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Eugène Atget (1857 - 1927)
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 EUR
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Description
- Eugène Atget
- Poirier fleurs, 1922-23
- photograph on paper
Tirage aristotype à la gélatine. Avec le numéro du négatif 1179 inversé et partiellement visible en bas à droite. Au verso, avec le tampon du photographe auquel est ajouté 17 bis, titré Poirier fleurs et numéroté 1179 au crayon par le photographe.
Gelatin silver chloride print on printing-out paper. With the inverted, cropped negative number 1179 in the lower right corner. On the reverse, with the photographer's stamp to which is added 17 bis in pencil by the artist, titled Poirier fleurs and numbered 1179 in pencil by the photographer.
Gelatin silver chloride print on printing-out paper. With the inverted, cropped negative number 1179 in the lower right corner. On the reverse, with the photographer's stamp to which is added 17 bis in pencil by the artist, titled Poirier fleurs and numbered 1179 in pencil by the photographer.
Literature
John Szarkowski/ Maria Morris Hambourg, The Work of Atget, vol. I, Old France, New York, The Museum of Modern Art/ London, The Gordon Fraser Gallery, 1981, ill. p. 43 (variante).
Condition
The print is in very good condition. With a few very light superficial handling creases, only visible in raking light. With light discolouration at the left and the lower edges.
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"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."