Classic Photographs
Classic Photographs
The Collection of Jay I. Kislak: Sold to Benefit the Kislak Family Foundation
Brassaï
'A Portfolio of Ten Photographs by Brassaï'
Lot Closed
October 5, 03:21 PM GMT
Estimate
15,000 - 25,000 USD
Lot Details
Description
Brassaï
1899 - 1984
'A Portfolio of Ten Photographs by Brassaï'
(Roslyn Heights, New York: Witkin-Berley, Ltd., 1973, an edition of 50), a portfolio of 10 gelatin silver prints, each mounted, the portfolio label, with sequential numbers and edition '28' in ink, on the reverse, 1932-51, printed in 1973; together with the printed title, signed and dated and with edition number '28' in ink, plate list, and printed matter. Folio, black cloth case and slip-case with printed title
images: each approximately 11 ⅞ by 9 ¼ in. (30.2 by 23.5 cm.) or the reverse
portfolio case: 21 ⅛ by 16 ⅞ in. (53.7 by 42.9 cm.)
1. Bal Musette, 1932
2. 'Bijou' of Montmartre, 1932
3. Staircase in Montmartre, 1932
4. Girl Playing Snooker, Montmartre, 1933
5. Avenue de L'Observatoire, 1934
6. Portrait of Picasso with Stove, 1939
7. Market Porter, Les Halles, 1939
8. Matisse with his Model, 1939
9. Gala Soirée at Maxim's, 1949
10. Hospice de Beaune, 1951