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Gelatine silver print Berlin, Germany, 1963, later copy Peter Brüchmann (b. 1932) - German photographer Verso photographer's stamp 'Photo: Peter Brüchmann' and further copyright stamp '©Wolfgang Söder' Image size: 32.5 x 48.3 cm Very good condition The successful German photo journalist delivers in this piece an important documentary of the history of East Germany Object is regular taxed. 19% VAT is added to the purchase price for deliveries within the EU. The historical photograph 'Checkpoint Charlie' by Peter Brüchmann depicts the US-American sector at the checkpoint of the Berlin Wall in Friedrichstrasse, existing from 1961 to 1990 between the Soviet and the US-American side. Given the military tensions between the allies that were staged at this spot, this photograph, showing a relaxed US-soldier leaning against his military vehicle, is a special piece of history. Checkpoint Charlie is one of the most visited sights in Berlin today. The photograph is provided with the photographer's stamp 'Photo: Peter Brüchmann' and copyright stamp '©Wolfgang Söder' on verso. The copy is mounted at four corners (reversible) and matted. It is in very good condition almost mint condition. The image measures 32.5 x 48.3 cm. The sheet size is 37 x 50.5 cm. Peter Brüchmann (b. 1932) Born in Berlin, Peter Brüchmann trained to be a photographer with the fashion and portrait photographer Lotte Söhring and subsequently completed a traineeship at the German press agency dpa. In the 1950s and 1960s he worked for well-known magazines, such as 'Schöner Wohnen', 'Stern' and 'Bild am Sonntag'. Brüchmann is primarily known for his portraits of celebrities of the movie and music industry. In 2008 the photographer participated in the group exhibition 'Die Erinnerung ist oft das Schönste - Fotografische Porträts von Romy Schneider', an exhibition comprising portraits of the famous Franco-German actress Romy Schneider, held at the Stiftung Opelvillen Rüsselheim, Germany. Today Peter Brüchmann works as a freelance photographer for several national and international magazines. Numerous of his photographs are among the collections of the German Historical Museum in Berlin. Shipping costs excl. statutory VAT and plus 2,5% (+VAT) shipping insurance. Due to the legal obligation for the resale royalty in the art market the following applies: As a result of its membership in the AV Kunst, Auctionata charges additionally to the hammer price the contribution to the AV Kunst of currently 2.1% of the revenues from the sale of fine arts and photographs pro rata towards the buyer. More information about royalty right in our T&C.