Lot 54
- 54
Tina Modotti (1896 - 1942)
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 EUR
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Description
- Tina Modotti
- Pacheco painting a mural, 1927
- photograph on paper
Tirage argentique d'époque. Au verso, tampon humide à l'encre bleue 'Tina Modotti Photograph Mexico DF'.
Vintage silver print. Stamped 'Tina Modotti Photograph Mexico DF' on the reverse.
Vintage silver print. Stamped 'Tina Modotti Photograph Mexico DF' on the reverse.
Exhibited
Tina Modotti. Photographs, Philadelphia Museum of Art, 1995/ Museum of Fine Art Houston, 1995-1996/ San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, 1996.
Literature
Mexican Folkways, vol. 3 n°3, 1927, p. 137;
Sarah M. Lowe, Tina Modotti. Photographs, New York, Abrams/ Philadelphia Museum of Art, 1995, ill. pl. 35;
Mexicana: Fotografia moderna en mexico, 1923-1940, IVAM 🌠Centre Julio Gonzáles, Valencia, 1998, ill. p. 55.
Condition
This print is generally in very good condition. It is printed on single-weight paper and has a semi-glossy surface. With tiny pinholes in the four corners, three small handling dents in the image, the surface is slightly dusty. On the reverse, there is a remnant of a paper tape at the lower edge.
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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
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