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The controversial nature of Jock Sturges' photography belies the motives driving the artist. Jock Sturges' artwork, which frequently features nude girls, may seem exploitative to the casual observer. Indeed, his work was the focus of both an FBI investigation and the protests of conservative groups. Sturges, who was born in New York City in 1947, studied perceptual psychology before earning his master's degree in photography. Perceptual psychology examines how humans conceptualize their world. Jock Sturges' photography explores the questions raised by this field, particularly as they relate to human sexuality. 

Prints by Jock Sturges depict nude girls and their families in natural settings like the beaches of California and France. By developing strong bonds with his subjects and their families, Sturges frequently photographed the same subjects over the years, chronicling their emerging sexuality. Admirers of the human form will find tasteful nude photography for sale online at Invaluable.

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      • Jock Sturges, 1947, Weist Family, Block Island, Rhode Island
        Nov. 23, 2024

        Jock Sturges, 1947, Weist Family, Block Island, Rhode Island

        Est: CHF300 - CHF500

        1/40. Signed, dated and titled on verso. (Frame).

        Germann Auction House Ltd
      • Photograph, Jock Sturges
        Nov. 21, 2024

        Photograph, Jock Sturges

        Est: $600 - $900

        Jock Sturges (American, b. 1947), "Daniel, Montalivet, France," 1989, gelatin silver print, signed, titled, and dated verso, edition 55/60, sheet: 14"h x 11"w, overall (with mat): 20"h x 16"w

        Clars Auctions
      • Jock Sturges Girl in Tent Photograph
        Nov. 12, 2024

        Jock Sturges Girl in Tent Photograph

        Est: $300 - $600

        John "Jock" Sturges (American, b. 1947). Gelatin silver print photograph of a young girl resting in a tent.

        Revere Auctions
      • JOCK STURGES 'FANNY, MONTALIVET, FRANCE' PHOTO
        Nov. 11, 2024

        JOCK STURGES 'FANNY, MONTALIVET, FRANCE' PHOTO

        Est: $600 - $1,200

        Jock Sturges (B. 1947) 'Fanny, Montalivet, France' glossy photo-litho. Measures 14 x 18 inches.

        Antiques & Modern Auction Gallery
      • Jock Sturges Photograph of Young Girl
        Sep. 17, 2024

        Jock Sturges Photograph of Young Girl

        Est: $300 - $600

        John "Jock" Sturges (American, b. 1947). Gelatin silver print photograph depicting a young girl in black surrounded by leaves. Her dark clothing seemingly blends into the bushes behind her, allowing her head and hands, rendered in sharp detail, to be the main focal point of the work.

        Revere Auctions
      • LTD AMERICAN NUDE BW PHOTO PRINT BY JOCK STURGES
        Aug. 17, 2024

        LTD AMERICAN NUDE BW PHOTO PRINT BY JOCK STURGES

        Est: $100 - $150

        Jock Sturges, American, born 1947, a limited edition black and white photo print, Laure Montalivet, France, 1990. 2004, Canson Museum print. Printed in a limited edition of 30. Signed and dated, lower right. Numbered 26 of 30, lower to the center. Titled and dated, lower left. Jock Sturges is an American photographer, master of photographs of children and teenagers. Often his work was performed on nudist beaches in California, France or Ireland. A paper label of Robert Koch Gallery, on the backside. Modern and Contemporary American Photographs, Graphic Art Prints, and Collectibles.

        Antique Arena Inc
      • JOCK STURGES 'FANNY MONTALIVET FRANCE' PHOTO-LITHO
        Jul. 27, 2024

        JOCK STURGES 'FANNY MONTALIVET FRANCE' PHOTO-LITHO

        Est: $200 - $250

        Jock Sturges 'Fanny, Montalivet France' photo lithograph. Sheet measures 18 1/2" x 14 1/2".

        Antiques & Modern Auction Gallery
      • Jock Sturges, Danielle, Montalivet, France (poster)
        Jun. 19, 2024

        Jock Sturges, Danielle, Montalivet, France (poster)

        Est: $800 - $1,000

        Jock Sturges Danielle, Montalivet, France (poster) 1991 offset lithograph image: 22.25 h x 15.5 w in (57 x 39 cm) sheet: 32.875 h x 22.125 w in (84 x 56 cm) Signed and numbered to lower edge '3/200 Jock Sturges'. This work is number 3 from the edition of 200 printed by Becotte and Gershwin and published by Paul Cava Fine Art, Philadelphia. This work will ship from Lambertville, New Jersey.

        Rago Arts and Auction Center
      • Jock Sturges. New York 1996-2000.
        Jun. 02, 2024

        Jock Sturges. New York 1996-2000.

        Est: €200 - €300

        Zürich – Berlin – New York, Scalo 2000. Mit zahlreichen Tafeln nach Fotografien, meist Duotone, acht farbig. Originalleinenband mit -schutzumschlag. Erste Ausgabe. – Auf dem Titelblatt vom Fotografen signiert. – Nachdem Jock Sturges (geboren 1947 in New York) mit seinen Schwarzweiß-Aktfotografien weltbekannt wurde, wandte er sich auch der Farbfotografie zu. In Kalifornien und an französischen Stränden entstanden als Langzeitstudien angelegte Bildfolgen, in denen Sturges immer wieder die gleichen Modelle und Familien porträtierte. »Statt Malutensilien und Staffelei schleppt Sturges seine schwere Plattenkamera über den Strand der südlichen Atlantikküste von Frankreich. Er kennt die Familien, die dort Sommer für Sommer ihre Badeferien verbringen. Er kennt die Kinder, die Jahr für Jahr älter werden, deren Körperbau, Ausdruck und Aussehen sich verändern […]. Daraus entstehen Bilder, die manchmal an ›Tableaux vivants‹ erinnern oder an Körper gewordene skulpturale Zeichen« (Jean-Christophe Ammann, in Koetzle). – Makellos erhalten. 36,5 : 33 cm. 111, [1] Seiten. [Keywords: Photography · Photo Books]

        Christian Hesse Auktionen
      • Jock Sturges GSP Photograph of Girl in White Dress
        May. 29, 2024

        Jock Sturges GSP Photograph of Girl in White Dress

        Est: $300 - $600

        John "Jock" Sturges (American, b. 1947). Gelatin silver print photograph depicting a young girl in a white dress. She wears a flower crown on her head and she looks to her left. Her stark white dress, reminiscent of a wedding gown, contracts with the darkened background, giving her the appearance of floating.

        Revere Auctions
      • Jock Sturges - Fanny
        Apr. 27, 2024

        Jock Sturges - Fanny

        Est: $400 - $800

        Montalivet France

        Morgan Auctions
      • Jock Sturges, photograph- Hand signed -numbered
        Apr. 21, 2024

        Jock Sturges, photograph- Hand signed -numbered

        Est: €1,000 - €1,200

        Jock Sturges, hand signed and hand numbered photogrpah, embossed seal, approx 28x21cm

        Novartia
      • Jock Sturges, photograph- Hand signed -numbered
        Apr. 21, 2024

        Jock Sturges, photograph- Hand signed -numbered

        Est: €1,000 - €1,200

        Jock Sturges, hand signed and hand numbered photogrpah, embossed seal, approx 28x21cm

        Novartia
      • Jock Sturges, photograph- Hand signed -numbered
        Apr. 21, 2024

        Jock Sturges, photograph- Hand signed -numbered

        Est: €1,000 - €1,200

        Jock Sturges, hand signed and hand numbered photogrpah, embossed seal, approx 28x21cm

        Novartia
      • Jock Sturges "Raphaelle" GSP Photograph 1993
        Mar. 26, 2024

        Jock Sturges "Raphaelle" GSP Photograph 1993

        Est: $300 - $600

        John "Jock" Sturges (American, b. 1947). Gelatin silver print photograph titled "Raphaelle, Montalivet, France" depicting three adolescent nude girls, 1993 The central figure, Raphaelle, stares arrestingly at the viewer, challenging their gaze, while she places both hands on the shoulders of the figures next to her, whose faces and bodies are partially cut off from view.

        Revere Auctions
      • Jock Sturges (1947) - Maia and Minna, Montalivet, France, 1994
        Mar. 14, 2024

        Jock Sturges (1947) - Maia and Minna, Montalivet, France, 1994

        Est: €1,200 - €1,800

        Vintage gelatin silver print cm 40,2 x 50,5 (cm 36,5 x 46,5 picture) | 15.8 x 19.9 in. (14.4 x 18.3 in. picture) Edition 5 of 40 Signed, dated, numbered and titled in pencil on the verso

        Finarte
      • Jock Sturges, photograph- Hand signed -numbered
        Jan. 14, 2024

        Jock Sturges, photograph- Hand signed -numbered

        Est: €1,000 - €1,200

        Jock Sturges, hand signed and hand numbered photogrpah, embossed seal, approx 28x21cm

        Novartia
      • Jock Sturges, photograph- Hand signed -numbered
        Jan. 14, 2024

        Jock Sturges, photograph- Hand signed -numbered

        Est: €1,000 - €1,200

        Jock Sturges, hand signed and hand numbered photogrpah, embossed seal, approx 28x21cm

        Novartia
      • Jock Sturges, photograph- Hand signed -numbered
        Jan. 14, 2024

        Jock Sturges, photograph- Hand signed -numbered

        Est: €1,000 - €1,200

        Jock Sturges, hand signed and hand numbered photogrpah, embossed seal, approx 28x21cm

        Novartia
      • Jock Sturges (B. 1947): Nude
        Jan. 11, 2024

        Jock Sturges (B. 1947): Nude

        Est: $500 - $700

        Jock Sturges B. 1947 Nudes photograph unsigned

        Abell Auction
      • Jock Sturges Radiant Identities
        Nov. 24, 2023

        Jock Sturges Radiant Identities

        Est: $120 - $180

        Radiant Identities, photographs by Jock Sturges. Introduction by Elizabeth Beverly and afterword by A.D. Coleman. Published by Aperture in 1994, first edition 3rd printing. Hardback with dust wrapper, in very good condition. Slight foxing on half title page, dint on dust wrapper spine. An iconic publication of the American photographer's work.

        Sydney Rare Book Auctions
      • Jock Sturges Notes
        Nov. 24, 2023

        Jock Sturges Notes

        Est: $100 - $160

        Notes by Jock Sturges. First edition published by Aperture in 2004. Hardback with cloth covered spine. Minor stain on endpaper edge, light scuffing and bump on cover. Else in very good condition. Photography.

        Sydney Rare Book Auctions
      • Gelatin Silver Photograph of Nude in Water by Jock Sturges (American, b.1947)
        Oct. 27, 2023

        Gelatin Silver Photograph of Nude in Water by Jock Sturges (American, b.1947)

        Est: $1,000 - $1,500

        Vanessa circa 1999 Tuscany, Italy Gelatin silver print Edition 1 of 40 Signed on verso 13.75 x 18 inches (sight) 21.5 x 25.5 inches (frame) Overall good condition.  Provenance: Purchase receipt from Paul Kopleikin Gallery Los Angeles California.

        Lewis & Grant Auctions
      • Toned Gelatin Silver Print of Nude Woman by Jock Sturges (American, b. 1947)
        Oct. 27, 2023

        Toned Gelatin Silver Print of Nude Woman by Jock Sturges (American, b. 1947)

        Est: $1,000 - $1,500

        Vanessa; Montalivet, France 1999 Toned gelatin silver print Signed on verso Edition 11 of 40 18 x 14 inches (sight) 26 x 21.5 inches (frame) Overall good condition.  Provenance: Purchase receipt from Paul Kopeikin Gallery Los Angeles California.

        Lewis & Grant Auctions
      • Jock Sturges
        Oct. 20, 2023

        Jock Sturges

        Est: $800 - $1,200

        (American, born 1947) Christina, Misty Dawn and Alisa, Northern California, 1989, signed, dated, and inscribed verso "J Sturges'89", also titled and editioned 36/40, 20 x 16 in.; gray finished wood frame 25-1/2 x 21 in. Literature: Sturges, Jock and Museum fur Moderne Kunst (Frankfurt am Main Germany). 1996. Jock Sturges First Scalo ed. Zurich Berlin: Scalo ; Museum fur Moderne Kunst, ill. page 34; Sturges Jock. 2008. Misty Dawn : Portrait of a Muse. 1st ed. New York London: Aperture ; Thames & Hudson distributor, ill. page 23. Provenance: A Gallery for Fine Photography, New Orleans, Louisiana, Private Collection, Charlotte, North Carolina

        Brunk Auctions
      • Jock Sturges, photograph- Hand signed -numbered
        Oct. 15, 2023

        Jock Sturges, photograph- Hand signed -numbered

        Est: €1,000 - €1,200

        Jock Sturges, hand signed and hand numbered photogrpah, embossed seal, approx 28x21cm

        Novartia
      • Jock Sturges, photograph- Hand signed -numbered
        Oct. 15, 2023

        Jock Sturges, photograph- Hand signed -numbered

        Est: €1,000 - €1,200

        Jock Sturges, hand signed and hand numbered photogrpah, embossed seal, approx 28x21cm

        Novartia
      • Jock Sturges Scoil Mhuire No. 1, Children, Ireland. 1992
        Sep. 21, 2023

        Jock Sturges Scoil Mhuire No. 1, Children, Ireland. 1992

        Est: €800 - €1,000

        Jock Sturges 1947 San Francisco Scoil Mhuire No. 1, Children, Ireland. 1992 Gelatin silver print auf photo paper. 36.6 x 47.4 cm. Cannot be deframed. Framed (48.5 x 59.2 cm). It was not deframed for the description. provenance: private collection, Lower Saxony

        Neumeister
      • Jock Sturges (b. 1947): Maia, Montalivet, France
        Sep. 07, 2023

        Jock Sturges (b. 1947): Maia, Montalivet, France

        Est: $200 - $400

        Gelatin silver print, 1991, signed, titled, dated and numbered 5/40 on the reverse; together with 20th Century School: Eight Views, eight chromogenic prints, unmarked. Sturges 20 x 16 in. (sheet), others 16 x 20 in. (sheet), all unframed. 

        STAIR
      • JOCK STURGES. "NIKKI AND LOTTE, MONTALIVET, FRANCE, 1993"
        Jun. 29, 2023

        JOCK STURGES. "NIKKI AND LOTTE, MONTALIVET, FRANCE, 1993"

        Est: €2,500 - €3,500

        JOCK STURGES (New York, 1947). Gelatin-silver print "NIKKI AND LOTTE, MONTALIVET, FRANCE, 1993". Edition 3/40. Signed, titled and dated '93 on the reverse. JOCK STURGES (New York, 1947). Stampa alla gelatina ai sali d'argento "NIKKI AND LOTTE, MONTALIVET, FRANCE, 1993". Edizione 3/40. Firma, titolo e data '93 sul retro.

        Viscontea Casa d'Aste s.r.l.
      • Jock Sturges, photograph- Hand signed -numbered
        Jun. 18, 2023

        Jock Sturges, photograph- Hand signed -numbered

        Est: €1,000 - €1,200

        Jock Sturges, hand signed and hand numbered photogrpah, embossed seal, approx 28x21cm

        Novartia
      • Jock Sturges, photograph- Hand signed -numbered
        Jun. 18, 2023

        Jock Sturges, photograph- Hand signed -numbered

        Est: €1,000 - €1,200

        Jock Sturges, hand signed and hand numbered photogrpah, embossed seal, approx 28x21cm

        Novartia
      • JOCK STURGES. "MAY AND MIMMA, MONTAILLET, FRANCE, 1994”
        Apr. 20, 2023

        JOCK STURGES. "MAY AND MIMMA, MONTAILLET, FRANCE, 1994”

        Est: €1,800 - €2,000

        JOCK STURGES (New York 1947). Gelatin silver print "MAY AND MIMMA, MONTAILLET, FRANCE, 1994". Copy 5/40. Signature, title and date on the back. 37x46,5 on paper 40x50,5 cm. JOCK STURGES (New York 1947). Stampa alla gelatina ai sali d’argento "MAY AND MIMMA, MONTAILLET, FRANCE, 1994”. Esemplare 5/40. Firma, titolo e data sul retro. 37x46,5 su carta 40x50,5 cm.

        Viscontea Casa d'Aste s.r.l.
      • 175 - Jock STURGES (né en 1947) Vanessa, Pauline & Allegra, 2000
        Apr. 06, 2023

        175 - Jock STURGES (né en 1947) Vanessa, Pauline & Allegra, 2000

        Est: €1,000 - €1,200

        175 - Jock STURGES (né en 1947) Vanessa, Pauline & Allegra, 2000 Tirage pigmentaire, signé, daté, titré, localisé et numéroté 6/15 au dos Pigment print, signed, dated, titled, located and numebred 6/15 on reverse 53.5 x 66.2 cm 21 1/16 x 26 1/16 in. PROVENANCE Galerie Acte 2 Photographies, Paris, 2003 Collection privée, Paris

        Aguttes
      • Jock Sturges (b. 1947): A Group of Twelve Photographs
        Mar. 23, 2023

        Jock Sturges (b. 1947): A Group of Twelve Photographs

        Est: $1,000 - $1,500

        Twelve black and white photographs, all signed, titled and variously numbered on the reverse or at bottom. All 20 x 16 in. (sheet) or 20 x 16 in. (sheet), unframed.

        STAIR
      • Jock Sturges, photograph- Hand signed -numbered
        Mar. 12, 2023

        Jock Sturges, photograph- Hand signed -numbered

        Est: €1,000 - €1,200

        Jock Sturges, hand signed and hand numbered photogrpah, embossed seal, approx 28x21cm

        Novartia
      • Signed Jock Sturges Vanessa, Miranda, Maia, Print
        Mar. 02, 2023

        Signed Jock Sturges Vanessa, Miranda, Maia, Print

        Est: $400 - $600

        Pencil Signed Jock Sturges American, b. 1947"Vanessa, Miranda, Maia, Camille, Cecile, Charlotte, Cyrielle and Mylene; Montalivet, France, 1999". Measures 10.75 inches x 11 inches.

        Greenwich Auction
      • Jock Sturges ''Sara, Northern California'' 1994 Silver
        Dec. 15, 2022

        Jock Sturges ''Sara, Northern California'' 1994 Silver

        Est: $500 - $1,000

        Jock Sturges (b.1947 French) ''Sara, Northern California'' 1994 Silver Print 20''x16'' Sheet. Pencil signed and numbered 5 of 40 edition on verso. Excellent condition.

        MBA Seattle Auction LLC
      • Jock Sturges ''Clarice, Montalivet France'' 2002 Silver
        Dec. 15, 2022

        Jock Sturges ''Clarice, Montalivet France'' 2002 Silver

        Est: $500 - $1,000

        Jock Sturges (b.1947 French) ''Clarice, Montalivet France'' 2002 Silver Print 20''x16'' Sheet. Pencil signed and numbered 5 of 40 edition on verso. Excellent condition.

        MBA Seattle Auction LLC
      • STURGES, JOCK (b. 1947) Four gelatin silver prints of his Montalivet, France series, 1990s.
        Dec. 13, 2022

        STURGES, JOCK (b. 1947) Four gelatin silver prints of his Montalivet, France series, 1990s.

        Est: $2,000 - $3,000

        STURGES, JOCK (b. 1947) Four gelatin silver prints of his Montalivet, France series, 1990s. Gelatin silver prints, each approximately 18 1/2 x 14 1/2 inches or the reverse, (460 x 370 mm). Prints adhered to mounts and mats in framing, signatures and limitations not accessible. Framed. C Property of a Southampton and New York Collector

        DOYLE Auctioneers & Appraisers
      • Jock Sturges, photograph- Hand signed -numbered
        Dec. 11, 2022

        Jock Sturges, photograph- Hand signed -numbered

        Est: €1,000 - €1,200

        Jock Sturges, hand signed and hand numbered photogrpah, embossed seal, approx 28x21cm

        Novartia
      • Jock Sturges  (born 1947) Vanessa, Le Porge, France, 2003
        Dec. 06, 2022

        Jock Sturges  (born 1947) Vanessa, Le Porge, France, 2003

        Est: $1,000 - $1,500

        Jock Sturges  (born 1947) Vanessa, Le Porge, France, 2003 Gelatin silver print, printed c. 2003, signed, titled, dated and numbered '7/40' in pencil on the verso.   image: 14 3/4 x 18 3/4in. (37.4 x 47.5cm.) sheet: 16 x 20in. (40.6 x 50.8cm.)

        Hindman
      • Jock Sturges. Life-Time.
        Nov. 27, 2022

        Jock Sturges. Life-Time.

        Est: €300 - €450

        Edited by Walter Keller. Göttingen, Steidl 2008. Mit etwa 120 ganz- und doppelseitengroßen Farbabbildungen nach Fotografien. Originalleinenband mit -schutzumschlag. Erste Ausgabe. – Nachdem Jock Sturges mit seinen Schwarzweiß-Aktfotografien weltbekannt wurde, wandte er sich auch der Farbfotografie zu. – »Jock Sturges ist wie ein Freilichtmaler […] des 19. Jahrhunderts. Statt Malutensilien und Staffelei schleppt Sturges seine schwere Plattenkamera über den Strand […]. Er kennt die Familien, die dort Sommer für Sommer ihre Badeferien verbringen. Er kennt die Kinder, die Jahr für Jahr älter werden, deren Körperbau, Ausdruck und Aussehen sich verändern […] kennt ihre Silhouetten, er kennt das Licht in ihren Augen und auf ihrer Haut, er kennt den Schimmer ihrer Haare und er kennt den Umgang, den sie miteinander pflegen. Daraus entstehen Bilder, die manchmal an ›Tableaux vivants‹ erinnern oder an Körper gewordene skulpturale Zeichen« (Jean-Christophe Ammann, in Koetzle). 36,7 : 32,7 cm. 187, [5] Seiten. – Schutzumschlag mit kleinem Einriss, sonst tadellos. [Keywords: ; ]

        Christian Hesse Auktionen
      • JOCK STURGES (* 1947) MAILISSE, MONTALIVET, FRANCE 2000
        Nov. 26, 2022

        JOCK STURGES (* 1947) MAILISSE, MONTALIVET, FRANCE 2000

        Est: €2,000 - €2,500

        Gelatin silver print 37,5 x 33 cm Signed and annotated by the photographer in pencil on the reverse

        Leitz Photographica Auction
      • JOCK STURGES - BROOKE AND WENDY, NORTHERN CALIFORNIA
        Nov. 17, 2022

        JOCK STURGES - BROOKE AND WENDY, NORTHERN CALIFORNIA

        Est: $500 - $800

        Lot 13 Jock Sturges American (b. 1947) Brooke and Wendy, Northern California (1985) gelatin silver print signed and numbered verso image: 16 x 20 inches Provenance: From a Private New York collection

        Capsule Gallery Auction
      • Jock Sturges
        Oct. 14, 2022

        Jock Sturges

        Est: $800 - $1,200

        (American, b. 1947) Kristina, Misty Dawn and Alisa, Northern California, 1994, signed, titled, editioned 24/40, margin recto, digital pigment print, 20 x 16 in.; unframed Provenance: Paul Cava Photographs, Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania, 2013. This lot is accompanied by copy of original sales receipt for $1,900; Private Collection, Wisconsin

        Brunk Auctions
      • Jock Sturges (born 1947); Fanny; Montalivet France;
        Aug. 23, 2022

        Jock Sturges (born 1947); Fanny; Montalivet France;

        Est: $5,000 - $8,000

        Jock Sturges (born 1947) Fanny; Montalivet France, 1995 Platinum Palladium Print; Signed, dated and numbered 15/25' in pencil on the margin. 9 1/2 x 7 1/2in (24.1 x 19.5cm) sheet 14 x 12in (35.6 x 30.48cm) For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website

        Bonhams
      • Jock Sturges, photograph- Hand signed -numbered
        Jul. 10, 2022

        Jock Sturges, photograph- Hand signed -numbered

        Est: €1,000 - €1,200

        Jock Sturges, hand signed and hand numbered photogrpah, embossed seal, approx 28x21cm

        Novartia
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