March Masterpieces: Fine Photography Auction

Brett Weston (1911-1993) Signed 1965 Highway 1 Big Sur Coast 7.5"x9.5" Photograph - Vintage!

Phil Borges (1942-) Signed 2004 Augustina 8"x16" Photograph

Huntington Witherill (1949-) Signed 1979 Kelp & Rocks - Big Sur 7.5"x9.75" Photograph

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Monterey, CA, United States

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March Masterpieces: Fine Photography Auction

Russell Levin Photography and Gallery

March Masterpieces: Fine Photography Auction showcases a dynamic selection of fine and vintage photographs drawn from private estates, long-held collections, and select storage discoveries. The catalog spans mid-century classics, modern darkroom prints, signed editions, and rare images seldom seen on the open market.

Many works have remained preserved in private portfolios for decades, making their return a compelling opportunity for collectors. From recognized photographers to standout rediscoveries, this auction rewards curiosity and sharp eyes, offering exceptional photography with strong visual presence, history, and lasting appeal.

Whether adding depth to an established collection or making a first acquisition, March Masterpieces delivers quality, character, and opportunity with starting auction prices designed to invite bidding.

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Roman Loranc (1956 -) Signed Miro Fish 13"x8" Photograph with Signed Traces Book- Collectors Edition: Kicking off our March auction with something special, a Roman Loranc signed “Miro Fish” Photograph with Traces Collector’s Edition Book, like new and complete in its original shipping box.

0091: Roman Loranc (1956 -) Signed Miro Fish 13"x8" Photograph with Signed Traces Book- Collectors EditionEst. $800-$1,200$400(1 bid)

Rare 1936 Berlin Olympic Games Photo Album with 52 Original 2"x3" Photographs: A rare survivor from the historic 1936 Berlin Olympics 52 (23 appear here) original photographs capturing the atmosphere, spectacle, and pageantry of one of the most iconic Games ever held, offered

0092: Rare 1936 Berlin Olympic Games Photo Album with 52 Original 2"x3" PhotographsEst. $1,500-$3,000$400

Diane Schmidt with Michele Fitzsimmons Book & Original 1981 Signed "Wrigley Building Photograph: Don’t miss this compelling and increasingly scarce pairing: The Chicago Exhibition book by Diane Schmidt and Michele Fitzsimmons, accompanied by the original 1981 signed Wrigley Building photograph

0093: Diane Schmidt with Michele Fitzsimmons Book & Original 1981 Signed "Wrigley Building PhotographEst. $200-$400$50

Lynn Radeka (1951-) Signed 1987 Weeds & Frost - Mt. Rainier, Wash. 7"x9.25" Photograph: Museum-quality and richly detailed, this signed 1987 Weeds & Frost – Mt. Rainier, Wash. photograph by Lynn Radeka delivers the luminous tonal mastery collectors associate with far higher-priced

0094: Lynn Radeka (1951-) Signed 1987 Weeds & Frost - Mt. Rainier, Wash. 7"x9.25" PhotographEst. $400-$600$150

Rare - Brett Weston (1911-1993) Signed 1954 Garrapata Beach 7.5"x9.5" Photograph - Vintage!: Rare 1954 Garrapata Beach by Brett Weston, a masterful Big Sur coastal study from a top private collection! A museum-quality vintage 1954 Brett Weston, capturing the dramatic beauty of Garrapata

0095: Rare - Brett Weston (1911-1993) Signed 1954 Garrapata Beach 7.5"x9.5" Photograph - Vintage!Est. $4,000-$8,000$1,000

Brett Weston (1911-1993) Signed 1965 Highway 1 Big Sur Coast 7.5"x9.5" Photograph - Vintage!: A rare Brett Weston Big Sur study, capturing dramatic coast and sculptural surf—once part of the Robert Byers collection, acquired from the Levin Gallery in 2002. A quintessential view of

0096: Brett Weston (1911-1993) Signed 1965 Highway 1 Big Sur Coast 7.5"x9.5" Photograph - Vintage!Est. $4,000-$8,000$1,000(1 bid)

Russell Levin (1954- ) Signed 2002 Portrait of Ruth Bernhard 12"x9" Photograph #2/12: An intimate, firsthand portrait of the legendary Ruth Bernhard captured at age 97 shown here surrounded by the very objects that appeared in many of her iconic still-life photographs. This naturally

0097: Russell Levin (1954- ) Signed 2002 Portrait of Ruth Bernhard 12"x9" Photograph #2/12Est. $400-$600$150

Per Volquartz (1947-2011) Signed 2008 Machine Aluminum Surface #1 11.75"x8.75" Photograph: Per Volquartz brought a master printer’s precision and a minimalist’s eye to every image—and Machine Aluminum Surface #1 is a striking example of his refined vision. This signed 2008 photograph

0098: Per Volquartz (1947-2011) Signed 2008 Machine Aluminum Surface #1 11.75"x8.75" PhotographEst. $800-$1,500$250

Edward Weston (1886-1958) Juniper, Lake Tenaya, 1937 9.5"x7.5" Photograph - Printed by Cole Weston: A superb authorized Weston family photograph of Edward Weston’s iconic 1937 composition, expertly printed and signed by his son Cole Weston, preserving the master’s vision with exceptional

0099: Edward Weston (1886-1958) Juniper, Lake Tenaya, 1937 9.5"x7.5" Photograph - Printed by Cole WestonEst. $2,000-$4,000$800

Henry Gilpin (1922-2011) Signed 1984 The Oriel Window, Lacock Abbey 13.75"x9.75" Photograph - Rare!: Henry Gilpin turns his lens toward one of photography’s most sacred origins: the famed Oriel Window at Lacock Abbey, the very subject of one of the earliest successful camera negatives made in

0100: Henry Gilpin (1922-2011) Signed 1984 The Oriel Window, Lacock Abbey 13.75"x9.75" Photograph - Rare!Est. $1,000-$2,000$250

Danny Conant (1930-) Signed 1990s Polaroid Transfer onto Silk 3"x3" Photograph: Not just a photograph...a floating emulsion on silk, born from heat, water, and chance. Signed under the image, and again on the 8"x10" mat This one-of-a-kind Polaroid transfer onto silk by Danny

0101: Danny Conant (1930-) Signed 1990s Polaroid Transfer onto Silk 3"x3" PhotographEst. $200-$500$65

Henry Gilpin (1922-2011) Signed 1978 Wood Wall & Shadow 10.5"x13.5" Photograph: A striking study of form and light, Henry Gilpin’s Wood Wall & Shadow clearly evokes the timeless modernist aesthetic associated with similar Edward Weston's. The bold geometry and rich tonal

0102: Henry Gilpin (1922-2011) Signed 1978 Wood Wall & Shadow 10.5"x13.5" PhotographEst. $1,000-$2,000$250

Henry Gilpin (1922-2011) Unsigned Half Dome - Yosemite, Ca 11.5"x10.5" Photograph: Striking vintage view of Half Dome in Yosemite by renowned photographer Henry Gilpin. Unsigned examples of this image are scarce, first I've ever seen; a signed print of Half Dome by Gilpin would

0103: Henry Gilpin (1922-2011) Unsigned Half Dome - Yosemite, Ca 11.5"x10.5" PhotographEst. $200-$800$50

Henry Gilpin (1922-2011) Signed Two Man & Shipping Containers 13.5"x10.5" Photograph: A wonderfully uncommon subject in Henry Gilpin’s body of work, Two Men & Shipping Containers captures a quiet human moment set against bold industrial geometry. Figurative images by Henry Gilpin

0104: Henry Gilpin (1922-2011) Signed Two Man & Shipping Containers 13.5"x10.5" PhotographEst. $1,000-$2,000$250

John Wimberley (1944 -) Signed 1977 San Francisco from Mount Tam 10.5"x12.5" Photograph: Taken in 1977, printed in 2018 Gelatin silver photograph Signed under the image, stamped and titled on the back Mounted/matted to 16"x20" museum board John Wimberley, a master of the darkroom,

0105: John Wimberley (1944 -) Signed 1977 San Francisco from Mount Tam 10.5"x12.5" PhotographEst. $750-$1,500$320

John Wimberley (1944 -) Signed 1981 Realization of Anima 9.5"x6" Photograph - Early Printing!: Taken in 1981, printed in 1988! Gelatin silver photograph Signed under the image, stamped and titled on the back Mounted/matted to 16"x20" museum board John Wimberley, a master of the darkroom,

0106: John Wimberley (1944 -) Signed 1981 Realization of Anima 9.5"x6" Photograph - Early Printing!Est. $600-$1,250$100

Josephus Daniels (1927-2013) Signed 1980s Figure in Shadow 8.5"x5.5" Photograph: Gelatin silver photograph Signed just under image Mounted and matted on 13"x15.5" museum board. Josephus K. Daniels, Born in Tullahoma, Tennessee, Daniels served in the Merchant Marines and U.S.

0107: Josephus Daniels (1927-2013) Signed 1980s Figure in Shadow 8.5"x5.5" PhotographEst. $400-$600$100(1 bid)

Martha Casanave (1946-) Signed 1992 Studio Pinhole Narrative11.5"x8" Photograph: I call these “narratives” because each image can tell a story. They were done primarily from 1985 to 1992, using my 4 x 5 camera with a pinhole affixed to it (rendering it lensless) in my

0108: Martha Casanave (1946-) Signed 1992 Studio Pinhole Narrative11.5"x8" PhotographEst. $600-$1,250$100

Robb Hallock (1949-) Signed 2016 Kumiko #41 - Monterey, Ca 12"x9.5" Photograph 1/1: ONE of a KIND!! Taken in 2016, printed in 2018 Archival Pigment Photograph Signed under the image with photographer's stamp on the back Corner mounted/matted to 13"x16" museum board Robb Hallock

0109: Robb Hallock (1949-) Signed 2016 Kumiko #41 - Monterey, Ca 12"x9.5" Photograph 1/1Est. $150-$250$50

Ray Bidegain (1959 -) Signed 2017 Twin Oaks 9.5"x7.5" Platinum Photograph: Delicate platinum photograph by Ray Bidegain. According to the artist’s website, retail is $425 (many sold-out), and with the artist no longer regularly producing platinum prints, opportunities at

0110: Ray Bidegain (1959 -) Signed 2017 Twin Oaks 9.5"x7.5" Platinum PhotographEst. $300-$600$100

Ray Bidegain (1959 -) Signed 2021 "Roses Past" 9.5"x7.5" Photograph - Rare Image: Delicate platinum photograph by Ray Bidegain. According to the artist’s website, retail is $425 (many sold-out), and with the artist no longer regularly producing platinum prints, opportunities at

0111: Ray Bidegain (1959 -) Signed 2021 "Roses Past" 9.5"x7.5" Photograph - Rare ImageEst. $300-$600$100

Ray Bidegain (1959 -) Signed Hands Up Portrait 4.5"x3.5" Platinum Photograph: Delicate platinum photograph by Ray Bidegain. According to the artist’s website, retail is $425 (many sold-out), and with the artist no longer regularly producing platinum prints, opportunities at

0112: Ray Bidegain (1959 -) Signed Hands Up Portrait 4.5"x3.5" Platinum PhotographEst. $300-$600$65

Ray Bidegain (1959 -) Signed 2018 Stunning Portrait 4.5"x3.5" Platinum Photograph: Delicate platinum photograph by Ray Bidegain. According to the artist’s website, retail is $425 (many sold-out), and with the artist no longer regularly producing platinum prints, opportunities at

0113: Ray Bidegain (1959 -) Signed 2018 Stunning Portrait 4.5"x3.5" Platinum PhotographEst. $300-$600$65

Ray Bidegain (1959 -) Signed 2018 Classic Portrait 4.5"x3.5" Platinum Photograph: Delicate platinum photograph by Ray Bidegain. According to the artist’s website, retail is $425 (many sold-out), and with the artist no longer regularly producing platinum prints, opportunities at

0114: Ray Bidegain (1959 -) Signed 2018 Classic Portrait 4.5"x3.5" Platinum PhotographEst. $300-$600$65

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Russell Levin Photography and Gallery

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