RARE CAMERAS & PHOTOGRAPHY 2024-10-03 Auction - 122 Price Results - Salem Auction House in OR
RARE CAMERAS & PHOTOGRAPHY
GEORGE TAMES, "JOHN F. KENNEDY IN THE OVAL OFFICE"
HASSELBLAD 500 EL/M BODY & ACCESSORIES
BILL WITTLIFF, "LONESOME DOVE: GUS ON PORCH"
Done
Salem, OR
Auction Details

RARE CAMERAS & PHOTOGRAPHY

Rare Cameras & Photography Auction featuring an iconic collection from Christina and Richard Stefani. Master Photographer Richard Stefani creates art that celebrates the timeless beauty of America?s landscape. A full-time professional artist since 1962, he is a sought-after portrait and fine art photographer, winning numerous accolades and awards over the decades. For almost 50 years Richard created moving portraits of people from all walks of life, from social commentary to families to political figures. He often lectured on photographic technique and served as a print judge. In this auction, you'll find photographs by all the greats, including Ansel Adams, Jay Dusard, John Sexton, Dorothea Lange, Henry Gilpin, Bill Wittliff, George Tames, & a rare collection of vintage and antique cameras, used by Richard Stefani himself. 20% buyer's premium. Please read terms and conditions. In-house shipping, Live Shipping, White Glove Delivery, & UPS Pack and Ship available.
SOLD
ANSEL ADAMS, "THUNDERSTORM": "Thunderstorm" an iconic silver photograph from Yosemite Valley by listed photographer Ansel Adams and printed by Alan Ross off of the original negative. Ansel Adams was an American photographer who
Est.
$500
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$1,000
SOLD
LEICA CLOSE FOCUS CAMERA WITH LEITZ ELMAR 50MM LENS: An antique Leica close focus camera, circa 1930, with a Leitz Elmar 50mm lens.
Est.
$500
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$1,000
SOLD
ANSEL ADAMS, "IMAGES 1923-1974": "Images 1923-1974" a first edition hardcover book with sleeve featuring Ansel Adam's work. With a forward by Wallace Stegner.
Est.
$100
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$300
SOLD
PHILIP V. AUGUSTIN, "BISON IN FOG": "Bison in Fog" a hand-signed silver print photo by listed photographer Philip V. Augustin, circa 1993. Taken at Firehole River in Yellowstone National Park. Philip Augustin is an American artist who
Est.
$300
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$500
SOLD
NIKON S CAMERA: A Nikon S 35MM Rangefinder Film Camera. This Nikon S model was made in Japan and is a must-have for any film photography enthusiast.
Est.
$300
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$500
SOLD
ANSEL ADAMS, "MOONRISE": "Moonrise" a silver photograph by listed photographer Ansel Adams. An authorized edition purchased directly from gallery. Ansel Adams was an American photographer who was born in 1902 and passed in
Est.
$500
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$1,000
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TED ORLAND, "ANSEL ADAMS AND IMOGEN CUNNINGHAM": "Ansel Adams and Imogen Cunningham" a hand-signed silver photograph by listed photographer Ted Orland. This photograph shows the awarding of Jerry Uelsmann the title of "Honorary West Coast
Est.
$500
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$1,000
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GENE WRIGHT, "JIM BEAM CABLE CAR": Framed photo by listed photographer Gene Wright from San Francisco titled, "Jim Beam Cable Car". In 1949, Mr. Wright moved to San Francisco, worked for a while as a photographer for the
Est.
$300
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$500
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GENE WRIGHT, "CABLE CAR TRACK": A framed photo by listed photographer Gene Wright from San Francisco titled, "Cable Car Track". In 1949, Mr. Wright moved to San Francisco, worked for a while as a photographer for the
Est.
$300
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$500
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KODAK DARK ROOM LANTERN: This lot features a Kodak dark room lantern, circa 1900. Measures 8.5'' H x 4'' W.
Est.
$100
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$200
SOLD
THREE DAGUERREOTYPE & AMBROTYPE IN FRAMES: Three daguerreotype and ambrotype photos in frames, circa 19th century. The ambrotype is a photographic process on glass introduced in the early 1850s. The ambrotype quickly grew in popularity
Est.
$100
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$300
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FOUR DAGUERREOTYPE AND AMBROTYPE PHOTOS: Four daguerreotype and ambrotype photos in frames, circa 19th century. The ambrotype is a photographic process on glass introduced in the early 1850s. The ambrotype quickly grew in popularity because
Est.
$100
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$300
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FOUR DAGUERREOTYPE, AMBROTYPE, & TINTYPE PHOTOS: Four daguerreotype, ambrotype, & tintype photos in frames, circa 19th century. Made on glass using the wet-plate collodion process, ambrotypes were the first positive images created using this
Est.
$100
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$300
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FIVE DAGUERREOTYPE AND AMBROTYPE IN FRAMES: Five daguerreotype and ambrotype photos in frames, circa 19th century. Daguerreotype was the first publicly available photographic process, widely used during the 1840s and 1850s. "Daguerreotype"
Est.
$200
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$400
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JANE HILTON, CIVIL WAR DAGUERREOTYPE: Antique Daguerreotype of Jane Hilton, taken during the Civil War. Features Mother of Pearl inlay. Daguerreotype was the first publicly available photographic process, widely used during the 1840s and
Est.
$100
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$300
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MOTHER OF PEARL INLAY, DAGUERREOTYPE: Antique Daguerreotype with Mother of Pearl inlay. Daguerreotype was the first publicly available photographic process, widely used during the 1840s and 1850s. "Daguerreotype" also refers to an image
Est.
$100
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$300
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HENRY GILPIN, "ENJOY THE NEW YEAR": "Enjoy the New Year" a silver photograph by listed photographer Henry Gilpin. Given to the Stefani family as a gift in 1986. Professionally framed. Henry Gilpin was an American photographer who was
Est.
$500
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$1,000
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HENRY GILPIN, "HIGHWAY 1": "Highway 1" a photograph by listed photographer Henry Gilpin. Professionally framed and signed by Gilpin in the lower right. The photo was printed in 1985 from the original negative taken in 1965 and
Est.
$500
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$1,000
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HENRY GILPIN, "SUNFLOWERS, NORTH DAKOTA" 1981: "Sunflowers, North Dakota" silver photograph signed by listed photographer, Henry Gilpin circa 1981. Professionally framed and photograph measures in frame 16.25'' H x 20.25'' W. Born in 1922, Henry
Est.
$500
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$1,000
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IMOGEN CUNNINGHAM, "MY FATHER": "My Father" a signed poster by listed photographer Imogen Cunningham, circa 1971. Given to the Stefani family as a gift, directly from the artist. Imogen Cunningham was an American photographer who
Est.
$300
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$500
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IMOGEN CUNNINGHAM SIGNED PHOTO BY RICHARD STEFANI: A framed and signed photo of Imogen Cunningham by listed photographer Richard Stefani. Includes a personalized letter from Cunningham and is professionally framed. It is rare to see a photo in color
Est.
$1,000
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$2,000
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RICHARD STEFANI, "IMOGEN CUNNINGHAM": A silver photo of Imogen Cunningham taken by listed photographer Richard Stefani, circa 1970. Hand-signed in pencil by Stefani and professionally framed. Master Photographer Richard Stefani creates
Est.
$300
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$500