Lot 64
  • 64

Hans Bellmer (1902 - 1975)

Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • Hans Bellmer
  • La poupĂ©e, 1937
Silver print. Framed.

Literature

Iwaya, Kuniyo, Hans Bellmer The Doll, Editions Treville, 1995, a hand-coloured example illustrated unpaginated.

Condition

Examination in a raking light reveals that the print surface bears light handling marks. There is slight yellowing in the small white margin, noticeable in the upper right corner and (more faintly) along the lower edge. This not distracting nor visible when the print is framed. Some light wear to corners and edges. The print does not fluoresce under UV light. Remnants of previous fixings (tape) on the reverse of the print.
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