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Manuel Álvarez Bravo
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description
- Manuel Álvarez Bravo
- SELECTED IMAGES OF MEXICO
a group of 5 photographs, one mounted, 3 signed, and 3 numbered '100/100,' 1938-74, printed later (5)
Literature
Livingston, pls. 15, 21, and 46; Nudes, p. 53; Cien Años, Cien Días, pls. 58 and 92; Kismaric, p. 139; Photographs and Memories, p. 41
Condition
These prints, with a semi-glossy surface, are in generally excellent condition, with the following exceptions:
'Luz Restirada': There is a small section of emulsion folded back on the right margin edge. Visible in raking light is a very light crescent-shaped surface scratch that does not break the emulsion in the upper right quadrant.
'Ventana a Los Magueyes': There is a pinpoint rust-colored stain in the upper margin. Visible in raking light is a very soft crescent-shaped handling crease that does not break the emulsion at the right side of the print. This photograph is unsigned.
'Señales y Pronósticos': This photograph is mounted and credited 'Manuel Álvarez Bravo (not in collection),' dated '1939,' and titled 'Señales' in an unidentified hand in pencil on the reverse.
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 5 photographs, comprising Luz Restirada, Paisaje de Siembras, Ventana a Los Magueyes, Sin Titulo, and Señales y Pronósticos, one mounted, 3 signed and annotated 'Mexico' by the photographer in pencil, 3 numbered '100/100' and one credited, titled, and dated in unidentified hands in pencil on the reverse, matted, 1938-74, printed later (5)