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Robert Capa
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- Robert Capa
- 'Barcelona', January 1939
- Titled, dated, annotated '281 Prespn' in an unidentified hand in ink and copyright credit estate stamp on label affixed verso.
- Gelatin silver print
- Image: 25 x 39.3 cm
Silver print, printed 2005. Titled, dated and with a reference number '281 Prespn' in ink by an unknown hand in a Cornell Capa copyright stamp on the reverse.
Provenance
Photographs, Phillips de Pury & Company, November 8th, 2012, Lot 120
Literature
Robert Capa, The Definitive Collection, New York, Phaidon, 2001, ill. p. 220.
Condition
This print is in overall good to very good condition. With light handling marks throughout the print, only visible in raking light. With a crease in the bottom left corner (approx. 7 cm) and slightly softened corners.
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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."
Catalogue Note
Renowned war photographer Robert Capa has documented some of the most momentous conflicts of the twentieth century. His iconic images of the Spanish Civil War illustrate the events which drastically affected Spain’s history for much of the twentieth century. His 1939 photograph, Barcelona, appears to contrast with his evocative imagery of the conflict of that period; the movement of the woman and dog seems joyful and light. However, this was a period in which Barcelona was heavily bombed by the Fascists, so whilst this photograph appears to be a natural, everyday moment, it is more likely that it illustrates a woman running for shelter during the bombings. The fact the Capa ventured out himself to capture such a moment demonstrates his desire to document even the most dangerous aspects of the conflict.