The Alfred Cheney Johnston Collection

267: Alphonse Maria Mucha (Czechoslovakian, 1860-1939)

271: Illustration for "Midsummer" by Charles Hanson

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The Alfred Cheney Johnston Collection

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The lifetime collection of the official Ziegfeld follies photographer includes hundreds of 11 x 13 Photographs of Silent movie stars, Broadway dancers, and Socialites from the 1920?s. Alfred Cheney Johnston amassed an excellent art collection during his years in New York as a master photographer: Oil Paintings, Bronzes, Illustration art, Fine Books and Photos from his contemporaries including Alphonse Mucha, Penrhyn Stanlaws, Gleb Derujinsky, Chana Orloff, Rockwell Kent, Edward Steichen and many more. The collection also includes ACJ?s Cameras & Equipment, Letters and Correspondence, personal effects and furniture. Phone

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Rolleicord TLR Camera plus extras: model: 1312088, excellent condition with original box, hood extension with box, weston light meter, plus extras

0306: Rolleicord TLR Camera plus extrasEst. $300-$500

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Graflex 5X7 home portrait camera: with 2 film Backs, F 5.6 Cooke Portrait Lens, series VI, Eq focus 13.1 in, fair condition,

0307: Graflex 5X7 home portrait cameraEst. $300-$500

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Group lot of Assorted Vintage camera lenses: includes, filters, extenders, etc. condition is dusty and used

0308: Group lot of Assorted Vintage camera lensesEst. $100-$200

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Two view Cameras: Eastman Folmer Graflex 8 x10 No. 2-D w/ Case, no lens and unidentified 5X7 view camera, no lens

0309: Two view CamerasEst. $100-$200

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Two View Cameras: G. Gennert 11 x 14, no lens, Folmer Graflex 11 x 14 w/ Shutter and Case, no lens, both fair

0310: Two View CamerasEst. $200-$300

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Two View Cameras: Mentor Klapp Reflex Kamera 4x5 no lens, good, Ernst Herbst & Firl Gorlitz 5x7 with lens

0311: Two View CamerasEst. $200-$400

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Large Group of Camera Backs & plates 50+ pcs: various sizes and condition

0312: Large Group of Camera Backs & plates 50+ pcsEst. $100-$200

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Three mounted Photos of ACJ's Studios: Two of Oxford CT, and one of NY, each 9" x 12.5"

0313: Three mounted Photos of ACJ's StudiosEst. $300-$600

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Group of seven Lotos Club Signed Photos: Taken by ACJ, signed by memers of the club, each 6" x 8", in original envelope

0314: Group of seven Lotos Club Signed PhotosEst. $200-$400

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Ziegfeld Ephemera, books, photos, signed letters: Programs from Ziegfeld club, invitations, photos, books, and posters, dates range from 1920-1960, condition varies, includes letters and correspondence between Florence Ziegfeld and ACJ

0315: Ziegfeld Ephemera, books, photos, signed lettersEst. $200-$400

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ACJ Archive of Model Releases: This is Alfred Cheney Johnston's personal file of signed model releases for every subject photographed. It is exactly as found, and has not been culled or picked through. All releases are still

0316: ACJ Archive of Model ReleasesEst. $2,000-$5,000

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Group of over 65 B&W Model and promotional photos: approx 8 x 10 each, overall condition good, These are trade photos, (not ACJ's work)

0317: Group of over 65 B&W Model and promotional photosEst. $100-$200

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Two Signed Charles Dana Gibson Letters: Letters to ACJ regarding an introduction to Chambers, each approx 8" x 10" hand written in ink

0318: Two Signed Charles Dana Gibson LettersEst. $100-$200

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Personal Effects of ACJ: Photos, Smalls, Jewelry: Notebooks, magnifying glasses, gold and gemstone rings, watch chains, pins and more

0319: Personal Effects of ACJ: Photos, Smalls, JewelryEst. $400-$600

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Group lot of ACJ's Notebooks, Sketch books, etc: Snapshots, model studies, magazine cuts, photos, pasteups, essential a complete study of ACJ's posing method, over 300 pcs

0320: Group lot of ACJ's Notebooks, Sketch books, etcEst. $300-$500

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Group of Letters and Correspondence: This lot of over 200 pcs is primarily correspondence between various photography associations, invitations to events, and paperwork regarding ACJ's entries in the US Library of Congress.

0321: Group of Letters and CorrespondenceEst. $200-$400

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ACJ's personal notes, photos, ephemera: This group of over 500 pcs is primarily items of a more personal nature including family snapshots, photos and business cards from various ventures, notes about women photographed, country club

0322: ACJ's personal notes, photos, ephemeraEst. $400-$600

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Group of Letters and correspondence: This lot of over 100 pcs is primarily commercial, advertising and photography correspondence with some of the bigger names of the 1920's, 30's and 40's, such as: Vanity Fair, Lady Ashton, Conde Nast,

0323: Group of Letters and correspondenceEst. $200-$400

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Group of letters and correspondence: This group of more than 100 pcs is primarily personal letters and notes between ACJ and the many women who posed for his photos. Many of these letters are written from the road as movie stars and

0324: Group of letters and correspondenceEst. $500-$700

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Approx 500 pc lot of ACJ Snapshots & Proofs: this large lot is comprised of hundreds of proofs, snapshots and personal, candid photos. most photos are less than 5" x 7", many clipped, condition varies, These are Original Alfred Cheney Johnston

0325: Approx 500 pc lot of ACJ Snapshots & ProofsEst. $600-$800

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65 pc Beauty Pageant lot: 1939 World's Fair, etc: Group of letters and ephemera pertaining to Beauty Pageants incl: Photos, judge badges and pins, and more

0326: 65 pc Beauty Pageant lot: 1939 World's Fair, etcEst. $200-$400

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50+ Photos of ACJ from various dates: Includes photos of his wife Doris, size and condition varies

0327: 50+ Photos of ACJ from various datesEst. $200-$400

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Group of approx 1700 Glass and Film Negatives: This lot is the last of ACJ's negatives from the estate of Arthur & Martha Sias. Some of these were discovered in the unheated garage and the elements have affected them. some (mostly 5x7 and

0328: Group of approx 1700 Glass and Film NegativesEst. $300-$500

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Group of approx 600 Snapshots and Proofs: size and condition vary, many identified models, These are Original Alfred Cheney Johnston Photos.

0329: Group of approx 600 Snapshots and ProofsEst. $400-$600

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