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Josef Sudek
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description
- Josef Sudek
- Four Photographs:(i) Grave of Franz Kafka(ii, iii) Zámecká obora(iv) From the Series 'A Walk in the Magic Garden'
- (i) signed Sudek lower right; numbered 9 on the reverse
(ii) numbered 27 on the reverse
(iii) numbered 26 on the reverse
(iv) dedicated in Czech To Mrs Eliášová for Christmas 1961 and numbered 4 on the reverse - vintage silver print (all)
- (i) 13 by 18cm., 5 by 7in. (sheet size); (ii) 10 by 29.5cm., 4 by 11¾in.; (iii) 10 by 29.5cm., 4 by 11¾in.; (iv) 10 by 29.5cm., 4 by 11¾in. (4; sold unframed)
Provenance
Estate of Josef Sudek's housekeeper (a gift from the artist); thence by descent to the present owner
Condition
Apart from a diagonal crease in the lower right corner of the black outer border of (i), these photographs are overall in good original condition.
The colours of the photographs in reality are less yellow overall than in the catalogue illustrations, with richer contrast, and do not show the black borders of the sheets. The photographs are sold unframed.
"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
(i) Executed in 1950.
(ii, iii) Executed circa 1958-62.
(iv) Executed circa 1954-59.
(ii, iii) Executed circa 1958-62.
(iv) Executed circa 1954-59.