Jacko Vassilev Sold at Auction Prices

b. 1951 -

Jacko Vassilev, a native Bulgarian, dreamed of escaping the communist regime in his home country from an early age, but when he attempted to escape was detained in a slave labor camp for a year. Vassilev finally escaped after the regime fell and came to the United States, which he calls home. These aspects of Vassilev's life are on clear display in his photography, as he aims to capture humanity, joy and hardship, providing glimpses into the rich lives of his subjects.

Vassilev's work has been published, collected, and exhibited extensively throughout the world by institutions such as the International Center of Photography, New York; The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston; the European Center of Photography, Paris; and others.

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  • VASSILEV, JACKO (BULGARIAN, B. 1951). FIRST HARVEST OF FREE...
    Nov. 20, 2021

    VASSILEV, JACKO (BULGARIAN, B. 1951). FIRST HARVEST OF FREE...

    Est: $200 - $300

    VASSILEV, Jacko (Bulgarian, b. 1951). First Harvest of Freedom. Erske, Albania, 1990. Gelatin silver print. Pencil signed, limited (2/25), and stamped on verso. 15 ½ x 11 ½”. Hinge mounted with matting.

    Potter & Potter Auctions Inc.
  • VASSILEV, JACKO (BULGARIAN, B. 1951). DANCING BEAR. BULGARI...
    Nov. 20, 2021

    VASSILEV, JACKO (BULGARIAN, B. 1951). DANCING BEAR. BULGARI...

    Est: $200 - $300

    VASSILEV, Jacko (Bulgarian, b. 1951). Dancing Bear. Bulgaria, 1985. Gelatin silver print, pencil signed, limited (4/25), and stamped on verso. 15 ½ x 11 ½”. Hinge mounted with matting.

    Potter & Potter Auctions Inc.
  • Vassilev, Jacko: Motherhood
    Dec. 02, 2020

    Vassilev, Jacko: Motherhood

    Est: €400 - €500

    "Motherhood", Bulgaria. 1988. Vintage gelatin silver print. 26,1 x 15 cm. 2 photographer's stamps on the verso. - - The Bulgarian photographer Jacko Vassilev was interned in a slave labor camp in Bulgaria when he was captured at the border. Although he often depicts people in poor and harsh conditions, a strong sense of optimism and humanity underlies his work. His photographs have been shown in many international exhibitions. – Some light handling marks, otherwise in very good condition. - - Sollten Sie detailliertere Zustandsberichte wünschen, kontaktieren Sie uns bitte. / Should you need more detailed condition reports, please contact us.

    Bassenge Auctions
  • Vassilev, Jacko: The Girl with the Dove, Bulgaria
    Jun. 10, 2020

    Vassilev, Jacko: The Girl with the Dove, Bulgaria

    Est: €500 - €750

    "The Girl with the Dove", Bulgaria. 1988. Vintage gelatin silver print. 23,7 x 17,2 cm. 2 photographer's stamps on the verso. In very good condition. - Sollten Sie detailliertere Zustandsberichte wünschen, kontaktieren Sie uns bitte. / Should you need more detailed condition reports, please contact us.

    Bassenge Auctions
  • Vassilev, Jacko: A Man is a Man when a Man is on the Road, Bulgaria
    Jun. 10, 2020

    Vassilev, Jacko: A Man is a Man when a Man is on the Road, Bulgaria

    Est: €500 - €750

    "A Man is a Man when a Man is on the Road", Bulgaria. 1988. Vintage gelatin silver print. 23,7 x 17 cm. 2 photographer's stamps on the verso. Upper right corner bumped, slight buckling in lower edge, otherwise in very good condition. - Sollten Sie detailliertere Zustandsberichte wünschen, kontaktieren Sie uns bitte. / Should you need more detailed condition reports, please contact us.

    Bassenge Auctions
  • Vassilev, Jacko: The Postman, Bulgaria
    Jun. 10, 2020

    Vassilev, Jacko: The Postman, Bulgaria

    Est: €400 - €600

    "The Postman", Bulgaria. 1971. Vintage gelatin silver print. 26,1 x 15 cm. Mounted to card, photographer's stamp on mount verso. The Bulgarian photographer Jacko Vassilev was interned in a slave labor camp in Bulgaria when he was captured at the border. Although he often depicts people in poor and harsh conditions, a strong sense of optimism and humanity underlies his work. His photographs have been shown in many international exhibitions. – Some buckling from mounting, otherwise in very good condition. - Sollten Sie detailliertere Zustandsberichte wünschen, kontaktieren Sie uns bitte. / Should you need more detailed condition reports, please contact us.

    Bassenge Auctions
  • Jacko Vassilev (b. 1951), Passamaquody Brave
    Mar. 13, 2020

    Jacko Vassilev (b. 1951), Passamaquody Brave

    Est: $300 - $600

    Jacko Vassilev (b. 1951), Passamaquody Brave gelatin silver print, 1999, from the series titled A Tribe of the Algonquins in NE Maine and New Brunswick, signed and inscribed lower margin, retains gallery label to frame verso, framed. Image Size 12 7/8 x 9 5/8 in.; DOA 22 x 17 1/2 in. Jacko Vassilev, a native Bulgarian, dreamed of escaping the communist regime in his home country from an early age, but when he attempted to escape was detained in a slave labor camp for a year. Vassilev finally escaped after the regime fell and came to the United States, which he calls home. These aspects of Vassilev's life are on clear display in his photography, as he aims to capture humanity, joy and hardship, providing glimpses into the rich lives of his subjects. Vassilev's work has been published, collected, and exhibited extensively throughout the world by institutions such as the International Center of Photography, New York; The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston; the European Center of Photography, Paris; and others. From the Personal Collection of Dr. Larry Wheeler and Donald Doskey, Chapel Hill, North Carolina Additional high-resolution photos are available at LelandLittle.com

    Leland Little Auctions
  • Photograph, Jacko Vassilev
    May. 20, 2017

    Photograph, Jacko Vassilev

    Est: $100 - $200

    Jacko Vassilev (Bulgarian, b. 1951), "Sick Man Carrying Healthy Man," 1993, gelatin silver print, signed lower right, signed, titled and dated verso, sight: 10.25"h x 6.75"w, overall (with frame): 16.25"h x 13.25"w

    Clars Auctions
  • Photograph, Jacko Vassilev
    Apr. 22, 2017

    Photograph, Jacko Vassilev

    Est: $200 - $400

    Jacko Vassilev (Bulgarian, b. 1951), "Sick Man Carrying Healthy Man," 1993, gelatin silver print, signed lower right, signed, titled and dated verso, sight: 10.25"h x 6.75"w, overall (with frame): 16.25"h x 13.25"w

    Clars Auctions
  • Photograph, Jacko Vassilev
    Mar. 18, 2017

    Photograph, Jacko Vassilev

    Est: $400 - $600

    Jacko Vassilev (Bulgarian, b. 1951), "Sick Man Carrying Healthy Man," 1993, gelatin silver print, signed lower right, signed, titled and dated verso, sight: 10.25"h x 6.75"w, overall (with frame): 16.25"h x 13.25"w

    Clars Auctions
  • Photograph, Jacko Vassilev
    Mar. 18, 2017

    Photograph, Jacko Vassilev

    Est: $250 - $450

    Jacko Vassilev (Bulgarian, b. 1951), "A Man and Woman from German Village," 1988, gelatin silver print, signed titled and dated verso, signed lower right, image (sight): 7.5"h x 10.25"w, overall (with frame): 13.25"h x 16.25"w. Provenance: Purchased by owner from artist.

    Clars Auctions
  • Photograph, Jacko Vassilev
    Jan. 15, 2017

    Photograph, Jacko Vassilev

    Est: $500 - $700

    Jacko Vassilev (Bulgarian, b.1951), "A Man and Woman from German Village," 1988, gelatin silver print, signed titled and dated verso, signed lower right, image (sight): 7.5"h x 10.25"w, overall (with frame): 13.25"h x 16.25"w. Provenance: Purchased by owner from artist.

    Clars Auctions
  • Photograph, Jacko Vassilev
    Jan. 15, 2017

    Photograph, Jacko Vassilev

    Est: $500 - $700

    Jacko Vassilev (Bulgarian, b.1951), "The Flock," 1991, gelatin silver print, signed, titled and dated verso, signed lower right, image (sight): 10.75"h x 6.75"w, overall (with frame): 16.25"h x 13.25"w. Provenance: Purchased by owner from artist.

    Clars Auctions
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