- 27
Raoul Ubac
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- Raoul Ubac
- Sans titre, 1938
- photograph
Tirage argentique d'époque sur papier Agfa Brovira. Tampon 'COPYRIGHT BY ERWIN BLUMENFELD' au verso.
Provenance
De l'artiste à Erwin Blumenfeld
Collection particulière
Galerie Bouqueret + Lebon, Paris
au propriétaire actuel
Collection particulière
Galerie Bouqueret + Lebon, Paris
au propriétaire actuel
Exhibited
Galerie Dietrich, Bruxelles, mai 1941
Literature
Christian Bouqueret, Raoul Ubac, Photographie, Paris, Léo Schéer, 2000, ill. p. 121, cat. 15.
Condition
This print is in very good condition. Matte surface. With two strong folds in the upper right corner and a light fold in the upper left corner. The corners and edges are occasionnally very slightly bumped. With occasionnal very light superficial silvering.
"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."
Catalogue Note
Cette image représente une tête de mort en cristal d'art Aztèque qui fut exposée au Musée de l'Homme à Paris en 1937. Une image du même objet se trouve dans l'oeuvre de Erwin Blumenfeld, voir Blumenfeld. My one hundred best photos, Londres, A. Zwemmer Ltd, ill. p. 83.