Germaine Krull

1897–1985 · Photographer

Germaine Luise Krull was a photographer, political activist, and hotel owner. Her nationality has been categorized as German, French, and Dutch, but she spent years in Brazil,… (Wikipedia)

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  1. Selected Images by Germaine Krull, 1923-1927, Four gelatin silver prints, sold May 2013Selected ImagesPhillips · £21,250≈ $32,959≈ €25,092Sign up to see
  2. Selected Images by Germaine Krull, 1922-1925, Six gelatin silver prints, sold Nov 2013Selected ImagesPhillips · £18,750≈ $30,116≈ €22,534Sign up to see
  3. LA TOUR EIFFEL - PARIS, DÉTAIL by Germaine Krull, Vintage gelatin silver print, sold May 2011LA TOUR EIFFEL - PARIS, DÉTAILLempertz · €9,680≈ $13,925≈ £8,441Sign up to see

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  1. BERTHE KRULL (FROM THE SERIES: NUDE PORTFOLIO) by Germaine Krull, Vintage silver print. 21:, sold Dec 2008
    BERTHE KRULL (FROM THE SERIES: NUDE PORTFOLIO)
    Print (other)
    8 x 16
    Lempertz · · Lot 115
    €1,440≈ $1,824≈ £1,248Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €1,200–1,500View at Lempertz ↗
  2. Damia by Germaine Krull, Um 1930, Vintage. Silbergelatineabzug, sold Nov 2008
    Damia, Um 1930
    Photograph
    20,7 × 15,5 cm
    Grisebach · · Lot 1577
    €2,975≈ $3,838≈ £2,487Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €2,500–3,500View at Grisebach ↗
  3. Damia by Germaine Krull, Um 1930, Vintage. Silbergelatineabzug, sold Nov 2007
    Damia, Um 1930
    Photograph
    14,6 × 19,5 cm
    Grisebach · · Lot 1257
    €4,998≈ $7,366≈ £3,572Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €2,500–3,500View at Grisebach ↗
  4. Woman holding a note book, France c. 1930 by Germaine Krull, 1930, photograph, offered Nov 2025
    Woman holding a note book, France c. 1930, 1930
    Photograph
    OstLicht Photo Auction · · Lot 33
    Unsold / did not meet reserveView at OstLicht Photo Auction ↗
  5. Nude, Paris by Germaine Krull, 1925, Gelatin silver print, offered Apr 2025
    Nude, Paris, 1925
    Photograph
    9 1/8 x 6 5/8 in. (23.2 x 16.8 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 81
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $8,000–12,000View at Phillips ↗
  6. Roundabout at the fun fair, Paris 1928, from the series 'Fetes Foraines by Germaine Krull, photograph, offered Nov 2023
    Roundabout at the fun fair, Paris 1928, from the series 'Fetes Foraines
    Photograph
    OstLicht Photo Auction · · Lot 28
    Unsold / did not meet reserveView at OstLicht Photo Auction ↗
  7. Écluses, Bassin de la Villette, Paris by Germaine Krull, 1930s, Vintage gelatin silver print, offered Jun 2023
    Écluses, Bassin de la Villette, Paris, 1930s
    Photograph
    21.4 x 15.1 cm
    Lempertz · · Lot 585
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €1,200–1,500View at Lempertz ↗
  8. Dancer Earl 'Shakehips' Tucker at the Moulin Rouge, Paris 1929 by Germaine Krull, 1929, photograph, offered Jun 2023
    Dancer Earl 'Shakehips' Tucker at the Moulin Rouge, Paris 1929, 1929
    Photograph
    OstLicht Photo Auction · · Lot 46
    Unsold / did not meet reserveView at OstLicht Photo Auction ↗
  9. Les Raquettes by Germaine Krull, 1934, Vintage ferrotyped gelatin silver print, offered Jun 2018
    Les Raquettes, 1934
    Photograph
    12 x 13.9 cm
    Lempertz · · Lot 67
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €800–1,000View at Lempertz ↗
  10. Germaine Beaumont by Germaine Krull, Late 1920s, Vintage gelatin silver print, offered May 2017
    Germaine Beaumont, Late 1920s
    Photograph
    19 x 12.9 cm
    Lempertz · · Lot 54
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €600–800View at Lempertz ↗
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About Germaine Krull

Germaine Luise Krull was a photographer, political activist, and hotel owner. Her nationality has been categorized as German, French, and Dutch, but she spent years in Brazil, Republic of the Congo, Thailand, and India. Described as "an especially outspoken example" of a group of early 20th-century female photographers who "could lead lives free from convention", she is best known for photographically illustrated books such as her 1928 portfolio Métal.

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