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Lot 56
  • 56

Willy Ronis (1910 - 2009)

Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 EUR
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Description

  • Willy Ronis
  • Les Amoureux de la Bastille, 1957
Tirage argentique de 1994. Signé au feutre noir dans la marge inférieure droite. Au verso, avec le tampon copyright du photographe. Titré, daté, annoté tirage 1994 et monogrammé au crayon d'une main inconnue.

Literature

Peter Hamilton, Willy Ronis. Photographs 1926-1995, cat. expo. The Museum of Modern Art, Oxford, 1995, ill. pl. 93;
Jean-Claude Gautrand, Willy Ronis. Instants dérobés, Cologne, Taschen, 2005, ill. p. 60;
Bertrand Eveno, Willy Ronis, Paris, Collection Photo Poche, Actes Sud, 2005, ill. p. 37;
Willy Ronis. Paris éternellement, Paris, Hoëbeke, 2005, ill. p. 63;
Willy Ronis. Une poétique de l'engagement, cat. expo. Monnaie de Paris/ Jeu de Paume, Paris, Democratic Books, 2010, ill. p. 52.

Condition

The print is in excellent condition. With the annotation on verso shining through at centre, only visible in raking light.
"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.
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