Robert Doisneau

14 photographs, each signed in ink in the margin, titled, dated, and initialed in ink on the reverse, 1945-58, printed later (14)

The photographs are in generally excellent condition and are as follows: Un Regard Oblique, 1948 Les Animaux Supérieurs 1957 Le Manège de Monsieur Barré, 1955 La Dernière valse du 14 Juillet, 1949 Giacometti dans son Atelier, 1957: In raking light, 2 small, soft creases are visible near the image's bottom edge. Les Enfants de la Place Herbert, 1957: In raking light, 2 soft creases are visible near the left and right edges of the image. Les Flaneurs de Charbon, 1945: In raking light, a small, soft crease is barely visible in the upper left quadrant of the image. Midi a la Fonderie Rudier, 1949 La Petite Balcon, 1958 Picasso et Francoise Gilot, 1952 La Concierge aux Lunettes, 1945 Le Fox-Terrier des Ponts de Arts, 1953: The upper left margin corner of the print is bent ¼-inch. Ferdand Léger dans ses Oeuvres, 1954 L'Enfer, 1952
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.