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Herbert Matter

Herbert Matter

Swiss · 1907–1984 · Printmaker, Photographer

Herbert Robert Matter was a Swiss-born American photographer and graphic designer known for his pioneering use of photomontage in commercial art. Matter's innovative and… (Wikipedia)

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  1. Herbert Matter, Still Life (Ray Eames Sculpture), Vintage photographStill Life (Ray Eames Sculpture)Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · $7,200≈ £3,527≈ €5,061Sign up to see
  2. Herbert Matter, Knoll advertisement study, 1948, marker, ink on paperKnoll advertisement studyWright · $4,032≈ £3,172≈ €3,690Sign up to see
  3. Herbert Matter, Experimental Molded Plywood Forms, 1946, silver gelatin printExperimental Molded Plywood FormsLos Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · $4,000≈ £3,391≈ €3,876Sign up to see

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  1. Herbert Matter, Nude on Beach, Provincetown, 1940, vintage gelatin silver print
    Nude on Beach, Provincetown, 1940
    Photograph
    20 h x 16¼ w in (51 x 41 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 168
    $1,143≈ £875≈ €995Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  2. Herbert Matter, Louisa and Alexander Calder, Roxbury, Conn., 1940, gelatin silver print
    Louisa and Alexander Calder, Roxbury, Conn., 1940
    Photograph
    18½ h x 14¾ w in (47 x 37 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 290
    $318≈ £246≈ €295Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $500–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  3. Herbert Matter, Untitled (Painting of a Man), silver gelatin print
    Untitled (Painting of a Man)
    Photograph
    13⅞ h x 10⅞ w in (35 x 28 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 169
    $441≈ £329≈ €395Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $700–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  4. Herbert Matter, Untitled (Woman with Beads), 1948, Oversized gelatin silver print; the photographer's credit stamp on the reverse
    Untitled (Woman with Beads), 1948
    Photograph
    19 7/8 x 15 5/8 in. (50.5 x 39.7 cm.)
    Bonhams · · Lot 113
    $461≈ £368≈ €430Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $800–1,200View at Bonhams ↗
  5. Herbert Matter, Nude on the Beach (Mercedes Matter), 1940, gelatin silver print
    Nude on the Beach (Mercedes Matter), 1940
    Photograph
    16 h x 20 w in (41 x 51 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 202
    $1,134≈ £883≈ €1,037Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  6. Herbert Matter, Hands in Movement, 1937, gelatin silver print
    Hands in Movement, 1937
    Photograph
    15¾ h x 20 w in (40 x 51 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 419
    $441≈ £347≈ €404Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $700–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  7. Herbert Matter, Two works, 1934, gelatin silver print
    Two works, 1934
    Photograph
    14 h x 11 w in (36 x 28 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 421
    $630≈ £496≈ €577Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  8. Herbert Matter, Morning Star, Roxbury (from the Calder by Matter portfolio), 2013, gelatin silver print
    Morning Star, Roxbury (from the Calder by Matter portfolio), 2013
    Photograph
    11⅞ h x 11¼ w in (30 x 29 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 423
    $504≈ £397≈ €462Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $600–View at Rago Auctions ↗
  9. Herbert Matter, Vertical Constellation with Bomb (from the Calder by Matter portfolio), gelatin silver print
    Vertical Constellation with Bomb (from the Calder by Matter portfolio)
    Photograph
    11⅞ h x 11¼ w in (30 x 29 cm)
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 389
    $693≈ £548≈ €634Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $600–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  10. Herbert Matter, Hi! c. 1928 (from Calder by Matter), 2013, gelatin silver print
    Hi! c. 1928 (from Calder by Matter), 2013
    Photograph
    11⅞ h x 11¼ w in (30 x 29 cm)
    Rago Auctions · · Lot 324
    $504≈ £410≈ €471Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $600–View at Rago Auctions ↗

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