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Henri Cartier-Bresson (1908 - 2004)
Estimate
15,000 - 18,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Henri Cartier-Bresson
- Alicante, 1933
Vintage silver print. With the photographer's stamp 'Henri Cartier-Bresson Mention obligatoire Prière de reproduire cette photo intégralement sans modifier le cadrage' and inscribed 'Isolée 47F' in pencil on the reverse. Probably printed 1940s or 1950s.
Provenance
From the photographer to the present owner
Literature
Cartier-Bresson, Henri, The World of Henri Cartier-Bresson, Thames & Hudson, London, 1968, pl. 10.
Cartier-Bresson, Henri, Photographer, Thames & Hudson, London, 1999, 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
Creases and strong folds across the print surface have been professionally restored.
"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."