Paul M. Hertzmann, Inc. Vintage Photographs

Gutzon Borglum [1871-1971] in His Studio

Comme une Piste de Cirque Eclairee par un Projecteur Apparaisse la Vulgaire Bougie de Cuisine avec la Flamme

Frank Duvenek [1848-1919] and Henry Farny [1947-1916] in the Studio, Cincinnati, Ohio

Aqueduct Race Track [Two Men Watching the Races]

Portrait of Philippe Halsman—Burning the Candle at Both Ends

Portrait of Painter Thomas Hill [1829-1908]

Around Larkin Street (there are bars...)

“In Reverie.” [Emily & Lilian Ellias in Costume]

Masked Figures, Day of the Dead Celebration, Mexico

Isamu Noguchi with his Sculpture “Glad Day.”

John Marin [1870-1953] in His Studio, Hoboken, New Jersey

Around Larkin Street (...independent working people...)

Residence of D.O. Mills, Millbrae, California

Underwood & Underwood

· Gutzon Borglum [1871-1971] in His Studio · Vintage silver print · ca. 1915-25

About Us

Paul M. Hertzmann, Inc. has been a leading dealer in vintage photographs for over fifty years. Based in San Francisco, we specialize in 20th-century modernism, the f.64 group, photojournalism, and American landscape photography. Our inventory spans rare prints, exceptional albums, and works by the most significant photographers of the 19th and 20th centuries.

Susan Herzig and Paul Hertzmann bring decades of expertise and passion to each acquisition and sale, working with collectors, institutions, and estates worldwide.

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Years of Excellence

Since the early 1970s, we have been at the forefront of the vintage photograph market, building relationships with collectors and institutions that span generations. Our commitment to quality, scholarship, and integrity has made us a trusted name in the field.

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For Collectors

Whether you are building a collection or seeking a single important work, we offer expert guidance, authentication research, and access to an extensive inventory of vintage photographs. We work closely with collectors at every level.

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We actively purchase individual photographs and entire collections, offering fair market valuations and discreet, professional transactions. If you have photographs to sell, we welcome the opportunity to discuss your holdings.

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Browse our curated selection of vintage photographs, from 19th-century masterworks to 20th-century modernist prints.

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(415) 626-2677pmhi@hertzmann.netPO Box 40447, San Francisco, CA 94140