IMOGEN CUNNINGHAM (1883–1976), TRIANGLES

Description

Artist
Imogen Cunningham

Title
Triangles

Medium
Silver gelatin print, mounted on board

Signature
Signed on recto, labeled on verso

Dimensions
Photograph: 2 5/8 × 3 3/4 in. (6.6 × 9.4 cm)
Frame: 11 3/4 × 11 3/4 in. (30 × 30 cm)

Description
Imogen Cunningham was an American photographer celebrated for her botanical studies, nude photography, and industrial landscapes. She was a founding member of the California-based Group f/64, a collective renowned for its commitment to sharply focused images and the precise rendering of simple subjects. As Cunningham moved away from the soft aesthetics of Pictorialism and embraced sharply detailed photography, she joined like-minded photographers such as Ansel Adams, Edward Weston, and Willard Van Dyke in promoting what they called “pure photography” or “straight photography.” The group advocated for direct, unmanipulated imagery created with the smallest camera apertures—symbolized by the term f/64—to achieve exceptional clarity and detail. Cunningham’s work remains highly influential for its technical mastery, modernist vision, and sensitive exploration of form and light.

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IMOGEN CUNNINGHAM (1883–1976), TRIANGLES

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Fine Arts Antiques & Contemporary Art Sale 16

Jun 12, 2026 9:00 AM EDT

Ridgewood, NJ, United States

ROLEX CELLINI 18K GOLD MANUAL WIND WRISTWATCH WITH INTEGRATED BRACELET.: Dimensions Case: 1 1/8 in (27.7 mm); Length: 7 3/16 in (18.3 cm) Description A refined and elegant wristwatch by Rolex from the Cellini line, featuring a distinctive cushion-shaped 18k yellow gold

Jun 12, 2026ROLEX CELLINI 18K GOLD MANUAL WIND WRISTWATCH WITH INTEGRATED BRACELET.

A SILVER REPOUSSÉ BOWL WITH GLASS LINER: Dimensions Height: 5 1/2 in (14 cm), Width: 3 1/2 in (9 cm), Weight: 10.1 oz (286.2 g) Description The silver bowl, raised on a circular foot, is decorated with repoussé floral and scroll motifs

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DOROTHEA LANGE (1895–1965)DESTITUTE PEA PICKERS, CALIFORNIA: Description Artist DOROTHEA LANGE (1895–1965) Title DESTITUTE PEA PICKERS, CALIFORNIA Medium Silver gelatin photograph, mounted on board Signature Pencil-signed on the front, lower right Dimensions

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IMOGEN CUNNINGHAM (1883–1976), AGAVE AMERICANUS: Artist Imogen Cunningham Title Agave Americanus Medium Silver gelatin print, mounted on board Signature Signed on recto, labeled on verso Dimensions Photograph: 7 1/2 × 9 3/8 in. (19 × 23.9 cm) Fram

Jun 12, 2026IMOGEN CUNNINGHAM (1883–1976), AGAVE AMERICANUS

IMOGEN CUNNINGHAM (1883–1976), AGAVE DESIGN 1: Artist Imogen Cunningham Title Agave Design 1, 1920s—printed later Medium Silver gelatin print, mounted on board Signature Signed on recto, labeled on verso Dimensions Photograph: 9 7/8 × 12 5/8 in

Jun 12, 2026IMOGEN CUNNINGHAM (1883–1976), AGAVE DESIGN 1

GILT BRONZE FILIGREE SEAL WITH INTERLACED SPHERICAL FINIAL: Dimensions Height: 3 1/4 in (8.2 cm); Weight: 51.1 g Description A finely crafted gilt bronze seal featuring an elaborate openwork filigree sphere encircled by three interlacing bands, forming an

Jun 12, 2026GILT BRONZE FILIGREE SEAL WITH INTERLACED SPHERICAL FINIAL

ART NOUVEAU / ART DECO DRAGON MOTIF LONG CHAIN NECKLACE OR WATCH CHAIN, POSSIBLY FRENCH, EARLY 20TH: Dimensions Length 15 3/8 in. (39 cm) Weight approx. 37.8 g. Description An elegant yellow metal long-link chain necklace or watch chain featuring elongated openwork links and a highly decorative

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Jun 12, 2026FRENCH ART NOUVEAU GOLD CUFF BRACELET WITH ANGEL AND CUPID MOTIF

LONGINES GOLD-PLATED OPEN-FACE POCKET WATCH WITH CHAIN: Dimensions Dial diameter approx. 1 5/8 in (40.9 mm); overall length including chain approx. 11 3/4 in (30 cm). Description A vintage Swiss open-face pocket watch by Longines, featuring a gold-toned

Jun 12, 2026LONGINES GOLD-PLATED OPEN-FACE POCKET WATCH WITH CHAIN

ANTIQUE SILVERED METAL SEAL WITH OPENWORK SCENE: Dimensions Height: 2 3/4 in (6.9 cm); Weight: 30 g Description A finely crafted antique silvered metal seal featuring an openwork foliate frame surrounding a central relief scene depicting a

Jun 12, 2026ANTIQUE SILVERED METAL SEAL WITH OPENWORK SCENE

ART NOUVEAU RENAISSANCE REVIVAL GOLD ENAMEL PORTRAIT BROOCH WITH ROSE-CUT DIAMOND: Dimensions Diameter 1 1/32 in (26 mm)Weight 6.75 g Description Art Nouveau Period (1880–1920). A rare Renaissance Revival portrait brooch representing the refined transition between the late

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HELEN LEVITT (1913–2009), NEW YORK: Artist Helen Levitt Title New York Medium Gelatin silver print, mounted on board Signature Signed in pencil on the verso Dimensions Image 6 1/2 × 9 3/4 in. (16.5 × 24.7 cm); Frame 15 3/4 × 15 3/4

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A CHIHLI (FENGTIAN) "KUANG HSU" SILVER DOLLAR, PCGS XF45, 1908: Dimensions: Diameter: 1 1/2 in (3.86 cm); Total Weight (with holder): 53.5 g Description: This PCGS-certified Chihli (Fengtian) provincial "Kuang Hsu" silver dollar, catalogued as Y-73.2 / LM-465

Jun 12, 2026A CHIHLI (FENGTIAN) "KUANG HSU" SILVER DOLLAR, PCGS XF45, 1908

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GILT METAL AND EBONIZED WOOD CANE: Dimensions Length: 33 5/8 in. (85.5 cm) Description An elegant antique walking cane featuring a long, slender ebonized wood shaft fitted with gilt metal mounts. The handle is richly decorated with

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