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Michael Joseph (1941-) - Dodos, Portobello Road - authentic vintage darkroom print
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Michael Joseph (1941-) - Dodos, Portobello Road - authentic vintage darkroom print

Michael Joseph – Dodo’s, Knightsbridge, London (1960s) Authentic vintage silver gelatin darkroom print, hand-signed This authentic silver gelatin print by Michael Joseph captures a wonderfully chaotic yet composed scene: the famed Dodo’s shop window in London, brimming with signage, objects, and visual noise. A striking example of Joseph’s fascination with layered visual storytelling, it speaks both to the consumer culture of 1960s London and to the photographer’s eye for order within apparent disorder. Photographer: Michael Joseph Title: Dodo’s, Knightsbridge, London Date: c.1960s Medium: Silver gelatin darkroom print Signature: Hand-signed recto Mount: Presented in a silver-toned mat Authentication: Online Gallery vintage authenticity stamp verso Joseph (b. 1941) is celebrated for his portraits, fashion work, and cultural documentation, most famously the Rolling Stones’ Beggars Banquet (1968) shoot. While his group portraits often carried a rowdy, theatrical energy, this photograph shows his ability to elevate the everyday—here, a shop window—into a tableau that feels staged, surreal, and timeless. Now over half a century old, this print is a rare survival from Joseph’s darkroom practice, offering collectors a chance to own a slice of London’s visual history through the lens of one of Britain’s most distinctive photographers. Dispatched with full care, tracking, and insurance.

No. 98257836

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Michael Joseph (1941-) - Dodos, Portobello Road - authentic vintage darkroom print

Michael Joseph (1941-) - Dodos, Portobello Road - authentic vintage darkroom print

Michael Joseph – Dodo’s, Knightsbridge, London (1960s)
Authentic vintage silver gelatin darkroom print, hand-signed

This authentic silver gelatin print by Michael Joseph captures a wonderfully chaotic yet composed scene: the famed Dodo’s shop window in London, brimming with signage, objects, and visual noise. A striking example of Joseph’s fascination with layered visual storytelling, it speaks both to the consumer culture of 1960s London and to the photographer’s eye for order within apparent disorder.

Photographer: Michael Joseph

Title: Dodo’s, Knightsbridge, London

Date: c.1960s

Medium: Silver gelatin darkroom print

Signature: Hand-signed recto

Mount: Presented in a silver-toned mat

Authentication: Online Gallery vintage authenticity stamp verso

Joseph (b. 1941) is celebrated for his portraits, fashion work, and cultural documentation, most famously the Rolling Stones’ Beggars Banquet (1968) shoot. While his group portraits often carried a rowdy, theatrical energy, this photograph shows his ability to elevate the everyday—here, a shop window—into a tableau that feels staged, surreal, and timeless.

Now over half a century old, this print is a rare survival from Joseph’s darkroom practice, offering collectors a chance to own a slice of London’s visual history through the lens of one of Britain’s most distinctive photographers.

Dispatched with full care, tracking, and insurance.

Final bid
€ 20
Kai Brückner
Expert
Estimate  € 500 - € 600

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