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Brassaï (1899 - 1984)
Estimate
7,000 - 9,000 EUR
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Description
- Brassaï
- Goutte de rosée sur une feuille de capucine, années 1930
Tirage argentique d'époque. Au verso, avec le tampon du photographe 'BRASSAI/ 81, rue du Faubrg St. Jacques/ Paris XIVe/ Téléph.: Port-Royal 23-41'.
Literature
Minotaure, N° 6, 1934, ill. p. 51;
Dawn Ades et. al., Brassaï. From Surrealism to Art Informal, Barcelone, Fundacío Antoni Tàpies, 1993, ill. p. 65.
Dawn Ades et. al., Brassaï. From Surrealism to Art Informal, Barcelone, Fundacío Antoni Tàpies, 1993, ill. p. 65.
Condition
This is a very rich print in very good general condition. Glossy surface, single weight paper, the tonalities reach from egg white to a "warm black". With some superficial traces of use: A few small handling creases, some of which slightly crack the gelatin layer, most of them are visible in raking light only. With a small restored tear at the upper edge near the left corner, the upper right and lower left corners with a small fold.
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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."