§ Anton Stankowski (German 1906-1998) Der schöne Karl - beinahe frisch rasiert, 1934 signed and dated in pencil, with copyright stamp of Bavaria-Verlag, Munich, and typewritten details of the photographer, title and the image number (to reverse), vintage silver print on Agfa Brovira paper

(16cm x 10.5cm (6.25in x 4.1in))

Provenance: Sothebys, London, 20 May 2010, Lot 16; The Private Collection of Mark Gillette.

Footnote: Anton Stankowski was considered a leader in graphic design and a significant figure in 20th Century photography. A central tenet of his work was examining ‘objects from unusual perspectives’, and in deconstructing the shapes, movement and lines these objects created so that they would be understood as ‘processes or behaviours’ rather than as an object. Focus on specific details and prominent features of the object were central to both his graphic art and photography, as in the current work. He would go on to create his own renowned Theory of Design, and hold an influential position in both the design and photography circles in central Europe in the Post-War years.