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William Klein
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 EUR
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Description
- William Klein
- Atom Bomb Sky, New York 1955
- photograph
Silver print, printed 2011 from the original negative. On the reverse, signed, titled, dated and numbered 8/30 in pencil. William Klein studio label on the reverse of the mount bearing title, negative date, print date and edition number. Matted and framed.
Provenance
Artist studio
Private collection, France
Private collection, France
Literature
William Klein, Life is Good and Good for You in New York: Trance Witness Revels, Paris, Le Seuil, 1956, n. p.
William Klein, New York 1954-1955, Paris, Marval, 1995, ill. pp. 188-189
Quentin Bajac, Alain Sayag, William Klein, exh. cat., Centre Pompidou, Paris, 2005, n. p.
Christian Caujolle, William Klein, Photo Poche no. 20, Paris/Arles, Delpire /Editions Actes Sud, 2008
William Klein, New York 1954-1955, Paris, Marval, 1995, ill. pp. 188-189
Quentin Bajac, Alain Sayag, William Klein, exh. cat., Centre Pompidou, Paris, 2005, n. p.
Christian Caujolle, William Klein, Photo Poche no. 20, Paris/Arles, Delpire /Editions Actes Sud, 2008
Condition
This silver print is in overall exellent condition.
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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
'Atom Bomb Sky' is the last image in the seminal book of William Klein 'Life is Good and Good for You in New York: Trance Witness Revels'. It is the final conclusion of this historical book that ends with an apocalyptical view of New York. William Klein's New York had itself the effect of a blast when it first came out and still has lots of references in today's photography. Its energy have influenced a number of photographers, video makers and editors across the world. 'Atom Bomb Sky', with 'Gun 1', is inevitably the most powerful image of this historical opus.
Unlike the other prints from this edition, this particular one is in a unique oversized format that was ordered to William Klein to be printed directly from the negative. This adds more drama into the picture: profound details are present in the soft light over Manhattan and gives an additional "Atom Bomb" effect (as the title of the work suggests) which makes this print extremely powerful.
© William Klein