Fine Photographs

Fine Photographs

Date: 22nd May, 2025 13:00
Location: Barley Mow Centre
Lots: 374

This Spring, Chiswick Auctions presents an outstanding array of vintage, modern, and contemporary photography, going under the hammer on Thursday, 22 May 2025.

The sale features a diverse selection of prints from the 19th century through to today, and spotlights a number of iconic works with distinguished provenance, including 42 lots From a Private Collection, assembled over more than three decades with instinct, emotion, and a deep appreciation for the photographic medium. In addition, the sale features vintage fashion photographs from the collection of model Marie Helvin taken by David Bailey, her husband at the time of their sittings; an early print of Bert Hardy's iconic 1948 "Gorbals Boys" photograph, given to his printing business partner in the 1960s; and an interesting group of mid-century works from the collection of French photographer, curator, and publisher Daniel Masclet (1892-1969), including an illuminating set of correspondence between Masclet and American photographer Ansel Adams. Other highlights include a beautiful albumen print of Gustave Le Gray's 1856 view of "The Brig on the Water", a rare 1975 vintage print of Helmut Newton's "Rue Aubriot"; an impressive oversized print of William Klein's 1958 film strips from "Broadway by Light", and many more.

Viewing exclusively at the Barley Mow Centre, W4 4PH:

Fri 16 May 10am - 4pm
Sat 17 May 11am - 4pm
Sun 18 May 11am - 4pm
Mon 19 May 10am - 4pm
Tues 20 May 10am - 4pm
Weds 21 May 10am - 4pm

NEW REGISTRATIONS: If you wish to bid in this sale you will need to register at least 24 hours before the auction begins. You will not be able to bid if you register with less than 24 hours' notice.

Please send photo ID and proof of address to bids@chiswickauctions.co.uk. You may also be required to leave a deposit for higher value items: please contact bids@chiswickauctions.co.uk for more information.

Bidding from home is quick and easy through the following methods: 

  • Online via our bidding platform Chiswick Live 
  • Telephone bidding
  • Absentee bidding 

We recommend that you view any items you intend to purchase as refunds will not be issued for buyer's remorse. Condition reports are available on request. This does not affect your statutory rights.

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