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Heinz Hajek-Halke (1898 - 1983)
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Heinz Hajek-Halke
- Torso (Torse/ Torso), 1950
- Photograph
Tirage argentique d'époque. Au verso, signé au feutre noir, titré in au crayon rouge, avec les tampons 'H.Hajek-Halke Experimentelle Fotografie Berlin Grunewald Hagenstraße 32', 'Achtung Unikat nach Veröffentlichung an Autor zurück', deux tampons copyright, un tampon de douane et un tampon numéroté, le tampon d'archive et le numéro d'archive au crayon. Avec le titre 'Titel: "Torso". Belichtungs-Montage, 2 Negative.' tapuscrit sure une bande de papier fixée au verso, et avec instructions pour l'éditeur au crayon de mains inconnues.
Vintage silver print. On the reverse, signed in felt tip pen, titled in red crayon, with the photographer's 'H.Hajek-Halke Experimentelle Fotografie Berlin Grunewald Hagenstraße 32' stamp, two copyright and the 'Achtung Unikat nach Veröffentlichung an Autor zurück' stamps, with typewritten title 'Titel: "Torso". Belichtungs-Montage, 2 Negative.' on a paper strip affixed to the reverse, with the archive stamp and archive number in pencil, with a circular customs and number stamps, and with various publishing instructions in pencil by unknown hands.
Vintage silver print. On the reverse, signed in felt tip pen, titled in red crayon, with the photographer's 'H.Hajek-Halke Experimentelle Fotografie Berlin Grunewald Hagenstraße 32' stamp, two copyright and the 'Achtung Unikat nach Veröffentlichung an Autor zurück' stamps, with typewritten title 'Titel: "Torso". Belichtungs-Montage, 2 Negative.' on a paper strip affixed to the reverse, with the archive stamp and archive number in pencil, with a circular customs and number stamps, and with various publishing instructions in pencil by unknown hands.
Condition
The print is in very good condition.
It has a glossy surface. With a strong fold of approx. 6cm at the lower left edge, few light handling creases mainly in the right half of the print and with a few original retouched spots. On the reverse, with remnants of an earlier mounting at the upper 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."