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  • John Engstead (1909-1983) Millicent Rogers in Adrian Velvet Dress, Styled by Diana Vreeland, 1947 approximately 14 x 11 in. (35.6 x 27.9 cm)
    Oct. 24, 2024

    John Engstead (1909-1983) Millicent Rogers in Adrian Velvet Dress, Styled by Diana Vreeland, 1947 approximately 14 x 11 in. (35.6 x 27.9 cm)

    Est: $1,000 - $1,500

    John Engstead (1909-1983) Millicent Rogers in Adrian Velvet Dress, Styled by Diana Vreeland, 1947 stamped 'Photograph by John Engstead' (on the reverse) gelatin silver print approximately 14 x 11 in. (35.6 x 27.9 cm)

    Bonhams
  • Film Photography: Marlene Dietrich in Las Vegas
    Jun. 05, 2024

    Film Photography: Marlene Dietrich in Las Vegas

    Est: €200 - €300

    [*] Photographer: John Engstead (1909-1984). Marlene Dietrich in Las Vegas. 1957. Gelatin silver print. 25,2 x 20,3 cm. Titled "Marlene Dietrich" in red pencil on verso; photographer's copyright stamp, "Yvonne M Spiegelberg" stamp,"Brigitte" stamp as well as "Archiv Lebeck" sticker on verso. - - John Engstead's photographs of Marlene Dietrich in Las Vegas capture the pinnacle of her reinvention as she dazzled audiences with her cabaret act at the Sahara Hotel marking the beginning of a new chapter in her illustrious career. Adorned in Jean Louis's iconic "nude" gowns, Dietrich's stage presence exuded an irresistible allure, with the gowns practically sewn onto her figure for a flawless silhouette. Renowned among her ensembles was her famous long stole made of fine swan's down, adding an extra touch of luxury and sophistication to her performances. – Some handling creases, corners slightly bumped, otherwise in good condition. - - Sollten Sie detailliertere Zustandsberichte wünschen, kontaktieren Sie uns bitte. / Should you need more detailed condition reports, please contact us.

    Bassenge Auctions
  • Film Photography: Marlene Dietrich in "Seven Sinners"
    Jun. 05, 2024

    Film Photography: Marlene Dietrich in "Seven Sinners"

    Est: €300 - €400

    Photographer: John Engstead (1909-1983). Marlene Dietrich in "Seven Sinners". 1940. Vintage gelatin silver print. 25 x 20,3 cm. Photographer's stamp and annotated in ink on verso. - - In "Seven Sinners", Marlene Dietrich plays the role of Bijou Blanche, a singer who becomes entangled in a love triangle with two men, played by John Wayne and Albert Dekker. – Light trace of glue on surface and a few small dents in upper right, small crease near left edge, lower portion, some discoloration in edges on verso, otherwise in very good condition. - - Sollten Sie detailliertere Zustandsberichte wünschen, kontaktieren Sie uns bitte. / Should you need more detailed condition reports, please contact us.

    Bassenge Auctions
  • Debbie Reynolds personal (2) family portrait photographs by John Engstead.
    Oct. 08, 2017

    Debbie Reynolds personal (2) family portrait photographs by John Engstead.

    Est: $100 - $200

    648. Debbie Reynolds personal (2) family portrait photographs by John Engstead. (ca. 1960) Vintage original (2) gelatin silver 8 x 10 in. semi-gloss photographs on textured double-weight paper by John Engstead. Both depict young Carrie and Todd Fisher. 1-retaining photographer’s blindstamp at bottom right. In very fine condition. $100 - $200

    Profiles in History
  • Lauren Bacall (2) photographs by John Engstead.
    Jun. 26, 2017

    Lauren Bacall (2) photographs by John Engstead.

    Est: $200 - $300

    480. Lauren Bacall (2) photographs by John Engstead. (ca. 1944) Vintage original gelatin silver double-weight glossy and matte 8 x 10 in. photographs by John Engstead. Including 1-borderless glamour portrait and 1-dramatic headshot for To Have and Have Not. The borderless print exhibits clean pinholes to corners, corner bumping and minor surface loss. The second photo exhibits light creasing. Both retain the photographers inkstamp on the verso. In vintage very good to fine condition. $200 - $300

    Profiles in History
  • Set of (5) Frank Lloyd Wright vintage original photographs by John Engstead.
    Jun. 29, 2016

    Set of (5) Frank Lloyd Wright vintage original photographs by John Engstead.

    Est: $300 - $500

    327. Set of (5) Frank Lloyd Wright vintage original photographs by John Engstead. (ca. 1957 with some printed later) Vintage (5) gelatin silver double-weight glossy photographs glossy and matte ranging in size from 4 x 5 in. to 8 x 10 in. Including images from the famous Engstead shoot at Wright’s Taliesin West, for a House Beautiful magazine feature. Exhibiting only light handling and edge wear. 1-photo is a contact print. All in generally vintage good to very good condition. $300 - $500

    Profiles in History
  • Sharon Tate (2) photographic portraits by John Engstead.
    Sep. 29, 2015

    Sharon Tate (2) photographic portraits by John Engstead.

    Est: $200 - $300

    288. Sharon Tate (2) photographic portraits by John Engstead. (ca. 1960s) Set of (2) vintage gelatin silver glossy 5 x 7 in. photographic portrait contact prints of Sharon Tate by John Engstead. With photographer’s inkstamp on the verso. Very light handling. In vintage fine to very fine condition. $200 - $300

    Profiles in History
  • Theda Bara (2) photographic portraits by John Engstead.
    Sep. 29, 2015

    Theda Bara (2) photographic portraits by John Engstead.

    Est: $200 - $300

    233. Theda Bara (2) photographic portraits by John Engstead. (ca. 1950s) Set of (2) vintage gelatin silver photographic portraits of a mature Theda Bara by John Engstead, including (1) glossy 4 x 5 in. contact print and (1) semi-gloss 8 x 10 in. photo for a Harper’s Bazaar feature titled, “The Living Legends”. Photographer’s inkstamp on the verso. In vintage very fine condition. $200 - $300

    Profiles in History
  • Ava Gardner (3) vintage photographs by John Engstead.
    Sep. 29, 2015

    Ava Gardner (3) vintage photographs by John Engstead.

    Est: $200 - $300

    232. Ava Gardner (3) vintage photographs by John Engstead. (ca. 1950s) Vintage gelatin silver double-weight matte and glossy 8 x 10 in. photographic portraits of Ava Gardener by John Engstead. All with photographer’s inkstamp on the verso. $200 - $300

    Profiles in History
  • Marlene Dietrich oversize photographic portrait by John Engstead.
    Sep. 29, 2015

    Marlene Dietrich oversize photographic portrait by John Engstead.

    Est: $300 - $500

    231. Marlene Dietrich oversize photographic portrait by John Engstead for her Las Vegas stage act. (ca. 1950s) Vintage gelatin silver double-weight matte 16 x 20 in. photographic portraits of timeless icon Marlene Dietrich celebrating her Las Vegas stage act by John Engstead. Featuring Dietrich in a fluttering tulle wrap. With photographer’s inkstamp on the verso. In very fine condition. $300 - $500

    Profiles in History
  • Marlene Dietrich oversize photographic portrait by John Engstead.
    Sep. 29, 2015

    Marlene Dietrich oversize photographic portrait by John Engstead.

    Est: $300 - $500

    230. Marlene Dietrich oversize photographic portrait by John Engstead for her Las Vegas stage act. (ca. 1950s) Vintage gelatin silver double-weight matte 16 x 20 in. photographic portraits of timeless icon Marlene Dietrich celebrating her Las Vegas stage act by John Engstead. Featuring Dietrich in a sultry pose against a pillar. With photographer’s inkstamp on the verso. In very fine condition. $300 - $500

    Profiles in History
  • Marlene Dietrich oversize photographic portrait by John Engstead.
    Sep. 29, 2015

    Marlene Dietrich oversize photographic portrait by John Engstead.

    Est: $300 - $500

    229. Marlene Dietrich oversize photographic portrait by John Engstead for her Las Vegas stage act. (ca. 1950s) Vintage gelatin silver double-weight matte 16 x 20 in. photographic portraits of timeless icon Marlene Dietrich celebrating her Las Vegas stage act by John Engstead. Featuring Dietrich in flowing fur wrap. With photographer’s inkstamp on the verso. In very fine condition. $300 - $500

    Profiles in History
  • Marlene Dietrich oversize photographic portrait by John Engstead.
    Sep. 29, 2015

    Marlene Dietrich oversize photographic portrait by John Engstead.

    Est: $300 - $500

    228. Marlene Dietrich oversize photographic portrait by John Engstead for her Las Vegas stage act. (ca. 1950s) Vintage gelatin silver double-weight matte 16 x 20 in. photographic portraits of timeless icon Marlene Dietrich celebrating her Las Vegas stage act by John Engstead. Featuring Dietrich in beaded gown emerging from stage curtains. With photographer’s inkstamp on the verso. In very fine condition. $300 - $500

    Profiles in History
  • Joan Fontaine vintage photograph by John Engstead.
    Sep. 29, 2015

    Joan Fontaine vintage photograph by John Engstead.

    Est: $200 - $300

    213. Joan Fontaine vintage photograph by John Engstead. (1944) Vintage gelatin silver glossy 8 x 10 in. photographic portrait of Joan Fontaine by John Engstead. Photographer’s stamp and pencil notation on the verso. Exhibiting minor handling and age. Otherwise in vintage fine condition. $200 - $300

    Profiles in History
  • John Engstead (3) photographs including Carole Lombard and Henry Fonda.
    Sep. 29, 2015

    John Engstead (3) photographs including Carole Lombard and Henry Fonda.

    Est: $200 - $300

    212. John Engstead (3) photographs including Carole Lombard and Henry Fonda. (ca. 1940s-1960s) Collection of (3) vintage gelatin silver double-weight glossy and semi-gloss photographs by John Engstead. Including Mae West, Henry Fonda, Carole Lombard and Fred MacMurray. Photographer’s stamp and pencil notation on the verso. In vintage fine condition. $200 - $300

    Profiles in History
  • Elizabeth Taylor (2) photographic portraits by John Engstead.
    Sep. 29, 2015

    Elizabeth Taylor (2) photographic portraits by John Engstead.

    Est: $200 - $300

    211. Elizabeth Taylor (2) photographic portraits by John Engstead. (ca. 1940s) Set of (2) vintage gelatin silver double-weight glossy 8 x 10 in. photographic portraits of Elizabeth Taylor by John Engstead. With photographer’s stamp and some pencil notation on the verso. Minor handling. In vintage fine condition. $200 - $300

    Profiles in History
  • Raymond Chandler photographic portrait by John Engstead.
    Sep. 29, 2015

    Raymond Chandler photographic portrait by John Engstead.

    Est: $200 - $300

    210. Raymond Chandler photographic portrait by John Engstead. (ca. 1940s) Vintage gelatin silver double-weight glossy 8 x 10 in. photographic portrait of Raymond Chandler and his beloved cat “Taki” by John Engstead. With photographer’s stamp on the verso. Minor handling. In vintage fine condition. $200 - $300

    Profiles in History
  • Zsa Zsa Gabor (2) photographic portraits by John Engstead.
    Sep. 29, 2015

    Zsa Zsa Gabor (2) photographic portraits by John Engstead.

    Est: $200 - $300

    209. Zsa Zsa Gabor (2) photographic portraits by John Engstead. (ca. 1940s) Set of (2) vintage gelatin silver double-weight glossy 8 x 10 in. photographic portraits of Zsa Zsa Gabor by John Engstead. (1) photo being a contact print. With photographer’s stamp and some pencil notation on the verso. Minor handling. In vintage fine to very fine condition. $200 - $300

    Profiles in History
  • Lauren Bacall (4) vintage photographic portraits by John Engstead.
    Sep. 29, 2015

    Lauren Bacall (4) vintage photographic portraits by John Engstead.

    Est: $200 - $300

    195. Lauren Bacall (4) vintage photographic portraits by John Engstead. (ca. 1940s) Collection of (4) vintage gelatin silver single-weight and double-weight glossy and matte photographic portraits ranging in size from 4 x 5 in. to 8 x 10 in. of Lauren Bacall by John Engstead. Including (2) dramatic headshots and (2) contact prints. All exhibit photographer’s inkstamp on the verso. Varying degrees of handling. Overall, in vintage very good to fine condition. $200 - $300

    Profiles in History
  • Janet Gaynor oversize photographic portrait by John Engstead.
    Sep. 29, 2015

    Janet Gaynor oversize photographic portrait by John Engstead.

    Est: $200 - $300

    166. Janet Gaynor oversize photographic portrait by John Engstead. (ca. 1930s) Vintage gelatin silver double-weight semi-gloss 11 x 14 in. photographic portrait of Janet Gaynor by John Engstead. Photographer’s stamp on the verso. In vintage very fine condition. $200 - $300

    Profiles in History
  • John Engstead (1912-1984) Gregory Peck, ca. 1960
    Dec. 11, 2013

    John Engstead (1912-1984) Gregory Peck, ca. 1960

    Est: €200 - €300

    Stampa vintage alla gelatina sali d'argento. Timbro del fotografo sul verso cm 24,5 x 19,5 (9.6 x 7.6 in.) Vintage gelatin silver print. Photographer's credit stamp on the verso.

    Finarte Roma
  • John Engstead, Natalie Wood, ca. 1960s
    Mar. 09, 2013

    John Engstead, Natalie Wood, ca. 1960s

    Est: $200 - $300

    JOHN ENGSTEAD (1909 - 1983). Natalie Wood, ca. 1960s. Silver print.Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.John Engstead, Photographer

    Philips Auction House
  • Elizabeth Taylor by John Engstead
    Mar. 09, 2013

    Elizabeth Taylor by John Engstead

    Est: $100 - $200

    JOHN ENGSTEAD (1909-1983), Elizabeth Taylor. Photographic print. Press print. Unsigned. Exhibition label: Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. John Engstead, Photographer.

    Philips Auction House
  • John Engstead, Claudette Colbert.
    Mar. 09, 2013

    John Engstead, Claudette Colbert.

    Est: $100 - $200

    JOHN ENGSTEAD (1909-1983), Portrait of Claudette Colbert. Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences label on verso. Silver print.

    Philips Auction House
  • Susan Hayward
    Mar. 09, 2013

    Susan Hayward

    Est: $100 - $200

    JOHN ENGSTEAD (1909 - 1983). Susan Hayward. Photographic print. Press print. Unsigned. Exhibition label: Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. John Engstead, Photographer.

    Philips Auction House
  • John Engstead, Alfred Hitchcock, ca. 1950s.
    Mar. 09, 2013

    John Engstead, Alfred Hitchcock, ca. 1950s.

    Est: $200 - $300

    JOHN ENGSTEAD (1909 - 1983). Alfred Hitchcock, ca. 1950s. Full shot. Photographic print. Press print. Unsigned. Exhibition label: Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. John Engstead, Photographer.

    Philips Auction House
  • John Engstead, Ava Gardner
    Mar. 09, 2013

    John Engstead, Ava Gardner

    Est: $100 - $200

    JOHN ENGSTEAD, Ava Gardner. Photographic print. Press print. Unsigned. Exhibition label: Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. John Engstead, Photographer.

    Philips Auction House
  • John Engstead (1912-1984). Marlène Dietrich, 1939.
    Apr. 16, 2010

    John Engstead (1912-1984). Marlène Dietrich, 1939.

    Est: €500 - €600

    John Engstead (1912-1984). Marlène Dietrich, 1939. Tirage argentique vers 1965, 24,8 x 19,6 cm sur feuille 25,2 x 20,3 cm. Timbre humide du photographe au dos.

    Chayette-Cheval
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