Brassaï

ferrotyped, signed, numbered 'N.579,' and possibly titled and dated by the photographer in pencil and ink and with his '81, Rue du Faubourg St-Jacques, Paris XIV, Teleph: Port-Royal 23-' and '81, Faubourg St-Jacques, Paris 14eme, Tel. 707.23.41' studio and copyright stamps on the reverse, framed, 1934-35

This ferrotyped print is in generally very good condition. As is typical of the ferrotyping process, superficial surface scratches, pitting, and a slight unevenness of the generally glossy surface are visible. In raking light, fingerprints, scuffs, deposits of original retouching, and occasional creases from handling are visible overall. The print is trimmed to the image, and there is minimal edge chipping. The reverse of the print is lightly soiled. The title and date, 'Le Pont Neuf un 1934-35,' is written in pencil, possibly in the photographer's hand. Also on the reverse, '17,5x23,5' is written in an unidentified hand in pencil. When examined under ultraviolet light, this print does not appear to fluoresce.
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