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André Kertész
Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 USD
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Description
- André Kertész
- 'VOLUME II, 1930-1972'
- gelatin silver
(New York: Light, 1973, an edition of 50), a portfolio of 10 photographs, each mounted, signed and dated in pencil and all but one sequentially stamped on the mount, 1930-72, printed in 1973; together with the printed title, plate list, and colophon, edition '13' in ink. Folio, mustard-colored silk portfolio in matching slip case with letterpress label
Condition
These prints are in generally excellent condition. Plate 10, Martinique, is not stamped with the plate number, and it is not dated. The plates are listed below:
1. Carrefour, 1930, Blois
2. Elizabeth, 1931, Paris
3. Distortion #6, 1933, Paris
4. Lost Cloud, 1937, New York
5. Fan, December 1937
6. Homing Ship, October 13, 1944
7. Brick Walls, October 23, 1961
8. Promenade, October 17, 1962, New York
9. Broken Bench, September 20, 1962, New York
10. January 1, 1972, Martinique
The letterpress label is creased and separating in areas from the slip-case, and there is a small tear along the bottom edge. There are occasional stray marks on the slip case, as well as a small, circular area of adhesive residue.
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.
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:
1. Carrefour, 1930, Blois
2. Elizabeth, 1931, Paris
3. Distortion #6, 1933, Paris
4. Lost Cloud, 1937, New York
5. Fan, December 1937
6. Homing Ship, October 13, 1944
7. Brick Walls, October 23, 1961
8. Promenade, October 17, 1962, New York
9. Broken Bench, September 20, 1962, New York
10. January 1, 1972, Martinique