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b. 1889 - d. 1983

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      • ARTHUR MOLE (1889-1983) & JOHN THOMAS (B. 1947) Nine works, 1918-1919 each
        Apr. 03, 2024

        ARTHUR MOLE (1889-1983) & JOHN THOMAS (B. 1947) Nine works, 1918-1919 each

        Est: $5,000 - $7,000

        ARTHUR MOLE (1889-1983) & JOHN THOMAS (B. 1947) Nine works, 1918-1919 each titled, seven with photographer's copyright credit in the image (recto); one stamped Library of Congress reproduction in ink (verso) image sizes range from 13 x 10 in. (33 x 25.4 cm.) to 19 ½ x 14 5⁄8 in. (49.5 x 37.1 cm.) sheet sizes range from: 14 x 11 in. (35.5 x 27.9 cm.) to 21 ¼ x 14 ¾ in. (53.9 x 37.4 cm.)

        Christie's
      • Mole and Thomas
        May. 19, 2023

        Mole and Thomas

        Est: $500 - $1,500

        (Chicago, Illinois, Arthur Samuel Mole 1889-1983, John D. Thomas d. 1947) Machine Gun Ensignia (sic), A Living Photograph, December 10th, 1918, studio stamp lower left recto, printed title recto "Machine Gun Ensignia (sic)-Machine Gun Training Center-22500 Officers And Men-600 Machine Guns-Camp Hancock, August GA-Brig. Gen. Oliver Edwards-Lt. Col. E.P. Pierson Directing", vintage gelatin silver print, sight 11 x 14 in.; black metal sectional frame 16-1/4 x 20-1/4 in. Note: The unique qualities of a Mole and Thomas Living Photograph are only revealed upon close inspection. Shot from an eighty foot high vantage point, comprised of thousands of living service people, choreographed over a week's time, the photographs serve as a vintage precursor to twentieth century performance art. Provenance: Private Collection, North Carolina

        Brunk Auctions
      • ARTHUR MOLE (1889-1983) & JOHN THOMAS (active 1918-1919) A group of 5 patriotic "living photographs," each comprised of thousands of so
        Oct. 20, 2022

        ARTHUR MOLE (1889-1983) & JOHN THOMAS (active 1918-1919) A group of 5 patriotic "living photographs," each comprised of thousands of so

        Est: $3,000 - $4,500

        ARTHUR MOLE (1889-1983) & JOHN THOMAS (active 1918-1919) A group of 5 patriotic "living photographs," each comprised of thousands of soldiers. Silver prints, the images measuring 13 1/4x10 1/4 inches (33.6x26 cm.), and slightly smaller, and the reverse, the sheets slightly larger, each with Mole & Thomas' credit, title, and date in the negative. 1918-19 Woodrow Wilson, 21,000 Offers and Men, Camp Sherman * The Living Uncle Sam, 19,000 Officers and Men, Camp Lee * Y.M.C.A. Emblem, Formed by Officers, Men & Camp Activity Workers, at Camp Wheeler * Living Insignia of the Twenty-Seventh Division "New York's Own," Breakers of the Hindenburg Line, Formed of 10,000 Officers and Enlisted Men * The Human American Eagle, 12,500 Offers, Nurses, and Men, Camp Gordon

        Swann Auction Galleries
      • ARTHUR MOLE (1889-1983) & JOHN THOMAS (active 1918-1919) The Human Liberty Bell, 25,000 Officers & Men at Camp Dix, New Jersey.
        Apr. 14, 2022

        ARTHUR MOLE (1889-1983) & JOHN THOMAS (active 1918-1919) The Human Liberty Bell, 25,000 Officers & Men at Camp Dix, New Jersey.

        Est: $1,200 - $1,800

        ARTHUR MOLE (1889-1983) & JOHN THOMAS (active 1918-1919) The Human Liberty Bell, 25,000 Officers & Men at Camp Dix, New Jersey. Silver print, the image measuring 11 5/8x10 inches (29.5x25.4 cm.), the sheet slightly larger, with Mole & Thomas' credit, title, and date in the negative, and their printed credit and copyright on verso. 1918

        Swann Auction Galleries
      • ARTHUR MOLE (1889-1983) & JOHN THOMAS (died 1947) A selection of 9 promotional real photo postcards, each featuring a patriotic "living
        Mar. 11, 2021

        ARTHUR MOLE (1889-1983) & JOHN THOMAS (died 1947) A selection of 9 promotional real photo postcards, each featuring a patriotic "living

        Est: $1,000 - $1,500

        ARTHUR MOLE (1889-1983) & JOHN THOMAS (died 1947) A selection of 9 promotional real photo postcards, each featuring a patriotic "living photograph" comprised of thousands of enlisted soldiers. Silver prints on carte-postale paper, the images measuring 3 1/2x4 5/8 inches (8.9x11.7 cm.), and the reverse, the sheets slightly larger, with the Mole & Thomas credit, caption, copyright, and date in the negative, and the printed credit, caption, and date, below the image. 1918 The American Eagle * Y.M.C.A. Emblem * The Living Service Flag * The Living Allied Flags * Our President (Woodrow Wilson) * The Human Anchor and Target * Living Liberty Bell * Machine Gun Training Center Insignia * Human Statue of Liberty * Living Flag * 2200 Recruits Under Training at U.S. Naval Training Center (anchor). WITH--Arthur Mole/Mayhart Studios. Two additional real photo postcards, these also featuring "living photographs" of an American flag and anchor. Silver prints on carte-postale paper, the images measuring 4 1/8x3 inches (10.5x7.6 cm.), the sheets slightly larger, each with Mole's credit, in the negative, and a printed title below the image. 1917.

        Swann Auction Galleries
      • ARTHUR MOLE (1889-1983) & JOHN THOMAS (active 1918-1919) The Human Liberty Bell, 25,000 Officers & Men at Camp Dix, New Jersey * The Hu
        Oct. 22, 2020

        ARTHUR MOLE (1889-1983) & JOHN THOMAS (active 1918-1919) The Human Liberty Bell, 25,000 Officers & Men at Camp Dix, New Jersey * The Hu

        Est: $3,000 - $4,500

        ARTHUR MOLE (1889-1983) & JOHN THOMAS (active 1918-1919) The Human Liberty Bell, 25,000 Officers & Men at Camp Dix, New Jersey * The Human American Eagle, 12,500 Officers, Nurses and Men, Camp Gordon, Atlanta, GA * Y.M.C.A. Emblem, formed by Officers, Men & Camp Activity Workers at Camp Wheeler, GA. Together, 3 silver prints, the images measuring approximately 10x13 inches (25.4x33 cm.), and one the reverse, two sheets slightly larger, each with Mole & Thomas' credit and title, and two with the date, in the negative. 1918

        Swann Auction Galleries
      • ATHUR MOLE (1889-1983) & JOHN THOMAS (active 1918-1919) The Human Liberty Bell, 25,000 Officers & Men at Camp Dix, New Jersey, Gener
        Jun. 11, 2020

        ATHUR MOLE (1889-1983) & JOHN THOMAS (active 1918-1919) The Human Liberty Bell, 25,000 Officers & Men at Camp Dix, New Jersey, Gener

        Est: $1,500 - $2,500

        ARTHUR MOLE (1889-1983) & JOHN THOMAS (active 1918-1919) The Human Liberty Bell, 25,000 Officers & Men at Camp Dix, New Jersey, General Hugh L. Scott, Com'd'r. Silver print, the image measuring 13 1/4x10 1/2 inches (33x26.6 cm.), with Mole & Thomas' credit, title, and date, in the negative; in a period frame. 1918

        Swann Auction Galleries
      • (MILITARY--WORLD WAR TWO.) Mole, Arthur; photographer. Co. 420, U.S. Navy, First Negro Co.
        May. 07, 2020

        (MILITARY--WORLD WAR TWO.) Mole, Arthur; photographer. Co. 420, U.S. Navy, First Negro Co.

        Est: $600 - $900

        (MILITARY--WORLD WAR TWO.) Mole, Arthur; photographer. Co. 420, U.S. Navy, First Negro Co. Photograph, 7 x 17 3/4 inches to sight; laid down in later mat, 2 light wrinkles and a 1-inch closed tear, mat lightly warped. Great Lakes, IL, 2 July 1942

        Swann Auction Galleries
      • ARTHUR MOLE (1889-1983) & JOHN THOMAS (active 1918-1919) A uniform suite of 7 photographs.
        Feb. 25, 2020

        ARTHUR MOLE (1889-1983) & JOHN THOMAS (active 1918-1919) A uniform suite of 7 photographs.

        Est: $2,500 - $3,500

        ARTHUR MOLE (1889-1983) & JOHN THOMAS (active 1918-1919) A uniform suite of 7 photographs, each artfully composed of thousands of American military officers, enlisted soldiers, and nurses arranged in patriotic formations. Silver prints, each image measuring approximately 11x14 inches (27.9x35.6 cm.), and the reverse, the uniform mounts 14x17 inches (35.6x43.2 cm.), each with Mole & Thomas' credit, title, and date, in the negative, and three with printed Mole & Thomas labels including their copyright, credit, titles, and further descriptive information about the images, on mount verso. 1917-19

        Swann Auction Galleries
      • ARTHUR MOLE (1889-1983) & JOHN THOMAS (active 1918-1919) The Human Liberty Bell, 25,000 Officers & Men at Camp Dix, New Jersey, General
        Apr. 18, 2019

        ARTHUR MOLE (1889-1983) & JOHN THOMAS (active 1918-1919) The Human Liberty Bell, 25,000 Officers & Men at Camp Dix, New Jersey, General

        Est: $2,000 - $3,000

        ARTHUR MOLE (1889-1983) & JOHN THOMAS (active 1918-1919) The Human Liberty Bell, 25,000 Officers & Men at Camp Dix, New Jersey, General Hugh L. Scott, Com'd'r. Silver print, the image measuring 13 1/4x10 1/2 inches (33x26.6 cm.), with Mole & Thomas' credit, title, and date, in the negative; in a period frame. 1918

        Swann Auction Galleries
      • ARTHUR MOLE (1889-1983) & JOHN THOMAS (active 1918-1919) The Living Allied Flags, Bluejackets at U.S. Naval Training Station, Pelham Ba
        Oct. 19, 2017

        ARTHUR MOLE (1889-1983) & JOHN THOMAS (active 1918-1919) The Living Allied Flags, Bluejackets at U.S. Naval Training Station, Pelham Ba

        Est: $800 - $1,200

        ARTHUR MOLE (1889-1983) & JOHN THOMAS (active 1918-1919) The Living Allied Flags, Bluejackets at U.S. Naval Training Station, Pelham Bay, New York. Silver print, the image measuring 13x10 inches (33x25.4 cm.), the sheet 15 1/4x11 1/2 inches (38.7x29.2 cm.), with Mole & Thomas' credit, extended title, and date, in the negative. 1918

        Swann Auction Galleries
      • ARTHUR MOLE (1889-1983) & JOHN THOMAS (active 1918-1919 Machine Gun Insignia, Machine Gun Training Center, 22,500 Officers and Men, 600
        Feb. 14, 2017

        ARTHUR MOLE (1889-1983) & JOHN THOMAS (active 1918-1919 Machine Gun Insignia, Machine Gun Training Center, 22,500 Officers and Men, 600

        Est: $1,800 - $2,200

        ARTHUR MOLE (1889-1983) & JOHN THOMAS (active 1918-1919 Machine Gun Insignia, Machine Gun Training Center, 22,500 Officers and Men, 600 Machine Guns, Camp Hancock, Augusta, GA, Brig. Gen. Oliver Edwards Commanding, Lt. Col. E.P. Pierson, Directing * The Human American Eagle, 12,500 Officers, Nurses and Men, Camp Gordon, Atlanta, GA, Maj. Gen. George H. Cameron, Commanding * Sincerely Yours, Woodrow Wilson, 21,000 Officers and Men, Camp Sherman, Chillicothe, Ohio. Together, 3 silver prints, each image measuring 11x14 inches (27.9x35.6 cm.), and the reverse, each with Mole & Thomas'' credit, title, and date, in the negative; 2 in period frames. 1912 & 1918

        Swann Auction Galleries
      • ARTHUR MOLE (1889-1983) & JOHN THOMAS (active 1918-1919) The Living Allied Flags, Bluejackets at U.S. Naval Training Station, Pelham Ba
        Oct. 25, 2016

        ARTHUR MOLE (1889-1983) & JOHN THOMAS (active 1918-1919) The Living Allied Flags, Bluejackets at U.S. Naval Training Station, Pelham Ba

        Est: $1,000 - $1,500

        ARTHUR MOLE (1889-1983) & JOHN THOMAS (active 1918-1919) The Living Allied Flags, Bluejackets at U.S. Naval Training Station, Pelham Bay, New York. Silver print, the image measuring 13x10 inches (33x25.4 cm.), the sheet 15 1/4x11 1/2 inches (38.7x29.2 cm.), with Mole & Thomas' credit, extended title, and date, in the negative. 1918

        Swann Auction Galleries
      • ARTHUR MOLE (1889-1983) & JOHN THOMAS (active 1918-1919) Woodrow Wilson, 21,000 Officers and Men, Camp Sherman, Chillicothe Ohio, Brig.
        Oct. 25, 2016

        ARTHUR MOLE (1889-1983) & JOHN THOMAS (active 1918-1919) Woodrow Wilson, 21,000 Officers and Men, Camp Sherman, Chillicothe Ohio, Brig.

        Est: $700 - $1,000

        ARTHUR MOLE (1889-1983) & JOHN THOMAS (active 1918-1919) Woodrow Wilson, 21,000 Officers and Men, Camp Sherman, Chillicothe Ohio, Brig. Gen. Mathew C. Smith, Commanding. Silver print, the image measuring 13 1/8x10 1/4 inches (33.3x26 cm.), the sheet slightly larger, with Mole & Thomas' credit, extended title, and date, in the negative; framed. 1918

        Swann Auction Galleries
      • ARTHUR MOLE (1889-1983) & JOHN THOMAS (active 1918-1919) Human Statue of Liberty, 18,000 Officers and Men at Camp Dodge, Des Moines, IA
        Apr. 19, 2016

        ARTHUR MOLE (1889-1983) & JOHN THOMAS (active 1918-1919) Human Statue of Liberty, 18,000 Officers and Men at Camp Dodge, Des Moines, IA

        Est: $1,400 - $1,800

        ARTHUR MOLE (1889-1983) & JOHN THOMAS (active 1918-1919) Human Statue of Liberty, 18,000 Officers and Men at Camp Dodge, Des Moines, IA, Col. Wm. Newman, Commanding, Col. Rush S. Wells, Directing * Living Emblem of the United States Marines, 100 Officers & 9,000 Enlisted Men, Marine Barracks, Paris Island, SC, Brigadier General J.H. Pendleton, Commanding. Together, 2 silver prints, each 13 1/4x10 1/2 inches (33x26.6 cm.), each with Mole & Thomas' credit and title, and one with the date, in the negative; in period frames. 1919 (2)

        Swann Auction Galleries
      • ARTHUR MOLE (1889-1983) & JOHN THOMAS (active 1918-1919) The Human U.S. Shield, 30,000 Officers and Men, Camp Custer, Battle Creek, Mic
        Apr. 19, 2016

        ARTHUR MOLE (1889-1983) & JOHN THOMAS (active 1918-1919) The Human U.S. Shield, 30,000 Officers and Men, Camp Custer, Battle Creek, Mic

        Est: $800 - $1,200

        ARTHUR MOLE (1889-1983) & JOHN THOMAS (active 1918-1919) The Human U.S. Shield, 30,000 Officers and Men, Camp Custer, Battle Creek, Mich., Brig. Gen. Howard L. Laubach Commanding. Silver print, 13 1/4x10 1/2 inches (33x26.6 cm.), with Mole & Thomas' credit, title, and date, in the negative; in a period frame. 1918

        Swann Auction Galleries
      • ARTHUR MOLE (1889-1983) & JOHN THOMAS (active 1918-1919) Woodrow Wilson, 21,000 Officers and Men, Camp Sherman, Chillicothe Ohio, Brig.
        Apr. 19, 2016

        ARTHUR MOLE (1889-1983) & JOHN THOMAS (active 1918-1919) Woodrow Wilson, 21,000 Officers and Men, Camp Sherman, Chillicothe Ohio, Brig.

        Est: $900 - $1,200

        ARTHUR MOLE (1889-1983) & JOHN THOMAS (active 1918-1919) Woodrow Wilson, 21,000 Officers and Men, Camp Sherman, Chillicothe Ohio, Brig. Gen. Mathew C. Smith, Commanding. Silver print, 13 1/4x10 1/2 inches (33x26.6 cm.), with Mole & Thomas' credit, title, and date, in the negative; in a period frame. 1918

        Swann Auction Galleries
      • ARTHUR MOLE (1889-1983) & JOHN THOMAS (active 1918-1919) The Living Uncle Sam, 19,000 Officers and Men, Camp Lee, VA, Major General, Om
        Feb. 25, 2016

        ARTHUR MOLE (1889-1983) & JOHN THOMAS (active 1918-1919) The Living Uncle Sam, 19,000 Officers and Men, Camp Lee, VA, Major General, Om

        Est: $1,800 - $2,200

        ARTHUR MOLE (1889-1983) & JOHN THOMAS (active 1918-1919) The Living Uncle Sam, 19,000 Officers and Men, Camp Lee, VA, Major General, Omar Bundy, Com'd'g. Silver print, 13 1/4x10 1/2 inches (33x26.6 cm.), with Mole & Thomas' credit, title, and date, in the negative; in a period frame. 1919

        Swann Auction Galleries
      • ARTHUR MOLE (1889-1983) & JOHN THOMAS (active 1918-1919) Machine Gun Insignia, Machine Gun Training Center, 22,500 Officers and Men, 60
        Feb. 25, 2016

        ARTHUR MOLE (1889-1983) & JOHN THOMAS (active 1918-1919) Machine Gun Insignia, Machine Gun Training Center, 22,500 Officers and Men, 60

        Est: $2,000 - $3,000

        ARTHUR MOLE (1889-1983) & JOHN THOMAS (active 1918-1919) Machine Gun Insignia, Machine Gun Training Center, 22,500 Officers and Men, 600 Machine Guns, Camp Hancock, Augusta, GA, Brig. Gen. Oliver Edwards Commanding, Lt. Col. E.P. Pierson, Directing * The Human American Eagle, 12,500 Officers, Nurses and Men, Camp Gordon, Atlanta, GA, Maj. Gen. George H. Cameron, Commanding. Together, 2 silver prints, each 13 1/4x10 1/2 inches (33x26.6 cm.), each with Mole & Thomas' credit, title, and date, in the negative; in period frames. 1918 (2)

        Swann Auction Galleries
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