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Michael Joseph (1941-) - Engine overheating - authentic vintage darkroom print
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Michael Joseph (1941-) - Engine overheating - authentic vintage darkroom print

Engine Overheating — London, 1960s Vintage silver gelatin print by Michael Joseph A humorous and quintessentially British scene by photographer Michael Joseph, known for his sharp eye for character and storytelling. Captured in the late 1960s, this image titled “Engine Overheating” combines theatrical expression, domestic absurdity, and an unmistakable sense of postwar humour. Printed by the artist himself from the original negative, this authentic darkroom print bears all the charm of a true vintage photograph — the tonal depth, subtle surface texture, and presence that only analogue printing can produce. Details Title: Engine Overheating Photographer: Michael Joseph Date of photograph: circa 1967 Technique: Original silver gelatin print (vintage darkroom print, not a reproduction) Mount: museum-grade off-white mount Frame: period gilt frame with floral corners (included) Frame dimensions: 48 × 38 cm Condition: very good; light wear and patina consistent with age, enhancing its vintage character Shipping & Packaging Secure, tracked delivery with reinforced custom packaging. Personal handover possible by arrangement. Each work I offer is treated with great care — professionally mounted, carefully protected, and sent with full attention from dispatch to arrival.

No. 98403282

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Michael Joseph (1941-) - Engine overheating - authentic vintage darkroom print

Michael Joseph (1941-) - Engine overheating - authentic vintage darkroom print

Engine Overheating — London, 1960s

Vintage silver gelatin print by Michael Joseph

A humorous and quintessentially British scene by photographer Michael Joseph, known for his sharp eye for character and storytelling.
Captured in the late 1960s, this image titled “Engine Overheating” combines theatrical expression, domestic absurdity, and an unmistakable sense of postwar humour.

Printed by the artist himself from the original negative, this authentic darkroom print bears all the charm of a true vintage photograph — the tonal depth, subtle surface texture, and presence that only analogue printing can produce.

Details

Title: Engine Overheating

Photographer: Michael Joseph

Date of photograph: circa 1967

Technique: Original silver gelatin print (vintage darkroom print, not a reproduction)

Mount: museum-grade off-white mount

Frame: period gilt frame with floral corners (included)

Frame dimensions: 48 × 38 cm

Condition: very good; light wear and patina consistent with age, enhancing its vintage character

Shipping & Packaging
Secure, tracked delivery with reinforced custom packaging.
Personal handover possible by arrangement.

Each work I offer is treated with great care — professionally mounted, carefully protected, and sent with full attention from dispatch to arrival.

Final bid
€ 50
Kai Brückner
Expert
Estimate  € 400 - € 500

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