154 - Clemens Kalischer, Girl with Cat, New York City, c. 1947–1950. Clemens Kalischer (1921-2018) was an American photojournalist and art photographer. He was born in Germany and immigrated to the United States. His series of photographs of displaced persons arriving in New York City from displaced persons camps in post-World War II Europe, taken in 1947 and 1948, was his most recognized work. Kalischer's work extends the tradition of photojournalism inspired by Henri Cartier-Bresson and André Kertész. His recent interest in agriculture, architecture, education, the environment, music, religion, and socioeconomic matters, however, adds a level of personal dedication to his images that pushes his body of work beyond its aesthetic precedents.

Clemens Kalischer, Girl with Cat, New York City, c. 1947–1950. Clemens Kalischer (1921-2018) was an American photojournalist and art photographer. He was born in Germany and immigrated to the United States. His series of photographs of displaced persons arriving in New York City from displaced persons camps in post-World War II Europe, taken in 1947 and 1948, was his most recognized work. Kalischer's work extends the tradition of photojournalism inspired by Henri Cartier-Bresson and André Kertész. His recent interest in agriculture, architecture, education, the environment, music, religion, and socioeconomic matters, however, adds a level of personal dedication to his images that pushes his body of work beyond its aesthetic precedents. Girl with Cat, New York City, c. 1947–1950, original vintage gelatin silver print, reverse features Kalischer’s early New York studio stamp ("Credit Photo To Clem Kalischer, 46 West 83rd Street, N.Y. 24, TR. 7-0336"), hand-signed/canceled in grease pencil, with extensive handwritten editorial notes, technical camera specs ("f. 5.6, 1/50, XX film"), sizing crop marks ("7" deep"), and serial inventory markers (000317 / KC7345). Dimensions approximately 9.5" x 7.5". This exceptionally rare, heart-warming piece comes from Kalischer's highly sought-after initial period working out of Manhattan. It captures a young African American girl seated in a wooden spindle-back chair, looking down with a gentle, joyful expression as she cradles a tabby cat in her lap. Demonstrating Kalischer's celebrated knack for capturing unposed human warmth amidst urban settings, this early photojournalistic masterwork is highly collectible due to the wealth of production provenance visible on the reverse. The provenance of this photograph is from the collection of a deceased collector in Puerto Rico. THIS IS A RESERVE AUCTION, and the final price will include a Buyer’s Premium. Please, view our full terms and conditions. ARTELISTED IS LICENSED IN THE US STATES OF FLORIDA AND TEXAS. All the items purchased through Artelisted must be shipped. We no longer offer or accept local pick-ups for any sold lots. The shipment will be made directly by Artelisted. Shipping insurance is the responsibility of the buyer. Ask us if you want to add insurance cost. Note that if there is loss or damage due to bad handling by the transporter, this loss will be assumed only by the buyer. We mainly ship via USPS Ground Advantage, UPS and Fedex International. If you do not pay during the 48 hrs after the end of the event (using the link on your invoice or via Paypal (to artelisted@gmail.com)), your credit card on file will be charged 2 days after the auction. All items must be paid in full within five (5) days of the sale date. Any lots remaining unpaid after the 5-day period will be considered and reported in default. The unpaid items may be re-sold at Artelisted sole discretion and without further notice to the original bidder. Items returned to our facility after shipping (for any reason, including undeliverable addresses or refused delivery) will be held for a maximum of thirty (30) days. To have a returned item shipped again, the buyer must pay all new shipping and handling fees. If re-shipping fees are not paid within the 30-day holding period, the items will be considered forfeited. In such cases, no refunds will be issued, and the items may be re-sold at the auction house's discretion. We have included quality images showing its current condition. Do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions.