André Kertész

9 photographs, 4 signed, 8 titled, dated, or annotated in pencil or ink, and 4 with copyright stamps, on the reverse, circa 1955-82; accompanied by a manuscript letter from the photographer to Eugene Lux, dated 11 December 1973, on the reverse of a copy of a review of the photographer's exhibition (10)

The photographer to Eugene and Gizella Lux, circa 1956-82

These photographs, on a variety of papers, are in fair to excellent condition as noted. 'East Hampton' - This photograph is heavily silvered in the dark areas of the image. Along the left edge of the image are various pin-point indentations that do not break the emulsion. On the reverse is a heavy scattering of foxing. Tree with gull, 1981 - This photograph is highly silvered in the dark areas of the image. 'Disappearing Act, 1955' Rooster, 1981 - There is light silvering along the top edge of the image. 'I lost my head, 1982' 'Key West, Florida, 1967' - There are 2 crescent-shaped handling creases on the right edge of the image. The top edge of the print is slightly rippled and there is darkening along the print edges. Glass Statue - There are various handling creases throughout the image and there is a 3-inch horizontal tear extending from the left edge of the print; this tear has been taped on the reverse. On the reverse are fingerprints, light foxing, and various remnants of cellophane and masking tape. Vessel/Loving Cup - There are various handling creases that slightly break the emulsion, as well as a 5-inch diagonal faint surface scratch in the center of the image that does not break the emulsion. Also visible are minor edge chipping and a ¼-inch tear along the right edge of the print. Heavily yellowed remnants of adhesive from dry-mounting tissue are visible on the reverse. Winter Garden, December 23, 1970
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The one-page letter that accompanies this lot is in Kertész's hand, in ink, in Hungarian.  It appears on the back of an age-darkened photocopy of Hilton Kramer's lengthy review of a Kertész exhibition that was published in The New York Times on 17 January 1973.  The exhibition, André Kertész: Themes and Variations, was held at the Hallmark Gallery at Fifth Avenue and 56th Street.