Lot 30
  • 30

Manuel Álvarez Bravo

Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 USD
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Description

  • Manuel Álvarez Bravo
  • 'FIFTEEN PHOTOGRAPHS'
  • gelatin silver prints
(New York: Double Elephant Press, 1974, a total edition of 90), a portfolio of 15 photographs, each mounted, signed and editioned '55/75' in pencil on the mount, 1929-72, printed in 1974; together with printed title, plate list, colophon, and introduction by André Breton. Folio, black leatherette clamshell box embossed in silver, embossed foil liner

Condition

The prints, printed matter, and clamshell box are in generally excellent condition. The plates are as follows: Parabola Optica El Sistema Nervioso De Gran Simpatico La Buena Fama Durmiendo El Eclipse El Ensueño Un Poco Alegre Y Graciosa Sed Publica La Quema La De Las Bellas Artes Trampa Puesta Los Agachados Barda De Penteon Obrero En Huelga, Asesinado Tumba Reciente Paisaje Inventado
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.

Catalogue Note

The plates are as follows:

Parabola Optica

El Sistema Nervioso De Gran Simpatico

La Buena Fama Durmiendo

El Eclipse

El Ensueño

Un Poco Alegre Y Graciosa

Sed Publica

La Quema

La De Las Bellas Artes

Trampa Puesta

Los Agachados

Barda De Penteon

Obrero En Huelga, Asesinado

Tumba Reciente

Paisaje Inventado