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William Claxton Furniture

American, 1927-2008

William Claxton, a native of Pasadena, California, is a world-renowned photographer of jazz musicians. He is best known for establishing the visual concept for West Coast Jazz photography, the photographing of musicians in natural and healthful settings associated with the California lifestyle. Musicians photographed by Claxton include such legends as Duke Ellington, Shorty Rogers, Dave Brubeck, Chet Baker, Ornette Coleman, John Coltrane, Lena Horne, Billie Holiday, Bill Evans, Louis Armstrong, Dizzy Gillespie and Thelonious Monk.

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Coleman Hawkins
By William Claxton
Located in New York, NY
Gelatin silver print Titled in pencil, verso William Claxton copyright stamp in black ink, verso This photograph is offered by ClampArt, located in New York City. Born in Pasadena, ...
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Mid-20th Century Other Art Style William Claxton Furniture

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Silver Gelatin

Let's Get Lost 1988 U.S. Silver Gelatin Single-Weight Photo
By William Claxton
Located in New York, NY
Original 1988 U.S. silver gelatin single-weight photo by William Claxton for the documentary film Let's Get Lost directed by Bruce Weber with Chet Baker / Carol Baker / Vera Baker / ...
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1980s American Vintage William Claxton Furniture

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Paper

“Let's Get Lost” 1989 U.S. Mini Film Poster
By William Claxton
Located in New York, NY
Original 1989 U.S. mini poster by William Claxton for the documentary film “Let's Get Lost” directed by Bruce Weber with Chet Baker / Carol Baker / Vera Baker / Paul Baker. Very good...
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1980s American Vintage William Claxton Furniture

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Paper

"Let's Get Lost" Original US Film Poster
By William Claxton
Located in London, GB
Original US film poster for Bruce Weber's 1988 Jazz documentary about the life of the Jazz trumpeter Chat Baker. The image used on the poster was taken by the American photographer ...
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1980s American Vintage William Claxton Furniture

William Claxton Silver Gelatin Print of Peggy Moffit, Signed and Dated
By William Claxton
Located in Los Angeles, CA
We have a very nice an important photo of the well known artist William Claxton of Peggy Moffit in Rudi Gernreich's Topless Swimsuit" This photo was part of a friend Ray Jacob...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern William Claxton Furniture

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Paper

Steve McQueen, William Claxton, 1st Edition, Arena, 2000
By William Claxton
Located in London, GB
First edition, published by Arena Editions, Santa Fe, 2000. This photographic art book features William Claxton's unique photographs that capture the young, controversial American...
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Early 2000s American William Claxton Furniture

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Paper

Peggy Moffitt and William Claxton, The Rudi Gernreich 'Book'
By William Claxton, Peggy Moffitt
Located in London, GB
First edition, published by Rizzoli, New York , 1991 Discover the true extent to Rudi Gernbreich deep-rooted influence upon the fashion world. A master of form and shape, comfort ...
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Late 20th Century American William Claxton Furniture

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Let's Get Lost 1988 U.S. Silver Gelatin Single-Weight Photo
By William Claxton
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1980s American Vintage William Claxton Furniture

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Original 1989 U.S. mini poster by William Claxton for. Very good-fine condition, rolled. Please note: the size is stated in inches and the actual size can vary by an inch or more.  
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"Let's Get Lost" 1989 U.S. Film Poster
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Original 1989 U.S. poster by William Claxton for. Very good-fine condition, rolled. Please note: the size is stated in inches and the actual size can vary by an inch or more.    
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"George Williams Brass Band by the Ebony Lounge" is one of four photographs by William Claxton issued as part of Taschen's deluxe edition of Jazzlife. ...
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William Claxton furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of paper and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of William Claxton furniture, although gray editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original furniture by William Claxton were created in the mid-century modern style in united states during the late 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Irving Penn, Christie's, and Amedeo Modigliani. Prices for William Claxton furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $160 and can go as high as $3,500, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $400.

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