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Ray Metzker

Ray Metzker

American · 1931–2014 · Photographer

Ray K. Metzker was an American photographer known chiefly for his stark, experimental Black and White cityscapes and for his large assemblages of printed film strips and single… (Wikipedia)

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  1. Ray Metzker, Leapin' zzz, 1982, Composite of 17 gelatin silver prints, printed and assembled 1990, flush-mounted together on boardLeapin' zzzPhillips · $20,000≈ £15,386≈ €17,021Sign up to see
  2. Ray Metzker, Blind Man's Bluff, 1966, Composite of six gelatin silver prints, printed and assembled 1990, mounted together on boardBlind Man's BluffPhillips · $18,900≈ £13,736≈ €15,918Sign up to see
  3. Ray Metzker, Gumball, 1966, Composite of five gelatin silver prints, flush-mounted together on board, mounted on secondary board, printed and assembled 1990GumballPhillips · $18,750≈ £15,305≈ €17,205Sign up to see

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  1. Ray Metzker, Untitled (Chicago), 1958, Gelatin silver print
    Untitled (Chicago), 1958
    Photograph
    6 x 8 3/8 in. (15.2 x 21.3 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 95
    $4,750≈ £3,617≈ €4,234Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $5,000–7,000View at Phillips ↗
  2. Ray Metzker, Chicago, 1958, Gelatin silver print
    Chicago, 1958
    Photograph · ed. 2/20
    7 3/8 x 7 3/8 in. (18.7 x 18.7 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 159
    $5,250≈ £4,043≈ €4,564Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $2,500–3,500View at Phillips ↗
  3. Ray Metzker, Selected Images from Pictus Interruptus, 1976-1980, Four gelatin silver prints
    Selected Images from Pictus Interruptus, 1976-1980
    Photograph · ed. 2/20
    Each approximately 12 x 17 in. (30.5 x 43.2 cm) or the reverse
    Phillips · · Lot 11
    $12,500≈ £8,848≈ €10,159Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $10,000–15,000View at Phillips ↗
  4. Ray Metzker, Philadelphia, 1962, Gelatin silver print, flush-mounted
    Philadelphia, 1962
    Photograph · ed. 5/25
    6 x 9 in. (15.2 x 22.9 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 26
    $16,250≈ £11,502≈ €13,207Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $4,000–6,000View at Phillips ↗
  5. Ray Metzker, Philadelphia, 1964, Gelatin silver print, printed 1980
    Philadelphia, 1964
    Photograph · ed. 18/20
    8 3/4 x 6 in. (22.2 x 15.2 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 176
    $12,500≈ £10,049≈ €11,736Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $7,000–9,000View at Phillips ↗
  6. Ray Metzker, Boy in Antique Shop or Boy with Blanket, (60-IW-11) Gelatin Silver Print
    Boy in Antique Shop or Boy with Blanket
    Photograph · ed. 2/20
    6" h x 8.75" w
    Clarke Auction Gallery · · Lot 13
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $2,000–3,000View at Clarke Auction Gallery ↗
  7. Ray Metzker, Couplets: Atlantic City/New York City, 1969/1968, (69 DX/ 68 HB) Gelatin Silver Print
    Couplets: Atlantic City/New York City, 1969/1968
    Photograph · ed. 1/25
    6" h x 8.75" w
    Clarke Auction Gallery · · Lot 14
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $2,000–3,000View at Clarke Auction Gallery ↗
  8. Ray Metzker, Chicago (82 JN-6) from City Whispers, 1982, Gelatin silver print, printed later
    Chicago (82 JN-6) from City Whispers, 1982
    Photograph · ed. 7/30
    7 3/4 x 11 7/8 in. (19.7 x 30.2 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 28
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $3,000–5,000View at Phillips ↗
  9. Ray Metzker, Philadelphia 63 BT-8, 1963, Gelatin silver print, printed 1984
    Philadelphia 63 BT-8, 1963
    Photograph · ed. 7/25
    5 7/8 x 8 3/4 in. (14.9 x 22.2 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 414
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $4,000–6,000View at Phillips ↗
  10. Ray Metzker, Atlantic City, 1966, Gelatin silver print, printed 1982
    Atlantic City, 1966
    Photograph · ed. 3/25
    22.7 x 22.1 cm (8 7/8 x 8 3/4 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 105
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £3,000–5,000View at Phillips ↗
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About Ray Metzker

Ray K. Metzker was an American photographer known chiefly for his stark, experimental Black and White cityscapes and for his large assemblages of printed film strips and single frames, known as Composites.

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