Lot 62
  • 62

Jean Painlevé (1902 - 1989)

Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 EUR
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Description

  • Jean Painlevé (1902 - 1989)/ Eli Lotar (1905 - 1970)
  • Sans titre, de Crabes et Crevettes, 1929
Tirage argentique d'époque. Au verso, avec les tampons 'Film Jean Painlevé' et 'Foto Lotar'.

Condition

The print is in very good condition. It has a glossy surface and is on sturdy paper.With silvering in the dark areas particularly along the boarders of the image. A tiny spot of white deposit in the upper left quadrant towards the left edge. With a few tiny stains of blue ink in the upper left quadrant near the border of the image and a few more tiny stains at the upper edge in the margin away from the image. The corners minimally worn and the upper right corner with a small crack (approx. 1cm) and some small chips along the edge all in the white margin away from the image.
"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."