Lot 40
  • 40

GERMAINE KRULL | Métal, 1928

Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 EUR
bidding is closed

Description

  • Germaine Krull
  • Métal, 1928
  • folio 30 x 23,5 cm; 11 ¾ x 9 ¼ in.plate 29,2 x 22,5 cm; 11 ½ x 8 ¾ in.image 23,6 x 17,1 cm; 9 ¼ x 6 ½ in.
Paris, Librairie des Arts Décoratifs, A. Calavas Editeur Portfolio comprising a title page, a preface by Florent Fels and sixty four (64) loose photogravures, each mentionning the photographer's name, titled 'Métal', plate number and publisher's name. Original dust jacket.

Provenance

Private collection, France

Literature

Martin Parr and Gerry Badger, The Photobook: A History Volume I, Phaidon, London 2004, ill. cover and p. 95

Condition

This original porfolio is in overall very good condition. Dust jacket, text pages and the first plate with foxing. Dust jacket worn at the back.
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Catalogue Note

© 2018 Germaine Krull Estate