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Heinz Hajek-Halke (1898 - 1983)
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
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Description
- Heinz Hajek-Halke
- Herbst, 1930s
- Photographs
Vintage silver print. On the reverse, with the photographer's 'Koblenz / Ehrenbreitstein Rheinburg' stamp, his copyright and archive stamp 'HHH Inventar' with the archive number indicated in pencil, and typewritten annotation '"Herbst". Werbedrucksache einer Sterbekasse. Lichtmontage, 2 Neg' on a paper strip fixed to the reverse.
Exhibited
Heinz Hajek-Halke: Form aus Licht und Schatten, Berlin, Kulturforum/ Museum für Fotografie der Staatlichen Museen zu Berlin, 2007 and Munich, Kunstfoyer Versicherungskammer Bayern, 2008.
Literature
Heinz Hajek-Halke. Artist, Anarchist, Göttingen, Steidl, 2006, ill. p. 47 (Autumn).
Condition
In excellent condition.
The print has a glossy surface. With some original retouching.
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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
The group of three gentlemen wearing top-hats is an element that Hajek-Halke also used for his famous photograph Malicious Gossip (Üble Nachrede) from 1932. Autumn (Herbst) is the only existing print of this variant.