Lot 46
  • 46

Albert Renger-Patzsch (1897-1966)

Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • Albert Renger-Patzsch
  • Leaf of a Collocasia, 1922-23
Vintage silver print, with the photographer's 'Renger-Patzsch D.W.B./Fotografie/Bad Harzburg' stamp and pencil number '79' in the photographer's hand on the reverse. Titled in German in pencil in another hand and with copyright stamp also on the reverse. Framed.

Literature

Gernsheim, H. 1962 pl. 176.

Condition

The print is on stiff paper which has a yellowish tone. It has a matte surface. There is silvering visible at print edges. Evidence of a previous mounting on the reverse. Overall in excellent condition.
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