- 100
Robert Capa
Estimate
6,000 - 9,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Robert Capa
- HEMINGWAY AND SON GREGORY DURING HUNTING TRIP IN SUN VALLEY
- Three ferrotyped gelatin silver prints
- Each: Approximately 9 x 7 inches
a group of 3 ferrotyped photographs, each with 'LIFE PHOTO BY ROBERT CAPA,' LIFE assignment number, and copyright/reproduction rights stamps, one with a 'USED IN LIFE Nov. 24, 1941' stamp, and each with extensive annotations and printing notations in pencil and china marker on the reverse, 2 framed, Holden Luntz 20th Century Master Photography, Palm Beach, labels on the reverse, 1941 (3)
Provenance
Time Inc. Picture Collection
Acquired from Holden Luntz 20th Century Master Photography, Palm Beach
Literature
One of these prints:
LIFE, 24 November 1941, p. 118
Condition
The photographs offered here are of Hemingway in a relaxed moment with son Gregory (horizontal); Hemingway drinking beer from a bottle while seated on the ground; and 9-year-old Gregory pouring a drink for his father (used in the LIFE article).
These three early ferrotyped prints, on medium-weight paper and trimmed to the images, are in generally good condition. The edges are rubbed, with some small losses of emulsion. Some of the corners are bumped and creased, with some small emulsion loss. When examined in raking light, sharp and soft handling creases are visible, as well as some small impressions and finger prints. The horizontal print of Hemingway hugging his son has a very small area of slightly warmer tonality in the top of a hill in the background.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
Robert Capa and Ernest Hemingway were longtime friends, having met during the Spanish Civil War. Because of their close friendship, Capa had access to Hemingway's personal and relaxed moments, such as those pictured here, shot on assignment for LIFE magazine.
Additional images in this lot may be found in our online catalogue.