André Kertész

2 gelatin silver prints, comprising 'The Eiffel Tower, Paris' and 'Aux Halles, Paris,' each signed, and with title and date in pencil on the reverse, 1925 and 1928, printed later

André Kertész, Diary of Light: 1912-1985, 1979, pls. 58 and 67

These prints, on semi-glossy double-weight paper, are in generally excellent condition. 'The Eiffel Tower': There is a pin-point-sized indentation in the upper left quadrant of the image visible in raking light only. Some imperfections in the negative are visible, but are not features of the print. On close inspection, the margin corners are bumped and there is slight edge wear. 'Aux Halles': The following are visible in raking light only: a small scuff in the lower right quadrant of the print and a few small indentations close to the left and right margins. There is a small area of edge chipping in the left margin, not affecting the image. Please note that 'Aux Halles' is not sold framed.
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