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Bill Brandt
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
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Description
- Bill Brandt
- BELGRAVIA, LONDON (NUDE)
- Gelatin silver print
annotated 'Photo II' and dated 'August 1951' in ink and with the photographer's '58, Hillfield Court, Belsize Avenue, London, N. W. 3.' credit and studio stamps on the reverse, framed, 1951
Literature
Sarah Hermanson Meister, Bill Brandt: Shadow & Light (The Museum of Modern Art, 2013), cover and p. 150
Bill Brandt: Nudes 1945-1980 (New York, 1980), pl. 8
Bill Brandt: Behind the Camera, Photographs 1928-1983 (New York, 1985), p. 66
Brandt: The Photography of Bill Brandt (New York, 1999), pl. 223
Condition
This photograph, on double-weight paper with a surface sheen, is in generally excellent condition. As is typical of Brandt's early printing, extensive retouching and handwork is visible upon close examination. This print has very thin margins along the upper, left and right edges, and an approximately one-inch margin along the lower edge. The numbers '4' [crossed out] and '11' are written in ink in the lower margin.
The reverse of the print is lightly soiled at the edges. On the reverse of the print are the following: 'August 1951,' 'Photo 11,' and 'August 1951' [crossed out] in ink; 'lumiere' in pencil; and 2 credit and studio stamps.
When examined under ultraviolet light, this print does not appear to fluoresce.
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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.
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.