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Henri Cartier-Bresson
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Henri Cartier-Bresson
- 'A Farewell Service for the Late Actor Danjuro at the Aoyama Funeral Hall', 1965.
- Signed
- Gelatin silver print
- Image: 24 x 36 cm / Paper: 30 x 40.5 cm
Silver print, printed later. Signed in ink and with the photographer's blind stamp in the lower margin.
Literature
The World of Henri Cartier-Bresson, Thames and Hudson, London, 1968, p. 206;
Gordon Fraser Gallery, Henri Cartier-Bresson, London, 1976, p. 79;
J-P. Montier, Henri Cartier-Bresson and the Artless Art, Bulfinch Press/Little, Brown and Company, London, 1996, p. 243;
Clément Chéroux, Henri Cartier-Bresson, ex. cat., Paris, Centre Pompidou, 2014, ill. pl. 325.
Gordon Fraser Gallery, Henri Cartier-Bresson, London, 1976, p. 79;
J-P. Montier, Henri Cartier-Bresson and the Artless Art, Bulfinch Press/Little, Brown and Company, London, 1996, p. 243;
Clément Chéroux, Henri Cartier-Bresson, ex. cat., Paris, Centre Pompidou, 2014, ill. pl. 325.
Condition
This print is in overall excellent condition. With very light undulation to the print along the top edge, only visible in raking light.
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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
A farewell service for the late actor Danjuro held on November 13th at the Aoyama Funeral Hall (according to Shinto rites).