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Seydou Keïta (1915 - 2001)
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- Seydou Keïta
- Untitled, 1952-55
- photograph
Silver print, printed later. Signed twice and dated 16.9.97 in felt tip pen in the lower margin at right. Float-mounted and framed.
Literature
André Magnin (ed.), Seydou Keïta, Zurich et. al., Scalo, 1997, ill. cover and p. 25.
Condition
The print is in very good condition. It is rich in tones and strong in contrasts. The corners are very slightly worn, the left edge is bumped at approx. 10 cm from the bottom away from the picture; there is a small light fold at the right edge at approx. 15 cm from the bottom and one small light fold at the left edge at approx. 12 cm from the top. The sheet is completely visible in the frame and has not been inspected out of the frame.
"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."
"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."