Heinz Hajek-Halke (1898 - 1983)

Tirage argentique d'époque contrecollé sur carton d'époque le long du bord supérieur. Au verso du tirage, avec deux tampons d'archive et le numéro d'archive au crayon. Au verso du carton, titré Buchumschlag Athenäum V. au crayon d'une main inconnue, avec les tampons 'H. Hajek-Halke Experimentelle Fotografie für Presse und Werbung', 'H. Hajek-Halke Koblenz/Ehrenbreitstein Rheinburg', le tampon d'archive et le numéro d'archive au crayon.

Vintage silver print, pasted on original card. On the reverse, with two archive stamps and the archive number in pencil. On the reverse of the card, titled Buchumschlag Athenäum V. in pencil by an unknown hand, with the 'H. Hajek-Halke Experimentelle Fotografie für Presse und Werbung', 'H. Hajek-Halke Koblenz/Ehrenbreitstein Rheinburg' and archive stamps and the archive number in pencil.

In excellent condition. The print has a glossy surface. With one strong, small diagonal crease (approx. 1cm) in the lower left corner. Original retouching.
"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."

Ce tirage fut reproduit en couverture d'une publication des Editions Athenäum dans les années 1950.

This print was used  for reproduction on the cover of a publication by Athenäum Publishing in the 1950s.