Home
keyboard_arrow_right
Search
Detail search
Searches Curated
keyboard_arrow_right
Auctions
Auctions
Auction houses
keyboard_arrow_right
My
spotter
keyboard_arrow_right
DE
EN
CN
FR
keyboard_arrow_right
€
€
£
$
AUCTION SPOTTER AS AN APP
AUCTION SPOTTER AS AN APP
Home
Search
Auctions
Auctions
Auction houses
My
Spotter
0
DE
EN
FR
CN
€
€
£
$
Künstlername
Künstlername
Datierung von/bis
bis
Preis in €
bis
Suchen
highlight_off
chevron_left
Bookmark
Share
chevron_right
As of Oct 04, 2024
Bunny Yeager
search
Save search request
chevron_right
Lot 17040
Jungle Bettie and Bunny with Cheetahs, 1954
Gelatin silver print, printed later
10,0 x 10,0 in (25.4 x 25.4 cm)
chevron_left
Zoom
chevron_right
Lot 17040
Jungle Bettie and Bunny with Cheetahs, 1954
Gelatin silver print, printed later
10,0 x 10,0 in (25.4 x 25.4 cm)
Ask estimate price
Auction: 15 days
Heritage Auctions
City: Dallas, TX
Auction: Oct 24, 2024
Auction number: 15237
Auction name: The Bunny Yeager Archive: Pin Up Photographs Showcase Auction
Contact auction house
chevron_right
Lots from this auction
chevron_right
Go to auction house
Lot Details
Object description
Essay
Condition
Signed and inscribed in pencil, verso.
Bunny Yeager (American, 1929-2014) Jungle Bettie and Bunny with Cheetahs, 1954 Gelatin silver print, printed later 10 x 10 inches (25.4 x 25.4 cm) (image) 14 x 11 inches (sheet) Signed and inscribed in pencil, verso. From the collection of Grapefruit Moon Gallery The "Jungle Bettie" photoshoot is one of the most iconic collaborations between Bettie Page, the famous 1950s pin-up model, and Bunny Yeager, the photographer who helped define Bettie's sultry yet playful image. This shoot took place at the Miami attraction Africa USA in 1954, with Bunny Yeager capturing Bettie in a wild, jungle-like setting that would become one of her signature looks. For the "Jungle Bettie" shoot, Bettie Page posed in a variety of jungle-themed outfits, including a leopard-print bikini and other animal-print accessories. These outfits highlighted her curvaceous figure and were both glamorous and exotic. The setting featured natural elements, like palm trees, greenery, and faux jungle props, giving the photos a wild, untamed atmosphere. Bettie Page's poses in this shoot were playful yet seductive, showcasing her ability to combine innocence with sensuality. She crouched, climbed, and stretched out on the ground, giving a sense of a wild jungle creature. The images also featured Bettie's signature bangs and jet-black hair, which contrasted sharply with the nature-themed backdrop. Bunny Yeager's photography style was groundbreaking in how she presented Bettie Page. Unlike many photographers of the era, Yeager, as a former model herself, had an intimate understanding of how to highlight a woman’s beauty while maintaining a sense of agency and empowerment. The "Jungle Bettie" photos reflect this balance of strong femininity and allure. This shoot became one of Bettie Page's most memorable series and contributed to her lasting legacy as the quintessential pin-up queen of her era. The photos are playful, exotic, and timeless, capturing the spirit of 1950s pin-up culture with a unique and fresh perspective. Toward the end of her life, Bunny Yeager found the critical acclaim that had overlooked her for much of her career, with celebrated exhibitions at galleries in Florida and beyond, and a museum exhibition at the Warhol Museum in Pittsburgh, PA. For these, Yeager reapproached her earlier work as works of fine art, creating museum quality exhibition sized prints such as the one seen here. HID12401132022 © 2024 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved
Overall excellent condition. Soft creasing in the margins. Sheet is loose, not framed.
Lot Details
Object description
Signed and inscribed in pencil, verso.
Essay
Bunny Yeager (American, 1929-2014) Jungle Bettie and Bunny with Cheetahs, 1954 Gelatin silver print, printed later 10 x 10 inches (25.4 x 25.4 cm) (image) 14 x 11 inches (sheet) Signed and inscribed in pencil, verso. From the collection of Grapefruit Moon Gallery The "Jungle Bettie" photoshoot is one of the most iconic collaborations between Bettie Page, the famous 1950s pin-up model, and Bunny Yeager, the photographer who helped define Bettie's sultry yet playful image. This shoot took place at the Miami attraction Africa USA in 1954, with Bunny Yeager capturing Bettie in a wild, jungle-like setting that would become one of her signature looks. For the "Jungle Bettie" shoot, Bettie Page posed in a variety of jungle-themed outfits, including a leopard-print bikini and other animal-print accessories. These outfits highlighted her curvaceous figure and were both glamorous and exotic. The setting featured natural elements, like palm trees, greenery, and faux jungle props, giving the photos a wild, untamed atmosphere. Bettie Page's poses in this shoot were playful yet seductive, showcasing her ability to combine innocence with sensuality. She crouched, climbed, and stretched out on the ground, giving a sense of a wild jungle creature. The images also featured Bettie's signature bangs and jet-black hair, which contrasted sharply with the nature-themed backdrop. Bunny Yeager's photography style was groundbreaking in how she presented Bettie Page. Unlike many photographers of the era, Yeager, as a former model herself, had an intimate understanding of how to highlight a woman’s beauty while maintaining a sense of agency and empowerment. The "Jungle Bettie" photos reflect this balance of strong femininity and allure. This shoot became one of Bettie Page's most memorable series and contributed to her lasting legacy as the quintessential pin-up queen of her era. The photos are playful, exotic, and timeless, capturing the spirit of 1950s pin-up culture with a unique and fresh perspective. Toward the end of her life, Bunny Yeager found the critical acclaim that had overlooked her for much of her career, with celebrated exhibitions at galleries in Florida and beyond, and a museum exhibition at the Warhol Museum in Pittsburgh, PA. For these, Yeager reapproached her earlier work as works of fine art, creating museum quality exhibition sized prints such as the one seen here. HID12401132022 © 2024 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved
Condition
Overall excellent condition. Soft creasing in the margins. Sheet is loose, not framed.
66 other works by Bunny Yeager
Show all
chevron_right
15 days | Heritage Auctions
Bunny Yeager
17001
Bettie Page with Cheetah
, 1955
Gelatin silver print
15 days | Heritage Auctions
Bunny Yeager
17002
Bunny Yeager with Camera
, 1955
Digital pigment print, printed later
15 days | Heritage Auctions
Bunny Yeager
17003
Untitled (Silhouette)
, 1950
Gelatin silver print, ferrotyped
15 days | Heritage Auctions
Bunny Yeager
17004
Self Portrait in Floral Dress
Digital pigment print
15 days | Heritage Auctions
Bunny Yeager
17005
Bettie Page in Sheer Robe (Diptych)
, 1955
Gelatin silver print, ferrotyped
15 days | Heritage Auctions
Bunny Yeager
17006
Bunny with Models including Bettie Page Prepping for Photo shoot
, 1954
Gelatin silver print, printed later
15 days | Heritage Auctions
Bunny Yeager
17007
Bettie Page with a Plush Cheetah
, 1954
Gelatin silver print, printed later
15 days | Heritage Auctions
Bunny Yeager
17008
Dondi Penn Nude on Bed
, 1960
Gelatin silver print, printed later
15 days | Heritage Auctions
Bunny Yeager
17009
Nude Hugging Knee
, 1960
Gelatin silver print, printed later
15 days | Heritage Auctions
Bunny Yeager
17010
Bettie Page on the Beach
, 1955
Gelatin silver print, printed later
X
Art auctions - from all over the world
- At a glance!
Get
X
Art auctions - from all over the world
At a glance!
Install
X
For me
My search
Saved lots
Search