Lot 119
  • 119

Dmitri Baltermants (1912-1990)

Estimate
1,500 - 2,500 GBP
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Description

  • Dmitri Baltermants
  • 'Difficult Problem', c. 1960
  • 960 by 1401mm
Oversize silver print, flush-mounted on thick board. The reverse titled in ink in Russian, with printed title in English and number '48' on a label. The photographer's estate copyright stamp, and Ministry of Culture for the Russian Federation stamp also on the reverse. Framed.

Literature

Peskow, W. 1981 p. 52.

Condition

This outsize print has been exhibited unglazed for a time and has the superficial abrasions consistent with that. A paler area, approx. 20cm by 6cm, in the lower right corner has been abraded by some harsh surface. The print was originally made in a warm tone and has not faded unduly, although it would benefit from professional cleaning. Overall an historical piece in an entirely appropriate condition.
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