Lot 40
  • 40

Jean Painlevé (1902 - 1989)

Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 EUR
bidding is closed

Description

  • Jean Painlevé (1902 - 1989)/ Eli Lotar (1905 - 1970)
  • Le pieuvre, 1927Oeil de crabe, 1930
  • photograph
Deux tirages argentiques d'époque. 'La pieuvre', signé à l'encre Painlevé au verso, 'Oeil de crabe', signé à l'encre Painlevé et avec tampon 'FOTO LOTAR' au verso.

Provenance

Collection particulière française

Condition

Both prints in excellent general condition. 'La pieuvre': Slightly yellow paper, matte surface, with a few very light traces of scratches in the lower margin away from the image; 'Oeil': Glossy surface, with very delicate original retouching visible in raking light.
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