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Désiré Charnay (1828 - 1915)
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- Désiré Charnay
- Palais du Cirque à Chichen Itza, Bas relief des Tigres, 1860
Tirage albuminé, contrecollé sur carton d'époque. Etiquette imprimée avec titre et noms du photographe et de l'imprimeur 'Gide éditeur, Paris' Pl. 34. Sous passe-partout et encadré.
Provenance
Galerie Hypnos, Paris
Literature
Keith F. Davis, Désiré Charnay, Expeditionary Photographer, Albuquerque, The University of New Mexico Press, 1981, ill. p. 24;
1000 Photo Icons, George Eastman House, Cologne, Taschen, 2002, ill. p. 193;
Des Photographes pour l'empereur : les albums de Napoléon III, cat. expo. Bibliothèque Nationale de France, Paris, BnF, 2004 ill. p. 127, pl. 76.
1000 Photo Icons, George Eastman House, Cologne, Taschen, 2002, ill. p. 193;
Des Photographes pour l'empereur : les albums de Napoléon III, cat. expo. Bibliothèque Nationale de France, Paris, BnF, 2004 ill. p. 127, pl. 76.
Condition
In very good condition. Uniformly slightly yellowed. The smear marks in the upper right corner are in the negative. A few random dark spots of retouching.
The card measures 54 x 0,3 cm and exhibits random light foxing, a horizontal tear (approx. 1,5 cm) at the lower right edge, a diagonal fold (approx. 17cm) in the upper right corner, residue of former binding along the upper edge.
"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."