Photography auctions
An unpublished photograph showing General Tadeusz Komorowski, alias “Bór,” surrounded by German soldiers during the negotiations for the surrender of the Warsaw Uprising. The photograph was developed after the war. Dimensions: 9 cm x 13 cm. Overall condition as shown in the photos.
Vilnius, photo by J. Juraszytis, a young soldier Pocket-sized, approx. 16.5 x 10.5 cm
An unpublished photograph from the surrender of the Warsaw Uprising showing Home Army soldiers marching into captivity under armed guard. Notice the white-and-red armbands and their weapons, including a PPSh-41 submachine gun, a Mosin rifle, and an MG08/15 machine gun. The photograph was developed in the postwar period. Dimensions: 9 cm x 13 cm. Overall condition as shown in the photos.
Druskininkai, photo by De Chodźko, an elegant woman Studio size, approx. 16.5 x 10.5 cm. The photograph is damaged.
A photograph depicting a destroyed bunker at Westerplatte, captioned “Ein Bunker der Westerplatte” and bearing the stamps of the “Foto-Labor D119 Sanitas” photo lab Dimensions: 5 cm x 8 cm. Overall condition as shown in the photos.
A studio photograph depicting a second lieutenant of the Home Army after his liberation from a prisoner-of-war camp in Lübeck. Noteworthy details include the Military Training emblem—often seen in photographs from the Warsaw Uprising—an American A-Class uniform, the stars denoting the rank of second lieutenant, and a belt with a coalition badge. On the back of the photograph is the inscri...
photographic paper; 17.8 x 11.9 cm; approx. 14.5 x 9 cm; 11.5 x 9 cm
Technique: hand-colored photograph (print), signed by hand in the lower right cornerMaterial: photographic paper, wooden frameDate: Second half of the 20th centuryDimensions in frame: 35.5 × 45.5 cm. A hand-colored photograph depicting a female nude, which is a copy of a composition known from the work of Jan Saudek. A handwritten signature is visible in the lower right corner. The work is mo...
Photograph of soldiers of the Polish People’s Army near Modlin in 1945. On the back of the photograph is the inscription: “Near Modlin on August 12, 1945. In memory of my beloved Danusia, Stasiek” Dimensions: 8.1 cm x 5.7 cm Overall condition as shown in the photos.
A studio photograph of a German soldier; the rosettes on his cap and the epaulets on the collar of his uniform jacket are clearly visible. On the back of the photograph is a stamp from the “Stolski, 5 Berlińska St., Poznań” photo studio and the date “P.6.1.1919” written in pencil. Dimensions: 14 cm x 9 cm. Overall condition as shown in the photos.
A photograph of the orchestra of soldiers from the 1st Legion Uhlan Regiment, the “Beliniaks.” The distinctive tall rogatywka caps, cavalry uniforms, and instruments are clearly visible. Dimensions: 2.5 cm x 4 cm Overall condition as shown in the photos.
An unpublished photograph of Home Army soldiers being taken prisoner after the fall of the Warsaw Uprising. In the foreground is a female medic carrying a bag for a wz.32 gas mask with a red cross sewn onto a white background, holding a Polish flag. The photograph was developed in the postwar period. Dimensions: 9 cm x 13 cm.
Matte Dimensions: 26.5 cm x 34 cm. Photograph Dimensions: 15 cm x 22 cm. A unique, large photograph with Józef Piłsudski’s personal autograph, from the collection of mementos left by Eugeniusz Piestrzyński, depicting Marshal Józef Piłsudski and Bolesław Wieniawa Długoszowski surrounded by a large group of officers. The photograph was taken at the Belvedere Palace in Warsaw in front of...
photo paper; 18 x 12 cm; approx. 14 x 9 cm
Stefan Arczyński (1916–2022), Photograph—Portrait of a Woman from the Lama Tribe, Togo, Africa, 1970s The photograph is inscribed on the reverse and bears the artist’s stamp. In very good condition. Photo dimensions: 39.5 x 50 [cm] Stefan Arczyński (1916–2022)— a legend of Polish photography, a doyen, and a longtime member of the ZPAF. Born in Essen, he settled permanently in Wroc�...
Białystok, photo by A. Bartman, two young men in uniform Pocket-sized, approx. 16.5 x 10.5 cm
Troki, Omszany, photo by M. Gordon, man, studio shot Studio format, approx. 16.5 x 10.5 cm
Vilnius, photo by A. Strunievicz, man Business card size, approx. 10.5 x 6.5 cm
Vilnius, photo by Ch. Łanc, a boy on a rocking horse Cabinet format, approx. 16.5 x 10.5 cm
Zambrów, photo by M. Gordon, two soldiers Pocket-sized, approx. 16.5 x 10.5 cm
photo paper; 9 x 14 cm
A set of three souvenirs related to the XI Olympic Games in 1936: A postcard featuring an aerial photograph of the Olympic Stadium in Berlin (9.2 x 13.8 cm) Commemorative postcard marking the Olympic sailing competition in Kiel (10.3 x 14.7 cm) Commemorative pin (brass, enamel) featuring the Brandenburg Gate on the Olympic rings. Signed: “PAULMANN & CRON LUDENSCHIELD| GES.GESCH” (3.3 x...
Zambrów, photo by M. Gordon, two soldiers Pocket-sized, approx. 16.5 x 10.5 cm
A photograph of Polish Army soldiers in the town square operating an MG08 machine gun. Dimensions: 7.5 cm x 11 cm. Overall condition as shown in the photos.
Zambrów, photo by M. Gordon, soldier Pocket-sized, approx. 16.5 x 10.5 cm
Stefan Arczyński (1916–2022), Photograph—Portrait of a Man—Africa, 1970s The photograph is inscribed on the reverse and bears the artist’s stamp. In very good condition. Photo dimensions: 39.5 x 50 [cm] Stefan Arczyński (1916–2022)— a legend of Polish photography, a doyen of the field, and a longtime member of the ZPAF. Born in Essen, he settled permanently in Wrocław after the ...
Vilnius, photo by A. Strauss & Cie., three children Cabinet format, approx. 16.5 x 10.5 cm
Vilnius, photo by A. Struniewicz, man Portrait format, approx. 16.5 x 10.5 cm
Studio photograph of a Polish Army soldier with a friend; the Scout Cross is visible pinned to his uniform; on the back, the photograph is signed “As a fond memory / To the beloved Rakowski family(?) in Skwizanina(?) / W. Skrzeklewski/ Kowel, August 9, 1922.” Dimensions: 9 cm x 14 cm. Overall condition as shown in the photos.
Stefan Arczyński (1916–2022), Photograph—Portrait of a Woman—Africa, 1970s The photograph is inscribed on the back and bears the artist’s stamp. In very good condition. Photo dimensions: 39.5 x 50 [cm] Stefan Arczyński (1916–2022)— a legend of Polish photography, a veteran, and a longtime member of the ZPAF. Born in Essen, he settled permanently in Wrocław after the war . His bo...
A photograph of Polish Army officers resting at a table. Dimensions: 5 cm x 7 cm. Overall condition as shown in the photos.
This postcard shows the ruined Prudential Hotel on what was then Napoleon Square (now Warsaw Insurgents Square) in Warsaw. The building, one of the symbols of the destruction of the capital following the Warsaw Uprising, bears clear signs of shelling and fires, and the ruins of surrounding buildings are visible in the background. The postcard is part of a postwar series documenting the scale o...
A commemorative patriotic postcard referring to the Warsaw Uprising. The illustration depicts a young insurgent (“The Little Insurgent”) with a submachine gun, standing against the backdrop of a large “Fighting Poland” emblem. At the bottom is the inscription “August 1, 1944,” commemorating the outbreak of the Warsaw Uprising. The graphic is rendered in black and white and is symbo...
photo paper; 18 x 13 cm
Third Republic of Poland: Photographs of Three Warships—ORP Wilk, ORP Dzik, ORP Orzeł—Polish Navy
7 EUR
A set of 6 photographs of submarines of the Polish Navy. These are photographs of the submarines ORP Wilk (hull number 292), ORP Dzik (hull number 293), and ORP Orzeł(hull number 291). Dimensions: 12.1 x 8.8 cm Overall condition as shown in the photos.
A collection of 19 photographs by Marek Czarnecki documents the celebrations of the May 3 Constitution Day, which took place in Toruń in 1981 amid a unique atmosphere—during the so-called “Solidarity Carnival.” Although the ceremonies were officially combined with the May 1 celebrations—that is, the national Labor Day—it was the anniversary of the adoption of the May 3 Constitution ...
A studio photograph showing the captain of the 15th Poznań Uhlan Regiment in a wz.27 uniform and a wz.19 cap bearing the eagle of the Greater Poland Army; the double Badge for Wounds and Injuries is visible on his uniform. Dimensions: 14 cm x 10 cm. Overall condition as shown in the photos.
A family photo album belonging to Henryk Żwirko, son of one of Poland’s most famous pilots, Franciszek Żwirko; the album, containing approximately 140 photographs, depicts family life. Franciszek Żwirko, one of the most outstanding Polish aviators of the interwar period, was not only a national hero but also a father and husband. His personal life, though less well known, is an important ...
Technique: hand-colored photograph (print), signed by hand in the lower right cornerDimensions in frame: 35.5 × 45.5 cm. A composition depicting two girls standing on a raised platform, based on a photograph by Jan Saudek. The work references the artist’s characteristic aesthetic, which combines staged photography with hand-coloring of the print. A hand-signed signature is visible in the lo...
photo paper; 18.2 x 12.2 cm
Author: B. KrzywońTitle: PhotographyYear created: 1985Technique: black-and-white photographDimensions of the photograph: 29 × 22 cmDimensions in frame: 40.5 × 36 cmCondition: very good.
Białystok, photo by I. Rendel, three soldiers, studio photo Studio format, approx. 16.5 x 10.5 cm
Mława, photo by Z. Lipszyc (formerly "Alpern"), three soldiers in uniform, studio photo (119)
24 EUR
Mława, photo by Z. Lipszyc (formerly "Alpern"), three soldiers in uniform Pocket-sized, approx. 16.5 x 10.5 cm
Vilnius, photo by A. Strauss, soldier Business card size, approx. 10.5 x 6.5 cm
Białystok, photo by I. Rendel, soldier Pocket-sized, approx. 16.5 x 10.5 cm
A photograph from the Second Polish Republic era showing Captain Marian Mytkowicz of the 28th Kaniów Rifle Regiment. The photograph clearly shows his uniform, including a rogatywka cap with a visible rank insignia and the eagle emblem. Photograph from the collection of Captain Marian Mytkowicz, commander of the 2nd Machine Gun Company in the 2nd Battalion of the 28th Kaniów Rifle Regiment. D...
Warsaw, photo by K. Beyer, a young man Business card size, approx. 10.5 x 6.5 cm
Białystok, photo by J. Sołowejczyk, family portrait Studio format, approx. 16.5 x 10.5 cm
An unpublished photograph of Warsaw insurgents after the fall of the uprising and their capture by the Germans. Elements of their uniforms, such as field caps, eagles, white-and-red pennants, and armbands, are clearly visible. The photograph was developed in the postwar period. Dimensions: 9 cm x 13 cm. Overall condition as shown in the photos.
Łomża, photo by T. Chodźko, a young man Business card size, approx. 10.5 x 6.5 cm
A photograph most likely taken around 1918, depicting a Polish soldier wearing a Russian uniform jacket and a Maciejówka cap bearing the Polish eagle. The details are clearly visible. Dimensions: 13.6 x 8.6. Condition as shown in the attached photos.
Białystok, photo by Wanda, an elegant woman Business card size, approx. 10.5 x 6.5 cm
A photograph showing Polish Army officers during training in the use of gas masks. The canisters for the RSC wz.24 gas masks are clearly visible. The officer in the foreground has a wz.21 saber clipped to his belt. Dimensions: 7.5 cm x 11 cm. Overall condition as shown in the photos.
Łomża, photo by H. Lübeck, two soldiers Cabinet size, approx. 16.5 x 10.5 cm
Białystok, photo by the Budryk Brothers, a boy in a uniform Business card size, approx. 10.5 x 6.5 cm
A photograph likely showing soldiers of the 15th Poznań Uhlan Regiment next to a wz.28 armored car. Dimensions: 7 cm x 5 cm. Overall condition as shown in the photos.
Białystok, photo by I. Rendel, wedding photography Photo dimensions: 17 x 11.5 cm Frame: 27 x 22.5 cm
Białystok, photo by Wanda, a woman Business card size, approx. 10.5 x 6.5 cm
Goniądz, photo by S. Karasik, soldiers Pocket-sized, approx. 16.5 x 10.5 cm
Łomża, photo by "Rembrandt," three soldiers Cabinet size, approx. 16.5 x 10.5 cm
A photograph depicting a military shooting range during the interwar period; uniforms such as the wz.27 officer’s jacket and the wz.19 cap are clearly visible; the officer on the right likely has a Horse Artillery pennant on his collar. Dimensions: 7 cm x 11 cm. Overall condition as shown in the photos.
Riga, photo by R. Borchardt, parents with their little daughter Cabinet format, approx. 16.5 x 10.5 cm
Vilnius, photo by the Butkowski brothers, three children Cabinet format, approx. 16.5 x 10.5 cm
