Attention eBay, model is over the age of 18 and this listing has been approved by your Trust & Safety team.
GALLERY GONE WILD PRICING!!
I've recently turned 70 and been thinking a lot about what a great life I've had, and to have made it this far. Will I still be selling photographs 30 years from now, God only knows, but it's doubtful. Will I be selling over the next 10 years, I'm hopeful. In the coming months I plan to redo my website, add many more photographs to my two Etsy stores, and sell sell sell lots and lots here on eBay.
This month has been super busy for me, but I'm catching up and getting ready to list list list more on eBay. For the remainder of my birthday month I plan to start the listings below my replacement cost, that is if I could even find these photographs today.
Originally purchased on eBay around 2002 to 2006
Rudi Franke (1931-2015) Signed 2002 Ballet Dancer in Studio 8"x10" Photograph
The following I found (and edited some) online.
"I deal mostly, but don't limit myself to artistic nudes; if a model wants to start off with glamour or lingerie shots, I can work around her wishes. I work exclusively out of my home studio in the northwestern part of Indianapolis by appointment only with models who are serious in their intentions." Rudi Franke (from the iStudio website)
Rudi Franke was a retired chemist and enjoyed photographing nudes. He was especially interested in femmes training in ballet in the Indianapolis area.
Rudi Franz Otto Franke (1931-2015) in Elizabeth, New Jersey. He was employed as a chemist at Nabisco for many years. Rudi served in the Army where he was a physicist. In his spare time Rudi was an avid photographer, enjoyed kayaking and was a skilled woodworker.
I remember seeing his images on eBay many years ago....at much higher prices than this.
Custom made, printed in the darkroom, signed and dated on the back.
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Please note that the actual image size is slightly different than the paper size listed above as this darkroom made photograph was handmade and may have required some custom cropping.
The photo(s) shown is of the item(s) offered for sale. If you see any discrepancy in the title, specifics, etc., please let me know.