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)
I have unique access to Siegfried Enkelmann’s filing cards which he maintained meticulously. For reference and as an additional proof of authenticity I show the corresponding filing card (where available) These cards are not part of the sale.
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)
I have unique access to Siegfried Enkelmann’s filing cards which he maintained meticulously. For reference and as an additional proof of authenticity I show the corresponding filing card (where available) These cards are not part of the sale.
Image title: „Chout“
Dancers Josefine Kerr and Egbert Strolka performing the ballet „Chout“ (The Buffoon) by Sergei Prokofiev at the Städtische Bühnen Heidelberg
Year of work: 1960, according to the filing number
Medium: Glossy gelatin silver print
Print size: 11.8“ x 15.6“ (circa 30.0 x 39.6 cm)
Condition: Near Mint (C9 - C10, according to the Iguide Universal Grading Scale) Large print in near mint condition, spotless, corners and edges show almost no wear.
Miscellaneous: Print annotated in pencil, photographer’s copyright stamp (verso)
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 item.
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 item.
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.
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.
Thank you for your interest!