Lot 48
- 48
CLAUDE CAHUN | Selfportrait with cat, c. 1927
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 EUR
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Description
- Claude Cahun
- Selfportrait with cat, c. 1927
- 10,7 x 7,5 cm; 4 ¼ x 3 in.
vintage silver print on Velox paper
Provenance
Youki Foujita - Desnos Collection
Private collection, Europe
Private collection, Europe
Condition
This vintage silver print is in overall very good condition. Upon close inspection, light rubbing and old fungus prints visible under raking light only.
"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."
"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
This mysterious autoportrait with cats by Claude Cahun, made in 1927 is to our knowledge a unique print.
The image presents two cats, one as a carpet and the other one in her hands. She is staring in the camera. The artist is using the light as a chiaroscuro, showing only one part of her face. By the presence of the two cats, the artist is reaching the inaccessible, strange, surreal world.
The autoportraits of Claude Cahun has largely contributed into the posthumous recognition of the artist. The National Portrait Gallery in London dedicated a show in 2017 to this theme comparing her work to the one of contemporary artist Gillian Wearing.
© 2018 Estate of Claude Cahun
The image presents two cats, one as a carpet and the other one in her hands. She is staring in the camera. The artist is using the light as a chiaroscuro, showing only one part of her face. By the presence of the two cats, the artist is reaching the inaccessible, strange, surreal world.
The autoportraits of Claude Cahun has largely contributed into the posthumous recognition of the artist. The National Portrait Gallery in London dedicated a show in 2017 to this theme comparing her work to the one of contemporary artist Gillian Wearing.
© 2018 Estate of Claude Cahun