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Maurice Tabard
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 GBP
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Description
- Maurice Tabard
- Punu Mask, Solarised Film, 1936
- photograph
Two solarised silver prints mounted on original card. Signed and dated 1936 at lower right. Annotated N°4 Film Solarisé Expo. 1937 in pencil by the photographer and with a photographer's stamp on the reverse of the card.
Provenance
Acquired directly from the artist
Condition
Both prints are in very good general condition. The top one with a strong scratch of approx. 3 mm near the upper left corner. The bottom print with a tiny tear of approx. 3 mm at the right edge near the lower corner. Both prints with random very light scratches 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."
Catalogue Note
This study of a Punu Mask is composed with two solarised film stills mounted as a collage. They were taken from a movie about the Voodoo cult which was shown during the Exposition Internationale in 1937.