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b. 1927 - d. 2009

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      • Bob Willoughby - "Billie Holiday"
        Nov. 23, 2024

        Bob Willoughby - "Billie Holiday"

        Est: $40 - $50

        Bob Willoughby - "Billie Holiday". 1989. Reproduction Print. 27.5 x 21. Very good condition

        Bruce Teleky Inc.
      • Bob Willoughby - "Billie Holiday"
        Oct. 31, 2024

        Bob Willoughby - "Billie Holiday"

        Est: $40 - $50

        Bob Willoughby - "Billie Holiday". 1989. Reproduction Print. 27.5 x 21. Very good condition

        Bruce Teleky Inc.
      • Bob Willoughby - "Billie Holiday"
        Oct. 13, 2024

        Bob Willoughby - "Billie Holiday"

        Est: $40 - $50

        Bob Willoughby - "Billie Holiday". 1989. Reproduction Print. 27.5 x 21. Very good condition

        Bruce Teleky Inc.
      • Bob Willoughby - "Billie Holiday"
        Sep. 28, 2024

        Bob Willoughby - "Billie Holiday"

        Est: $40 - $50

        Bob Willoughby - "Billie Holiday". 1989. Reproduction Print. 27.5 x 21. Very good condition

        Bruce Teleky Inc.
      • Bob Willoughby - "Billie Holiday"
        Sep. 12, 2024

        Bob Willoughby - "Billie Holiday"

        Est: $40 - $50

        Bob Willoughby - "Billie Holiday". 1989. Reproduction Print. 27.5 x 21. Very good condition

        Bruce Teleky Inc.
      • Bob Willoughby - "Billie Holiday"
        Jul. 27, 2024

        Bob Willoughby - "Billie Holiday"

        Est: $40 - $50

        Bob Willoughby - "Billie Holiday". 1989. Reproduction Print. 27.5 x 21. Very good condition

        Bruce Teleky Inc.
      • Bob Willoughby - "Billie Holiday"
        Jul. 06, 2024

        Bob Willoughby - "Billie Holiday"

        Est: $40 - $50

        Bob Willoughby - "Billie Holiday". 1989. Reproduction Print. 27.5 x 21. Very good condition

        Bruce Teleky Inc.
      • Bob Willoughby - "Billie Holiday"
        Jun. 15, 2024

        Bob Willoughby - "Billie Holiday"

        Est: $40 - $50

        Bob Willoughby - "Billie Holiday". 1989. Reproduction Print. 27.5 x 21. Very good condition

        Bruce Teleky Inc.
      • BOB WILLOUGHBY (1927–2009)
        Jun. 05, 2024

        BOB WILLOUGHBY (1927–2009)

        Est: €900 - €1,200

        BOB WILLOUGHBY (1927–2009) | Audrey Hepburn on the set of 'Paris when it Sizzles', 1962 Image Size: 38,2 x 20,3 cm English: Chromogenic print, printed in 2003 on Fujicolor Professional paper 40,9 x 30,5 cm, in excellent condition. Photographer's typographic copyright label with the series' title "Audrey Hepburn" and handwritten caption, date of exposure and signed in black ink on the reverse. LITERATUR Audrey Hepburn. Fotografien von Bob Willoughby, Berlin 2003, p. 104. Deutsch: Chromogener Abzug, geprintet 2003 auf Fujicolor Professional Paper 40,9 x 30,5 cm, in ausgezeichnetem Zustand. Rückseitig typografisches Copyrightlabel des Fotografen mit Serientitel "Audrey Hepburn" sowie handschriftlich Bildtitel, Aufnahmedatum und Signatur mit schwarzer Tinte. LITERATUR Audrey Hepburn. Fotografien von Bob Willoughby, Berlin 2003, S. 104.

        OstLicht Auctions
      • BOB WILLOUGHBY (1927–2009)
        Jun. 05, 2024

        BOB WILLOUGHBY (1927–2009)

        Est: €900 - €1,200

        BOB WILLOUGHBY (1927–2009) | Audrey Hepburn on the set of 'Paris when it Sizzles', 1962 Image Size: 38,2 x 25,8 cm English: Chromogenic print, printed in 2003 on Fujicolor Professional paper 40,9 x 30,5 cm, in excellent condition. Photographer's typographic copyright label with the series' title "Audrey Hepburn" and handwritten caption, date of exposure and signed in black ink on the reverse. LITERATUR Audrey Hepburn. Fotografien von Bob Willoughby, Berlin 2003, p. 104. In this film, Hepburn plays the secretary of a screenwriter, played by William Holden. While he dictates the plot of a script to her, the two act out different scene variations themselves and eventually become lovers. Deutsch: Chromogener Abzug, geprintet 2003 auf Fujicolor Professional Paper 40,9 x 30,5 cm, in ausgezeichnetem Zustand. Rückseitig typografisches Copyrightlabel des Fotografen mit Serientitel "Audrey Hepburn" sowie handschriftlich Bildtitel, Aufnahmedatum und Signatur mit schwarzer Tinte. LITERATUR Audrey Hepburn. Fotografien von Bob Willoughby, Berlin 2003, S. 104. In diesem Film mit dem deutschen Titel "Zusammen in Paris" gab Hepburn die Sekretärin eines Drehbuchautors, gespielt von William Holden. Während er ihr den Plot eines Skripts diktiert, spielen die beiden verschiedene Szenenvarianten selbst durch und werden schließlich ein Liebespaar.

        OstLicht Auctions
      • BOB WILLOUGHBY (1927–2009)
        Jun. 05, 2024

        BOB WILLOUGHBY (1927–2009)

        Est: €900 - €1,200

        BOB WILLOUGHBY (1927–2009) | Frank Sinatra, Hollywood 1955 Image Size: 38 x 25,1 cm English: Lambda print after the chromogenic negative, printed in 2003 on Fujicolor Professional paper 40,6 x 30,3 cm, in excellent condition. Photographer's typographic copyright label with the series' title "Frank Sinatra" and handwritten caption, date of exposure and signed in black ink on the reverse. LITERATURE Bob Willoughby, Frank Sinatra, Berlin 2003. After his early successes, which made Frank Sinatra the musical idol of the world war generation, he experienced a crisis at the beginning of the 1950s. It was mainly in films that the star re-gained popularity. This portrait was taken while working on Otto Preminger's film about a drug addict in Chicago's slums, "The Man with the Golden Arm". As the session had gone well, Sinatra was in high spirits when he and Willoughby visited a small park next to the studio. Deutsch: Lambda-Print nach dem chromogenen Originalnegativ, geprintet 2003 auf Fujicolor Professional Paper 40,6 x 30,3 cm, in ausgezeichnetem Zustand. Rückseitig typografisches Copyrightlabel des Fotografen mit Serientitel "Frank Sinatra" sowie handschriftlich Bildtitel, Aufnahmedatum und Signatur mit schwarzer Tinte. LITERATURE Bob Willoughby, Frank Sinatra, Berlin 2003. Nach frühen Erfolgen, mit denen Frank Sinatra zum musikalischen Idol der Weltkriegsgeneration wurde, erlebte er Anfang der 1950er eine Krise. Es waren vor allem Filme, mit denen der Star wieder neue Popularität gewann. Die Aufnahme entstand während der Arbeit an Otto Premingers Film über einen Rauschgiftsüchtigen im Elendsviertel von Chicago "Der Mann mit dem goldenen Arm". Da die Session gut gelaufen war, hatte Sinatra beste Laune, als er mit Willoughby einen kleinen Park neben dem Studio besuchte.

        OstLicht Auctions
      • Bob Willoughby - "Billie Holiday"
        May. 26, 2024

        Bob Willoughby - "Billie Holiday"

        Est: $40 - $50

        Bob Willoughby - "Billie Holiday". 1989. Reproduction Print. 27.5 x 21. Very good condition

        Bruce Teleky Inc.
      • BOB WILLOUGHBY (1927–2009) Miles Davis backstage after a Just Jazz concert,
        Feb. 28, 2024

        BOB WILLOUGHBY (1927–2009) Miles Davis backstage after a Just Jazz concert,

        Est: $1,000 - $1,500

        BOB WILLOUGHBY (1927–2009) Miles Davis backstage after a Just Jazz concert, Shrine Auditorium,... signed, titled, dated with reproduction limitation and artist copyright credit in pencil (verso) image: 14 x 17 ¾ in. (35.5 x 43.9 cm.) sheet: 15 7⁄8 x 19 ¾ in. (40.3 x 50.1 cm.)

        Christie's
      • BOB WILLOUGHBY (1927-2009) Marilyn Monroe on the set of Let's Make Love (di
        Nov. 09, 2023

        BOB WILLOUGHBY (1927-2009) Marilyn Monroe on the set of Let's Make Love (di

        Est: €2,000 - €3,000

        BOB WILLOUGHBY (1927-2009) Marilyn Monroe on the set of Let's Make Love (dir. George Cukor), 20th... signé, titré, daté à l'encre et mention au crayon 'This is an archival print-vintage 1960's. BW' avec cachet de copyright du photographe et cachet 'Lothar Schirmer Collection' (montage, verso) image/feuille/montage : 49,7 x 35,5 cm. (19 5⁄8 x 14 in.)

        Christie's
      • Bob Willoughby (1927-2009) American
        Aug. 09, 2023

        Bob Willoughby (1927-2009) American

        Est: $300 - $600

        HEDY LAMARR, gelatin silver print, signed on the mount in pencil lower right, stamped Edward Weston Collection 1981’ on verso, mount 19 ½ x 15 ½”, frame 29 ¼ x 25 ½” with Plexiglas.

        Clark's Fine Art & Auctioneers Inc.
      • BOB WILLOUGHBY (1927-2009) AMERICAN
        Jul. 12, 2023

        BOB WILLOUGHBY (1927-2009) AMERICAN

        Est: $300 - $600

        HEDY LAMARR, gelatin silver print, signed on the mount in pencil lower right, stamped Edward Weston Collection 1981’ on verso, mount 19 ½ x 15 ½”, frame 29 ¼ x 25 ½” with Plexiglas.

        Clark's Fine Art & Auctioneers Inc.
      • Bob Willoughby (1927-2007); Chet Baker;
        Apr. 06, 2023

        Bob Willoughby (1927-2007); Chet Baker;

        Est: $1,500 - $2,000

        Bob Willoughby (1927-2007) Chet Baker, 1953 Gelatin silver print; the artist's copyright credit limitation stamps on the verso. 9 x 10 in. (23.1 x 25.4 cm.)

        Bonhams
      • BOB WILLOUGHBY (1927 - 2009): AUDREY HEPBURN
        Oct. 13, 2022

        BOB WILLOUGHBY (1927 - 2009): AUDREY HEPBURN

        Est: $300 - $400

        gelatin silver print, framed under glass; with artist's label verso signed by the artist, dated 1953, and inscribed "Getting into the Paramount Studios Car, Hollywood' and printed "Private Copy Not for Reproduction"; Provenance: The Estate of Kay Pick, Beverly Hills, CA; 19 x 14 1/2 inches sight; 20 1/2 x 16 inches frame

        Abell Auction
      • Exhibited 20th C. Willoughby Photo of Elisabeth Frink
        Jul. 14, 2022

        Exhibited 20th C. Willoughby Photo of Elisabeth Frink

        Est: $4,000 - $6,000

        Bob Willoughby (American, 1927-2009). "Elisabeth Frink, Sculptress in her Chelsea, London Studio - 1956" - silver gelatin print, printed January 12, 1978, signed, numbered & annotated. An important photograph of British sculptor Elisabeth Frink in her Chelsea, London studio by American photographer Bob Willoughby. In the photo, Frink stands in profile, turned to her right. On the wall behind her are several sketches (presumably studies for sculptures), a wonderful painted handprint, a rendering of a mesmerizing visage staring out at the viewer as well as a postcard depicting a trio of Renaissance busts directly behind Frink's head, a collection of hanging frames at the center, and a large-scale painting of Christ. Elisabeth Frink and Bob Willoughby were good friends in the 1950s and admired one another's work. Not only did Bob take this special photograph of Elisabeth, he also asked her to create a bronze bust of his likeness finding Frink's work to be "powerful and important." Frink's bronze bust of Willoughby is also available in today's auction. Size: 12" L x 16" W (30.5 cm x 40.6 cm) Bob Willoughby has been described as "…the man who virtually invented the photojournalistic motion picture still" by Popular Photography. A pioneer of 20th century photography, he is best known for being a "link between the filmmakers and major magazines of the time, such as Life and Look" (source: The Bob Willoughby Photo Archive website). Willoughby studied film at the University of Southern California (USC) Cinema Department and design at the Kahn Institute of Art. He also apprenticed with famous Hollywood photographers such as Paul Hesse, Glenn Embree, and Wallace Seawell. Willoughby documented a golden era of cinema, shooting on the sets of A Star is Born, The Graduate, Rosemary's Baby, My Fair Lady, and Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? to name a few. In addition to capturing such Hollywood legends like Judy Garland, Elizabeth Taylor, and Audrey Hepburn, Willoughby had an immense appreciation for jazz and created a wonderful series portraying jazz musicians. Furthermore, his honors were numerous and his work has been collected internationally by esteemed museums and institutions. According to the Bob Willoughby Photo Archive, "The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences in Hollywood honored Willoughby with a major retrospective exhibition of his work. He was awarded the Lucie Award for Outstanding Achievement in Still Photography in New York in 2004. His photographs are in the permanent collections of The National Portrait Gallery, Washington, D.C.; The National Portrait Gallery, London; The National Museum of Photography, Bradford, UK; Bibliotheque Nationale de France, Paris; The Museum of Modern Art, Film Department, New York; The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, Beverly Hills; The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York; The Tate Gallery Collection, London; Theatre de la Photographie et de l'Image, Nice; and Musee de la Photographie, Charleroi, Belgium." Dame Elisabeth Frink discovered her love for Renaissance sculpture as a teenager when, being the daughter of an army officer, she lived in Trieste, Italy and traveled to Venice. She attended the Guildford School of Art and the Chelsea School of Art, studying under John Berger (1926-2017), Ceri Richards (1903-1971), and Julian Trevelyan (1910-1988). Frink's work came to be associated with artists Lynn Chadwick (1914-2003) and Kenneth Armitage (1916-2002) who were known as The Geometry of Fear sculptors (a term coined by critic Herbert Read). "These supposedly angst-ridden artists bridged the gap between 1930s geometric idealism and post-war existentialism." Frink associated with contemporary artists Francis Bacon, Lucian Freud, John Minton, and Michael Andrews in London pubs during the evenings and "held wild parties in her shared flat in Chelsea" (source: Christie's "Artist guide: Elisabeth Frink" - 14 September 2020). Frink's sculptures are on view throughout the world. These include her famous "Warhorse" at Chatsworth House in Derbyshire as well as "Eagle" which was commissioned as a lectern for Coventry Cathedral. Please note: According to the Bob Willoughby Photo Archive, only three of these photographs have ever been printed. The other two are in the permanent collections of The Tate Gallery in London and the National Portrait Gallery in London. In addition, this photograph has been shown in numerous gallery exhibitions over the years. Bob Willoughby's photograph of Marilyn Monroe (1960) hammered for $8,893 at Binoche Renaud Giquello SARL (April 30, 2011 - lot #136) and his photo of Audrey Hepburn and Assam on the set of My Fair Lady (1963) hammered for $7,373 at Christie's London (September 27, 2017 - lot #152). Provenance: private Washington, USA collection All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian & German customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship most antiquities and ancient Chinese art to Australia & Germany. For categories of items that are acceptable to ship to Australia or Germany, please contact us directly or work with your local customs brokerage firm. Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping. #167801

        Artemis Gallery
      • Exhibited 20th C. Willoughby Photo of Elisabeth Frink
        Mar. 24, 2022

        Exhibited 20th C. Willoughby Photo of Elisabeth Frink

        Est: $5,000 - $8,000

        Bob Willoughby (American, 1927-2009). "Elisabeth Frink, Sculptress in her Chelsea, London Studio - 1956" - silver gelatin print, printed January 12, 1978, signed, numbered & annotated. An important photograph of British sculptor Elisabeth Frink in her Chelsea, London studio by American photographer Bob Willoughby. In the photo, Frink stands in profile, turned to her right. On the wall behind her are several sketches (presumably studies for sculptures), a wonderful painted handprint, a rendering of a mesmerizing visage staring out at the viewer as well as a postcard depicting a trio of Renaissance busts directly behind Frink's head, a collection of hanging frames at the center, and a large-scale painting of Christ. Elisabeth Frink and Bob Willoughby were good friends in the 1950s and admired one another's work. Not only did Bob take this special photograph of Elisabeth, he also asked her to create a bronze bust of his likeness finding Frink's work to be "powerful and important." Frink's bronze bust of Willoughby is also available in today's auction. Size: 12" L x 16" W (30.5 cm x 40.6 cm) Bob Willoughby has been described as "…the man who virtually invented the photojournalistic motion picture still" by Popular Photography. A pioneer of 20th century photography, he is best known for being a "link between the filmmakers and major magazines of the time, such as Life and Look" (source: The Bob Willoughby Photo Archive website). Willoughby studied film at the University of Southern California (USC) Cinema Department and design at the Kahn Institute of Art. He also apprenticed with famous Hollywood photographers such as Paul Hesse, Glenn Embree, and Wallace Seawell. Willoughby documented a golden era of cinema, shooting on the sets of A Star is Born, The Graduate, Rosemary's Baby, My Fair Lady, and Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? to name a few. In addition to capturing such Hollywood legends like Judy Garland, Elizabeth Taylor, and Audrey Hepburn, Willoughby had an immense appreciation for jazz and created a wonderful series portraying jazz musicians. Furthermore, his honors were numerous and his work has been collected internationally by esteemed museums and institutions. According to the Bob Willoughby Photo Archive, "The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences in Hollywood honored Willoughby with a major retrospective exhibition of his work. He was awarded the Lucie Award for Outstanding Achievement in Still Photography in New York in 2004. His photographs are in the permanent collections of The National Portrait Gallery, Washington, D.C.; The National Portrait Gallery, London; The National Museum of Photography, Bradford, UK; Bibliotheque Nationale de France, Paris; The Museum of Modern Art, Film Department, New York; The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, Beverly Hills; The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York; The Tate Gallery Collection, London; Theatre de la Photographie et de l'Image, Nice; and Musee de la Photographie, Charleroi, Belgium." Dame Elisabeth Frink discovered her love for Renaissance sculpture as a teenager when, being the daughter of an army officer, she lived in Trieste, Italy and traveled to Venice. She attended the Guildford School of Art and the Chelsea School of Art, studying under John Berger (1926-2017), Ceri Richards (1903-1971), and Julian Trevelyan (1910-1988). Frink's work came to be associated with artists Lynn Chadwick (1914-2003) and Kenneth Armitage (1916-2002) who were known as The Geometry of Fear sculptors (a term coined by critic Herbert Read). "These supposedly angst-ridden artists bridged the gap between 1930s geometric idealism and post-war existentialism." Frink associated with contemporary artists Francis Bacon, Lucian Freud, John Minton, and Michael Andrews in London pubs during the evenings and "held wild parties in her shared flat in Chelsea" (source: Christie's "Artist guide: Elisabeth Frink" - 14 September 2020). Frink's sculptures are on view throughout the world. These include her famous "Warhorse" at Chatsworth House in Derbyshire as well as "Eagle" which was commissioned as a lectern for Coventry Cathedral. Please note: According to the Bob Willoughby Photo Archive, only three of these photographs have ever been printed. The other two are in the permanent collections of The Tate Gallery in London and the National Portrait Gallery in London. In addition, this photograph has been shown in numerous gallery exhibitions over the years. Bob Willoughby's photograph of Marilyn Monroe (1960) hammered for $8,893 at Binoche Renaud Giquello SARL (April 30, 2011 - lot #136) and his photo of Audrey Hepburn and Assam on the set of My Fair Lady (1963) hammered for $7,373 at Christie's London (September 27, 2017 - lot #152). Provenance: private Washington, USA collection All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian & German customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship most antiquities and ancient Chinese art to Australia & Germany. For categories of items that are acceptable to ship to Australia or Germany, please contact us directly or work with your local customs brokerage firm. Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping. #167801

        Artemis Gallery
      • Signed Elisabeth Frink Bronze of Bob Willoughby, 1957
        Oct. 07, 2021

        Signed Elisabeth Frink Bronze of Bob Willoughby, 1957

        Est: $50,000 - $75,000

        1002Elisabeth Jean Frink (British, 1930-1993). Bronze portrait bust of Bob Willoughby, 1957. Signed and dated "Frink 57" on sitter's collar. A bronze bust of photographer Bob Willoughby by Elisabeth Frink, an English sculptor who discovered her love for Renaissance sculpture as a teenager when, being the daughter of an army officer, she lived in Trieste, Italy and traveled to Venice. Frink and Willoughby were good friends in the 1950s. Willoughby found Frink's work to be "powerful and important" and asked her to create this bronze bust for his mother. Frink's rendering of Willoughby presents him in a classic shirt and tie with his short wavy coiffure forming a v-shaped widow's peak at the center of his forehead. His visage is veristic with naturalistic features and a pensive expression. Most wonderfully, Frink's signature textured surfaces connote the undeniable creative energy of her talented subject and friend. Size: 12.875" H (32.7 cm); 15.875" H (40.3 cm) on included custom stand. Dame Elisabeth Jean Frink attended the Guildford School of Art and the Chelsea School of Art, studying under John Berger (1926-2017), Ceri Richards (1903-1971), and Julian Trevelyan (1910-1988). Her work came to be associated with artists Lynn Chadwick (1914-2003) and Kenneth Armitage (1916-2002) who were known as The Geometry of Fear sculptors (a term coined by critic Herbert Read). "These supposedly angst-ridden artists bridged the gap between 1930s geometric idealism and post-war existentialism." Frink associated with contemporary artists Francis Bacon, Lucian Freud, John Minton, and Michael Andrews in London pubs during the evenings and "held wild parties in her shared flat in Chelsea" (source: Christie's "Artist guide: Elisabeth Frink" - 14 September 2020). Frink's sculptures are on view throughout the world. These include her famous "Warhorse" at Chatsworth House in Derbyshire as well as "Eagle" which was commissioned as a lectern for Coventry Cathedral. Bob Willoughby has been described as "…the man who virtually invented the photojournalistic motion picture still" by Popular Photography. A pioneer of 20th century photography, he is best known for being a "link between the filmmakers and major magazines of the time, such as Life and Look" (source: The Bob Willoughby Photo Archive website). Willoughby studied film at the University of Southern California (USC) Cinema Department and design at the Kahn Institute of Art. He also apprenticed with famous Hollywood photographers such as Paul Hesse, Glenn Embree, and Wallace Seawell. Willoughby documented a golden era of cinema, shooting on the sets of A Star is Born, The Graduate, Rosemary's Baby, My Fair Lady, and Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? to name a few. In addition to capturing such Hollywood legends like Judy Garland, Elizabeth Taylor, and Audrey Hepburn, Willoughby had an immense appreciation for jazz and created a wonderful series portraying jazz musicians. Furthermore, his honors were numerous and his work has been collected internationally by esteemed museums and institutions. According to the Bob Willoughby Photo Archive, "The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences in Hollywood honored Willoughby with a major retrospective exhibition of his work. He was awarded the Lucie Award for Outstanding Achievement in Still Photography in New York in 2004. His photographs are in the permanent collections of The National Portrait Gallery, Washington, D.C.; The National Portrait Gallery, London; The National Museum of Photography, Bradford, UK; Bibliotheque Nationale de France, Paris; The Museum of Modern Art, Film Department, New York; The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, Beverly Hills; The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York; The Tate Gallery Collection, London; Theatre de la Photographie et de l'Image, Nice; and Musee de la Photographie, Charleroi, Belgium." This piece is illustrated on page 200 of Elizabeth Frink's catalogue raisonne (Harpvale, 1984). Elisabeth Frink's bronze bust entitled "Soldier" (1963) sold for $42,486 (30,000 GBP) at Woolley & Wallis on May 11, 2021 - lot 265, and her bronze bust entitled "Green Man" (1991) sold for $82,078 (65,000 GBP) at Christie's UK on July 14, 2020 - lot 116. Perhaps the highest hammer price for a Frink bronze sculpture was her "Seated Man" which hammered for $1,530,450 at Christie's London on June 25, 2014 - lot 10. This piece has been searched against the Art Loss Register database and has been cleared. The Art Loss Register maintains the world’s largest database of stolen art, collectibles, and antiques. Provenance: private Washington, USA collection All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian & German customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship most antiquities and ancient Chinese art to Australia & Germany. For categories of items that are acceptable to ship to Australia or Germany, please contact us directly or work with your local customs brokerage firm. Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping. #167683

        Artemis Gallery
      • Bob Willoughby, Audrey Hepburn, Taschen Ltd
        Oct. 07, 2021

        Bob Willoughby, Audrey Hepburn, Taschen Ltd

        Est: $800 - $1,200

        Bob Willoughby, "Audrey Hepburn, Photographs 1953–1966", edition of 1,000. Published by Taschen. Beautiful book, 282 pages, approx. 12.2" x 15.3". Comes in the original hardcover clamshell box. Book is number 439, and is signed by BobWilloughby. Filled with wonderful images throughout. Clamshell box shows light edge and corner wear.

        Weiss Auctions
      • Willoughby, Bob Marilyn Monroe. 1960/ 1976. Silber…
        Jul. 31, 2021

        Willoughby, Bob Marilyn Monroe. 1960/ 1976. Silber…

        Est: -

        Willoughby, Bob Marilyn Monroe. 1960/ 1976. Silbergelatine. 33,9x23 cm. Am unteren Bildrand signiert, verso mit rotem Photographen-Stempel und Zusatz "Private Copy". - Unter Passepartout montiert. Am linken Rand und den Kanten mit minimaler Bestoßung am Außenrand. Aufnahme entstanden während der Dreharbeiten zu "Let's make Love" (1960). - Bob Willoughby (1927-2009) war ein amerikanischer Photograph. Berühmt wurde er für seine Aufnahmen von bekannten Filmstars in Momenten von Ruhe oder Verletzlichkeit. - Silvergelatin print. Signed on lower edge. Mounted under passepartout - Photograph was taken during the filming of "Let's make love" in 1960. - At the corners and the left outer margin with minimal bumping. Shot during the filming of "Let's make Love" (1960). - Bob Willoughby (1927-2009) was an American photographer. He became famous for his photographs of famous movie stars in moments of tranquility or vulnerability. - *

        Jeschke Jádi Auctions Berlin GmbH
      • Willoughby, Bob Marilyn Monroe. 1960/ 1976. Silbergelatine. 33,9x
        Jun. 28, 2021

        Willoughby, Bob Marilyn Monroe. 1960/ 1976. Silbergelatine. 33,9x

        Est: €450 - €540

        RefMod22621 Willoughby, Bob Marilyn Monroe. 1960/ 1976. Silbergelatine. 33,9x23 cm. Am unteren Bildrand signiert, verso mit rotem Photographen-Stempel und Zusatz "Private Copy". - Unter Passepartout montiert. Am linken Rand und den Kanten mit minimaler Bestoßung am Außenrand. Willoughby, Bob Marilyn Monroe. 1960/ 1976. Silbergelatine. 33,9x23 cm. Am unteren Bildrand signiert, verso mit rotem Photographen-Stempel und Zusatz "Private Copy". - Unter Passepartout montiert. Am linken Rand und den Kanten mit minimaler Bestoßung am Außenrand. Aufnahme entstanden während der Dreharbeiten zu "Let's make Love" (1960). - Bob Willoughby (1927-2009) war ein amerikanischer Photograph. Berühmt wurde er für seine Aufnahmen von bekannten Filmstars in Momenten von Ruhe oder Verletzlichkeit. - Silvergelatin print. Signed on lower edge. Mounted under passepartout - Photograph was taken during the filming of "Let's make love" in 1960. - At the corners and the left outer margin with minimal bumping. Shot during the filming of "Let's make Love" (1960). - Bob Willoughby (1927-2009) was an American photographer. He became famous for his photographs of famous movie stars in moments of tranquility or vulnerability. - * Modern Photography

        Jeschke Jádi Auctions Berlin GmbH
      • Bob Willoughby (1927-2007); Montgomery Clift, 'Raintree County' for M.G.M.;
        Apr. 09, 2021

        Bob Willoughby (1927-2007); Montgomery Clift, 'Raintree County' for M.G.M.;

        Est: $1,000 - $1,500

        Bob Willoughby (1927-2007) Montgomery Clift, 'Raintree County' for M.G.M., 1956 Gelatin silver print, printed c. 1956, signed, titled, dated, annotated 'This is a vintage print' in pencil and stamped 'Willoughby, Coolmaine Castle, Kilbrittain, County Cork' on the verso. sheet 14 1/8 x 19 1/2in (35.8 x 49.5cm) For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website

        Bonhams
      • Bob Willoughby (American, 1927-2009): A signed and inscribed black and white photograph of Katharine Hepburn on the set of The Lion In Winter, 1967,
        Oct. 13, 2020

        Bob Willoughby (American, 1927-2009): A signed and inscribed black and white photograph of Katharine Hepburn on the set of The Lion In Winter, 1967,

        Est: £500 - £700

        Bob Willoughby (American, 1927-2009): A signed and inscribed black and white photograph of Katharine Hepburn on the set of The Lion In Winter, 1967, signed and inscribed, For Muriel and Peter, what a lovely time we had - from Kate, affectionate friend and dated 1968 in black ink, photographer's stamp on the reverse, mounted, framed and glazed, 13in x 9in (33cm x 23cm) For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website

        Bonhams
      • Bob Willoughby (1927-2009)
        Sep. 24, 2020

        Bob Willoughby (1927-2009)

        Est: CHF400 - CHF600

        Bob Willoughby (1927-2009) Elizabeth Taylor, B/W photograph, circa 1955, 34x50 cm

        Geneve Encheres
      • Bob Willoughby, "Jazz in LA", bibliophiler Band mit s/w Fotografien, 1990
        Sep. 18, 2020

        Bob Willoughby, "Jazz in LA", bibliophiler Band mit s/w Fotografien, 1990

        Est: €180 - €200

        Bob Willoughby, "Jazz in LA", bibliophiler Band mit s/w Fotografien, 1990 Bob Willoughby, 1927 Los Angeles - 2009 Vence, US-amerikanischer Fotograf, Jazz in LA, hrsg. v. Ingo Wulff, 50 sw-Fotografien, Duotone, 44 S. (Vlg.-Angabe), kartonierte Original-Klappenbroschur mit typographischem Deckeltitel, fotografisch illustr. Innenklappen und einer Messingschiene als Buchrücken, m. heraustrennbarem Plakat, Nieswand Vlg. Kiel 1990, ausgezeichnet beim ersten gesamtdeutschen Wettbewerb: "Die schönsten deutschen Bücher 1990", Stehkante der Buchdeckel mit minimaler Randläsur, sonst sehr guter Zustand

        K&K – Auktionen in Heidelberg
      • Bob Willoughby (American, 1927-2009) A pair of photographs depicting Jennifer Howard Kessler, 1992
        May. 21, 2020

        Bob Willoughby (American, 1927-2009) A pair of photographs depicting Jennifer Howard Kessler, 1992

        Est: $1,000 - $2,000

        Bob Willoughby (American, 1927-2009) A pair of photographs depicting Jennifer Howard Kessler, 1992 gelatin silver prints signed, inscribed, numbered, dated and stamped 11 3/4 x 8 inches.

        Hindman
      • Bob Willoughby, Audrey Hepburn. Photographs 1953-1966 (Audre ...
        Jun. 23, 2019

        Bob Willoughby, Audrey Hepburn. Photographs 1953-1966 (Audre ...

        Est: €300 - €425

        Bob Willoughby, Audrey Hepburn. Photographs 1953-1966 (Audrey Hepburn, 1953-1966 with photos), signed by the photographer and numbered 973, Taschen, edition of 1000 copies

        Van Zadelhoff Veilingen en Taxaties
      • Audrey Hepburn In her Sizzling Black Dress
        Oct. 20, 2018

        Audrey Hepburn In her Sizzling Black Dress

        Est: $28,000 - $44,000

        Audrey Heburn in Los Angeles. Extremely rare photo. Only a handful were printed in this szie and signed by Bob Willoughby. Bob Willoughby was born on June 30th 1927 in Los Angeles. His photographs are included in the collections of The National Portrait Gallery in Washington, D.C., The National Portrait Gallery, London, The National Media Museum, Bradford, UK, The Bibliotheque Nationale de France, Paris, The Musee de la Photographie, Charleroi, Belgium, The Academy of Motion Pictures Arts & Sciences, Beverly Hills. CA, The Museum of Modern Art, NYC, The Tate Gallery Collection, London, & The Musee de la Photographie et de l'Image, Nice, France. Bob Willoughby was also presented with the Lucie Award for Outstanding Achievement in Still Photography for Motion Pictures, in New York in 2004. Unfortunately only a few of his iconic images were signed prior to his untimely death in December of 2009, making them the rarest of photographs. Bob Willoughby, whose photographs have transformed the images of Hollywood's biggest stars, is a true pioneer of 20th century photography. He was the first "outside" photographer hired by the major studios to create photographs for the magazines, and was the link between the filmmakers and major magazines of the time, such as Life and Look. Bob Willoughby's career took off in 1954 when Warner Bros. asked him to photograph Judy Garland's final scene on the set of "A Star is Born." His portrait of the freckle-faced star became his first Life cover. From then on his production was phenomenal. His images were in print literally every week for the next twenty years. As the first "special feature" he covered the making of over 100 films, including the 1960's movies "The Graduate," "My Fair Lady," "Rosemary's Baby" and "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?". Willoughby's body of work, documenting this historic era of filmmaking, is unsurpassed. He captured with wonderful perception the most famous actors and directors of the time on and off the set, in unguarded moments of repose, vulnerability and high drama. Sydney Pollack said in the introduction to Bob's Autobiography; "Sometimes a filmmaker gets a look at a photograph taken on his own set and sees the 'soul' of his film in one still photograph. It's rare, but it happens. It happened to me in 1969, the first time I looked at the work of Bob Willoughby during the filming of 'They Shoot Horses Don't They? The artwork will be shipped with a Certificate of Authenticity issued by White Cross Arts. -#26 Specifications Artist: Bob Willoughby Medium: Archival Pigment Print Dimensions: 40" x 30" Category: Black and White Photography Period: 2000-2009 Condition: Excellent Comments: #1/12 Internal ID: 26

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      • Rat Pack in Front of the Sands Hotel
        Oct. 20, 2018

        Rat Pack in Front of the Sands Hotel

        Est: $28,000 - $44,000

        The Rat Pack in front of the Sands sign in Las Vegas. One of the most iconic photographs ever. Extremely rare photo. Only a handful were printed in this size and signed by Bob Willoughby. Bob Willoughby was born on June 30th 1927 in Los Angeles. His photographs are included in the collections of The National Portrait Gallery in Washington, D.C., The National Portrait Gallery, London, The National Media Museum, Bradford, UK, The Bibliotheque Nationale de France, Paris, The Musee de la Photographie, Charleroi, Belgium, The Academy of Motion Pictures Arts & Sciences, Beverly Hills. CA, The Museum of Modern Art, NYC, The Tate Gallery Collection, London, & The Musee de la Photographie et de l'Image, Nice, France. Bob Willoughby was also presented with the Lucie Award for Outstanding Achievement in Still Photography for Motion Pictures, in New York in 2004. Unfortunately only a few of his iconic images were signed prior to his untimely death in December of 2009, making them the rarest of photographs. Bob Willoughby, whose photographs have transformed the images of Hollywood's biggest stars, is a true pioneer of 20th century photography. He was the first "outside" photographer hired by the major studios to create photographs for the magazines, and was the link between the filmmakers and major magazines of the time, such as Life and Look. Bob Willoughby's career took off in 1954 when Warner Bros. asked him to photograph Judy Garland's final scene on the set of "A Star is Born." His portrait of the freckle-faced star became his first Life cover. From then on his production was phenomenal. His images were in print literally every week for the next twenty years. As the first "special feature" he covered the making of over 100 films, including the 1960's movies "The Graduate," "My Fair Lady," "Rosemary's Baby" and "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?". Willoughby's body of work, documenting this historic era of filmmaking, is unsurpassed. He captured with wonderful perception the most famous actors and directors of the time on and off the set, in unguarded moments of repose, vulnerability and high drama. Sydney Pollack said in the introduction to Bob's Autobiography; "Sometimes a filmmaker gets a look at a photograph taken on his own set and sees the 'soul' of his film in one still photograph. It's rare, but it happens. It happened to me in 1969, the first time I looked at the work of Bob Willoughby during the filming of 'They Shoot Horses Don't They? The artwork will be shipped with a Certificate of Authenticity issued by White Cross Arts. -#27 Specifications Artist: Bob Willoughby Medium: Archival Pigment Print Dimensions: 40" x 30" x 40" Category: Black and White Photography Period: 2000-2009 Condition: Excellent Comments: #4/12 Internal ID: 27

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      • Marilyn Monroe Photographed by Bob Willoughby
        Aug. 30, 2018

        Marilyn Monroe Photographed by Bob Willoughby

        Est: $100 - $200

        Marilyn Monroe photographed by Bob Willoughby. Stamped "Photo by Bob Willoughby" on verso. Measures 14" x 11". Excellent condition. Unframed, loose and not glued or mounted. Provenance: Seattle, Washington estate. We ship most items from this auction in house at the fairest possible prices.

        Grant Zahajko Auctions, LLC
      • Bob Willoughby (1927-2009) - Jean Seberg, Central Park, New York, 1956
        May. 18, 2017

        Bob Willoughby (1927-2009) - Jean Seberg, Central Park, New York, 1956

        Est: £400 - £600

        Gelatin silver print, signed, titled, dated and annotated in pencil and black ink with photographer's stamps verso, 25.4 x 30cm (10 x 12in)

        Dreweatts 1759
      • Bob Willoughby, Jean Seberg at the Loire (at the set of 'Saint Joan'), 1956
        Dec. 02, 2016

        Bob Willoughby, Jean Seberg at the Loire (at the set of 'Saint Joan'), 1956

        Est: €2,500 - €3,000

        Flush-mounted to original card, signed, dated, titled, detailed information about the print and the exhibition in felt tip pen as well as photographer's copyright and agency's stamp on the reverse of the mount.

        Kunsthaus Lempertz KG
      • Bob Willoughby (1927-2009) - Jean Seberg, Central Park, New York, 1956
        Oct. 20, 2016

        Bob Willoughby (1927-2009) - Jean Seberg, Central Park, New York, 1956

        Est: £600 - £800

        Gelatin silver print, signed, titled, dated and annotated in pencil and black ink with photographer's stamps verso, 25.4 x 30cm (10 x 12in)

        Dreweatts 1759
      • Bob Willoughby, Elizabeth Taylor in “Raintree County”, ca. 1956
        Jun. 24, 2016

        Bob Willoughby, Elizabeth Taylor in “Raintree County”, ca. 1956

        Est: $1,000 - $1,300

        Gelatin print on board USA, circa 1956 Robert “Bob” Willoughby (1927-2009) – American photographer, celebrated for his film stills Image features glamourous image of young Elizabeth Taylor on set for “Raintree Country” directed by Edward Dmytryk and distributed by MGM Initialed by the photographer with dated gift inscription on verso Private copyright ink stamp for the photographer on verso Two additional ink stamps for photographer on verso, including his American Society of Magazine Photographers ink stamp Photograph dimensions: 13 ½ x 19 ¾ in. (34.3 x 50.2 cm) Matt dimensions: 20 x 24 in. (50.8 x 61 cm) Good condition Estimate: $3,600 Robert (Bob) Willoughby (American, 1927-2009) After studying with Saul Bass at the Kann Institute of Art in Los Angeles, Willoughby began working as a photographer for magazines such as "Life," "Look," and "Harper's Bazaar" in the late 1940s. On assignment covering Judy Garland in a "A Star is Born," Willoughby's ability to capture his subjects' spontaneity, humor, and vulnerability, resulting in images that were far different from more traditional film stills, came to Hollywood's attention and earned him his first "Life" magazine cover. Willoughby spent the next 20-plus years working as a set photographer for every major studio, documenting some of most important films of the era and creating intimate portraits of some of Hollywood's greatest celebrities. Technically and stylistically innovative, Willoughby built the first remote radio-controlled cameras used on film sets, pioneered the use of the "silent blimp" for 35mm cameras, and created brackets to mount his cameras directly over the movie cameras to capture the same images. Perhaps more than any other photographer, Willoughby is responsible for creating the the look of mid-century celebrity and moviemaking in the popular imagination, with his images printed in magazines literally every week of his career. But beyond being prolific, Willoughby's legacy rests with his ability capture the essence of the actors he photographed, as well as the films with which those photographs were associated. As Sydney Pollack said in his introduction to Willoughby's autobiography, "Sometimes a filmmaker gets a look at a photograph taken on his own set and sees the 'soul' of his film in one still photograph. It's rare, but it happens. It happened to me in 1969, the first time I looked at the work of Bob Willoughby during the filming of "They Shoot Horses, Don't They?" Willoughby's photographs are in the permanent collections of ten museums, including The National Portrait Galleries in Washington, DC and London, the Bibliotheque Nationale de France, The Museum of Modern Art, and The Tate Modern. Condition Minor abrasion along the far edges of the image. Minor toning and handling soiling on the verso. Otherwise in very good condition. Shipping costs excl. statutory VAT and plus 2,5% (+VAT) shipping insurance.

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      • Willoughby, Sinatra, Set of “The Man with the Golden Arm”, 1955
        Jun. 24, 2016

        Willoughby, Sinatra, Set of “The Man with the Golden Arm”, 1955

        Est: $900 - $1,170

        Gelatin print mounted to cardboard USA, 1955 Robert “Bob” Willoughby (1927-2009) – American photographer, celebrated for his film stills Production shot of Frank Sinatra on set of “The Man with the Golden Arm” directed by Otto Preminger, and distributed by United Artists Signed in ink by the photographer on the verso Titled in ink on the verso Photograph copyright ink stamp on verso for Bob Willhoughby, Coolmaine Castle, Kilbrittain, Co., Cork, Ireland Ink stamped on the verso twice for the American Society of Magazine Photographers Number stamped on the verso Photograph dimensions: 13 ½ x 8 ½ in. (34.3 x 21.6 cm) Matt dimensions: 20 x 16 in. (50.8 x 40.6 cm) Good condition Estimate: $1,800 Robert (Bob) Willoughby (American, 1927-2009) After studying with Saul Bass at the Kann Institute of Art in Los Angeles, Willoughby began working as a photographer for magazines such as "Life," "Look," and "Harper's Bazaar" in the late 1940s. On assignment covering Judy Garland in a "A Star is Born," Willoughby's ability to capture his subjects' spontaneity, humor, and vulnerability, resulting in images that were far different from more traditional film stills, came to Hollywood's attention and earned him his first "Life" magazine cover. Willoughby spent the next 20-plus years working as a set photographer for every major studio, documenting some of most important films of the era and creating intimate portraits of some of Hollywood's greatest celebrities. Technically and stylistically innovative, Willoughby built the first remote radio-controlled cameras used on film sets, pioneered the use of the "silent blimp" for 35mm cameras, and created brackets to mount his cameras directly over the movie cameras to capture the same images. Perhaps more than any other photographer, Willoughby is responsible for creating the the look of mid-century celebrity and moviemaking in the popular imagination, with his images printed in magazines literally every week of his career. But beyond being prolific, Willoughby's legacy rests with his ability capture the essence of the actors he photographed, as well as the films with which those photographs were associated. As Sydney Pollack said in his introduction to Willoughby's autobiography, "Sometimes a filmmaker gets a look at a photograph taken on his own set and sees the 'soul' of his film in one still photograph. It's rare, but it happens. It happened to me in 1969, the first time I looked at the work of Bob Willoughby during the filming of "They Shoot Horses, Don't They?" Willoughby's photographs are in the permanent collections of ten museums, including The National Portrait Galleries in Washington, DC and London, the Bibliotheque Nationale de France, The Museum of Modern Art, and The Tate Modern. Condition Minor creasing, with light scuffs to the edges. Remnants of past tape on the verso. In overall good condition. Shipping costs excl. statutory VAT and plus 2,5% (+VAT) shipping insurance.

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      • Bob Willoughby, Cast of “The Cowboys”, Gelatin Print, ca. 1971
        Jun. 24, 2016

        Bob Willoughby, Cast of “The Cowboys”, Gelatin Print, ca. 1971

        Est: $600 - $780

        Gelatin print USA, circa 1971 Robert “Bob” Willoughby (1927-2009) – American photographer, celebrated for his film stills On set image featuring many cast members, including John Wayne for the film “The Cowboys” directed by Mark Rydell and distributed by Warner Bros. One of Willoughby’s celebrated portraits and stills from “The Cowboys” Dated and titled in ink on the verso Numbered on the verso Photograph dimensions: 9 3/8 x 13 3/8 in. (23.8 x 34 cm) Matt dimensions: 16 x 20 in. (40.6 x 50.8 cm) Very good condition Estimate: $1,200 Robert (Bob) Willoughby (American, 1927-2009) After studying with Saul Bass at the Kann Institute of Art in Los Angeles, Willoughby began working as a photographer for magazines such as "Life," "Look," and "Harper's Bazaar" in the late 1940s. On assignment covering Judy Garland in a "A Star is Born," Willoughby's ability to capture his subjects' spontaneity, humor, and vulnerability, resulting in images that were far different from more traditional film stills, came to Hollywood's attention and earned him his first "Life" magazine cover. Willoughby spent the next 20-plus years working as a set photographer for every major studio, documenting some of most important films of the era and creating intimate portraits of some of Hollywood's greatest celebrities. Technically and stylistically innovative, Willoughby built the first remote radio-controlled cameras used on film sets, pioneered the use of the "silent blimp" for 35mm cameras, and created brackets to mount his cameras directly over the movie cameras to capture the same images. Perhaps more than any other photographer, Willoughby is responsible for creating the the look of mid-century celebrity and moviemaking in the popular imagination, with his images printed in magazines literally every week of his career. But beyond being prolific, Willoughby's legacy rests with his ability capture the essence of the actors he photographed, as well as the films with which those photographs were associated. As Sydney Pollack said in his introduction to Willoughby's autobiography, "Sometimes a filmmaker gets a look at a photograph taken on his own set and sees the 'soul' of his film in one still photograph. It's rare, but it happens. It happened to me in 1969, the first time I looked at the work of Bob Willoughby during the filming of "They Shoot Horses, Don't They?" Willoughby's photographs are in the permanent collections of ten museums, including The National Portrait Galleries in Washington, DC and London, the Bibliotheque Nationale de France, The Museum of Modern Art, and The Tate Modern. Condition Very minor, faint fox marks to the verso. In overall very good condition. Shipping costs excl. statutory VAT and plus 2,5% (+VAT) shipping insurance.

        Auctionata US
      • Willoughby, Set of “Catch-22” w/ Garfunkel, Gelatin Print, 1969
        Jun. 24, 2016

        Willoughby, Set of “Catch-22” w/ Garfunkel, Gelatin Print, 1969

        Est: $600 - $780

        Gelatin print USA, 1969 Robert “Bob” Willoughby (1927-2009) – American photographer, celebrated for his film stills On set image featuring three cast members, including Alan Arkin, Art Garfunkel, and Martin Sheen for the film “Catch-22” directed by Mike NIchols and distributed by Paramount PIctures Annotated in pencil on the verso Photograph copyright ink stamp on verso for Bob Willhoughby, Coolmaine Castle, Kilbrittain, Co., Cork, Ireland Ink stamped on the verso for the American Society of Magazine Photographers Film, date and photographer information ink stamp on verso Photograph dimensions: 10 1/8 x 13 3/8 in. (25.7 x 34 cm) Matt dimensions: 16 x 20 in. (40.6 x 50.8 cm) Good condition Estimate: $2,500 Robert (Bob) Willoughby (American, 1927-2009) After studying with Saul Bass at the Kann Institute of Art in Los Angeles, Willoughby began working as a photographer for magazines such as "Life," "Look," and "Harper's Bazaar" in the late 1940s. On assignment covering Judy Garland in a "A Star is Born," Willoughby's ability to capture his subjects' spontaneity, humor, and vulnerability, resulting in images that were far different from more traditional film stills, came to Hollywood's attention and earned him his first "Life" magazine cover. Willoughby spent the next 20-plus years working as a set photographer for every major studio, documenting some of most important films of the era and creating intimate portraits of some of Hollywood's greatest celebrities. Technically and stylistically innovative, Willoughby built the first remote radio-controlled cameras used on film sets, pioneered the use of the "silent blimp" for 35mm cameras, and created brackets to mount his cameras directly over the movie cameras to capture the same images. Perhaps more than any other photographer, Willoughby is responsible for creating the the look of mid-century celebrity and moviemaking in the popular imagination, with his images printed in magazines literally every week of his career. But beyond being prolific, Willoughby's legacy rests with his ability capture the essence of the actors he photographed, as well as the films with which those photographs were associated. As Sydney Pollack said in his introduction to Willoughby's autobiography, "Sometimes a filmmaker gets a look at a photograph taken on his own set and sees the 'soul' of his film in one still photograph. It's rare, but it happens. It happened to me in 1969, the first time I looked at the work of Bob Willoughby during the filming of "They Shoot Horses, Don't They?" Willoughby's photographs are in the permanent collections of ten museums, including The National Portrait Galleries in Washington, DC and London, the Bibliotheque Nationale de France, The Museum of Modern Art, and The Tate Modern. Condition Creasing to the edges with one minor surface scuff in the background of the image. Toning to the verso edges. In overall good condition. Shipping costs excl. statutory VAT and plus 2,5% (+VAT) shipping insurance.

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      • Bob Willoughby (1927-2009) - Wardell Gray, Los Angeles, 1951
        Mar. 03, 2016

        Bob Willoughby (1927-2009) - Wardell Gray, Los Angeles, 1951

        Est: £200 - £300

        Gelatin silver print, signed, titled and annotated in pencil with press caption and photographer's address on label attached verso, 35.2 x 14.8cm (13 7/8 x 5 7/8in)

        Dreweatts 1759
      • Bob Willoughby (1927-2009) - Wardell Gray, Los Angeles, 1951
        Jul. 16, 2015

        Bob Willoughby (1927-2009) - Wardell Gray, Los Angeles, 1951

        Est: £200 - £300

        Gelatin silver print, signed, titled and annotated in pencil with press caption and photographer's address on label attached verso, 35.2 x 14.8cm (13 7/8 x 5 7/8in)

        Dreweatts 1759
      • Bob Willoughby (1927-2009) - Big Jay McNeely, 1951
        Jul. 16, 2015

        Bob Willoughby (1927-2009) - Big Jay McNeely, 1951

        Est: £500 - £700

        Gelatin silver print, printed later, signed, titled, dated and annotated in pencil verso, 21.5 x 30cm (8 1/2 x 11 3/4in) Provenance: A gift from the photographer to the present owner

        Dreweatts 1759
      • Bob Willoughby (1927-2009) - Wardell Gray, Los Angeles, 1951
        Jun. 04, 2015

        Bob Willoughby (1927-2009) - Wardell Gray, Los Angeles, 1951

        Est: £300 - £500

        Gelatin silver print, signed, titled and annotated in pencil with press caption and photographer's address on label attached verso, 35.2 x 14.8cm (13 7/8 x 5 7/8in)

        Dreweatts 1759
      • Bob Willoughby (1927-2009) - Big Jay McNeely, 1951
        Jun. 04, 2015

        Bob Willoughby (1927-2009) - Big Jay McNeely, 1951

        Est: £600 - £800

        Gelatin silver print, printed later, signed, titled, dated and annotated in pencil verso, 21.5 x 30cm (8 1/2 x 11 3/4in) Provenance: A gift from the photographer to the present owner

        Dreweatts 1759
      • Bob Willoughby (1927-2009). Wardell Gray, Los Angeles, 1951. Gelatin silver print, signed, titled an
        Mar. 06, 2015

        Bob Willoughby (1927-2009). Wardell Gray, Los Angeles, 1951. Gelatin silver print, signed, titled an

        Est: £600 - £800

        Bob Willoughby (1927-2009). Wardell Gray, Los Angeles, 1951. Gelatin silver print, signed, titled and annotated in pencil with press caption and photographer's address on label attached verso, 35.2 x 14.8cm (13 7/8 x 5 7/8in)

        Dreweatts 1759
      • Bob Willoughby (1927-2009). Marilyn Monroe and George Cukor, 1960. Gelatin silver print, titled and
        Mar. 06, 2015

        Bob Willoughby (1927-2009). Marilyn Monroe and George Cukor, 1960. Gelatin silver print, titled and

        Est: £200 - £300

        Bob Willoughby (1927-2009). Marilyn Monroe and George Cukor, 1960. Gelatin silver print, titled and annotated in pencil with photographer's stamps and various others verso, 21.5 x 32cm (8 1/2 x 12 5/8in)

        Dreweatts 1759
      • WILLOUGHBY, BOB (1927-2009) "Audrey Hepburn, Paris When It Sizzles."
        Oct. 17, 2014

        WILLOUGHBY, BOB (1927-2009) "Audrey Hepburn, Paris When It Sizzles."

        Est: $2,000 - $3,000

        WILLOUGHBY, BOB (1927-2009) "Audrey Hepburn, Paris When It Sizzles." Silver print, 17 1/2x12 1/4 inches (44.5x31.1 cm.), with Willoughby's signature, copyright, title, dates, and bibliographic information, in pencil, on verso. 1962; printed 2004

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