Lot 209
- 209
André Kertész
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- André Kertész
- african sculptures
on carte-postale, signed and annotated 'Paris' by the photographer in pencil in the margin, 1927
Literature
Other prints of this image:
Sandra Phillips, David Travis, Weston J. Naef, André Kertész, Of Paris and New York (The Art Ins🉐titute of Chicago, 1985), cat🐬. no. 66, p. 144
André Kertész and Avant Garde Photography of the Twenties and Thirties (London: Annely Juda Fine Arts, 1999, in conjunction with the exhibition), pl. 36
Robert Enright, Stranger to Paris: Au Sacre du Printemps Galerie, 1927 (Toronto: Jane Corkin Gallery, 1992, in♛ conjunction with the exhibition), p. 86
Condition
This early print, on warm-toned carte-postale stock, is in generally excellent condition. When examined in raking light, age-appropriate silvering is visible in the dark areas of the print, as well as tiny deposits of original retouching. There is very faint, light soiling in the margins.
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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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
Taken at the home of an artist friend who had a collection of African sculptures, this image was included in Kertész's first Paris exhibition at the Au Sacre du Printemps gallery in 1927.