Lot 54
- 54
André Kertész
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description
- André Kertész
- 'A HUNGARIAN MEMORY'
- 15 gelatin silver prints
(New York: Hyperion Press, 1980, an edition of 107), a portfolio of 15 photographs, each signed in pencil on the reverse, 1914-24, printed in 1980; together with the printed title, introductory proverb, and plate list/colophon, editioned '75' in ink. Oblong folio, beige linen folding box
Condition
These prints are in generally excellent condition. In raking light, a few deposits of original retouching are visible on some of the prints.
The linen folding box is also in generally excellent 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
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.