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Henri Cartier-Bresson
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Henri Cartier-Bresson
- 'Midnight mass, Abruzzo, Italy', 1951
- unsigned, stamped
- Gelatin silver print
- Image: 24.5 x 18 cm / Paper: 24.5 x 18 cm
Vintage silver print. Two copyright stamps and inscribed 'Europeens 74' in pencil on the reverse.
Literature
Henri Cartier-Bresson, The Man, The Image and The World, A Retrospective, London, Thames and Hudson, 2003, ill. pl. 108.
Condition
This print is in overall good to very good condition. With some areas of retouching and minor loss of paper in the upper right corner and along the right edge. With some light scratches in the upper left and upper right quadrants, only visible in raking light. The corners of the print are slightly softened and creased,
"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."