Recent Internet auction…

“WEEGEE Original Dean Martin 8 X 10 Photo From Naked Hollywood 1953 Arthur Fellig”



Sold for $52.00

“This auction is for an original 8 by 10 inch silver gelatin photograph of actor DEAN MARTIN taken by the famous celebrity photographer Arthur Fellig (WEEGEE) and used in his 1953 book “NAKED HOLLYWOOD.” The photo is in excellent condition in very sharp focus and good contrast.
Please note–NO signature or photographer’s stamp, however we guarantee authenticity of this item—bid with confidence. “

“WEEGEE Original 8 X 10 Photo HOT HOUSE SANTA From Naked Hollywood Arthur Fellig”

Sold for $412.76

“This auction is for an original 8 by 10 inch silver gelatin photograph produced by Arthur Fellig (WEEGEE) and used in his famous publication “NAKED HOLLYWOOD.” Please note—The photo is in good condition with a small piece of the lower left corner missing—does not affect quality of the image.
Photographic stamp “CREDIT WEEGEE THE FAMOUS” is on the reverse. ”

[Of course that’s the “Credit Photo By Weegee” stamp, in the much more common purple ink.]

“WEEGEE Original Groman’s Mortuary Los Angeles Bench 8 X 10 Photo Arthur Fellig”

Sold for $78.00

“This auction is for a vintage 8 by 10 inch silver gelatin photographic print of a bus bench sign “GROMAN’S MORTUARY” (Los Angeles) taken by the famous celebrity photographer Arthur Fellig (WEEGEE). The photo is in excellent condition in very sharp focus and good contrast.
Please note–NO signature or photographer’s stamp, however we guarantee authenticity of this item—bid with confidence.”

“WEEGEE Original 7 3/4 by 10 Photo Death of a Gangster Arthur Fellig”

Sold for $289.00

“This auction is for an original 7 3/4 by 10 inch silver gelatin photograph taken by the legendary crime photographer Arthur Fellig during the late 1930s. This classic image depicts Weegee’s genius for capturing the darker side of life in New York City during the great depression. “

[Of course he captured the “darker” and lighter side of life in NYC after the Great Depression…]