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Josef Sudek
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Josef Sudek
- 'Labyrinth of Spring', 1968
- Signed, titled and dated '1973'
Inscribed in Czech in pencil in margin. Collection stamp on verso. - Gelatin silver print
- Image: 22.7 x 28.8 cm
Silver print, printed 1973. Signed, titled, dated and dedicated in pencil in the lower margin. With a former collection stamp on the reverse.
Provenance
Photographs, Phillips de Pury & Company, May 17th, 2012, Lot 89
Literature
A. Favora, J. Sudek, Poet of Prague: A Photographer’s Life, New York, Aperture, 1990, pp. 62–3, there titled ‘Glass Labyrinths, 1968–74’;
Z. Kirschner, Josef Sudek, New York: Takarajima Books, 1993, pl. 224.
Z. Kirschner, Josef Sudek, New York: Takarajima Books, 1993, pl. 224.
Condition
This print is in overall very good condition. With light handling marks and minor scratches in the margins, only visible in raking light. With slightly softened corners and some bumps to the edges of the sheet.
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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."