Medium
Gelatin silver printType of Artwork
Multiple
(Maybe Unique)Size of the artwork
35.56 x 27.94 cm(14 x 11 in)
Overall Framed Size
54 x 46 x 1.5 cm(21.26 x 18.11 x 0.59 in)
Invoice issued by
Urban Culture Auctions in association with Palm Beach Modern Auctions is pleased to represent a historically significant collection of photographs and ephemera from the archives of Bruce of Los Angele
2 LARGE BRUCE BELLAS NUDE MALE PHYSIQUE PHOTOS.
BRUCE OF LOS ANGELES ARCHIVE: MALE PHYSIQUE.
Bruce Bellas (1909-1974), aka Bruce of Los Angeles.
American; gelatin silver print on fiber-based paper.
14"h, 11"w each.
Two gelatin silver prints from the archives of Bruce Bellas (model Chipper Cunningham).
Some undulation to paper, and one with several creases, tape to reverse and a small tear in margin. Photos from the archives of Bruce Bellas were held in storage for years with minimal handling, and overall condition reflects that. We would consider them all to be in very good to good condition. Condition issues we noted, primarily among prints on fiber-based paper, were minor edge wear and corner bends, and some with some undulation to the paper.
One signed "copyright Bruce of Los Angeles, Chipper Cunningham." Some lots in this auction have various handwritten notations on the photos/packaging. Those with apparent significance have been noted and/or photographed.