Mid-Century Halftone Prints of Bodybuilders Steve Reeves and Eugen Sandow
Item Details
A pair of mid-century halftone prints on paper each depicting a black-and-white photographic image of a bodybuilder. Featured is a print depicting American bodybuilder Steve Reeves (1926 – 2000) after Russ Warner, signed ‘Warner 56’ in plate, as well as a print of German strongman Eugen Sandow (1867 – 1925). Both are presented under glass in silver tone metal frames, each fitted with hanging wire to the verso.
Signature | In Plate |
Subject | Figures |
Condition
- to fair; toning and discoloration to prints; dust and accretion under glass; joints have come loose to top one frame; scuffs and scratches to frames.
Dimensions
- measures one frame; visible image measures 17.0" W x 23.5" H.
Item #
18CHI022-039