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Heinz Hajek-Halke (1898 - 1983)
Estimate
7,000 - 9,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Heinz Hajek-Halke
- Friedhof der Fische II (Cimetière des poissons II/ Graveyard of Fish II), 1939
- Photograph
Tirage argentique d'époque. Au verso, titré Friedhof der Fische (Fass. II) au crayon par le photographe, avec les tampons 'H. Hajek-Halke Koblenz/ Ehrenbreitstein', deux tampons 'Achtung Unikat nach Veröffentlichung an Autor zurück', le tampon d'archive, le numéro d'archive au crayon, et avec annotations pour l'éditeur au crayon et à l'encre par le photographe et de mains inconnues.
Vintage silver print. On the reverse, titled Friedhof der Fische (Fass. II) in ink by the photographer, with the photgorapher's 'H. Hajek-Halke Koblenz/ Ehrenbreitstein' and two 'Achtung Unikat nach Veröffentlichung an Autor zurück' stamps, with the archive stamp and the archive number in pencil, and with annotations for publishing in ink and pencil by the photographer and by unknown hands.
Vintage silver print. On the reverse, titled Friedhof der Fische (Fass. II) in ink by the photographer, with the photgorapher's 'H. Hajek-Halke Koblenz/ Ehrenbreitstein' and two 'Achtung Unikat nach Veröffentlichung an Autor zurück' stamps, with the archive stamp and the archive number in pencil, and with annotations for publishing in ink and pencil by the photographer and by unknown hands.
Condition
The print is in very good condition.
The surface is semi-glossy on strong paper. With light pressure marks of paper clips at the left edge towards the middle and very light folds at the lower edge and towards the centre. With some spots of original retouching mainly towards the bottom and in the upper left quadrant.
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"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
Similar to the famous Black and White Nude series, Hajek-Halke made a group of experimental photographs which he called Friedhof der Fische [Graveyard of fish]: still lifes of fishbones arranged on sandy ground and mirrored, differing in composition, contrast and degree of abstraction. The print offered here is the only solarised image in this series.