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Henri Cartier-Bresson
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 USD
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Description
- Henri Cartier-Bresson
- calle cuauhtemocztin, mexico city
flush-mounted, annotated in an unidentified hand in pencil on the reverse, matted, 1934, probably printed between 1955 and 1960 (Galassi, cover and p. 130; Artless Art, pl. 13; Tête a Tête, pl. 30; Cartier-Bresson, pl. 23; Faces, p. 500)
Provenance
Acquired by the present owner from the photographer, late 1960 - early 1961
Condition
This flush-mounted print is in generally very good condition. There is slight silvering at the periphery, as well as intermittent wear, two areas of tiny chipping in the upper left and right corners. There is a small crease in the upper left corner that breaks the emulsion.
On the reverse, there is light soiling and ½- to ¾-inch wide paper tape remnants at the edges.
When examined with a black light, this print appears to fluoresce slightly.
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
In 1960, the present owner of this photograph was hired by Cornell Capa at Magnum Photos as a photographer's assistant, just as the agency was preparing to move to its premises at 72 West 45th Street. One of his first tasks, assigned by Executive Editor John Morris, was to help Cartier-Bresson unpack and organize his files in the new location. Pleased with the assistant's help, Cartier-Bresson offered to pay him, but the assistant asked if he could choose two prints of the photographer's work instead. The print of Calle Cuauhtemocztin offered here is one of the prints he received.