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Henri Cartier-Bresson
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description
- Henri Cartier-Bresson
- 'Gujarat, Ahmedabad, India', 1966
- Signed in ink lower right recto
In large folio because attached to large mount (not ours) - Gelatin silver print
- Image: 29.8 x 44.5 cm / Paper: 39.9 x 50.2 cm
Silver print, printed later. Signed in ink and with the photographer's blind stamp in the lower margin. With the estate stamp on the reverse.
Provenance
100 photographies provenant de la Fondation Henri Cartier-Bresson, Christie's Paris, November 11th, 2011, Lot 83
Literature
Bonnefoy, Henri Cartier-Bresson Photographe, Delpire, 1979, ill. p. 80;
Yves Véquaud and Satyajit Ray, Henri Cartier-Bresson en Inde, Centre National de la Photographie, Collection Photo Copies, Paris, 1985;
Jean-Pierre Montier, Henri Cartier-Bresson: L'art sans art, Flammarion, Paris, 1995, ill. p. 240;
Orsenna et Macé, Paysages, Delpire, 2001, ill. p.80;
De qui s'agit-il ? Henri Cartier-Bresson, Bibliothèque nationale de France/Gallimard, 2003, ill. p. 282
Yves Véquaud and Satyajit Ray, Henri Cartier-Bresson en Inde, Centre National de la Photographie, Collection Photo Copies, Paris, 1985;
Jean-Pierre Montier, Henri Cartier-Bresson: L'art sans art, Flammarion, Paris, 1995, ill. p. 240;
Orsenna et Macé, Paysages, Delpire, 2001, ill. p.80;
De qui s'agit-il ? Henri Cartier-Bresson, Bibliothèque nationale de France/Gallimard, 2003, ill. p. 282
Condition
This print is in overall very good condition. With some light retouching and minor handling marks throughout the print, only visible in raking light. With slightly softened corners. The print is adhered to the mount with tape along the top corners on the reverse.
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NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."