Contemporary Photography
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# 31404
ELLIS, Rennie (1940-2003)
Spring Lunch, Melbourne, 1992
Silver Gelatin photograph hand printed from the original negative on high quality fibre based paper, selenium toned. Measures 29cm × 43cm (image); 40cm × 50cm (sheet), certified with a “blind stamp” impression in the lower right hand corner, titled, signed, editioned and dated by the Director of the Rennie Ellis Archive verso. Printed in a …
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# 31879
HENSON, Bill
Principio erat (standard edition B)
Paris : Editions Bessard, 2019. Folio, pictorial laminated boards, pp. [70], several double fold-out pages, printed on high quality matt photographic paper. Principio erat is published in a standard and deluxe edition – described as the ‘Artist’s edition’ by the publisher. The standard edition is published in two variations, each limited to 500 numbered copies. …
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# 31829
ASHTON, Robert
Landmarks
[Airey’s Inlet, VIC : the artist, 2021]. Handmade wooden box with slide lid measuring 385 x 435 x 25 mm, containing 12 original photogravures by Robert Ashton, titled lower left, editioned lower centre 4/9, signed lower right and dated 2021, colophon sheet signed and numbered by the artist, the photogravures each measuring approximately 205 x …
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# 29979
ELLIS, Rennie (1940-2003)
“Portugal Out” protest, Melbourne. 1973.
Gelatin silver fibre-based print, 10 x 8″; vintage (circa 1973) print archivally mounted. Exhibited: No standing, Only dancing, NGV, 2008-2009.
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# 29973
ELLIS, Rennie (1940-2003)
Cleaners, West Melbourne. 1974.
Gelatin silver fibre-based print, 10 x 8″; vintage (circa 1974) print archivally mounted. Exhibited: No standing, Only dancing, NGV, 2008-2009.
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# 29975
ELLIS, Rennie (1940-2003)
Fans, Rolling Stones concert, Kooyong. 1973.
Gelatin silver fibre-based print, 10 x 8″; vintage (circa 1973) print, glued to board, archivally mounted. Exhibited: No standing, Only dancing, NGV, 2008-2009.
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# 29980
ELLIS, Rennie (1940-2003)
Police and fans, Rolling Stones concert, Kooyong. 1973.
Gelatin silver fibre-based print, 10 x 8″; vintage (circa 1973) print, glued to board, archivally mounted. Exhibited: No standing, Only dancing, NGV, 2008-2009.
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# 29972
ELLIS, Rennie (1940-2003)
Brighton party. 1976.
Gelatin silver fibre-based print, 10 x 8″; vintage (circa 1976) print archivally mounted. Exhibited: No standing, Only dancing, NGV, 2008-2009.
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# 29971
ELLIS, Rennie (1940-2003)
Bondi lady. 1975.
Gelatin silver fibre-based print, 10 x 8″; vintage (circa 1975) print archivally mounted. Exhibited: No standing, Only dancing, NGV, 2008-2009.
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# 31406
ASHTON, Robert (Melbourne, 1950 - )
Specimens
Ambrotype, 415 x 335 mm (plate), framed (585 x 485 mm). A rare large format ambrotype taken by the accomplished photographer. Artist’s statement: Bush Theatre I have been photographing the bush around my home for over 40 years, always looking for new ways to engage with its arbitrary and indiscriminate manifestations. For this series of photographs I built an ultra large …
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# 31046
SHMITH, Athol (1914-1990)
The Pioneer
[1935]. Chloro-bromide print on heavy stock, 380 x 310 mm. Artist’s label verso: Athol L. Shmith, F.R.S.A., A.R.P.S., Modern Photography. The Warwick, / 75a Fitzroy Street / St. Kilda S2, / Melbourne. / Windsor 7141, with typed details Title: THE PIONEER / Process: CHLORO-BROMIDE. / Details: Studio Camera, S.S. Pan Film; Cooke Tele Lens, Vitava paper. …
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# 31045
SHMITH, Athol (1914-1990)
Untitled. [Man playing a vibraphone]
[Melbourne, circa 1935]. Chloro-bromide print on heavy stock, 380 x 305 mm. No label or inscription to verso. Condition: mild corner wear (top left corner with tiny tear), else fine. Note: Athol Shmith was himself an accomplished vibraphonist, and if not for his early success as a photographer would have pursued a career as a …
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# 29984
ELLIS, Rennie (1940-2003)
Whitlam dismissal protest, Melbourne 1976.
Gelatin silver fibre-based print, 10 x 8″; vintage (circa 1976) print archivally mounted. Exhibited: No standing, Only dancing, NGV, 2008-2009.
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# 29981
ELLIS, Rennie (1940-2003)
Sharpie and Krishna, Melbourne. 1973.
Gelatin silver fibre-based print, 10 x 8″; vintage (circa 1973) print archivally mounted. Exhibited: No standing, Only dancing, NGV, 2008-2009.
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# 29982
ELLIS, Rennie (1940-2003)
Opening of Sheiks Disco, Melbourne. 1980.
Gelatin silver fibre-based print, 10 x 8″; vintage (circa 1980) print archivally mounted. Exhibited: No standing, Only dancing, NGV, 2008-2009.
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# 29978
ELLIS, Rennie (1940-2003)
Photography workshop, Queensland. 1980.
Gelatin silver fibre-based print, 10 x 8″; vintage (circa 1980) print archivally mounted. Exhibited: No standing, Only dancing, NGV, 2008-2009.