Clemens Kalischer Sold at Auction Prices

b. 1921 - d. 2018

Clemens Kalischer (born March 30, 1921 in Lindau, Germany) is a photojournalist and art photographer. He emigrated to France via Switzerland (1933) and then to the United States via Morocco (1942). From 1944 through 1946 he studied arts at the Cooper Union. Since 1951 Clemens Kalischer has been living in Stockbridge, Massachusetts. He married Angela Wottitz in 1956. They have two daughters, Cornelia and Tanya and two grandsons.

Clemens Kalischer is a member of ASPP (American Society of Picture Professionals); a member of One by One (an international dialogue group between survivors and perpetrators of the Holocaust) and worked as a freelance photographer of the New York Times, Newsweek, Life, Fortune, Du[disambiguation needed], The Sun, Yankee, Coronet, Country Journal, Moment, Vermont Life, In Context, Jubilee, Yes, Orion, Ploughshares, Common Ground[disambiguation needed], Architectural Forum, Places, Urban Design International, Progressive Architectural, and Time magazine. His work was included in "The Family of Man," a collaboration of Carl Sandburg and Edward Steichen. His series of photographs of displaced persons arriving in New York from DP camps, taken in 1947 and 1948, has been his most recognized work. Many are included in "Clemens Kalischer," edited by Denis Brudna and Norbert Bunge (Hatje Cantz).

In Stockbridge, Massachusetts, where he has the Image Gallery, at the request of Norman Rockwell, he took photographs staged by Rockwell which Rockwell then used to create his illustrations.

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  • Clemens Kalischer 1921-2018
    Sep. 22, 2023

    Clemens Kalischer 1921-2018

    Est: €500 - €800

    Clemens Kalischer 1921-2018 Wall Street, New York 1950, Vintage print Signiert und Studiostempel 22,8:15,7 cm (9:6.2 in)

    Schneider-Henn
  • Clemens Kalischer 1921-2018
    Sep. 22, 2023

    Clemens Kalischer 1921-2018

    Est: €500 - €800

    Clemens Kalischer 1921-2018 St. Patrick’s parade, Holyoke 1960, Vintage print Signiert und Studiostempel 25,2:20,2 cm (9.9:8 in)

    Schneider-Henn
  • Clemens Kalischer, 1921-2018
    Nov. 29, 2022

    Clemens Kalischer, 1921-2018

    Est: €1,800 - €2,500

    Clemens Kalischer, 1921-2018 St. Patrick’s parade, Holyoke 1960, Vintage print Verso signiert und eigenhändig betitelt mit Zusatz Vintage sowie Studiostempel, Adresse Stockbridge, Mass. Reprod. in: D. Brudna u. N. Bunge (Hrsg.), Clemens Kalischer, Ostfildern-Ruit 2002, Nr. 62 25,2:20,2 cm

    Schneider-Henn
  • Clemens Kalischer Photograph Silver Gelatin Print
    Sep. 23, 2021

    Clemens Kalischer Photograph Silver Gelatin Print

    Est: $400 - $600

    Clemens Kalischer (German/American, 1921-2018). Silver gelatin print Displaced Persons, NYC, mounted on backing board. Titled, signed and dated 1948 in pencil in the lower margin on the backing board, and titled and dated in pencil on verso. With studio stamp on verso, Photograph by Clemens Kalischer, Main Street, Stockbridge, Mass. 01262., Copyright 1948, Job 36, Neg. 95. Photograph 13 3/4" x 10 3/4"

    Willow Auction House
  • Kalischer, Clemens - Henry (sic) Cartier-Bresson. N.Y. Waterfront. Original...
    May. 15, 2021

    Kalischer, Clemens - Henry (sic) Cartier-Bresson. N.Y. Waterfront. Original...

    Est: €1,200 -

    Kalischer, Clemens Henry (sic) Cartier-Bresson. N.Y. Waterfront. Original-Photographie. Vintage. Silbergelatine. Verso signiert, betitelt, datiert und mit Atelier-Stempel versehen. 1947. Format: 25,3 x 20,3 cm. Unter Passepartout montiert. Bekanntes Photo aus der Serie des deutsch-amerikanischen Photographen Clemens Kalischer (1921-2018). - Sehr gut erhalten.

    Nosbüsch & Stucke GmbH
  • CLEMENS KALISCHER, GERMAN/AMERICAN (1921-2018)
    Mar. 23, 2021

    CLEMENS KALISCHER, GERMAN/AMERICAN (1921-2018)

    Est: $300 - $500

    Signed, dated 1962, inscribed "London." Back of matting has London Cabs number 12/35 with artist's credit stamp. Dimensions: (Frame) H 20.25" x W 16.25", (Sight) H 11.75" x W 11" Condition: Photo appears clean. Unexamined out of frame. Few marks to the frame.

    Westport Auction
  • Clemens Kalischer, 1921-2018
    Mar. 16, 2021

    Clemens Kalischer, 1921-2018

    Est: €1,000 - €1,800

    Clemens Kalischer, 1921-2018 Wall Street, New York 1950, Vintage print Verso signiert sowie Studiostempel, Ortsangabe Stockbridge, Mass. 22,8:15,7 cm

    Schneider-Henn
  • CLEMENS KALISCHER (MA/NY/GERMANY, 1921-2018)
    May. 08, 2019

    CLEMENS KALISCHER (MA/NY/GERMANY, 1921-2018)

    Est: $600 - $800

    CLEMENS KALISCHER (MA/NY/GERMANY, 1921-2018) Portrait of Pablo Casals Directing, gelatin silver photograph, matted, with letter verso from Kalisher to the purchaser dated 9/24/01, on his Image Photos Stockbridge, Mass letterhead. 7 3/4" x 9 3/4" visible image. Spotting to right edge.

    Thomaston Place Auction Galleries
  • CLEMENS KALISCHER (MA/NY/GERMANY, 1921-2018)
    Mar. 01, 2019

    CLEMENS KALISCHER (MA/NY/GERMANY, 1921-2018)

    Est: $600 - $800

    CLEMENS KALISCHER (MA/NY/GERMANY, 1921-2018) Portrait of Pablo Casals Directing, gelatin silver photograph, matted, with letter verso from Kalisher to the purchaser dated 9/24/01, on his Image Photos Stockbridge, Mass letterhead. 7 3/4" x 9 3/4" visible image. Spotting to right edge.

    Thomaston Place Auction Galleries
  • Clemens Kalischer (b. 1921)
    Dec. 02, 2016

    Clemens Kalischer (b. 1921)

    Est: $1,000 - $2,000

    Note: Description Updated 11/21. "El" subway, NYC. B&W, 1947. Fiber-based silver gelatin print. Older print. View of the NYC "El" subway from Hanover Square. Signed, titled, and inscribed in ink to Neil Leifer by photographer. Photographer's stamp on verso. 14 x 11in. The photographs in this auction have been examined by an expert, whose opinions pertaining to the age of the prints, the printing process, and the type of paper used, are included in the description of each photograph. Although Guernsey’s believes these descriptions to be accurate, interested buyers are urged to personally inspect the prints either at the public preview or by appointment with Guernsey’s. As with all items in this auction, all lots are being sold as is.

    Guernsey's
  • Clemens Kalischer - Norman Rockwell and John F. Kennedy, Hyannisport, MA
    Nov. 30, 2016

    Clemens Kalischer - Norman Rockwell and John F. Kennedy, Hyannisport, MA

    Est: €1,000 - €1,500

    Clemens Kalischer Norman Rockwell and John F. Kennedy, Hyannisport, MA On the reverse signed and copyright note in black ink as well as annotated: „vintage" in pencil. The photographer's stamp, therein Neg.-no. in pencil, as well as the photographer's copyright stamp. Inscribed and numbered in pencil by various hands Vintage. Gelatin silver print 8 7/8 x 7 7/8 in. (9 7/8 x 7 7/8 in.)

    Grisebach
  • Clemens Kalischer, "Alsace (France)", Signed
    Jun. 25, 2016

    Clemens Kalischer, "Alsace (France)", Signed

    Est: $800 - $1,200

    Clemens Kalischer (German, b. 1921-), "Alsace (France)", gelatin silver print, signed to lower right "Clemens Kalischer", with artist's stamp to verso "Clemens Kalischer Main Street Stockbridge, Mass. 01262 Phone (413) 298-550". Wistful figural monochromatic photograph depicting a man and child with horse-drawn till in a vineyard, with winding and knobby vines in the foreground and overcast skies overhead. Framed approximately 22.5" x 18.5". Sight approximately 9.25" x 7.625".

    Ahlers & Ogletree Inc.
  • Clemens Kalischer, Displaced persons arriving in N.Y.C., 1947
    Nov. 27, 2015

    Clemens Kalischer, Displaced persons arriving in N.Y.C., 1947

    Est: €1,000 - €1,500

    Signed, handwritten copyright notice, dated and titled in pencil in the lower margin. Signed, titled and handwritten copyright notice in pencil on the verso.

    Kunsthaus Lempertz KG
  • Clemens Kalischer, John Lee Hooker, Stockbridge, c. 1950
    May. 30, 2014

    Clemens Kalischer, John Lee Hooker, Stockbridge, c. 1950

    Est: €1,500 - €2,000

    Signed and handwritten copyright notice in felt tip pen, dated and titled in pencil and photographer's stamp, therein negative number in pencil, as well as annotated in an unknown hand on the verso.

    Kunsthaus Lempertz KG
  • Joe Louis Bar
    May. 28, 2014

    Joe Louis Bar

    Est: €1,000 - €1,500

    Clemens Kalischer Joe Louis Bar Signed, dated and annotated: „Vintage" in black ink on the reverse, as well as photographer's stamp and photographer's copyright stamp. Inscribed in pencil by another hand: „Joe Louis Bar, 125th St - Harlem, N.Y." Vintage. Gelatin silver print 7 5/8 x 6 3/4 in. (9 5/8 x 7 5/8 in.)

    Grisebach
  • Clemens Kalischer THREE MEN IN THE DARK, FROM THE SERIES "DISPLACED PERSON, NEW YORK"
    May. 30, 2012

    Clemens Kalischer THREE MEN IN THE DARK, FROM THE SERIES "DISPLACED PERSON, NEW YORK"

    Est: €1,500 - €2,000

    Clemens Kalischer THREE MEN IN THE DARK, FROM THE SERIES "DISPLACED PERSON, NEW YORK" Signed in black ink on the reverse. Dated, inscribed and numbered in pencil by another hand, as well as with the photographer's- resp. copyright stamp, therein numbered and with the Neg.-no.in pencil 1947-1948 Later gelatin silver print 35,3 x 27,6 cm

    Grisebach
  • Clemens Kalischer-BOY WITH BLACK CAP, NEW YORK, AUS DER SERIE "DISPLACED PERSONS"
    May. 26, 2011

    Clemens Kalischer-BOY WITH BLACK CAP, NEW YORK, AUS DER SERIE "DISPLACED PERSONS"

    Est: €700 - €900

    Clemens Kalischer-BOY WITH BLACK CAP, NEW YORK, AUS DER SERIE "DISPLACED PERSONS"

    Grisebach
  • Clemens Kalischer (German/American b. 1921): Untitled (Snow in Pines)
    Feb. 25, 2011

    Clemens Kalischer (German/American b. 1921): Untitled (Snow in Pines)

    Est: $200 - $400

    Black and white photograph, mounted on board, signed in pen and dated '57; 14 x 10 1/2 in.

    STAIR
  • [ PHOTOGRAPHS ]
    May. 31, 2010

    [ PHOTOGRAPHS ]

    Est: - €1,400

    CLEMENS KALISCHER Lindau/Bodensee 1921 N.Y.C. RIVERSIDE DRIVE, POLICE BARRIER 1947 Vintage, Gelatinesilberabzug. .

    Kunsthaus Lempertz KG
  • [ PHOTOGRAPHS ]
    May. 31, 2010

    [ PHOTOGRAPHS ]

    Est: - €1,400

    CLEMENS KALISCHER Lindau/Bodensee 1921 UNDER THE EL, N.Y. 1949 Vintage, Gelatinesilberabzug. .

    Kunsthaus Lempertz KG
  • [ PHOTOGRAPHS ]
    May. 31, 2010

    [ PHOTOGRAPHS ]

    Est: - €1,100

    CLEMENS KALISCHER Lindau/Bodensee 1921 MIDTOWN MANHATTAN, ORANGE JUICE 1949 Vintage, Gelatinesilberabzug. .

    Kunsthaus Lempertz KG
  • [ PHOTOGRAPHS ]
    May. 31, 2010

    [ PHOTOGRAPHS ]

    Est: - €800

    CLEMENS KALISCHER Lindau/Bodensee 1921 WEST SIDE N.Y.C. 1948-1949

    Kunsthaus Lempertz KG
  • CLEMENS KALISCHER (b. 1921): SNOW IN PINES
    Jun. 20, 2009

    CLEMENS KALISCHER (b. 1921): SNOW IN PINES

    Est: $700 - $900

    Black and white photograph, 14 x 10 1/2 in., mounted on board, signed in pen and dated '57,

    STAIR
  • Clemens Kalischer, (German/American, b. 1921), Two Nuns and Priest, Val Stura, Italy, 1963
    May. 03, 2009

    Clemens Kalischer, (German/American, b. 1921), Two Nuns and Priest, Val Stura, Italy, 1963

    Est: $800 - $1,200

    Clemens Kalischer (German/American, b. 1921) Two Nuns and Priest, Val Stura, Italy, 1963 gelatin silver print signed (on the mount) 9 3/4 x 7 inches.

    Hindman
  • Clemens Kalischer, (German/American, b. 1921), Three Men in Darkness, from Displaced Persons, New York, 1948
    May. 03, 2009

    Clemens Kalischer, (German/American, b. 1921), Three Men in Darkness, from Displaced Persons, New York, 1948

    Est: $1,000 - $2,000

    Clemens Kalischer (German/American, b. 1921) Three Men in Darkness, from Displaced Persons, New York, 1948 gelatin silver print signed and dated 1948 (on the mount), signed and dated 1948 (on the verso) 13 3/4 x 10 3/4 inches.

    Hindman
  • Clemens Kalischer, (German/American, b. 1921), Monument Valley
    May. 03, 2009

    Clemens Kalischer, (German/American, b. 1921), Monument Valley

    Est: $800 - $1,200

    Clemens Kalischer (German/American, b. 1921) Monument Valley gelatin silver print signed and titled (on the mount) 9 7/8 x 8 inches.

    Hindman
  • Photographs: CLEMENS KALISCHER  Lindau/Bodensee
    Dec. 01, 2007

    Photographs: CLEMENS KALISCHER  Lindau/Bodensee

    Est: -

    Photographs: CLEMENS KALISCHER  Lindau/Bodensee 1921 LOWER EASTSIDE  1950er Jahre

    Kunsthaus Lempertz KG
  • Clemens Kalischer Photograph Pownal, VT
    Jan. 28, 2007

    Clemens Kalischer Photograph Pownal, VT

    Est: $200 - $400

    Clemens Kalischer (born 1921 in Lindau, Germany) photograph "Pownal, VT"; 14 1/2" x 11 1/4"; pencil signed Clemens Kalischer and dated 1975 lower right.

    Ripley Auctions
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