May Photography Auction: Private Collections on May 25, 2026 by Russell Levin Photography and Gallery in CA
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Henry Gilpin (1922-2011) Clouds, Death Valley, 1988 Photograph 10.50"x13.25" - Stunning!Edward Weston (1886-1958) Portrait of Jean Charlot, 1933 Photograph 3.5"x4.5" - SignedRyuijie (1950- ) Sand Dune Detail, Oceano, Ca, 1997 Photograph 9.75"x13.25" - Classic Ryuijie!
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Monterey, CA, United States
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May Photography Auction: Private Collections

Russell Levin Photography and Gallery

Russell Levin Photography and Gallery

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May Photography Auction: Private Collections brings together a standout selection of fine and vintage photographs sourced from distinguished private collections, estate holdings, and recent discoveries. The catalog features a dynamic mix of modern, mid-century, and rare works, many seldom seen on the open market.

Newly surfaced after years in private hands, these photographs offer collectors a compelling opportunity to acquire pieces with strong visual impact, provenance, and lasting appeal. From recognized names to exciting rediscoveries, the sale rewards a sharp eye.

Whether building a collection or refining an existing one, this May auction delivers quality and character throughout...starting at auction prices designed to encourage active bidding.

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Rare Carl Barks (1901-2000) Original Signed Donald Duck Sketch Drawing, 9"x11": An original signed graphite sketch by legendary Disney artist Carl Barks, featuring Donald Duck and Daisy Duck in a classic comedic “sawing a lady in half” gag scene—an outstanding
0099: Rare Carl Barks (1901-2000) Original Signed Donald Duck Sketch Drawing, 9"x11"Est. $750-$1,500$260(2 bids)
Rare Una O'Connor Handwritten & Signed 1932 Hollywood Photo Postcard: A rare handwritten Hollywood photo postcard from actress Una O'Connor, postmarked 1932 and sent from the famed Beverly Hills Hotel during the early years of her film career. This charming period
0100: Rare Una O'Connor Handwritten & Signed 1932 Hollywood Photo PostcardEst. $100-$300$25
Original 1880s San Francisco Cabinet Photographs – Rare Golden Gate Park & City Views, Dated 1887: A rare group of original 1887 mounted photographic prints depicting historic San Francisco scenes, including Golden Gate Park and other key locations—likely connected to the city’s famed 1887
0101: Original 1880s San Francisco Cabinet Photographs – Rare Golden Gate Park & City Views, Dated 1887Est. $300-$900$50
Victorian Woman in Festive Costume, C1870s Albumen Photograph 8"x6" - Kean Wilcox Collection: A charming and visually distinctive 1870s albumen portrait photograph, depicting a woman in an elaborate festive outfit—now re-offered at an exceptionally low opening bid. This beautifully
0102: Victorian Woman in Festive Costume, C1870s Albumen Photograph 8"x6" - Kean Wilcox CollectionEst. $100-$500$25
William Wegman (1943-) Pink Elephants, 1993 Photograph 8.5"x7" - #54/200 - Sold-Out!: “My Weimaraners are perfect fashion models. Their elegant, slinky forms are covered in gray — and gray, everyone knows, goes with anything.” — William Wegman A playful and highly
0103: William Wegman (1943-) Pink Elephants, 1993 Photograph 8.5"x7" - #54/200 - Sold-Out!Est. $250-$500$100
Reid Yalom Two Photographs - Delta Windows, 2008 & Nest, 2008 Both are #1 in the edition of 25: A compelling pair of editioned photographs by Northern California artist Reid Yalom, blending atmospheric landscape imagery with a poetic, narrative sensibility reminiscent of the work of Roman
0104: Reid Yalom Two Photographs - Delta Windows, 2008 & Nest, 2008 Both are #1 in the edition of 25Est. $500-$1,000$200
Hitz-Graf Studios Figure Study, East Coast Beach c.1950s Photograph 8"x10": A classic vintage figure study by the Hirz-Graf Studios, capturing the timeless elegance of the human form along an East Coast shoreline—now offered at a dramatically reduced opening bid. The
0105: Hitz-Graf Studios Figure Study, East Coast Beach c.1950s Photograph 8"x10"Est. $400-$800$50
Dorothea Lange (1895-1965) Migrant Mother, 1936 Photogravure 11.75"x9" - LensWork Edition: One of the most iconic images in the history of photography—Dorothea Lange’s Migrant Mother (1936), presented here as a finely produced photogravure in the LensWork tradition. Created by Dorothea
0106: Dorothea Lange (1895-1965) Migrant Mother, 1936 Photogravure 11.75"x9" - LensWork EditionEst. $100-$250$25(1 bid)
Carpenter Studio L.A. - Portrait of Young Actress, c1915 Photograph 9.5"x7.5" Toned: A visually compelling vintage photograph, offered here at an exceptionally low opening bid. This photograph reflects the classic qualities of its period, with strong composition and tonal character
0107: Carpenter Studio L.A. - Portrait of Young Actress, c1915 Photograph 9.5"x7.5" TonedEst. $200-$400$25
Norm La Coe (1932-2023) Yesmin - Wild & Free, 2005 Platinum Photograph 10.25"x7": A beautifully rendered platinum photograph by Norm La Coe, celebrating the timeless connection between the human form and the natural landscape. Yesmin – Wild & Free (2005) is a striking example of
0108: Norm La Coe (1932-2023) Yesmin - Wild & Free, 2005 Platinum Photograph 10.25"x7"Est. $400-$600$100(1 bid)
Reid Yalom Two Photographs - Canoe Passage, 2000 #7/25 & Kings Road, 2002 #9/25: Another compelling pair of editioned photographs by Northern California artist Reid Yalom, blending atmospheric landscape imagery with a poetic, narrative sensibility reminiscent of the work of Roman
0109: Reid Yalom Two Photographs - Canoe Passage, 2000 #7/25 & Kings Road, 2002 #9/25Est. $500-$1,000$200
Jeff Nixon (1952-2022) Moon and Half Dome, Yosemite, 1998 Photograph 24"x18.75" Oversized! Wow!: A rare oversized interpretation of one of photography’s most iconic compositions—Jeff Nixon’s tribute to Ansel Adams’ Moon and Half Dome, captured under the same celestial alignment nearly
0110: Jeff Nixon (1952-2022) Moon and Half Dome, Yosemite, 1998 Photograph 24"x18.75" Oversized! Wow!Est. $1,000-$2,000$500
Ray Mathewson Frolicking in the Forest, 1939 Photograph 10.75"x13.75": A rare and atmospheric 1939 photograph with a haunting pictorialist aesthetic—now re-offered at an exceptionally low opening bid. Frolicking in the Forest (1939) presents a dreamlike woodland
0111: Ray Mathewson Frolicking in the Forest, 1939 Photograph 10.75"x13.75"Est. $250-$1,000$50
Ansel Adams - Lake Tenaya, Yosemite National Park Photograph 7.5"x9.25" Printed by Alan Ross: An iconic Ansel Adams offered here as an official Yosemite Special Edition photograph, hand-crafted from the original negative using traditional darkroom techniques. First introduced in 1958, the
0112: Ansel Adams - Lake Tenaya, Yosemite National Park Photograph 7.5"x9.25" Printed by Alan RossEst. $250-$500$100
Ansel Adams - Yosemite Valley from Inspiration Point Photograph 7"x9.25" Printed by Alan Ross: An iconic Ansel Adams offered here as an official Yosemite Special Edition photograph, hand-crafted from the original negative using traditional darkroom techniques. First introduced in 1958, the
0113: Ansel Adams - Yosemite Valley from Inspiration Point Photograph 7"x9.25" Printed by Alan RossEst. $250-$500$100(1 bid)
Jock Sturges (1947-) Cecile, Montalivet, France 1993 Photograph 13"x9.5" Edition # 12/25: A classic and beautifully composed figure study by Jock Sturges, featuring one of his most recognized subjects—offered here in a limited edition. Cecile, Montalivet, France (1993) is a refined and
0114: Jock Sturges (1947-) Cecile, Montalivet, France 1993 Photograph 13"x9.5" Edition # 12/25Est. $1,000-$2,000$400(1 bid)
Roman Loranc (1956-) Flashback, 2006 Photograph 7"x9" Level 4 Tier Price! $2500.: A richly toned and beautifully printed landscape by Roman Loranc, reflecting his signature blend of atmosphere and craftsmanship. Flashback (2006) is a compelling example of Loranc’s work,
0115: Roman Loranc (1956-) Flashback, 2006 Photograph 7"x9" Level 4 Tier Price! $2500.Est. $1,500-$2,500$740
Roman Loranc (1956-) Quietude, 2010 Photograph 9.5"x12.5" Level 2 Tier Price! $2000.: A serene and atmospheric winter landscape by Roman Loranc, capturing a moment of stillness and quiet beauty. Quietude (2010) presents a solitary walkway extending across a frozen, snow-covered
0116: Roman Loranc (1956-) Quietude, 2010 Photograph 9.5"x12.5" Level 2 Tier Price! $2000.Est. $1,250-$2,000$700
Henry Gilpin (1922-2011) Window, Pacific Grove, Ca Photograph 5.25"x4.25" - Rare Size!: Rare "mini" Gilpin! This May auction features a wonderful selection of rarely or never seen and collectible photographs by Henry Gilpin, offered individually from a distinguished group of works. With
0117: Henry Gilpin (1922-2011) Window, Pacific Grove, Ca Photograph 5.25"x4.25" - Rare Size!Est. $400-$800$75(1 bid)
Henry Gilpin (1922-2011) Storm Clouds & Hills, California Photograph 4.5"x5.75" - Rare Size!: Rare "mini" Gilpin! This May auction features a wonderful selection of rarely or never seen and collectible photographs by Henry Gilpin, offered individually from a distinguished group of works. With
0118: Henry Gilpin (1922-2011) Storm Clouds & Hills, California Photograph 4.5"x5.75" - Rare Size!Est. $400-$800$75(1 bid)
Henry Gilpin (1922-2011) Row Boats & Bikes, Europe Photograph 4.5"x5.5" - Rare Size!: Rare "mini" Gilpin! This May auction features a wonderful selection of rarely or never seen and collectible photographs by Henry Gilpin, offered individually from a distinguished group of works. With
0119: Henry Gilpin (1922-2011) Row Boats & Bikes, Europe Photograph 4.5"x5.5" - Rare Size!Est. $400-$800$75(1 bid)
Jeff Nixon (1952-2022) Mono Lake, Clouds C1980s Photograph 7.5"x9.5": A beautifully composed Mono Lake landscape by Jeff Nixon, echoing the timeless elegance of Brett Weston and Ansel Adams—without the $5,000+ price tag. Jeff Nixon was a Yosemite/Carmel area
0120: Jeff Nixon (1952-2022) Mono Lake, Clouds C1980s Photograph 7.5"x9.5"Est. $500-$1,000$150
Jeff Nixon (1952-2022) Silvery Pines, El Capitan Meadow, Yosemite C1980s Photograph 7.5"x9.5": A luminous Yosemite landscape by Jeff Nixon, in the tradition of Ansel Adams—capturing the quiet beauty of El Capitan Meadow. Photographed circa 1980, printed in 2009 Silvery Pines reflects
0121: Jeff Nixon (1952-2022) Silvery Pines, El Capitan Meadow, Yosemite C1980s Photograph 7.5"x9.5"Est. $500-$1,000$150(1 bid)
Roman Loranc (1956-) The Last Road, 2009 Photograph 12.5"x9.75" #1 of the Edition! No Reserve!: A beautifully atmospheric landscape by Roman Loranc, offered here as the highly desirable #1 print from the edition—now reintroduced at a significantly reduced opening bid. The Last Road (2009) is
0122: Roman Loranc (1956-) The Last Road, 2009 Photograph 12.5"x9.75" #1 of the Edition! No Reserve!Est. $800-$1,600$420(2 bids)