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Phil Stern (b. Philadelphia 1919, d. Los Angeles 2014, photographer)

Original b/w silver gelatin photograph of Ella Fitzgerald (1917–1996) and Louis Armstrong (1901–1971) in Verve Records' New York studio in the summer of 1956 during the recording of the album 'Ella and Louis'. Back stamped 'Phil Stern ...'. Oak wood frame with double glazing. Visible size 35×28 cm. Frame size 45×38 cm.

The studio album 'Ella and Louis' featuring Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong - and accompanied by Oscar Peterson's quartet - was released in October 1956 by the newly established Verve Records, whose studio was located on Broadway in New York. The two jazz stars went on to record two more albums together, 'Ella and Louis Again' in 1957 and 'Porgy and Bess' in 1959. This photograph is one of the most famous ones ever taken of Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong.

Condition

This is an authorized b/w silver gelatin photograph by photographer Phil Stern (1919–2014). Reverse stamped by the same. Shooting from 1956. Present development ca. 1990. No remarks.

Auction

Paintings, furniture and varia, 5 May 2025

Category

Photos ▸ Vintage photographs

Estimate

8,000–10,000 DKK

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Price realised

15,000 DKK  

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