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Gustave de Beaucorps
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 EUR
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Description
- Gustave de Beaucorps
- 'Le Pont Saint-Ange, Rome', vers 1859
- Saltprint on card and waxed paper negative
Tirage salé contrecollé sur carton d'époque et son négatif sur papier ciré. Le négatif, avec numéro de négatif 28 à l'encre dans le coin inférieur droit (reporté sur le tirage salé). Titré Le Pont St Ange, Rome n°28 au crayon d'une main inconnue en bas à droite sur le carton.
Literature
Eloge du Négatif. Les débuts de la Photographie sur papier en Italie (1846-1862), cat. expo. Paris, Petit Palais, 2010, voir pp. 170-173.
Condition
The waxed paper negative is in good condition. With few light folds and slightly discoloured marks mainly visible on the coated face. The upper right corner torn and the lower corners with light folds and small tears.
The albumen print is in very good condition. With one light crease of approx. 10 cm in the lower right quadrant visible in raking light only.
"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."