Josef Koudelka

signed and inscribed in ink in the margin and on the reverse, 1966, printed no later than 1979 (Gypsies, unpaginated and back cover)

Gift of the photographer to the present owner, 1979

This print, on double-weight paper with a slightly pebbled surface, is in generally very good condition. There is evidence of handling and occasional deposits of original retouching. On the reverse of the print, there is minor soiling and wear to the edges. The print is signed 'Josef' and illegibly inscribed and dated 'Pour Pamela . . . 31 May 1979 / Paris' in ink in the margin. The print is signed 'Josef' and inscribed 'Good luck in your life Pamela' in ink on the reverse.
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