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Hans Bellmer
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- Hans Bellmer
- 'Untitled (La Croix Gamahuchée)', c. 1946
- Photograph: silver print
- Image: 14 by 11.9cm
- Sheet : 18.5 by 12cm
Vintage silver print. Signed and certified by Jean Brun, executor of the artist's estate, in blue ink and annotated 'A F Petit' in pencil on the reverse. Mounted and framed.
Provenance
Estate of the artist
Jean Brun, France (executor of the artist’s estate)
Galerie André-François Petit, Paris
By descent to the present owner
Jean Brun, France (executor of the artist’s estate)
Galerie André-François Petit, Paris
By descent to the present owner
Condition
This print is in overall good condition. With some very light creases in the top right quadrant, and some cracking to the top layer of gelatin in the upper left quadrant. With light handling marks and minor scratches throughout the print, only visible in raking light, and with an ink stain blotch in the right edge of the image. Mounted and framed.
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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."