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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, Engelberg Trübsee, 1935, poster
    Engelberg Trübsee, 1935
    Print (other) · Paper
    64,5x101,5 cm
    Van Sabben Poster Auctions · · Lot 426
    €660≈ $741≈ £478Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €450–800View at Van Sabben Poster Auctions ↗
  2. Herbert Matter, Seagulls in Flight, gelatin silver print
    Seagulls in Flight
    Photograph
    15½ h x 10¼ w in (39 x 26 cm)
    Wright · · Lot 201
    $1,000≈ £624≈ €741Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–View at Wright ↗
  3. Herbert Matter, Untitled, c. 1943-44, Vintage silver gelatin print
    Untitled, c. 1943-44
    Photograph
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 299
    $2,000≈ £1,248≈ €1,543Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,500–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  4. Herbert Matter, engelberg trübsee, 1935, poster
    engelberg trübsee, 1935
    Print (other) · Paper
    64,5x102 cm
    Van Sabben Poster Auctions · · Lot 518
    €840≈ $1,240≈ £601Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €500–1,250View at Van Sabben Poster Auctions ↗
  5. Herbert Matter, Giacometti, 1960, poster
    Giacometti, 1960
    Print (other) · Paper
    90,5x128 cm
    Van Sabben Poster Auctions · · Lot 950
    €420≈ $620≈ £300Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €350–700View at Van Sabben Poster Auctions ↗
  6. Herbert Matter, Still Life (Ray Eames Sculpture), Vintage photograph
    Still Life (Ray Eames Sculpture)
    Photograph
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 274
    $7,200≈ £3,527≈ €5,061Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  7. Herbert Matter, Charles Eames, c. 1946, Vintage silver gelatin print
    Charles Eames, c. 1946
    Photograph
    Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) · · Lot 276
    $3,000≈ £1,470≈ €2,109Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,000–View at Los Angeles Modern Auctions (LAMA) ↗
  8. Herbert Matter, la Suisse, 1935, poster
    la Suisse, 1935
    Print (other) · Paper
    59,5x103 cm
    Van Sabben Poster Auctions · · Lot 490
    €1,920≈ $2,588≈ £1,314Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €1,000–1,800View at Van Sabben Poster Auctions ↗
  9. Herbert Matter, Kunsthalle Basel Giacometti, poster
    Kunsthalle Basel Giacometti
    Print (other) · Paper
    90x128 cm
    Van Sabben Poster Auctions · · Lot 778
    €480≈ $605≈ £331Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €280–500View at Van Sabben Poster Auctions ↗
  10. Herbert Matter, Untitled, 1940s, Vintage gelatin silver print
    Untitled, 1940s
    Photograph
    34.1 x 26.9 cm (35.2 x 28.2 cm)
    Lempertz · · Lot 576
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €1,000–1,500View at Lempertz ↗

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About Herbert Matter

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 experimental work helped shape the vocabulary of 20th-century graphic design.

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