- 61
Jean Painlevé (1902 - 1989)
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 EUR
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Description
- Jean Painlevé (1902 - 1989)/ Eli Lotar (1905 - 1970)
- Pince de homard, 1929
Tirage argentique d'époque sur carte postale. Au verso, signé par Jean Painlevé et avec le tampon 'Foto Lotar'.
Literature
Begierde im Blick. Surrealistische Photographie, cat. expo. Kunsthalle Hambourg, Ostfildern-Ruit, Hatje Cantz, 2005, ill. p. 81;
Paris. Capitale photographique. 1920/1940. Collection Christian Bouqueret, cat. expo. Jeu de Paume, Paris, Editions de La Martinière, 2009, ill. p. 81.
Paris. Capitale photographique. 1920/1940. Collection Christian Bouqueret, cat. expo. Jeu de Paume, Paris, Editions de La Martinière, 2009, ill. p. 81.
Condition
The print is in excellent condition. It has a semi-glossy surface and is on sturdy postcard paper. Very light silvering along the edges , the upper and lower left and lower right corners slightly bumped.
"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."
Catalogue Note
Les photographies de Jean Painlevé (ce lot et lot 62) realisées dans son atelier de Port Blanc en Bretagne transforment des images scientifiques en objets énigmatiques et développent ainsi l'attitude pseudo-scientifique des Surréalistes.