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June 23, 2025 Heritage Auctions - Dallas

Camera Work and the Art of the Photogravure
Sale #11241

Photogravure is a refined printmaking technique that merges photography with traditional intaglio engraving methods. Its origins date back to the 1830s, when early photographic experiments evolved into more practical applications by the late 19th century. The process gained significant prominence through the pioneering work of innovators such as William Henry Fox Talbot and Karl Klic, who in the late 1870s perfected a method involving the transfer of a photographic image onto a metal plate, which is then etched in acid. This innovation allowed photogravure to flourish, becoming particularly popular among artists and publishers seeking high-quality reproductions that combined the accuracy of photographs with the richness and subtlety of traditional artistic prints. Photogravure was notably embraced by influential photographers associated with Alfred Stieglitz's celebrated publication, Camera Work (1903–1917). This journal prominently featured the photogravure technique, showcasing work from iconic photographers such as Edward Steichen, Paul Strand, Gertrude Käsebier, and Stieglitz himself. These artists leveraged photogravure’s rich tonal depth and delicate textures to elevate photography as a legitimate art form, moving beyond mere documentary imagery into expressive pictorialism. Stieglitz's insistence on meticulous print quality made Camera Work a pivotal platform for photographic modernism, establishing photogravure as an esteemed medium that profoundly influenced photography’s artistic trajectory in the early 20th century.

1pm

Heritage Auctions - Dallas
2801 W. Airport Freeway

Dallas, TX

Auctions Southwest
June 25, 2025 Bonhams London, New Bond Street

Prints & Multiples

1pm

Bonhams London, New Bond Street
101 New Bond Street

London, UK

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Auctions International
June 26, 2025 Heritage Auctions - Dallas

RETNA Prints and Works on paper Part IV
Sale #11233

Our upcoming Prints and Works on Paper Auction will feature an impressive grouping of prints, paintings, and works on paper directly from the studio of RETNA, the celebrated Los Angeles-based street artist. RETNA, born Marquis Lewis, has gained international recognition for his unique visual language, often described as a fusion of hieroglyphics, calligraphy, and typography. RETNA’s work has transformed public spaces with striking murals and extended his influence into the worlds of fashion and design through collaborations with major fashion houses and global brands, solidifying his status as one of the most influential contemporary artists of our time. This auction is being conducted as an abandoned property sale in accordance with California Civil Code §§1980 et seq and is part of a series of auctions planned through 2025.

4pm

Heritage Auctions - Dallas
2801 W. Airport Freeway

Dallas, TX

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Auctions Southwest
June 27, 2025 - July 9, 2025 Bonhams London, Knightsbridge - Online Auction

Prints & Multiples

1pm

Bonhams London, Knightsbridge
Montpelier Street

London, UK

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Auctions Virtual
June 27, 2025 Heritage Auctions - Dallas

Vinyl Records
Sale #45162

From timeless classics to rare sealed gems, our June 5 Vinyl Records Showcase Auction is a crate digger’s dream. Highlights include a sealed stereo copy of Simon & Garfunkel’s Sounds of Silence, a white label promo of Joni Mitchell’s Blue, and Beatles pressings like Yesterday and Today and Love Songs. With a wide range of artists, genres, and eras represented, this curated selection offers something for every fan of vinyl.

6pm

Heritage Auctions - Dallas
2801 W. Airport Freeway

Dallas, TX

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Auctions Southwest