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Manuel Álvarez Bravo
Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 USD
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Description
- Manuel Álvarez Bravo
- 'PLATINUM PORTFOLIO'
- Platinum prints
(Roslyn Heights, New York: Witkin-Berley, Ltd., 1981, a total edition of 30), a portfolio of 10 platinum and palladium prints, each signed and annotated 'Mexico' in pencil in the margin, matted, the portfolio label, with edition '12' and plate number in pencil, on the reverse, 1927-1974, printed in 1980; together with the printed title, plate list, introduction by Jain Kelly, and colophon, with edition 'twelve' in pencil. Folio, natural linen clamshell box with hand-crafted patterned covering
Condition
This portfolio of platinum and palladium prints is in generally excellent condition. Occasional tiny deposits of original retouching are visible on a few of the photographs. Thin, small deposits of graphite are visible in the margin of a few of the prints at the periphery of the platinum or palladium coating.
The portfolio case and printed materials are in excellent condition. The edition is limited to 25 plus 5 artist's proofs. Tipped-in to the introduction is a small halftone portrait of Bravo by Jain Kelly.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
The plates are as follows:
Caballito de Carro de Helados, 1928 (Little Horse on the Ice Cream Cart)
Calabaza y Caracol, 1929 (Squash and Snail)
Nino Orinando, 1927 (Urinating Child)
La Hija de los Danzantes, 1933 (The Daughter of the Dancers)
Nino Maya de Tulum, 1942 (Mayan Child of Tulum)
Retrato Postumo, 1935 (Posthumous Portrait)
Retrato de lo Eterno, 1935 (Portrait of the Eternal)
El Tabaco, 1932 (The Tobacco)
Fin de Tianguis, 1931 (End of Market Day)
Montana Negra, Nube Blanca, 1974 (Black Mountatin, White Cloud)
Caballito de Carro de Helados, 1928 (Little Horse on the Ice Cream Cart)
Calabaza y Caracol, 1929 (Squash and Snail)
Nino Orinando, 1927 (Urinating Child)
La Hija de los Danzantes, 1933 (The Daughter of the Dancers)
Nino Maya de Tulum, 1942 (Mayan Child of Tulum)
Retrato Postumo, 1935 (Posthumous Portrait)
Retrato de lo Eterno, 1935 (Portrait of the Eternal)
El Tabaco, 1932 (The Tobacco)
Fin de Tianguis, 1931 (End of Market Day)
Montana Negra, Nube Blanca, 1974 (Black Mountatin, White Cloud)