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Artist: Bruce of LA
Hugh Pendleton
By Bruce of LA
Located in New York, NY
Vintage silver print 10 x 8 inches, sheet size This artwork is offered by ClampArt, located in New York City. One of the most famous names in physique photography, Bruce Bellas (1909–1974)—best known under the pseudonym Bruce of Los Angeles—is remembered today as a pioneer of beefcake. Beginning in the 1940s and continuing until his death in the 1970s, Bruce of LA photographed...
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1960s Other Art Style Bruce of LA Art

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Black and White

Untitled (Brian Idol Standing with Hands Behind Back)
By Bruce of LA
Located in New York, NY
Untitled (Brian Idol Standing with Hands Behind Back) Stamped and numbered in black ink, verso Vintage silver print 6.875 x 4.875 inches, sheet 6.5 x 4.5 inches, image This work i...
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1960s Contemporary Bruce of LA Art

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Silver Gelatin

Unknown Model
By Bruce of LA
Located in New York, NY
c. 1950s Artist stamp in black ink, verso Numbered “601-6” in black ink, verso Vintage silver print This work is offered by ClampArt in New York City.
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1950s Bruce of LA Art

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Silver Gelatin

Steve Lewis
By Bruce of LA
Located in New York, NY
c. 1964 Stamped and numbered “3228-3” in black ink, verso Also titled, dated, and inscribed in pencil, verso This work is offered by ClampArt in New York City.
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1960s Bruce of LA Art

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Silver Gelatin

Hugh Pendleton
By Bruce of LA
Located in New York, NY
c. late 1960s Stamped and numbered “3036-8” in black ink, verso Also titled and inscribed in pencil, verso Vintage silver print This work is offered by ClampArt in New York City.
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1960s Bruce of LA Art

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Silver Gelatin

John Knight
By Bruce of LA
Located in New York, NY
Vintage silver print Studio stamp in black ink, verso This artwork is offered by ClampArt, located in New York City. One of the most famous names in physique photography, Bruce Bellas (1909–1974)—best known under the pseudonym Bruce of Los Angeles—is remembered today as a pioneer of beefcake. Beginning in the 1940s and continuing until his death in the 1970s, Bruce of LA photographed...
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1960s Other Art Style Bruce of LA Art

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Black and White

Bill Gregg
By Bruce of LA
Located in New York, NY
Vintage silver print Artist stamp in purple ink, verso Numbered "2535-2" in purple ink, verso This photograph is offered by ClampArt, located in New York City. One of the most famous names in physique photography, Bruce Bellas (1909–1974)—best known under the pseudonym Bruce of Los Angeles—is remembered today as a pioneer of beefcake. Beginning in the 1940s and continuing until his death in the 1970s, Bruce of LA photographed...
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1960s Other Art Style Bruce of LA Art

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Black and White

Erhardt Weikert
By Bruce of LA
Located in New York, NY
This vintage silver print is offered by ClampArt, located in New York City. One of the most famous names in physique photography, Bruce Bellas (1909–1974)—best known under the pseudonym Bruce of Los Angeles—is remembered today as a pioneer of beefcake. Beginning in the 1940s and continuing until his death in the 1970s, Bruce of LA photographed...
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Mid-20th Century Other Art Style Bruce of LA Art

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Black and White

Unknown Model
By Bruce of LA
Located in New York, NY
Vintage silver print Studio stamp in black ink, verso This photograph is offered by ClampArt, located in New York City. One of the most famous names in physique photography, Bruce Bellas (1909–1974)—best known under the pseudonym Bruce of Los Angeles—is remembered today as a pioneer of beefcake. Beginning in the 1940s and continuing until his death in the 1970s, Bruce of LA photographed...
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Mid-20th Century Other Art Style Bruce of LA Art

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Black and White

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Find a wide variety of authentic Bruce of LA art available for sale on 1stDibs. You can also browse by medium to find art by Bruce of LA in silver gelatin print and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 20th century and is mostly associated with the contemporary style. Not every interior allows for large Bruce of LA art, so small editions measuring 4 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Mel Roberts, Jim French, and Chuck Samuels. Bruce of LA art prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $450 and tops out at $750, while the average work can sell for $500.

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