Lot 105
- 105
André Kertész
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description
- André Kertész
- 'A HUNGARIAN MEMORY'
- Gelatin silver
(New York: Hyperion Press, 1980, an edition of 107), a portfolio of 15 photographs, each signed in pencil on the reverse, matted, 1914-24, printed in 1980; together with the printed title, signed, dated, and dedicated 'To Iggy,' in ink, and plate list, editioned '69' in ink. Oblong folio, beige linen folding box
Condition
The plates are as follows:
Hungarian Landscape, Puszta, 1914
Tisza-Szalka, 6 July 1924
Bocskay Tér, Budapest, 1914
Circus, Budapest, 19 May 1920
Hazy Day, Budapest, November 1920
Sunset, Esztergom, 15 May 1917
Wandering Violinist, Abony, 19 July 1921
My Brothers, Budapest, 1919
The Swing, Esztergom, 26 September 1917
Trio, Ráczkeve, 6 May 1923
Heavy Burden, Esztergom, 1916
Country Accident, Esztergom, September 1916
Transport, Braila, Rumania, 19 October 1918
Forced March to the Front between Lonié and Mitulen, Poland, 19 July 1915
Budafok, 1919
The photographs in this portfolio, and the portfolio box, are in generally excellent condition. The box is somewhat rubbed at the extremities, and there are small rectangular adhesive remains from what must have been a small sticker at the upper right corner of the front cover. Issues relating to individual prints are as follows.
Hungarian Landscape, Sunset, Country Accident, and Forced March - The specks that are visible in these prints are due to dust or imperfections in the negatives and are not defects in the prints themselves.
Bocskay Tér - There is a slight wave in the paper.
Swing - In raking light, several small, faint transparent deposits, possibly glass offsetting, are visible in the upper portion of the print. These do not affect the print's appearance.
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.
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.