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Grisebach

Photography

Specialists

Main Focus

Grisebach has been auctioning photographic works since 1988 and is the market-leader in this field in Germany.

Our focus is on the 1920/30s in Europe, on the Subjective Photography/Fotoform movements of the 1950s, and on classic American photography. We successfully have been showcasing works by today’s international photographic avant-garde as represented by Bernd and Hilla Becher, Thomas Ruff, Thomas Struth, and Candida Höfer.

To this day, the EUR 490,000 knockdown price we achieved for a photogram by László Moholy-Nagy remains the highest ever recorded in Germany for a single photo.

And we are heading towards even more dynamism, international visibility, and reach for photography –this autumn will see the launch of our “Online Only Photo Auctions” as an invitation to the new generations of bidders. We look forward to receiving your consignment offers! 

20 Years of Photography

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Auction and consignments

Our next Online Only Auction will take place from 6 to 15 December 2024. We value your art - confidentially, without obligation and free of charge. Please send us an image of the artwork by post or email with details of the technique, year and size (unframed) - or use our appraisal request. You are also welcome to contact us by phone - we are here for you at any time.

Selected Results

Photography Online Only, 6 – 15 December 2024

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Photography Online Only, 6. – 15.12.2024

Peter Beard

”Tracking the Mt. Gorilla, Rwanda”. 1984. Gelatin silver print, 1998. Unique work. 33.7 × 22.7 cm. Sold for 12,700 EUR (incl. premium)

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Photography Online Only, 6. – 15.12.2024

Umbo (d.i. Otto Umbehr)

Portfolio III. 1927/30. Portfolio with 10 silver gelatine prints by Christine Sander under the supervision of Umbo, 1980. From 17.2 × 12.8 cm (27.9 × 17.8 cm) to 29.3 × 22 cm (35.5 × 28 cm). Sold for 12.700 EUR (incl. premium)

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Photography Online Only, 6. – 15.12.2024

Steve McCurry

Afghan Girl (Sharbat Gula) hiding her face, Peshawar, Pakistan. 1984. Later dye destruction print. 94 × 62.5 cm (76.2 × 101.7 cm). Sold for 6,985 EUR (incl. premium)

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Photography Online Only, 6. – 15.12.2024

Margaret Bourke-White

Miloff Helps – Along 'The Looming World October'. 1931. Vintage. Gelatin silver print. 33.5 cm × 21.1 cm. Sold for 5,842 EUR (incl. premium)

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Photography Online Only, 6. – 15.12.2024

Edward Steichen

Moonlight: The Pond. 1903. Vintage. Photogravure on Japan laid paper, 1906. 16.3 × 20.3 cm (21 × 30 cm). Sold for 4,572 EUR (incl. premium)

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Photography Online Only, 6. – 15.12.2024

Wolfgang Tillmans

”Victoria Line” & ”Circle Line”. 2000. 2 C-prints. Each Fujicolor-Professional-paper. 37.3 × 26.8 cm and 37.3 × 27.6 cm (each 40.5 × 30.4 cm). Sold for 10,795 EUR (incl. premium)