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Henri Cartier-Bresson (1908 - 2004)
Estimate
15,000 - 25,000 EUR
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Description
- Henri Cartier-Bresson
- Un eunuque de la Cour Impériale de la dernière dynastie, Beijing, Chine, décembre 1948
Tirage argentique d'époque. Au verso, signé et dédicacé à Jeanne Mercier avec l'amitié d'Henri Cartier-Bresson à l'encre noire.
Provenance
Collection particulière française
Literature
The World of Henri Cartier-Bresson, Londres, Thames & Hudson, 1968, ill. pl. 185;
Henri Cartier-Bresson. Photographer, Londres, Thames & Hudson, 1980, ill. pl. 65;
Tête à tête. Portraits by Henri Cartier-Bresson, Londres, Thames & Hudson, 1998, ill. pl. 64;
Henri Cartier-Bresson. The Man, the Image & the World. A Retrospective, Londres, Thames & Hudson, 2003, ill. p. 286.
Henri Cartier-Bresson. Photographer, Londres, Thames & Hudson, 1980, ill. pl. 65;
Tête à tête. Portraits by Henri Cartier-Bresson, Londres, Thames & Hudson, 1998, ill. pl. 64;
Henri Cartier-Bresson. The Man, the Image & the World. A Retrospective, Londres, Thames & Hudson, 2003, ill. p. 286.
Condition
The print is in good general condition.
With some traces of age, e.g. light discolouration at the edges predominantly in the margins away from the image, pinholes in each of the four corners also in the margins away from the image, one handling crease (approx. 2,5 cm) near the right border of the image at centre, slight undulation to the edges, with one professionally restored vertical flattened fold (approx. 6,5 cm, caused during the printing process) near the centre of the upper edge, five professionally restored vertical flattened cracks (the longest approx. 2cm, the shortest approx. 0,7cm) at the lower edge.
An exceptionally large print.
"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."
"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."