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Henri Cartier-Bresson
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Henri Cartier-Bresson
- Le DDT a Dessau, 1945
- Inscribed on verso in pen: 'Le DDT' and then in pencil 'a Dessau' in photographer's handwriting. Copyright stamp on verso.
- Gelatin silver print
- Image and paper: 12.2 x 8.2 cm
Vintage silver print. Titled in black pen and pencil and with the photographer's stamp on the reverse.
Provenance
Private collection, Paris
Literature
Scrapbook, London, Thames and Hudson, 2006, ill. pl. 287, p. 227;
Clément Chéroux, Henri Cartier-Bresson, cat. exh., Paris, Centre Pompidou, 2014, ill. pl. 201.
Clément Chéroux, Henri Cartier-Bresson, cat. exh., Paris, Centre Pompidou, 2014, ill. pl. 201.
Condition
This print is in overall very good to excellent condition. With some very light and minor handling marks throughout the print, only visible in raking light. With slightly softened corners.
"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."