Barbara Morgan Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Barbara Morgan Art Value Price Guide

Dec. 12, 2024
Barbara Morgan, Spring on Madison Square (Photomontage)
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
Barbara Morgan Spring on Madison Square (Photomontage) 1938 / printed later gelatin silver print, photomontage sheet: 18.5 h x 22.5 w in (47 x 57 cm) mount: 22 h x 28 w in (56 x 71 cm) Signed, titled and dated to lower edge 'Spring Madison Square Barbara Morgan 1938'. Provenance: Private Collection Literature: Barbara Morgan, Morgan and Bunnell, cover and pg. 28 Looking at Photographs: 100 Pictures from the Collection of The Museum of Modern Art, Szarkowski, pg. 137 Photomontage, Morgan, pl. 12 A World History of Photography, Rosenblum, pl. 556, pg. 436 This work will ship from Lambertville, New Jersey.
Los Angeles Modern Auctions
Nov. 21, 2024
Barbara Morgan (1900-1992): Protest
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
Gelatin silver print, 1940, signed, titled and dated at bottom and on the reverse. 20 x 15 3/4 in. (sheet), unframed.
STAIR
Oct. 25, 2024
Barbara Morgan, Merce Cunningham: Totem Ancestor
Est: $700 - $900
Barbara Morgan Merce Cunningham: Totem Ancestor 1942 / printed 1980 gelatin silver print image: 16.625 h x 11.375 w in (42 x 29 cm) sheet: 19.875 h x 15.875 w in (50 x 40 cm) Signed, titled and dated to lower edge 'Merce Cunningham Totem Ancestor Barbara Morgan 1942'. Signed, titled and dated to verso 'Merce Cunningham - Totem Ancestor - 1942 - c.1980 Barbara Morgan'. Provenance: Sotheby's, New York, c. 1980 | Private Collection This work will ship from Lambertville, New Jersey.
Rago Arts and Auction Center
Sep. 26, 2024
BARBARA MORGAN (1900-1992) Spring on Madison Square (Photomontage). 1938; printed 1980.
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
BARBARA MORGAN (1900-1992) Spring on Madison Square (Photomontage). 1938; printed 1980. Silver print, the image measuring 35½x43½ cm, 14x17⅛ inches, the sheet 40½x50¾ cm, 16x20 inches; with Morgan's signature, title, and negative date in ink on recto, and her signature, title, and negative and print dates in ink on verso.
Swann Auction Galleries
Sep. 22, 2024
BARBARA MORGAN - Martha Graham
Est: $700 - $800
BARBARA MORGAN (American, 1900-1992) "Martha Graham" 1935/1978 - Limited edition gelatin silver print, 6/75. Signed in ink lower right, editioned lower left. Unframed, professionally matted by Witkin Gallery with no tape in contact with the print. 7 x 8.75 inches (image), 11 x 14 inches (sheet), 16 x 20 inches (mat). Excellent condition. From the portfolio Ten Photographers, compiled in 1978 by and for the Women's Campaign Fund in a limited edition of 75. Portfolio 41/75 is held by the Library of Congress (Washington), another is held by The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston.
Saskatchewan Network for Art Collecting
Sep. 18, 2024
Barbara Morgan, Hearst (William Randolph) Over the People, 1939 / 1980
Est: $800 - $1,200
Barbara Morgan (1900 - 1992) Hearst (William Randolph) Over the People, 1939 / 1980 gelatin silver graphite signed and dated on mount lower right: Barbara Morgan 1939 graphite titled on mount lower left: Hearst Over the People inscribed in ink on mount verso: HEARST OVER the PEOPLE-1939-C-1980 (photomontage) Barbara Morgan ink stamp on mount verso: Copyright Photograph BARBARA MORGAN 120 High Point Road Scarsdale, New York 10583 WHEN USED IN ANY MEDIA CREDIT MUST BE GIVEN: PHOTOGRAPH BY BARBARA MORGAN No Arbitrary Cropping May Be Done
Santa Fe Art Auction
May. 16, 2024
BARBARA MORGAN (1900-1992) Martha Graham - Letter to the World (Kick).
Est: $3,000 - $4,500
BARBARA MORGAN (1900-1992) Martha Graham - Letter to the World (Kick). Silver print, the image measuring 13¾x18 inches (34.9x45.7 cm), the sheet slightly larger, with Morgan's signature, title, and negative date in ink on recto, and her signature, title, and negative and print dates in pencil on verso. 1940; printed circa 1980
Swann Auction Galleries
May. 15, 2024
Barbara Morgan, American 1900-1992, Martha Graham, Black and White Photograph
Est: $500 - $700
Barbara Morgan American, 1900-1992 Martha Graham Black and White Photograph Signed along bottom edge of mat, dated 1935. Damages, watcher damage.
Nye & Company
Apr. 25, 2024
Barbara Morgan (American, 1900-1992) Swirl, 1940
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
Barbara Morgan (American, 1900-1992) Swirl, 1940 gelatin silver print printed 1970; signed and dated in pencil, mount; signed, titled, dated in ink and copyright credit reproduction limitation stamp, verso 10 1/4 x 12 3/4 inches.
Hindman
Feb. 28, 2024
BARBARA MORGAN (1900-1992) Spring on Madison Square, 1938 signed, titled an
Est: $6,000 - $8,000
BARBARA MORGAN (1900-1992) Spring on Madison Square, 1938 signed, titled and dated in ink (margin); signed, titled and dated in ink, variously annotated in pencil with copyright credit reproduction stamp (verso) image: 13 3⁄8 x 16 3⁄8 in. (33.9 x 41.6 cm.) sheet: 15 7⁄8 x 19 7⁄8 in. (40.3 x 50.4 cm.)
Christie's
Feb. 22, 2024
BARBARA MORGAN (1900–1992) Martha Graham – Letter to the World, 1940 signed
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
BARBARA MORGAN (1900–1992) Martha Graham – Letter to the World, 1940 signed, titled, and dated in blue ink ink (margin); signed, titled and dated [with print date] in ink (verso) image: 7 ¼ x 19 ¼ in. (18.4 x 48.8 cm.) sheet: 16 7⁄8 x 20 in. (42.8 x 50.8 cm.)
Christie's
Dec. 01, 2023
Barbara Morgan, Martha Graham poster
Est: $500 - $700
Barbara Morgan Martha Graham poster 1940 / printed c.1969 offset lithograph image: 18 h x 23.5 w in (46 x 60 cm) sight: 26.375 h x 31.625 w in (67 x 80 cm) Signed, dated and numbered to lower margin 'Martha Graham Letter to the World 38-200 Barbara Morgan c.1969'. This work is number 38 from the edition of 200. Provenance: The Artist | Collection of Susan and G. Ray Hawkins, Beverly Hills Literature: Barbara Morgan: Masters of Photography Series, Morgan, cover Martha Graham: Sixteen Dances in Photographs, Morgan, cover This work will ship from Los Angeles, California.
Los Angeles Modern Auctions
Dec. 01, 2023
Barbara Morgan, Martha Graham - Letter to the World (Kick)
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
Barbara Morgan Martha Graham - Letter to the World (Kick) 1940 / printed 1980 gelatin silver print image: 13.75 h x 18.125 w in (35 x 46 cm) sheet: 15.875 h x 19.875 w in (40 x 50 cm) Signed, titled and dated to lower margin 'Martha Graham - Letter to the World Barbara Morgan 1940.' Signed, titled and dated to verso 'Martha Graham - Letter to the World - 1940-C.1980 (Kick) Barbara Morgan'. Inscribed to verso '3774 B'. Literature: Barbara Morgan: Masters of Photography Series, Morgan, cover Martha Graham: Sixteen Dances in Photographs, Morgan, cover This work will ship from Lambertville, New Jersey.
Los Angeles Modern Auctions
Nov. 28, 2023
Barbara Morgan (1900-1992) Letter to the World, "Kick," 1940
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Barbara Morgan (1900-1992) Letter to the World, "Kick," 1940 Gelatin silver print, printed 1972; signed, titled and dated in pencil on the mount; signed, titled, dated in ink and copyright credit reproduction limitation stamp on the mount verso. image: 10 3/8 x 13 3/8in.(26.4 x 34cm.) mount: 16 x 20in. (40.6 x 50.8cm.)
Hindman
Nov. 28, 2023
Barbara Morgan (1900-1992) Swirl, 1940
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
Barbara Morgan (1900-1992) Swirl, 1940 Gelatin silver print, printed 1970; signed and dated in pencil on the mount; signed, titled, dated in ink and copyright credit reproduction limitation stamp on the verso. image: 10 1/4 x 12 3/4in. (26 x 32.4cm.) mount: 16 x 20in.(40.6 x 50.8cm.)
Hindman
Nov. 18, 2023
BARBARA MORGAN (1900–1992)
Est: €1,600 - €1,800
BARBARA MORGAN (1900–1992) | Doug and Toad-Kitten on Stump, 1942 Image Size: 18,5 x 23,9 cm English: Gelatin silver print, printed in 1978 on semi-matte paper, flush-mounted on cardboard 27,1 x 35,5 cm, in excellent condition. Signed, dated and titled in pencil on the lower cardboard; also signed, dated, titled and annotated "Archivally Printed 1978 BBM", dedicated "For Helen and Doug Haskell, always love to you, Barbara" in ink and photographer's copyright stamp with address "120 High Point Road Scarsdale, New York 10583" and annotation "New 1978" in ink on the reverse of the cardboard. Deutsch: Silbergelatineabzug, geprintet 1978 auf halbmattem Papier, kaschiert auf Karton 27,1 x 35,5 cm, in ausgezeichnetem Zustand. Mit Bleistift signiert, datiert und betitelt unterhalb des Abzuges, rückseitig mit Tinte ebenfalls signiert, datiert, betitelt und beschriftet "Archivally Printed 1978 BBM", gewidmet "For Helen und Doug Haskell, always love to you, Barbara" und Fotografen-Copyrightstempel mit Adresse "120 High Point Road Scarsdale, New York 10583", handschriftlich mit Tinte ergänzt "New 1978".
OstLicht Auctions
Oct. 27, 2023
Gelatin Silver Print "Letter To The World" by Barbara Morgan (American, 1900-1992)
Est: $15,000 - $30,000
Letter to the World (Kick) Gelatin silver print Signed, titled, and dated in pencil by photographer on mount recto. Signed, titled and dated in pencil and hand stamped by Morgan on mount verso 1940 printed in 1977 Barbara Morgan (American, 1900-1992) 11 x 14 inches (sight) 21 x 23.75 inches (frame) Overall good condition. Provenance: Purchase receipt from Sothebys 2002.
Lewis & Grant Auctions
Oct. 18, 2023
BARBARA MORGAN PHOTOGRAPH WOMAN'S TORSO. MARTHA GRAHAM-EXTASIS
Est: $60 - $100
Barbara Morgan Photograph Woman's torso. Martha Graham-Extasis Dimensions: Image Size: H: 16 inches: W: 13.5 inches: Frame Height: 20 inches: Frame Width: 16 inches --- US Packing and Shipping charge: In house shipping available. Will be calculated once destination known. Plus insurance at a rate of $1 per hundred.
Uniques & Antiques
Sep. 12, 2023
BARBARA MORGAN (1900-1992), Corn Stalk, 1945 (printed 1973)
Est: $400 - $600
BARBARA MORGAN (1900-1992) Corn Stalk, 1945 (printed 1973) bromide inscribed and dated on margin: Barbara Morgan 1944 33 x 25.5cm PROVENANCE The Estate of Joyce Evans
Gibson's
Aug. 02, 2023
Barbara Morgan, Martha Graham: Letter to the World (Kick)
Est: $500 - $700
Barbara Morgan Martha Graham: Letter to the World (Kick) c. 1964 offset lithograph image: 18 h x 23.5 w in (46 x 60 cm) sheet: 26.375 h x 31.5 w in (67 x 80 cm) Signed, titled, dated and numbered to lower edge 'Martha Graham - Letter to the World - 84-200 Barbara Morgan c.1964'. This work is number 84 from the edition of 200. Provenance: Collection of Susan and G. Ray Hawkins, Beverly Hills Literature: Barbara Morgan: Masters of Photography Series, Morgan, cover Martha Graham: Sixteen Dances in Photographs, Morgan, cover This work will ship from Los Angeles, California.
Los Angeles Modern Auctions
Aug. 02, 2023
Barbara Morgan, Martha Graham - Letter to the World (Kick)
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
Barbara Morgan Martha Graham - Letter to the World (Kick) 1940 / printed later gelatin silver print image: 16.625 h x 22.25 w in (42 x 57 cm) mount: 23.5 h x 29.5 w in (60 x 75 cm) Signed, titled and dated to mount 'Martha Graham - Letter to the World Barbara Morgan 1940'. Signed and inscribed to mount verso 'To: G. Ray / Best wishes and many thanks / Love -Barbara'. Provenance: Collection of Susan and G. Ray Hawkins, Beverly Hills Literature: Barbara Morgan: Masters of Photography Series, Morgan, cover Martha Graham: Sixteen Dances in Photographs, Morgan, cover This work will ship from Los Angeles, California.
Los Angeles Modern Auctions
Apr. 27, 2023
BARBARA MORGAN (1900-1992) Samadhi, light drawing.
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
BARBARA MORGAN (1900-1992) Samadhi, light drawing. Silver print, the image measuring 15 3/4x13 1/8 inches (40x33.3 cm.), the mount 23x20 inches (58.4x50.8 cm.), with Morgan's signature and title in pencil on mount recto, and her signature, title, negative date, and notation in ink on mount verso. 1940; printed circa 1969 Provenance: A gift from the Photographer to the Present Owner
Swann Auction Galleries
Feb. 19, 2023
BARBARA MORGAN (AMERICAN, 1900-1992).
Est: $400 - $600
"Martha Graham- Ekstasis". Gelatin silver print. Signed and dated 1935 in pencil on mount lower right. (A later printing). Further inscribed or signed?, titled, and dated in ink on mount verso. From a White Plains, NY collection.
Clarke Auction Gallery
Feb. 03, 2023
Barbara Morgan
Est: $400 - $600
(American, 1900-1992) Children Singing in the Rain 1950, printed circa 1972, signed mount lower right recto "Barbara Morgan 1950", titled mount recto lower left "Children Singing in the Rain", stamped, titled, signed and dated "1950-c. 1972" mount verso, inscribed "For Joan and Pete Glass: with admiration of Fran and best wishes to her fine family!/ Barbara Morgan June 23-1983", gelatin silver print, 12-1/2 x 16-1/2 in.; mount, 21 x 23 in.; black wood frame, 23 x 27 in. Provenance: Gift from the artist to the original owner who worked with Morgan; by descent in the family; Private Collection, Concord, North Carolina am/art/photo not emp
Brunk Auctions
Feb. 03, 2023
Barbara Morgan
Est: $600 - $800
(American, 1900-1992) City Shell Photomontage, 1938, printed circa 1972, signed mount lower right recto "Barbara Morgan -1938", titled mount recto lower left "City Shell", stamped, titled, signed and dated "1938-c. 1972" mount verso, inscribed "For Fran Glass all best wishes Barbara Morgan Dec. 21- 1981", gelatin silver print, 13 x 10-1/4 in.; mount, 20 x 16 in.; black wood frame, 23-1/2 x 21 in. Provenance: Gift from the artist to the original owner who worked with Morgan; by descent in the family; Private Collection, Concord, North Carolina am/art/photo
Brunk Auctions
Feb. 03, 2023
Barbara Morgan
Est: $700 - $900
(American, 1900-1992) Beech Tree IV, 1945, printed circa 1980, signed mount lower right recto "Barbara Morgan -1945", titled mount recto lower left "Beech Tree- IV", stamped, titled, signed and dated "1945-c. 1980" mount verso, gelatin silver print, 10-1/2 x 10-1/2 in.; mount, 18 x 17 in.; black wood frame, 21 x 21 in. Provenance: Gift from the artist to the original owner who worked with Morgan; by descent in the family; Private Collection, Concord, North Carolina am/art/photo
Brunk Auctions
Feb. 03, 2023
Barbara Morgan
Est: $700 - $900
(American, 1900-1992) Winter Night Madison Square, 1939, signed mount lower right recto "Barbara Morgan 1939", printed later, titled mount lower left recto, gelatin silver print, image 12 x 16 in.; sheet 16 x 20 in.; black wood frame, 22-1/2 x 26-1/2 in. Provenance: Gift from the artist to the original owner who worked with Morgan; by descent in the family; Private Collection, Concord, North Carolina am/art/photo
Brunk Auctions
Feb. 03, 2023
Barbara Morgan
Est: $800 - $1,200
(American, 1900-1992) Spring on Madison Square, 1938, printed circa 1980, signed backing lower right recto "Barbara Morgan 1938", titled mount recto lower left "Spring on Madison Square", stamped, titled, signed, and dated "1938-c. 1980"mount verso, inscribed "Happy Birthday Dear Fran and a happy future! Love - Barbara", gelatin silver print, 14-1/2 x 17-1/2 in.; mount, 22 x 25 in.; black wood frame, 25 x 28 in. Provenance: Gift from the artist to the original owner who worked with Morgan; by descent in the family; Private Collection, Concord, North Carolina am/art/photo
Brunk Auctions
Feb. 03, 2023
Barbara Morgan
Est: $800 - $1,200
(American, 1900-1992) El Penitente, 1940, printed 1980, signed mount lower right recto "Barbara Morgan 1940", titled mount lower left recto, inscribed mount verso "Martha Graham-El Penitente - 1940-c. 1980/solo (Eric Hawkins-El Flagellante)/Barbara Morgan", gelatin silver print, 9-1/2 x 7-1/2 in.; mount, 16 x 14 in.; black wood frame, 20 x 18 in. Provenance: Gift from the artist to the original owner who worked with Morgan; by descent in the family; Private Collection, Concord, North Carolina am/art/photo
Brunk Auctions
Feb. 03, 2023
Barbara Morgan
Est: $800 - $1,200
(American, 1900-1992) Saeta: Ice on Window, 1942, signed and dated mount lower right recto "Barbara Morgan - 1942", titled mount lower left recto "Saeta", stamped, titled, signed and dated "1942-c. 1980" mount verso, also inscribed mount verso "For Fran Glass- all best wishes for you and your family and future! love, Barbara Morgan, June 23, 1983", gelatin silver print, 9-1/2 x 13-1/2 in.; mount, 16 x 20 in.; black wood frame, 21 x 21 in. Note: The title Saeta is Spanish for the word arrow, a reference to the ice forms on the window. Provenance: Gift from the artist to the original owner who worked with Morgan; by descent in the family; Private Collection, Concord, North Carolina am/art/photo
Brunk Auctions
Feb. 03, 2023
Barbara Morgan
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
(American, 1900-1992) Martha Graham, Letter to the World, 1940, printed 1980, signed mount lower right recto "Barbara Morgan 1940", titled mount lower left recto, inscribed verso "Martha Graham-Letter to the World-1940-c. 1942/Barbara Morgan individually printed 1980", gelatin silver print, 10-1/4 x 13-1/2 in.; mount, 16 x 20 in.; black wood frame, 21 x 24 in. Provenance: Gift from the artist to the original owner who worked with Morgan; by descent in the family; Private Collection, Concord, North Carolina am/art/photo
Brunk Auctions
Nov. 17, 2022
BARBARA MORGAN - BEGONIA LEAF
Est: $400 - $600
Lot 12 Barbara Morgan American (1900-1992) Begonia Leaf (1943) gelatin silver print signed in pencil lower right on mount and again in ink on frame verso sheet: 9 5/8 x 13 3/8 inches frame dimensions: 20 5/8 x 23 1/4 x 3/4 inches, wood frame with glazing Additional Information: further inscribed to frame verso: 'Love to Elsa Schmid/ 5-14-62' Provenance: From a Private Collection
Capsule Gallery Auction
Nov. 17, 2022
Barbara Morgan, Untitled (four works)
Est: $700 - $900
Barbara Morgan Untitled (four works) c. 1950 gelatin silver print largest sheet: 8 h × 10 w in (20 × 25 cm) smallest sheet: 8.375 h × 7.625 w in (21 × 19 cm) The top right photograph shows the art dealer J.B. Neumann (left) with Barbara Morgan (right). Stamped signature to verso of each work 'Barbara Morgan'. Provenance: The Peter Loughrey Collection, Los Angeles This work will ship from LAMA in Los Angeles, California.
Los Angeles Modern Auctions
Oct. 20, 2022
BARBARA MORGAN (1900-1992) Martha Graham - Letter to the World (Kick).
Est: $3,000 - $4,500
BARBARA MORGAN (1900-1992) Martha Graham - Letter to the World (Kick). Silver print, the image measuring 12 3/4x9 3/8 inches (32.4x23.8 cm), the sheet 14x11 inches (35.6x27.9 cm), with Morgan's signature and negative date in ink on recto, and her signature, title, and negative and print dates in ink on verso. 1940; printed 1986
Swann Auction Galleries
Oct. 14, 2022
Barbara Morgan
Est: $700 - $900
(American, 1900-1992) Martha Graham, Letter to the World, 1940, printed 1972, signed, titled, and dated mount recto, also signed, stamped, and inscribed mount verso, gelatin silver print, image 10-1/2 x 13-1/2; unmatted, unframed 16 x 20 in. Provenance: Private Collection, Wisconsin
Brunk Auctions
Sep. 29, 2022
Barbara Morgan, Martha Graham: Letter to the World (Kick)
Est: $2,500 - $3,500
Barbara Morgan Martha Graham: Letter to the World (Kick) 1940 / 1976 gelatin silver print image: 10.375 h × 13.375 w in (26 × 34 cm) mount: 16 h × 20 w in (41 × 51 cm) Signed, titled and dated to mount ''Martha Graham: Letter to the World Barbara Morgan 1940'. Signed, titled and dated to verso 'Martha Graham: Letter to the World Barbara Morgan 1940' with artist's stamp. Provenance: Acquired directly from the artist in 1976 by the present owner This work will ship from Rago in Lambertville, New Jersey.
Rago Arts and Auction Center
May. 19, 2022
Barbara Morgan
Est: $200 - $400
(American, 1900-1992) Two Modern Dance Photographs; Martha Graham, American Document Trio, printed 2002 from a 1938 negative, stamped verso, gelatin silver print, sheet 11 x 14 in.; Martha Graham and Eric Hawkins, Willard & Barbara Morgan Archive stamp verso, gelatin silver print, sheet 11 x 14 in.; both unframed Provenance: Private Collection, Asheville
Brunk Auctions
Apr. 14, 2022
BARBARA MORGAN (1900-1992) Samadhi, light drawing.
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
BARBARA MORGAN (1900-1992) Samadhi, light drawing. Silver print, the image measuring 15 3/4x13 1/8 inches (40x33.3 cm.), the mount 23x20 inches (58.4x50.8 cm.), with Morgan's signature and title in pencil on mount recto, and her signature, title, negative date, and notation in ink on mount verso. 1940; printed circa 1969
Swann Auction Galleries
Apr. 14, 2022
BARBARA MORGAN (1900-1992) Martha Graham -- Letter to the World (Kick).
Est: $3,000 - $4,500
BARBARA MORGAN (1900-1992) Martha Graham -- Letter to the World (Kick). Silver print, the image measuring 15 1/8x19 1/2 inches (38.4x49.5 cm.), the mount 22x27 inches (55.9x68.5 cm.), with Morgan's signature, title, and negative date in pencil on mount recto, and her signature, title, dates, and printing notations in ink and her copyright stamp, on mount verso. 1940; printed 1980
Swann Auction Galleries
Apr. 14, 2022
BARBARA MORGAN (1900-1992) Martha Graham - El Penitente (Solo- Erick Hawkins - El Flagellante).
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
BARBARA MORGAN (1900-1992) Martha Graham - El Penitente (Solo- Erick Hawkins - El Flagellante). Silver print, the image measuring 17 1/4x13 1/2 inches (43.8x34.3 cm.), the sheet 20x16 inches (50.8x40.6 cm.), with Morgan's signature, title, and date in ink on recto, and her signature, title, and dates again in ink on verso. 1940; printed 1980
Swann Auction Galleries
Apr. 14, 2022
BARBARA MORGAN (1900-1992) Pearl Primus - Speak to Me of Rivers * Martha Graham, Frontier * Torso - Martha Graham * Martha Graham Lette
Est: $5,000 - $7,500
BARBARA MORGAN (1900-1992) Pearl Primus - Speak to Me of Rivers * Martha Graham, Frontier * Torso - Martha Graham * Martha Graham Letter to the World Duet * Charles Weidman. Together, 5 silver prints, one image measuring 9 1/4x7 3/8 inches (23.5x18.7 cm.), the sheet slightly larger, the mount 11 1/2x10 inches (29.2x25.4 cm.), the rest 10 3/8x13 3/8 inches (26.4x34 cm.), the mounts 16x20 inches (40.6x50.8 cm.), each with Morgan's signature, title, and dates in pencil or in ink on mount recto, and the first with her signature, title, and dates in pencil with two copyright stamps on mount verso; the rest with her Dance Portfolio copyright stamp with image number of an edition of 24 on mount verso. 1935 (2), 1938, 1940, and 1944; printed 1972 (the first) and 1977
Swann Auction Galleries
Apr. 07, 2022
Barbara Morgan (1900-1992); Martha Graham, Letter to the World (Kick);
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Barbara Morgan (1900-1992) Martha Graham, Letter to the World (Kick), 1940 Gelatin silver print, printed 1986, signed and dated in ink in the margin; signed, titled and dated in ink on the verso. 9 1/4 x 12 3/4in (23.5 x 32.3cm) sheet 11 x 14in (28 x 35.5cm) For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website
Bonhams
Mar. 30, 2022
Barbara Morgan, Children Singing in the Rain; Lamentation, Martha Graham (two works)
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
Barbara Morgan Children Singing in the Rain; Lamentation, Martha Graham (two works) 1935, 1950 / c. 1980 gelatin silver print 19.875 h × 15.875 w in (50 × 40 cm) 15.875 h × 19.875 w in (40 × 50 cm) Signed, titled and dated to lower edge of each work 'Children Singing in the Rain Barbara Morgan 1950' and 'Lamentation Martha Graham Barbara Morgan 1935'. Signed, titled and dated to verso of each work 'Children Singing in the Rain Barbara Morgan 1950 C. 1980' and 'Lamentation Martha Graham Barbara Morgan 1935'. This work will ship from Rago in Lambertville, New Jersey. condition: Works are in good overall condition. Both sheets show some minor cockling to edges with few crescent marks to composition. Overall, photographs present well. Each unframed.
Rago Arts and Auction Center
Mar. 30, 2022
Barbara Morgan, Spring on Madison Square; Fossil in Formation (two works)
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
Barbara Morgan Spring on Madison Square; Fossil in Formation (two works) 1938, 1965 / c. 1980 gelatin silver print 15.875 h × 19.875 w in (40 × 50 cm) Signed, titled and dated to lower edge of each work 'Spring on Madison Square Barbara Morgan 1938' and 'Fossil in Formation Barbara Morgan 1965'. Signed, titled and dated to verso of each work 'Spring on Madison Square Barbara Morgan 1938' and 'Fossil in Formation Barbara Morgan 1965 c. 1980'. This work will ship from Rago in Lambertville, New Jersey. Condition of the item is not included in this description. Condition reports are available from Rago upon request. Rago strongly recommends that you review a condition report for each item on which you plan to bid. Email condition@ragoarts.com to request a condition report.
Rago Arts and Auction Center
Mar. 17, 2022
Morgan, Barbara (1900-1992) - Moving light design, 1940
Est: €1,500 - €2,500
Gelatin silver print, printed in 1950s/1960s Titled and dated in pencil with photographer's credit stamp on the verso
Finarte
Mar. 06, 2022
BARBARA MORGAN (AMERICAN, 1900-1992).
Est: $800 - $1,200
Photograph. "Martha Graham's 'El Penitente', Eric Hawkins as El Flagellante". 1940. Printed later. Signed and dated on mat lower right. Signed, titled, and dated verso. From a Long Island, NY collection.
Clarke Auction Gallery
Feb. 10, 2022
BARBARA MORGAN (1900-1992) Vision of Penitente.
Est: $3,000 - $4,500
BARBARA MORGAN (1900-1992) Vision of Penitente. Silver print, the image measuring 10x12 5/8 inches (25.4x32.1 cm.), the mount 11x12 5/8 inches (27.9x32.1 cm.), with Morgan's signature, in pencil, on mount recto. 1941 WITH--Barbara Morgan. Martha Graham. Illustrated with reproductions of Morgan's photographs of 16 iconic performances by the phenomenal Martha Graham. 4to, tan cloth boards. FIRST EDITION, SIGNED AND INSCRIBED BY MORGAN. New York: Duel, Sloan and Pearce, (1941)
Swann Auction Galleries
Feb. 10, 2022
BARBARA MORGAN (1900-1992) Martha Graham - Letter to the World (swirl).
Est: $3,000 - $4,500
BARBARA MORGAN (1900-1992) Martha Graham - Letter to the World (swirl). Silver print, the image measuring 15 1/4x17 1/2 inches (38.7x44.5 cm.), the mount 22x26 inches (55.9x66 cm.), with Morgan's signature, title, and negative date, in pencil, on mount recto, and her signature, title, and negative date, in ink, and her copyright stamp, on mount verso. 1940; printed 1970s
Swann Auction Galleries