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  • [DOWNTOWN SCENE]. KERN, Richard (American, b. 1954). R. Ker...
    Mar. 06, 2025

    [DOWNTOWN SCENE]. KERN, Richard (American, b. 1954). R. Ker...

    Est: $100 - $200

    [DOWNTOWN SCENE]. KERN, Richard (American, b. 1954). R. Kern Scumbag Super-8’s. 1995. Published to promote screenings of Kern’s films at the National Film Theatre. With images of Lydia Lunch, Marty Nations, Lung Leg (this image used as the cover for Sonic Youth’s Evol), Cassandra Stark, Linda Serby, David Wojnarowicz, and Karen Finley. Kern is known for his association with the Cinema of Transgression movement, a term from Nick Zedd to describe the overlapping artistic preferences of artists including himself, Richard Kern, and Lydia Lunch, among others. SIGNED in red felt marker on cover. 11 ½ x 8”. Toned to perimeter; corners bumped.

    Potter & Potter Auctions Inc.
  • [DOWNTOWN SCENE]. KERN, Richard (American, b. 1954). Four F...
    Mar. 06, 2025

    [DOWNTOWN SCENE]. KERN, Richard (American, b. 1954). Four F...

    Est: $500 - $700

    [DOWNTOWN SCENE]. KERN, Richard (American, b. 1954). Four Flyers. Circa 1980s. Xeroxed photocopies. Flyers published to promote screenings of Kerns films at important downtown art institutions. One flyer showing Lydia Lunch, a friend and collaborator involved in many of Kern’s works. Two other flyers mention her by name. 11 x 8 ½” each. Good overall; some with toning; one with more significant folds and wear.

    Potter & Potter Auctions Inc.
  • [DOWNTOWN SCENE]. KERN, Richard (American, b. 1954). Banned...
    Mar. 06, 2025

    [DOWNTOWN SCENE]. KERN, Richard (American, b. 1954). Banned...

    Est: $150 - $300

    [DOWNTOWN SCENE]. KERN, Richard (American, b. 1954). Banned Performance / Rare Films Flyer. 1984. Xeroxed photocopy. Published to promote an event at the downtown performance studio, Darinka with Richard Kern, Brian Moran, and Ella Troyona. Writing in Kern’s hand to verso “Tessa.. you say something about me. I got nothing to say. Enclosed lots of info. I’ll probably do a short film called “submit to me” or “sex and death” maybe “from sex to death” I don’t know. E.V.E has a copy of the shot of David Wan pictured from Love Suicides. The others are labeled.” 11 x 8 ½”. Very good.

    Potter & Potter Auctions Inc.
  • [DOWNTOWN SCENE]. KERN, Richard (American, b. 1954). Five F...
    Mar. 06, 2025

    [DOWNTOWN SCENE]. KERN, Richard (American, b. 1954). Five F...

    Est: $600 - $800

    [DOWNTOWN SCENE]. KERN, Richard (American, b. 1954). Five Flyers. New York, ca. 1980s. Xeroxed flyers published to promote works of Kern’s including screenings of his films, performances, and photography exhibitions at important downtown art institutions, including events for Banned Rare Films, “Submit to Me”, Show of Force and Totem of the Depraved; and others. Two flyers with writing in Kern’s hand to verso, each regarding his own work and addressed to a “Tessa”. Kern is known for his association with the Cinema of Transgression movement, a term from Nick Zedd to describe the overlapping artistic preferences of artists including himself, Richard Kern, and Lydia Lunch, among others. 11 x 8 ½” each. Good overall.

    Potter & Potter Auctions Inc.
  • Richard Kern (1954) - Pantes Blue, 2008
    Feb. 27, 2025

    Richard Kern (1954) - Pantes Blue, 2008

    Est: €1,000 - €1,500

    Vintage C-print cm 50,8 x 40,2 (cm 48,2 x 31,8 picture) | 20 x 15.8 in. (19 x 12.5 in. picture) Edition 1 of 7 Titled, dated, numbered and signed in pencil on the verso Framed

    Finarte
  • Richard Kern (1954) - Kerry's Bloody Nose, 2000
    Feb. 27, 2025

    Richard Kern (1954) - Kerry's Bloody Nose, 2000

    Est: €1,000 - €1,500

    Vintage C-print cm 50 x 40 (cm 39,2 x 28,3 picture) | 19.7 x 15.7 in. (15.4 x 11.1 in. picture) Edition 6 of 7 Label titled, signed, numbered and dated in black ink on the verso Framed

    Finarte
  • Richard Kern (1954) - Karry washes herself, 2000
    Nov. 15, 2024

    Richard Kern (1954) - Karry washes herself, 2000

    Est: €1,000 - €1,500

    Vintage C-print cm 50,5 x 77 | 19.9 x 30.3 in. Edition 1 of 7 Caption label signed and numbered in black ink on the verso Framed

    Finarte
  • Richard Kern (1954) - Kerry is tired, 2000
    Oct. 15, 2024

    Richard Kern (1954) - Kerry is tired, 2000

    Est: €1,000 - €1,500

    Vintage C-print cm 77 x 50,8 | 30.3 x 20 in. Edition 1 of 7 Caption label signed, numbered and dated in black ink on the verso Framed

    Finarte
  • Richard Kern (1954) - Alisa's red shoes, 2000
    Oct. 15, 2024

    Richard Kern (1954) - Alisa's red shoes, 2000

    Est: €1,000 - €1,500

    Vintage C-print cm 76,8 x 50,7 | 30.2 x 19.9 in. Edition 1 of 7 Caption label signed, dated and numbered in black ink on the verso Framed

    Finarte
  • Richard Kern (1954) - Anna chole on stain, 2001
    Jun. 18, 2024

    Richard Kern (1954) - Anna chole on stain, 2001

    Est: €800 - €1,200

    Vintage C-print cm 50,7 x 39,6 (cm 48 x 31,5 picture) | 20 x 15.6 in. (18.9 x 12.4 in. picture) Edition 1 of 7 Numbered, titled dated and signed in black pencil on the verso Framed

    Finarte
  • Richard Kern (1954) - Asia Argento, 2000
    Jun. 18, 2024

    Richard Kern (1954) - Asia Argento, 2000

    Est: €800 - €1,200

    Vintage cibachrome print cm 40,4 x 50,7 (cm 36 x 39,4 picture) | 15.9 x 19.9 in. (14.2 x 19.4 in. picture) Edition 1 of 7 Titled, numbered, dated and signed in pencil on the verso Framed EXHIBITIONS Not Ordinary People, cured by L. Beatrice, Galleria In Arco, Turin, 2003

    Finarte
  • RICHARD KERN PHOTOGRAPH
    May. 16, 2024

    RICHARD KERN PHOTOGRAPH

    Est: $50 - $10,000

    Signed, titled and dated verso "Monica on table at Beth's", 1993. Edition 1/10. Richard Kern (born 1954) photographer and filmmaker has sought to unravel & illuminate the complex and darker sides of human nature. Kern was a regular contributor to Interview Magazine and has been exhibited at MOMA and The Whitney Museum. Dimensions: H 14" x W 11" Condition: No issues to note.

    Westport Auction
  • Richard Kern (1954) - Panties Copper, 2002
    Apr. 23, 2024

    Richard Kern (1954) - Panties Copper, 2002

    Est: €800 - €1,200

    Vintage C-print cm 50,7 x 40 (cm 48 x 30,7 picture) | 19.9 x 15.7 in. (18.9 x 12.5 in. picture) Edition 1 of 7 Titled, numbered, signed and dated in black pencil on the verso Framed

    Finarte
  • Richard Kern (1954) - Adrienne in stairwell, 2000
    Apr. 23, 2024

    Richard Kern (1954) - Adrienne in stairwell, 2000

    Est: €1,000 - €1,500

    Vintage C-print cm 76,5 x 50,5 | 30.1 x 19.9 in. Edition1 of 7 Photographer's caption label signed, dated and numbered in black ink on the verso Framed

    Finarte
  • Richard Kern (1954) - Panties White, 2002
    Apr. 23, 2024

    Richard Kern (1954) - Panties White, 2002

    Est: €800 - €1,200

    Vintage C-print cm 50,4 x 40 (cm 48 x 31,7 picture) | 19.8 x 15.8 in. (18.9 x 12.5 in. picture) Edition 1 of 7 Titled, dated, numbered and signed in black pencil on the verso Framed

    Finarte
  • RICHARD KERN AND ROY STUART
    Apr. 21, 2024

    RICHARD KERN AND ROY STUART

    Est: $80 - $120

    3 books of erotic photography by American photographers Richard Kern and Roy Stuart. All hardback in very good condition. All published by Taschen. 1) V by Roy Stuart. 2008. In dust wrapper. 2) Model Release by Richard Kern. 2000. Bumped spine. 3) Action by Richard Kern. 2011. In a cheeky dust wrapper that reverses to obscure smut as Gibbon's The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire. Includes CD ROM.

    Sydney Rare Book Auctions
  • Richard Kern (1954) - Barbara and Ashley on bed, 1999
    Mar. 14, 2024

    Richard Kern (1954) - Barbara and Ashley on bed, 1999

    Est: €1,000 - €1,500

    Vintage C-print cm 71 x 51 | 28 x 20 in. Edition 4 of 10 Signed, dated and numbered in pencil on the verso Framed

    Finarte
  • Richard Kern (1954) - Linda on balcony, 2001
    Mar. 14, 2024

    Richard Kern (1954) - Linda on balcony, 2001

    Est: €1,000 - €1,500

    Vintage C-print cm 76,7 x 50,5 | 30.2 x 19.9 in. Edition 1 of 7 Photographer's caption label signed, dated and numbered in black ink on the verso Framed

    Finarte
  • Lung Leg in "You Killed Me 1st"
    Dec. 19, 2023

    Lung Leg in "You Killed Me 1st"

    Est: $800 - $1,200

    Richard Kern b. 1954 Lung Leg in "You Killed Me 1st" inscribed and stamped with Deathtrip Films and R. Kern artists’ stamps (on the reverse) gelatin silver print 10 by 8 in. 25.4 by 20.32 cm. Executed in 1986.

    Sotheby's
  • KERN RICHARD
    Apr. 18, 2023

    KERN RICHARD

    Est: €800 - €900

    RICHARD KERN (1954-) Panthes Blue 2002 stampa fotografica cm 47 5x32 edizione 1/7 firmato datato titolato e numerato sul retro sul retro: etichetta della Galleria In Arco Torino Panthes Blue 2002 photo print 18 70x12 59 in edition 1/7 signed dated titled and numbered on the reverse on the reverse: label of Galleria In Arco Turin

    Aste Boetto SRL
  • Richard Kern (1954) - Kerry's Bloody Nose, 2000
    Mar. 16, 2023

    Richard Kern (1954) - Kerry's Bloody Nose, 2000

    Est: €800 - €1,200

    Vintage C-print cm 50,8 x 40 (cm 48 x 35 picture) | 19.9 x 15.6 in. (18.9 x 13.7 in. picture) Edition 5 of 7 Titled, dated, numbered and signed in pencil on the verso Framed LITERATURE L. Beatrice (edited by), Not ordinary people, Galleria In Arco, Turin, 2003, p. 97

    Finarte
  • Richard Kern (1954) - Kerry Masturbates, 2000
    Mar. 16, 2023

    Richard Kern (1954) - Kerry Masturbates, 2000

    Est: €1,000 - €1,500

    Vintage C-print cm 50,7 x 77 | 19.9 x 30.2 in. Edition 1 of 7 Label signed, numbered and dated in black in on the verso Framed

    Finarte
  • RICHARD KERN, TRACY IN HALLOWEEN
    Feb. 09, 2023

    RICHARD KERN, TRACY IN HALLOWEEN

    Est: €500 - €1,000

    RICHARD KERN (1954) Tracy in Halloween 1997 C-print, ed. 4/10 61 x 51,5 cm Signed, dated, titled and numbered on the reverse PROVENANCE: Private collection, Milan

    Art-Rite
  • Richard Kern Nascita: 1954
    Dec. 15, 2022

    Richard Kern Nascita: 1954

    Est: €1,500 - €2,000

    Edizione 1 di 3 ¶Firmata, titolata, datata e numerata con etichetta espositiva al retro ¶Timbro della Galleria Guidi & Schoen al retro ¶Opera in cornice

    Cambi Casa d'Aste
  • Richard Kern (1954) - Katie on couch, 2000
    Oct. 13, 2022

    Richard Kern (1954) - Katie on couch, 2000

    Est: €1,000 - €1,500

    C-print vintage 30.1 x 19.9 in. Edition 1 of 7 Signed, dated and numbered in pencil on the verso Framed

    Finarte
  • Kern, Richard (1954) - Lucy C on the bed, 2003
    Mar. 17, 2022

    Kern, Richard (1954) - Lucy C on the bed, 2003

    Est: €1,200 - €1,800

    Vintage C-print on kodak paper Edition 1 of 7 Didactic label signed, dated and numbered in black ink on the verso

    Finarte
  • Kern, Richard (1954) - Linda lifts foot, 2001
    Mar. 17, 2022

    Kern, Richard (1954) - Linda lifts foot, 2001

    Est: €1,200 - €1,800

    Vintage C-print on kodak paper Edition 1 of 7 Didactic label signed, dated and numbered in black ink on the verso

    Finarte
  • Photograph, Richard Kern
    Jan. 16, 2022

    Photograph, Richard Kern

    Est: $1,000 - $2,000

    Richard Kern (American, b. 1954), "Virgins," 2007, archival inkjet print, signed, titled, and dated verso, edition AP 1, sheet: 20"h x 46"w, overall (with frame): 21.5"h x 47.25"w

    Clars Auctions
  • Kern Richard, Panties
    Dec. 14, 2021

    Kern Richard, Panties

    Est: €1,500 - €2,000

    ed 1/3, C-Print, W. 100 - H. 66 Cm

    Cambi Casa d'Aste
  • Richard Kern (1954) - Adreienne outside, 2000
    Oct. 07, 2021

    Richard Kern (1954) - Adreienne outside, 2000

    Est: €1,200 - €1,800

    Vintage C-print Edition 1 of 7 Didactic label signed, numbered and dated in black ink on the verso

    Finarte
  • Richard Kern (1954) - Katie Masturbates, 2000
    Oct. 07, 2021

    Richard Kern (1954) - Katie Masturbates, 2000

    Est: €1,200 - €1,800

    Vintage C-print Edition 1 of 7 Didactic label signed, numbered and dated in black ink on the verso

    Finarte
  • Richard Kern (1954), Elenore's First Shave
    Jul. 08, 2021

    Richard Kern (1954), Elenore's First Shave

    Est: €1,500 - €2,000

    2003, C-Print, cm 72x98. Firma titolo e data al retro. Ed 1/3 Autentica dell'autore

    Cambi Casa d'Aste
  • KERN RICHARD
    Apr. 20, 2021

    KERN RICHARD

    Est: €1,000 - €1,100

    RICHARD KERN (1954-) Panties Pink 2002 c-print cm 47x32 esemplare 1/7 firmato datato titolato e numerato Panties Pink 2002 c-print 18 7x12 59 in edition 1/7 signed dated titled and numbered on the reverse esposizione: 2003 Not ordinary people a cura di Luca Beatrice Galleria In Arco Torino

    Aste Boetto SRL
  • Richard Kern (1954) - Nicole meets Chloe, 2001
    Mar. 17, 2021

    Richard Kern (1954) - Nicole meets Chloe, 2001

    Est: €1,200 - €1,500

    Vintage C-print on kodak paper Edition 4 of 7 Titled, dated, numbered and signed in black ink on the verso

    Finarte
  • Richard Kern (1954), Katie on couch, 2000
    Dec. 17, 2020

    Richard Kern (1954), Katie on couch, 2000

    Est: €1,500 - €2,000

    C-print, cm 76x51 firmato e datato su etichetta al retro Ed. 1/7, Bibliografia: “Richard Kern, Action”, Taschen GmbH, 2011, pg. 76.

    Cambi Casa d'Aste
  • Richard Kern (1954), Katie masturbates, 2000
    Dec. 17, 2020

    Richard Kern (1954), Katie masturbates, 2000

    Est: €1,500 - €2,000

    C-print, cm 76x51 firmato e datato su etichetta al retro Ed. 1/7, Bibliografia: “Richard Kern, Action”, Taschen GmbH, 2011, pg. 76.

    Cambi Casa d'Aste
  • Richard Kern (1954), Linda lifts foot, 2001
    Dec. 17, 2020

    Richard Kern (1954), Linda lifts foot, 2001

    Est: €1,500 - €2,000

    C-print, cm 76x51 firmato e datato su etichetta al retro Ed. 1/7

    Cambi Casa d'Aste
  • Richard Kern, Marilyn Manson
    Dec. 17, 2020

    Richard Kern, Marilyn Manson

    Est: €2,000 - €2,200

    C-print, cm 47x31 firmata, datata e intitolata al retro, Bibliografia: “Not Ordinary People”, In Arco books 2003, pg. 106.

    Cambi Casa d'Aste
  • Richard Kern (1954), Linda bends over, 2001
    Dec. 17, 2020

    Richard Kern (1954), Linda bends over, 2001

    Est: €1,500 - €2,000

    C-print, cm 76x51 firmato e datato su etichetta al retro Ed. 1/7

    Cambi Casa d'Aste
  • KERN RICHARD (n. 1954) Untitled.
    Dec. 17, 2020

    KERN RICHARD (n. 1954) Untitled.

    Est: €300 - €500

    KERN RICHARD (n. 1954). Untitled.. 2000 's. Provenance: Reali Arte, Brescia mostra Personale.. Cm 21,50 x 33,00.

    Capitolium Art
  • Richard Kern (1954) - Karry on toilet, 2000
    Oct. 16, 2020

    Richard Kern (1954) - Karry on toilet, 2000

    Est: €1,800 - €2,500

    Vintage C-print Edition 1 of 7 Didactic label signed, dated and numbered in black ink on the verso

    Finarte
  • Richard Kern (1954) - Karry Before Shoot, 2002
    Oct. 16, 2020

    Richard Kern (1954) - Karry Before Shoot, 2002

    Est: €1,000 - €1,500

    Vintage C-print Edition 2 of 7 Titled, dated, numbered and signed in pencil on the verso

    Finarte
  • Richard Kern (1954) - Karry on toilet, 2000
    Sep. 30, 2020

    Richard Kern (1954) - Karry on toilet, 2000

    Est: €1,800 - €2,500

    Vintage C-print Edition 1 of 7 Didactic label signed, dated and numbered in black ink on the verso

    Finarte
  • Richard Kern (1954) - Karry Before Shoot, 2002
    Sep. 30, 2020

    Richard Kern (1954) - Karry Before Shoot, 2002

    Est: €1,000 - €1,500

    Vintage C-print Edition 2 of 7 Titled, dated, numbered and signed in pencil on the verso

    Finarte
  • RICHARD KERN, Monica with yellow candle
    Jul. 21, 2020

    RICHARD KERN, Monica with yellow candle

    Est: €500 - €800

    RICHARD KERN (1954) Monica with yellow candle 1994 C-print, ed. 3/10 30 x 24 cm Signed on the reverse PROVENANCE: Galleria Reali Arte Contemporanea, Brescia Private collection, Genoa EXHIBITED: 1998, 'Richard Kern', Galleria Reali Arte Contemporanea, Brescia September 1st - October 8th, 2011, 'Richard Kern. Photography from the 1990's', Bjorkholmen Gallery, Stoccolma (different example) LITERATURE: D. Paparoni, N. Reali, 'Richard Kern', catalogue of the exhibition at Galleria Reali Arte Contemporanea, Brescia, 1998, Charta, Milan, 1998 D. Hanson, 'Richard Kern. New York girls', Taschen, USA, 1995, 2015

    Art-Rite
  • Richard Kern (1954), Tennis, 2007
    Jul. 16, 2020

    Richard Kern (1954), Tennis, 2007

    Est: €1,500 - €2,000

    C-print, cm 100x67 Ed. 1/3 Etichetta al retro dell’artista firmata e datata Timbro al retro della Galleria Arte Contemporanea Guidi&Schoen Autentica su fotografia dell'artista a cura della Galleria Arte Contemporanea Guidi&Schoen, Genova, Bibliografia: Looker, Richard Kern story by Geoff Nicholson, Abrams, New York, p. 58 New Shots, Richard Kern, Guidi&Schoen Arte Contemporanea

    Cambi Casa d'Aste
  • RICHARD KERN 1954 Linda prays 1995
    Dec. 06, 2019

    RICHARD KERN 1954 Linda prays 1995

    Est: €1,500 - €2,500

    Linda prays 1995 Color C-print on aluminum, signed, titled, dated and numbered 6/10 on the reverse. This is the only photography printed in this size. 35.43 x 24.02 in. Provenienza/Provenance Galleria Reali, Brescia. Collezione privata, Torino.  - TAGS: Fotografia - photography

    Aste Bolaffi
  • Richard Kern (1954), Zaida in Bed, 2007
    Nov. 13, 2019

    Richard Kern (1954), Zaida in Bed, 2007

    Est: €1,500 - €2,000

    C-print, cm 100x66 ed. 1/3

    Cambi Casa d'Aste
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