No. 106802398

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Michael Joseph (1941-) - Model's legs in tights on underground (Mary Quant out-take)
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Michael Joseph (1941-) - Model's legs in tights on underground (Mary Quant out-take)

Mary Quant Legs on Underground Escalator, London, 1960s Large-format traditional darkroom print Unsigned mounted edition – mount size 50 × 70 cm A striking fashion photograph by renowned photographer Michael Joseph, capturing the spirit of Swinging London through legs, lines and attitude. Elegantly poised legs, clad in Mary Quant-era tights and shoes, ride a London Underground escalator. The strong geometry of the moving steps contrasts with the model’s graceful stance, transforming an everyday journey into an impromptu underground catwalk. With remarkable simplicity, the image evokes miniskirts, modernity and youthful freedom - fashion and 1960s London distilled into a single frame. Produced using traditional analogue darkroom methods, this large print has rich blacks, subtle greys and bold graphic contrast. It is unsigned and represents a surviving print from Michael Joseph’s photographic archive rather than a formal signed edition. Condition: This vintage darkroom print is not pristine. As clearly visible in the photographs, there is some spotting, surface marking and tonal irregularity, including marks across the legs, as well as minor signs of age and handling. These have not been retouched or concealed and are reflected in the estimate. Despite these imperfections, this is a large, authentic and highly decorative darkroom print with considerable period character. Carefully protected, securely flat-packed and dispatched via Colissimo. The photograph of the original advertisement shown in the listing is included for historical reference only and is not part of the sale. #MaryQuant #SwingingLondon #LondonUnderground #1960sFashion #AnaloguePhotography #DarkroomPrint #VintagePhotography #FashionPhotography #MichaelJoseph #BritishPhotography

No. 106802398

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Michael Joseph (1941-) - Model's legs in tights on underground (Mary Quant out-take)

Michael Joseph (1941-) - Model's legs in tights on underground (Mary Quant out-take)

Mary Quant Legs on Underground Escalator, London, 1960s

Large-format traditional darkroom print
Unsigned mounted edition – mount size 50 × 70 cm

A striking fashion photograph by renowned photographer Michael Joseph, capturing the spirit of Swinging London through legs, lines and attitude.

Elegantly poised legs, clad in Mary Quant-era tights and shoes, ride a London Underground escalator. The strong geometry of the moving steps contrasts with the model’s graceful stance, transforming an everyday journey into an impromptu underground catwalk.

With remarkable simplicity, the image evokes miniskirts, modernity and youthful freedom - fashion and 1960s London distilled into a single frame.

Produced using traditional analogue darkroom methods, this large print has rich blacks, subtle greys and bold graphic contrast. It is unsigned and represents a surviving print from Michael Joseph’s photographic archive rather than a formal signed edition.

Condition: This vintage darkroom print is not pristine. As clearly visible in the photographs, there is some spotting, surface marking and tonal irregularity, including marks across the legs, as well as minor signs of age and handling. These have not been retouched or concealed and are reflected in the estimate.

Despite these imperfections, this is a large, authentic and highly decorative darkroom print with considerable period character.

Carefully protected, securely flat-packed and dispatched via Colissimo.

The photograph of the original advertisement shown in the listing is included for historical reference only and is not part of the sale.

#MaryQuant #SwingingLondon #LondonUnderground #1960sFashion #AnaloguePhotography #DarkroomPrint #VintagePhotography #FashionPhotography #MichaelJoseph #BritishPhotography

Final bid
€ 65
No reserve price
Elena Vaninetti
Expert
Estimate  € 500 - € 600

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