- 153
Manuel Álvarez Bravo
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description
- Manuel Álvarez Bravo
- 'la mamá del bolero y el bolero' (mother of the shoeshine boy and the shoeshine boy)
mounted, signed and annotated 'Mexico' by the photographer in pencil on the mount, matted, framed, 1950s (Cien Años, Cien Días, pl. 70; Kismaric, p. 190, reversed)
Condition
This print, on single-weight paper with a semi-glossy surface and mounted to a cream-colored mount with a slick surface on both sides, is in generally very good to excellent condition. The print has warm tonality in the lower portion. The lower right corner tip has lifted slightly from the mount. When examined in raking light, there are several tiny handling creases visible that do not break the emulsion and likely occurred prior to mounting. There are two tiny indentations that do not break the emulsion in the upper right.
The mount is lightly soiled. '26' and '(127) 303' are written on the reverse of the mount in unidentified hands in pencil.
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.