Hello, this item is a collection of five framed black and white nude photographs by Lucien Clergue (1934–2014), one of France’s most renowned photographers and a co-founder of the Rencontres d’Arles photography festival. Clergue is particularly celebrated for his studies of the nude, often intertwining the human form with natural elements such as water, sand, and light, as seen in this example of a woman swimming. His work bridges fine art photography with surrealist and modernist traditions, and he was closely associated with figures like Pablo Picasso and Jean Cocteau.

Each print is reported to be hand-signed on the back, which is a strong indicator of authenticity and adds considerably to their value. The dimensions of 24 x 18 inches suggest these are relatively large-format prints, which are more desirable among collectors. Clergue’s signed vintage gelatin silver prints from the 1960s through the 1980s often sell individually in the range of 1,000 to 3,000 USD depending on subject and edition.