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Heinz Hajek-Halke (1898 - 1983)
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- Heinz Hajek-Halke
- Der Angsttraum II (Le cauchemar II/ The nightmare II), années 1950/ 1950s
- photograph on paper
Tirage argentique d'époque. Au verso, signé au feutre noir. Titré "Der Angsttraum" Fassg. II au stylo à bille d'une main inconnue. Avec le tampon copyright du photographe, les tampons 'Achtung Unikat nach Veröffentlichung an Autor zurück', 'H. Hajek-Halke Experimentelle Fotografie für Presse und Werbung Wasserburg-Bodensee', le tampon d'archive et le numéro d'archive au crayon. Annoté 8 deux fois au crayon rouge et noir.
Vintage silver print. On the reverse, signed in black felt tip pen. Titled "Der Angsttraum" Fassg. II in ball point pen by an unknown hand. With the photographer's copyright, the 'Achtung Unikat nach Veröffentlichung an Autor zurück' and the 'H. Hajek-Halke Experimentelle Fotografie für Presse und Werbung Wasserburg-Bodensee' stamps and the archive stamp with the archive number in pencil. Annotated 8 twice in red crayon and pencil.
Vintage silver print. On the reverse, signed in black felt tip pen. Titled "Der Angsttraum" Fassg. II in ball point pen by an unknown hand. With the photographer's copyright, the 'Achtung Unikat nach Veröffentlichung an Autor zurück' and the 'H. Hajek-Halke Experimentelle Fotografie für Presse und Werbung Wasserburg-Bodensee' stamps and the archive stamp with the archive number in pencil. Annotated 8 twice in red crayon and pencil.
Condition
This unusually large print is in good general condition. It has a glossy surface. The corners are slightly bumped, with small losses in the emulsion layer in the lower corners, a very thin strip of approx. 3cm long at the left edge towards the upper left corner and thin crack in the emulision layer (approx. 2,5 cm) near the upper left corner towards the top edge. The two top and lower left corners with strips of transparent adhesive tape recto and verso each reaching approx. 5mm into the image, in the lower left corner with residue of glue. With random soft handling folds, a soft handling crease (approx. 2cm) near the right edge at centre. With a transparent, matte circular spot (Ø approx. 8mm) in the upper left quadrant. On the reverse with four strips of brown paper adhesive tape in the corners and three strips towards the upper edge.
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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."