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Mel Fillini (two works)
1954
This diptych of vintage gelatin silver prints presents two studies of a male figure in classical repose, photographed from different angles and positions. The images are presented within ornamental frames featuring decorative corner flourishes, evoking the aesthetic conventions of 19th century portraiture while depicting modernist figural studies. Lynes employs subtle gradations of tone and carefully controlled lighting to model the form, emphasizing the sculptural qualities of the human body. The work exemplifies the photographer's engagement with classical ideals of beauty and form, positioning photography as a medium capable of capturing the timeless aesthetic concerns of fine art tradition.
- Medium
- vintage gelatin silver print
- Overall
- Provenance
- The Ashby/Connolly Collection.
- Spotted At
- Auction House · Rago Auctions
Notes
A Ménage with George Platt Lynes, Rago Auctions, 2026-05-01. Lot 162. Inscribed to verso of each work 'Mel Fillini - Jan.
🔨 Auction Lot
A Ménage with George Platt Lynes
May 1, 2026
Estimate: $1,200 – $1,800
Sold: $5,054
Lot 162
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