Brian Brake

New Zealand · 1927–1988 · Photographer

John Brian Brake was a photographer from New Zealand. He is best known for his 1955 photographs of Pablo Picasso at a bullfight, his 1957 and 1959 series of China, and his 1960… (Wikipedia)

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  1. Brian Brake, The Bullfight - Pablo Picasso and Jean Cocteau at a Bullfight in Vallauris, South of France, Summer 1955, a complete portfolio of twenty gelatin silver prints with artists original cover sheetThe Bullfight - Pablo Picasso and Jean Cocteau at a Bullfight in Vallauris, South of France, Summer 1955Art+Object · NZ$43,968≈ $32,806≈ £20,809≈ €24,827Sign up to see
  2. Brian Brake, Offerings to the Unknown Dead - Kyoto, 1964., colour photograph printed from Kodak transparency on Ektacolour paperOfferings to the Unknown Dead - Kyoto, 1964.Art+Object · NZ$12,604≈ $9,404≈ £5,965≈ €7,117Sign up to see
  3. Brian Brake, Portrait of Sir Edmund Hillary, gelatin silver printPortrait of Sir Edmund HillaryArt+Object · NZ$11,842≈ $8,836≈ £5,605≈ €6,687Sign up to see

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  1. Brian Brake, Portrait of a Dancer, gelatin silver print
    Portrait of a Dancer
    Photograph
    505 x 406mm
    Art+Object · · Lot 46
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. NZ$4,500–6,500View at Art+Object ↗
  2. Brian Brake, The Dance Troupe, gelatin silver print
    The Dance Troupe
    Photograph
    505 x 406mm
    Art+Object · · Lot 47
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. NZ$4,500–6,500View at Art+Object ↗
  3. Brian Brake, Fire Security Worker, Tasman Pulp and Paper Mill, Kawerau, gelatin silver print
    Fire Security Worker, Tasman Pulp and Paper Mill, Kawerau
    Photograph
    508 x 406mm
    Art+Object · · Lot 48
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. NZ$2,500–4,000View at Art+Object ↗
  4. Brian Brake, Worker, Tasman Pulp and Paper Mill, Kawerau, gelatin silver print
    Worker, Tasman Pulp and Paper Mill, Kawerau
    Photograph
    508 x 406mm
    Art+Object · · Lot 49
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. NZ$2,500–4,000View at Art+Object ↗
  5. Brian Brake, The Sydney Opera House, chromogenic colour print
    The Sydney Opera House
    Photograph
    345 x 231mm
    Art+Object · · Lot 5
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. NZ$4,000–6,000View at Art+Object ↗
  6. Brian Brake, Worker, Tasman Pulp and Paper Mill, Kawerau, gelatin silver print
    Worker, Tasman Pulp and Paper Mill, Kawerau
    Photograph
    508 x 406mm
    Art+Object · · Lot 50
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. NZ$2,500–4,000View at Art+Object ↗
  7. Brian Brake, Lance Thrupp, Balerman, Tasman Pulp and Paper Mill, Kawerau, gelatin silver print
    Lance Thrupp, Balerman, Tasman Pulp and Paper Mill, Kawerau
    Photograph
    508 x 406mm
    Art+Object · · Lot 51
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. NZ$2,500–4,000View at Art+Object ↗
  8. Brian Brake, Tattooing Pigment Pot, Waipu District c. 1820 (Whanagnui Regional Museum Collection), chromogenic colour print
    Tattooing Pigment Pot, Waipu District c. 1820 (Whanagnui Regional Museum Collection)
    Photograph
    610 x 507mm
    Art+Object · · Lot 55
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. NZ$4,500–6,400View at Art+Object ↗
  9. Brian Brake, Unveiling Ceremony, Lake Rotoiti, Rotorua, chromogenic colour print
    Unveiling Ceremony, Lake Rotoiti, Rotorua
    Photograph
    355 x 279mm
    Art+Object · · Lot 58
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. NZ$2,500–4,000View at Art+Object ↗
  10. Brian Brake, Lake Dian Chi, colour photograph
    Lake Dian Chi
    Photograph
    430 x 295mm
    Art+Object · · Lot 84
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. NZ$1,000–2,000View at Art+Object ↗

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About Brian Brake

John Brian Brake was a photographer from New Zealand. He is best known for his 1955 photographs of Pablo Picasso at a bullfight, his 1957 and 1959 series of China, and his 1960 Monsoon series of India.

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