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Henri Cartier-Bresson (1908 - 2004)
Estimate
9,000 - 12,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Henri Cartier-Bresson
- Mexico, 1934
Silver print, signed and titled 'pointure'? in ink in the lower margin at right. Printed 1960s.
Provenance
From the photographer to the present owner
Literature
Cartier-Bresson, Henri, Photographer, Thames & Hudson, 1999, London, pl. 97.
Cartier-Bresson, Henri, The man, the image and the world. A retrospective, Thames & Hudson, London, 2003, ill. p. 106.
Cartier-Bresson, Henri, Scrapbook. Photographs 1932-1946, Thames & Hudson, London, 2006, ill. p. 165.
Condition
Generally in very good condition. The following are noted: a few spots and lines of fine retouching on the surface; a crease with cracked gelatin layer near the upper edge in the middle; a small crease near the left edge in the middle; the lower right edge bumped.
"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."
"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."