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Horst P. Horst
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- Horst P. Horst
- Mainbocher Corset, 1939
- photograph
Silver print, printed probably in 1980s. Signed in pencil in the lower margin. Matted and framed.
Provenance
Atlas Gallery, London
Literature
Vogue, September, 15 1939
French Vogue, December 1939
Nancy Hall-Duncan, The History of Fashion Photography, New York, Alpine Book, 1979, ill. p. 65.
Ned Rifkin, Chorus of Light: Photographs from the Sir Elton John Collection, exhib. cat., Atlanta, High Museum of Art, 2000, ill. p. 192.
Martin Kazmaier, Horst: Sixty Years of Photography, New York, Universe Books, 1996, pl. 8.
Robert Muir, Vogue 100: A Century of Style, London, National Portrait Gallery, 2016, ill. p. 78
French Vogue, December 1939
Nancy Hall-Duncan, The History of Fashion Photography, New York, Alpine Book, 1979, ill. p. 65.
Ned Rifkin, Chorus of Light: Photographs from the Sir Elton John Collection, exhib. cat., Atlanta, High Museum of Art, 2000, ill. p. 192.
Martin Kazmaier, Horst: Sixty Years of Photography, New York, Universe Books, 1996, pl. 8.
Robert Muir, Vogue 100: A Century of Style, London, National Portrait Gallery, 2016, ill. p. 78
Condition
This silver print is in overall very good condition. The upper margin with a tiny tear of approx. 2 mm. away from the image. Corners and edges are hidden by the mount. Upon closer inspection, a very soft and light handling mark in the lower left quadrant visible under raking light only.
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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."
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