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Charles Nègre
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 GBP
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Description
- Charles Nègre
- 'Porte des Chataîgnes, Midi de la France, Arles', c. 1853
- photograph on paper
Salt print, flush-mounted to original card. Signed and titled c. n. arles at lower right in the negative. With the printed title of the series, the image title and the publisher's credit on the card.
Provenance
Private French collection
Literature
Anne de Mondenard/ Marc Pagneux, Modernisme ou Modernité, exh. cat., Paris, Musée du Petit Palais, Arles, Actes Sud, 2012, ill. pl. 110, p. 251.
Condition
This print is in excellent condition, it has a very strong dark chocolate tonality and strong contrast compared to the reproduction in the catalogue which is far too red. With a few tiny spots of original retouching at lower left.
The corners of the card and the edges slightly worn, with one small tear (approx. 5 mm) at the lower edge at left not affecting the print.
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"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."