David Bowie
Toronto, 1977 · contemporary print, distinguished from the unique 1977 impression.
Additional optionUSD 2,500
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A private view for George Kurz
Bob Gruen
Downtown, on stage
A documented overview of the works selected at Bob Gruen’s studio, together with the revised acquisition proposal prepared in August 2026.
Selection context
From the studio selection to the revised proposal.
The works bring together the New York Dolls, Iggy Pop, Patti Smith’s circle, Suicide, The Clash and Siouxsie and the Banshees — subjects Bob photographed from within the culture itself.
The first presentation brought together sixteen vintage prints from the group reviewed after George’s visit to Bob’s studio. Following the August 2026 conversation, Bob and TMPG returned to the archive and identified later historical impressions — plus a small number of clearly distinguished contemporary alternatives — so the collection could remain coherent without losing its archival meaning.
This Private View places the original and revised proposals in one visual record, with print dates, categories and prices stated for direct comparison.
Proposal summary
Original selection and revised acquisition structure.
Proposal terms documented in August 2026. Exact impressions, markings, condition and current availability must be reconfirmed before completion. Payment scheduling can be discussed.
Proposed acquisition
8 works
USD 32,000
Seven-work core
7 works
USD 29,250 · excludes the Iggy Pop stage print with broader archive availability.
Earliest listed options
USD 59,500
Original comparison value for these same eight images before the archive alternatives were identified.
From the original studio selection
Two significant vintage C-prints
These two works appeared in the November 2025 proposal but did not receive substitute impressions in the August 2026 revision. They remain part of the original sixteen-work selection and are shown separately from the revised package.
Original proposal · Vintage chromogenic print
New York Dolls — The Real Don Steele Show
Los Angeles, 1973 · printed 1974
Image 12 × 12 in; paper 13 7/8 × 16 3/4 in; Kodak paper. Archive reference: NYD5 / a515750. November 2025 status: available; current availability to be reconfirmed.
USD 22,000
Original proposal · Signed vintage chromogenic print
New York Dolls — Real Don Steele TV Show
Los Angeles, 1973 · printed c. 1970s
Image 9 1/2 × 13 1/2 in; paper 10 × 14 in; Kodak paper; signed by Bob Gruen in pencil. Archive reference: NYD5 / a522402. November 2025 status: available; current availability to be reconfirmed.
USD 22,000
The eight-work group
The proposed acquisition
All prices below are the Bob-approved proposal prices documented on 25 August 2026, subject to final identification and reconfirmation.
01 · Later historical print
New York Dolls — Real Don Steele Show
Los Angeles, 1973
c. 1982 impression with border; five copies recorded. Archive reference: NYD5_33-36_1973 / a543964.
USD 3,750
02 · Later historical print
Iggy Pop of The Stooges on Stage
Electric Circus, New York, 1971
c. 1982 impression with border; broader archive availability noted. Archive reference: IggyPop_TheStooges571_1-20_1971 / a543972.
USD 2,750
03 · Earliest known printing noted
Iggy Pop and Ron Asheton (cropped)
Electric Circus, New York, 1971
c. 1982 impression with border; three copies recorded; archive note states no earlier prints were made. Reference: a543968.
USD 4,500
04 · Later historical print
Iggy Pop with The Patti Smith Group
Ocean Club, New York, 1977
c. 1982 impression with border; three copies recorded. Archive reference: PattiSmith377_3-37_1977 / a543966.
USD 4,250
05 · Unique later impression, as noted
Nancy Spungen, Iggy Pop, David Bowie & Lisa Robinson
Ocean Club, New York, 1977
c. 1982 impression with border; one copy recorded. Archive reference: PattiSmith377_3-32_1977 / a521367.
USD 5,000
06 · Later historical print
Alan Vega, Paul Simonon & Joe Strummer
England, 1978
1979 impression with border and a red crop line. Archive reference: Clash778_5-7a_1978 / a527570.
USD 3,500
07 · Later historical print
Siouxsie Sioux & Steven Severin
Searchy’s Penthouse Party, London, 1976
One of two early-1980s impressions. Archive reference: a530866.
USD 4,000
08 · Historical / vintage print
Siouxsie Sioux — Vortex Club
London, 1977
One of five 1977 impressions recorded. Archive reference: Siouxsie_TheBanshees1177_C944B-32a_1977 / a530743.
USD 4,250
Additional paths
Six alternatives
These works can replace or extend the core group. Contemporary prints are identified explicitly and are not presented as vintage.
David Bowie — With Guitar
Radio City Music Hall, New York, 1973 · one of two 1980s impressions; exact copy to be identified.
Additional optionUSD 5,500
Jayne County — Max’s Kansas City
New York, 1975 · contemporary print, distinguished from the unique 1976 vintage impression.
Additional optionUSD 2,500
Jayne County — Club 82
New York, 1974 · one of two 1978 impressions; exact copy to be identified.
Additional optionUSD 4,250
Alan Vega of Suicide — Arm Up
England, 1978 · 1979 historical impression; exact copy to be identified.
Additional optionUSD 4,000
Alan Vega / Suicide
England, 1978 · scarce 1978 or 1979 historical impression; exact copy to be identified.
Additional optionUSD 5,000
A considered process
From studio selection to a clear next step.
The dates below are not a deadline. They show the care and continuity behind the proposal — and why the selection is now ready for a simple decision.
Initial proposal presented
Sixteen vintage works from the group reviewed after George’s visit to Bob Gruen’s studio, with individual prices from USD 6,000 to USD 22,000.
George responds
George acknowledged the proposal as the works selected at Bob’s place and asked to find a time to discuss it, while also considering an institutional presentation of Bob’s work in Cincinnati.
The conversation resumes
A direct conversation created the basis for a more workable acquisition approach and a clearer distinction between early vintage, later historical and contemporary prints.
Revised proposal presented
Bob reviewed and approved the alternative impressions and revised pricing: eight works at USD 32,000, with six additional options.
This Private View
The complete decision set is brought together visually, with proposal status and print categories stated clearly.
Next steps
Review and confirmation.
TMPG can reconfirm the exact impressions, condition and current availability with Bob’s archive, and prepare the final acquisition record for the selected group.