Bill Zygmant - Hank Marvin - Vintage Contact Sheet Collection (98 Frames, Unpublished) from photographer Bill
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Unique gelatin-silver print contact sheet collection of Hank Marvin (98 frames, unpublished) by photographer Bill Zygmant, 1984, 23 × 30 cm, not signed, in original state.
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Original Hank Marvin – 98-Image Vintage Contact Sheet Collection (Unpublished) – Photographer: Bill Zygmant – c. early 1980s
Artist: Hank Marvin (The Shadows)
Photographer: Bill Zygmant
Year: c. 1980–1984
Technique: Gelatin silver print contact sheets (from Ilford HP5 B&W 35mm film)
Total images: 98 frames
Sheet size: 23 × 30 cm
Condition: Very good vintage condition
Notable: Contains many never-before-seen images
DESCRIPTION
Exceptional and extremely rare set of original vintage contact sheets featuring Hank Marvin, the iconic lead guitarist of The Shadows, photographed in a humorous publicity session during the early 1980s.
The collection consists of 98 individual frames, many showing Hank Marvin posing with multiple life-size cardboard cut-outs of himself—an imaginative and distinctive photoshoot concept seen in early 80s British music press. These images capture Marvin’s trademark smile, glasses and charisma in a playful, self-referential series clearly designed for magazines and promotional material.
These contact sheets originate directly from the private working archive of acclaimed British photographer Bill Zygmant, known for photographing John Lennon, Yoko Ono, Jimi Hendrix, The Move, Kenny Everett, Lulu, Captain Sensible and many major figures in 60s–80s music and entertainment.
UNPUBLISHED CONTENT
The majority of these 98 frames remain unpublished, making this an extraordinary opportunity to acquire material never before released to the public.
KEY FEATURES
• 98 original frames printed as multiple 23 × 30 cm contact sheets
• Gelatin silver vintage prints, produced directly in the darkroom from Ilford HP5 negatives
• Includes editor crop marks showing the photographer’s original selections
• Extremely rare – full sequences from Hank Marvin sessions almost never appear on the market
• Direct provenance from the Bill Zygmant archive
SUBJECT
Hank Marvin
• Lead guitarist of The Shadows
• A defining figure in British guitar history
• Recognised for his distinctive glasses, clean Stratocaster tone, and influential style
These playful and charismatic images represent Hank Marvin in one of his most unusual and charming publicity shoots.
PROVENANCE
From the private archive of photographer Bill Zygmant.
I’ve had added some photos of myself with Bill Zygmant to show provenance. These won’t be included in the sale
CONDITION
Very good for age.
Light handling marks or corner softness consistent with vintage archive material.
Prints are sharp with excellent tonal range.
DIMENSIONS
Each contact sheet: 23 × 30 cm
Total images: 98
SHIPPING
Packed carefully and shipped in a rigid postal tube with full tracking.
Worldwide shipping available.
Please also check my other Catawiki auction lots for more original Bill Zygmant contact sheets and rare music photography.
Hank Marvin, The Shadows, Music Photography, Vintage Contact Sheets, Gelatin Silver Print, Ilford HP5, Bill Zygmant, 1980s, Guitar Legend, Unpublished Photos, Music Memorabilia, British Music History, Collectors Item, Rare.
#LesInrocks
Original Hank Marvin – 98-Image Vintage Contact Sheet Collection (Unpublished) – Photographer: Bill Zygmant – c. early 1980s
Artist: Hank Marvin (The Shadows)
Photographer: Bill Zygmant
Year: c. 1980–1984
Technique: Gelatin silver print contact sheets (from Ilford HP5 B&W 35mm film)
Total images: 98 frames
Sheet size: 23 × 30 cm
Condition: Very good vintage condition
Notable: Contains many never-before-seen images
DESCRIPTION
Exceptional and extremely rare set of original vintage contact sheets featuring Hank Marvin, the iconic lead guitarist of The Shadows, photographed in a humorous publicity session during the early 1980s.
The collection consists of 98 individual frames, many showing Hank Marvin posing with multiple life-size cardboard cut-outs of himself—an imaginative and distinctive photoshoot concept seen in early 80s British music press. These images capture Marvin’s trademark smile, glasses and charisma in a playful, self-referential series clearly designed for magazines and promotional material.
These contact sheets originate directly from the private working archive of acclaimed British photographer Bill Zygmant, known for photographing John Lennon, Yoko Ono, Jimi Hendrix, The Move, Kenny Everett, Lulu, Captain Sensible and many major figures in 60s–80s music and entertainment.
UNPUBLISHED CONTENT
The majority of these 98 frames remain unpublished, making this an extraordinary opportunity to acquire material never before released to the public.
KEY FEATURES
• 98 original frames printed as multiple 23 × 30 cm contact sheets
• Gelatin silver vintage prints, produced directly in the darkroom from Ilford HP5 negatives
• Includes editor crop marks showing the photographer’s original selections
• Extremely rare – full sequences from Hank Marvin sessions almost never appear on the market
• Direct provenance from the Bill Zygmant archive
SUBJECT
Hank Marvin
• Lead guitarist of The Shadows
• A defining figure in British guitar history
• Recognised for his distinctive glasses, clean Stratocaster tone, and influential style
These playful and charismatic images represent Hank Marvin in one of his most unusual and charming publicity shoots.
PROVENANCE
From the private archive of photographer Bill Zygmant.
I’ve had added some photos of myself with Bill Zygmant to show provenance. These won’t be included in the sale
CONDITION
Very good for age.
Light handling marks or corner softness consistent with vintage archive material.
Prints are sharp with excellent tonal range.
DIMENSIONS
Each contact sheet: 23 × 30 cm
Total images: 98
SHIPPING
Packed carefully and shipped in a rigid postal tube with full tracking.
Worldwide shipping available.
Please also check my other Catawiki auction lots for more original Bill Zygmant contact sheets and rare music photography.
Hank Marvin, The Shadows, Music Photography, Vintage Contact Sheets, Gelatin Silver Print, Ilford HP5, Bill Zygmant, 1980s, Guitar Legend, Unpublished Photos, Music Memorabilia, British Music History, Collectors Item, Rare.
#LesInrocks
Details
Date of print
1984
Artist
Bill Zygmant
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Owner or reseller
Title of artwork
Hank Marvin - Vintage Contact Sheet Collection (98 Frames, Unpublished) from photographer Bill
Condition
Original State
Technique
Gelatin-silver print
Height
23 cm
Edition
Unique edition
Width
30 cm
Signature
Not signed
Genre
Pop Culture
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