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Emmanuel Sougez
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description
- Emmanuel Sougez
- WHEAT
- Gelatin silver print
blindstamped on the image, signed and dated in ink on the reverse, 1930 (Dreaming in Black and White, pl. 274)
Provenance
The Julien Levy Collection, purchased from Jean Farley Levy for the Museum by Lynne and Harold Honickman, 2001
Condition
This photograph is on double-weight paper with a semi-glossy surface. In raking light, occasional small soft creases and impressions, long hairline scratches, and deposits of original retouching are visible overall. The print is trimmed to the image, and the edges and corners are appropriately worn.
On the reverse of the print are the following annotations in an unidentified hand in pencil: 'Sougez $20,' 'INV #1,' '874.1977,' and '2001-62-111' [crossed out].
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
Emmanuel Sougez was also featured in the Levy Gallery’s Modern European Photography exhibition in February 1932. Another print of this image, from the collection of Marie-Thérèse and André Jammes, was sold at Sotheby’s London in October 1999 (Sale LO9316, Lot 272).