Hello,
up for sale is an original vintage gelatin silver print from the German photographer Siegfried Enkelmann (1905-1978).
Siegfried Enkelmann is considered the leading dance photographer of the 1940s thru the 60s in Germany. Prints of his iconic images have been sold at Christie’s (London), Lempertz (Cologne), Chayette & Cheval Paris for as much as $1700 (Source: Artnet)
All prints offered here are from the photographer’s personal archive, some may have never been published and could therefore be unknown to the public!
Image title: „Der Ahnende“ (The apprehensive)
Description: Photomontage combining a dramatic expression of dancer and choreographer Harald Kreutzberg with a street scene photographed in Berlin in the late 1930s showing SA (the paramilitary wing of the Nazi Party) marching.
This is an extremely rare and shockingly political image by dance photographer Siegfried Enkelmann! It is unknown but possible that this artwork was never published! According to Enkelmann’s nomenclature this photomontage was created in the late 1930s, or at least the photographs were taken at that time. But considering how extremely dangerous it was to create politically critical artwork in Nazi Germany it is likely that Enkelmann only combined these photographs after the fall of the Nazi regime.
Year of work: late 1930s, possibly late 1940s
Medium: Gelatin silver print
Print size: 11.75" x 9.5“ (circa 29.8 x 24 cm)
Condition: Good to very good (C5, according to the Iguide Universal Grading Scale) Corners on the right side of the print show some wear, the edges are mostly clean. There are relatively few dust specks and negative-based scratches visible.
up for sale is an original vintage gelatin silver print from the German photographer Siegfried Enkelmann (1905-1978).
Siegfried Enkelmann is considered the leading dance photographer of the 1940s thru the 60s in Germany. Prints of his iconic images have been sold at Christie’s (London), Lempertz (Cologne), Chayette & Cheval Paris for as much as $1700 (Source: Artnet)
All prints offered here are from the photographer’s personal archive, some may have never been published and could therefore be unknown to the public!
Image title: „Der Ahnende“ (The apprehensive)
Description: Photomontage combining a dramatic expression of dancer and choreographer Harald Kreutzberg with a street scene photographed in Berlin in the late 1930s showing SA (the paramilitary wing of the Nazi Party) marching.
This is an extremely rare and shockingly political image by dance photographer Siegfried Enkelmann! It is unknown but possible that this artwork was never published! According to Enkelmann’s nomenclature this photomontage was created in the late 1930s, or at least the photographs were taken at that time. But considering how extremely dangerous it was to create politically critical artwork in Nazi Germany it is likely that Enkelmann only combined these photographs after the fall of the Nazi regime.
Year of work: late 1930s, possibly late 1940s
Medium: Gelatin silver print
Print size: 11.75" x 9.5“ (circa 29.8 x 24 cm)
Condition: Good to very good (C5, according to the Iguide Universal Grading Scale) Corners on the right side of the print show some wear, the edges are mostly clean. There are relatively few dust specks and negative-based scratches visible.
Miscellaneous: Print annotated in pencil (verso) NO photographer's copyright credit stamp
Each sold print will be insured over the final bidding price, packed securely and shipped with tracking number. Multiple prints may be combined to save shipping costs.
I grade these prints according to the Iguide Universal Grading Scale:
C10 Mint - Investment quality. No perceptible flaws of any kind.
C9 Near Mint - Investment quality. Minor flaw on an otherwise unused.
C8 Excellent - Investment quality. A few minor defects. Pin holes, small tears,etc.
C7 Very Good to Excellent - Fine. Several defects. Still a very nicely preserved item.
C6 Very Good - The typical used in average condition. Several defects
C5 Good to Very Good - A heavily-worn item
C4 Good - Below average but still suitable for display.
C3 Fair - Heavily worn, but yet still complete.
C2 Poor to Fair - An extremely worn, possibly even incomplete item.
C1 Poor - The lowest grade, representing items in the lowest possible condition.
C9 Near Mint - Investment quality. Minor flaw on an otherwise unused.
C8 Excellent - Investment quality. A few minor defects. Pin holes, small tears,etc.
C7 Very Good to Excellent - Fine. Several defects. Still a very nicely preserved item.
C6 Very Good - The typical used in average condition. Several defects
C5 Good to Very Good - A heavily-worn item
C4 Good - Below average but still suitable for display.
C3 Fair - Heavily worn, but yet still complete.
C2 Poor to Fair - An extremely worn, possibly even incomplete item.
C1 Poor - The lowest grade, representing items in the lowest possible condition.
Thank you for your interest!