- 117
Brassaï
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- Brassaï
- Sans titre, de la série Graffiti, 1945-1955
- photographer's stamp and annotated A 1470 by the photographer on the reverse
- silver print, printed circa 1960
- 39,3 x 29 cm; 15 1/2 x 11 1/2 in.
Provenance
Directly from the artist
by descent to the present owner
by descent to the present owner
Literature
Karolina Ziebinska-Lewandowska, Brassaï, Graffiti, Le Langage du Mur, cat. exp. Centre Pompidou, Paris, éditions Xavier Barral, 2016, ill. p.121
Condition
This silver print on single weight glossy paper is in overall very good condition with very minor handling marks and light scratches consistent with glossy paper, all visible in raking light only. The upper left corner has a tiny loss.
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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."
Catalogue Note
© ESTATE BRASSAÏ – RMN-Grand Palais