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Alfred Eisenstaedt 1898-1995
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
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Description
- Alfred Eisenstaedt
- 'children at puppet theatre, paris'
signed by the photographer in ink in the margin, mounted, matted, framed, a LIFE Gallery of Photography label on the reverse, 1963, printed in 1987, one from an edition of 250; accompanied by Granary Gallery, West Tisbury, Eisenstaedt exhibition invitation and plate list (Eisenstaedt on Eisenstaedt, p. 105; Remembrances, pp. 116-17; Reflections in a Glass Eye, p. 15; Eyewitness, p. 153; LIFE Faces, pp. 12-13)
Provenance
Acquired by the present owner from The Granary Gallery, West Tisbury, Massachusetts, 1987
Condition
This photograph, on paper with a semi-glossy surface, is in generally excellent condition. In raking light faint vertical creases are visible running down the center of the print. This appears to have occurred during the mounting process and does not detract from the image.
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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
'LIFE wanted me to photograph "Eisenstaedt's Paris"...a knowledgeable reporter worked with me. Every time I raised my camera she said, "Oh, Capa has taken that," or Cartier-Bresson...I told her, "Look, I have to do it my way...I must look and wait, and that's something I do best alone..." In the Parc de Montsouris I discovered an outdoor puppet show...It was wonderful watching the children's faces at the moment the bad dragon was slain...I have never made a better picture of expressions on the human face' (LIFE Faces, pp. 12-13).