, Blumenfeld: A Fetish for Beauty, 1996, Thames & Hudson, pl. 133, for a variant of the published image, originally for American "Vogue," article,"What looks new: a milliner experiments with halftones in lipsticks and powders," published in March 1947.
Hindman
Dec. 06, 2022
Erwin Blumenfeld (1897-1969) Line on Face, New York 1947-1949, from "Blumenfeld Color"
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
Erwin Blumenfeld (1897-1969) Line on Face, New York 1947-1949, from "Blumenfeld Color" Dye-transfer print, printed 1984, Estate stamp, initialed in pencil by F.C. Gundlach, portfolio publisher, and numbered 6/50 in pencil on the verso. image: 13 x 10in. (33 x 25.3cm.)sheet: 20 x 16in. (50.8 x 40.5cm.) This is the first of three fashion studies in this sale (see also lots 118 and 126) by Erwin Blumenfeld, a technical and conceptual wizard who manipulated his negatives to create extraordinary, ground-breaking fashion studies for Vogue, Harper's Bazaar and Look from the 1930s in Paris to the 1960s in New York.
Hindman