Robert Doisneau

(Kyoto: Yoshitomo Kajikawa, 1987, an edition of 10), a portfolio of 50 photographs, each signed in ink in the margin, titled and dated in ink on the reverse; together with printed title, plate list, introduction by Doisneau, and colophon, numbered 'VI' and inscribed in ink, 1932-68, printed in 1987. Custom wooden box with brass hinges and closures and stamped metal title

These prints are in generally excellent condition. In raking light, the following are visible on many of the prints: scattered deposits of retouching; soft creases in the margins and light wear to the margin edges; and small soft creases, not breaking the emulsion, in some of the images. A detailed report for each print is beyond the scope of this condition report; those wishing condition reports on specific prints are welcome to contact the Photographs Department. The front matter is printed in English and Japanese and is generally clean. The wooden box is in generally excellent condition. The plates are as follows: I. Enfants La poterne des peupliers L'Enfant papillon Les pieds au mur L'information La premiere maitresse Les glaneurs de charbon Les frères Les petits enfants au lait Les gosses a roulettes Les enfants de la place Hebert II. Amoureux Le baiser de l'Hotel de Ville Baiser blottot La stricte intimate La ruban de la mariee La fruite des maries Vice et Versailles La derniere valse Café Noir et Blanc Les amoureux aux poireaux La mariee chez Gegene III. Bistrots Mademoiselle Anita La muisque des Puces Coco La trepidante Wanda Hommages respectueux Les animaux superieurs Creature de reve La couple de la rapee Le petit balcon Un veau echaude IV. La Rue Promenade dominicale Le fox-terrier du Pont des Arts Les chiens de la chapelle Venus prise a la gorge L'enfer Un regard oblique Le Rideau de fer Au bon coin Le manege de Monsieur Barre Nicole Courcel V. Artiste Les pains de Picasso Le Corbusier La palette de Dubuffet Georges Braque Le velo de Tati Alberto Giacometti Tinguely-Portrait de l'artiste Fernand Leger dans ses oeuvres Jean Arp Savignac aux echecs
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.
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This portfolio, published in 1987, contains 50 of Robert Doisneau’s most iconic images, including Le Baiser de l’Hôtel de Ville; Un Regard Oblique; and Les Enfants de la place Hébert (shown here), among many other favorites.  The portfolio is divided into five sections, each containing ten images: Enfants (Children), Amoureux (Lovers), Bistrots (Bistros), La Rue (The Street), and Artiste.  The entire set of images is housed in a handsome, custom-made wooden box.