Helen Howell
· Key Transit System / “F” Train to San Francisco · Vintage silver print · ca. 1949About 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.
Explore the Collection →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.
Services
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.
View Collection →For Sellers
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.
Contact Us →Discover Our Collection
Browse our curated selection of vintage photographs, from 19th-century masterworks to 20th-century modernist prints.



![Portrait of Emily [Ellias] Holding a Rose](https://pub-d93506000d8c417c9cf5f1db4df51a41.r2.dev/photos/137_1170.jpg)
![Aqueduct Race Track Opening Day [Placing a Bet]](https://pub-d93506000d8c417c9cf5f1db4df51a41.r2.dev/photos/217_214.jpg)

![Alexander H. Wyant [1836-1892] in His Studio](https://pub-d93506000d8c417c9cf5f1db4df51a41.r2.dev/photos/401_1052.jpg)





![Max Ernst [1891-1976]](https://pub-d93506000d8c417c9cf5f1db4df51a41.r2.dev/photos/396_1051.jpg)

![Edward Borein [1872-1945]](https://pub-d93506000d8c417c9cf5f1db4df51a41.r2.dev/photos/381_1024.jpg)
![Monna Alfau [Texidor]](https://pub-d93506000d8c417c9cf5f1db4df51a41.r2.dev/photos/137_999.jpg)


![Untitled [Dried Animal Skull in Cypress Roots]](https://pub-d93506000d8c417c9cf5f1db4df51a41.r2.dev/photos/260_266.jpg)
![Yves Tanguy [1900-1944]](https://pub-d93506000d8c417c9cf5f1db4df51a41.r2.dev/photos/269_901.jpg)
![Max Weber [1881-1961] Painting in His Studio](https://pub-d93506000d8c417c9cf5f1db4df51a41.r2.dev/photos/395_1048.jpg)
![Untitled [Fireplug and Stuffed Dogs], San Francisco](https://pub-d93506000d8c417c9cf5f1db4df51a41.r2.dev/photos/34_516.jpg)

![Norman Rockwell [1894-1978]](https://pub-d93506000d8c417c9cf5f1db4df51a41.r2.dev/photos/388_1038.jpg)

![Reginald Marsh [1898-1954] Drawing in His Studio](https://pub-d93506000d8c417c9cf5f1db4df51a41.r2.dev/photos/385_1035.jpg)

![Rosas [Lacas de Michoacan]](https://pub-d93506000d8c417c9cf5f1db4df51a41.r2.dev/photos/417_1136.jpg)
![Daily Light [Self-portraits]](https://pub-d93506000d8c417c9cf5f1db4df51a41.r2.dev/photos/366_915.jpg)
![Untitled [Balloon Man, New York City]](https://pub-d93506000d8c417c9cf5f1db4df51a41.r2.dev/photos/150_276.jpg)

![Untitled [Couple Walking]](https://pub-d93506000d8c417c9cf5f1db4df51a41.r2.dev/photos/143_720.jpg)

![John Marin [1870-1953] in His Studio, Hoboken, New Jersey](https://pub-d93506000d8c417c9cf5f1db4df51a41.r2.dev/photos/97_1023.jpg)



![Untitled [Burned Log, Twig and Fern]](https://pub-d93506000d8c417c9cf5f1db4df51a41.r2.dev/photos/34_746.jpg)
![Aqueduct Race Track [Two Men Watching the Races]](https://pub-d93506000d8c417c9cf5f1db4df51a41.r2.dev/photos/217_211.jpg)
![Venice, California [Backyard-Venice West]](https://pub-d93506000d8c417c9cf5f1db4df51a41.r2.dev/photos/160_996.jpg)