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Manuel Álvarez Bravo
Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 USD
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Description
- Manuel Álvarez Bravo
- SELECTED NUDE IMAGES
a group of 3 platinum prints, each signed, 1977-81 (3)
Literature
Nudes, pp. 59 and 79; Revelaciones, pl. 28; Cien Años, Cien Días, pl. 95; Kismaric, p. 213
Condition
These prints are in generally excellent condition. Each has tiny areas of original retouching.
'Venus' is printed on thick white paper with a deckled edge. There is a very faint rust-colored linear mark and small partial fingerprint in the left and lower margins respectively.
The other photographs are printed on thick cream-colored paper.
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
The full catalogue information for this lot is as follows:
a group of 3 Nude Studies, comprising Venus, Salome, and La del Pirú, platinum prints, each signed and annotated 'Mexico' by the photographer in pencil in the margin, matted, 1977-81 (3)