Lot Title: "The Luncheon" – Original Vintage Print by Michael Joseph (c.1960s–1970s) An exquisite example of orchestrated theatricality, "The Luncheon" draws the viewer into a decadent, delightfully eccentric tableau set in what appears to be an English country garden. Brimming with lavish costume, quirk, and character, the scene buzzes with old-world charm and surreal wit: a flamboyant gathering mid-toast, with parasols, lace, riding crops, and silver service—all captured in rich, textural black and white. The image is not merely a photograph—it’s a scene, a stage, a moment conjured from the brilliant mind of Michael Joseph, a master visual storyteller whose artistic heyday stretched from the mid-1960s into the early 1990s. Known for pushing the boundaries of fashion and portraiture, Joseph had a knack for assembling group compositions that felt spontaneous yet choreographed, chaotic yet poetic. So distinctive was his style, that within the trade, any fantastical, cleverly staged ensemble image would simply be called “a Michael Joseph.” This hand-printed photograph is mounted and framed in an ornate vintage silver-gilt frame with classical floral detailing, underscoring the period drama and whimsy of the image itself. Details: Artist: Michael Joseph Title: The Luncheon (title assumed; untitled on print) Medium: Traditional photographic darkroom print (authentic silver gelatin) Date: c.1960s–1970s Size: frame 39cm high by 52cm wide Condition: Excellent; will look amazing once professionally mounted Provenance: From the artist’s private collection Frame: Ornate silver-gilt, museum-quality mount Whether you're a collector of iconic photographic work, a lover of the absurdly beautiful, or simply someone with an eye for visual narrative, this piece is a quintessential Michael Joseph—playful, clever, and forever in style.