Eugène Atget
(French, 1857-1927)
A group of six photographs depicting early 20th Century Parisian architectural details
Sale 1122 - Eugène Atget Photographs Sold by the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
Dec 6, 2022
10:00AM CT
Live / Chicago
Estimate
$4,000 -
$6,000
Sold for $2,500
Sold prices are inclusive of Buyer’s Premium
Lot Description
Eugène Atget
(French, 1857-1927)
A group of six photographs depicting early 20th Century Parisian architectural details (Saints-Gervais-et-Protais, 1903-1904; Ambassade d'Autriche, 57 rue de Varenne, 1905; La Monnaie-quai Conti [5234], 1905-1906; Hôtel de Roquelaure, boulevard Saint-Germain, 246, 1905-1906; Hôtel de la Duchesse, de Narbonne, rue Varenne 45, 1907; [Cluny–Diane Chasseresse. Art Français. École J. Goujon], 1911)
albumen silver prints from glass negatives
largest: 8 7/8 x 6 7/8 in. (22.5 x 17.5 cm).
This lot is located in Chicago.
Property from The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
Condition Report
Each a warm, richly toned print on semi-gloss light-weight paper, trimmed or virtually trimmed to edges; minor, typical fading and insubstantial handling creases across surface, all visible under closest inspection only and typical of this paperweight and age. Beautiful prints in very good condition overall. Please ask for additional images of each work.
Saints-Gervais-et-Protais
image: 8 1/4 x 6 7/8 in. (21 x 17.5 cm)
Overall very good ccondition. Minor diagonal creases or impressions from mounting corners at each corner. Light impressions from writing (?) visible at bottom of image. Light wear overall.
Ambassade d'Autriche, 57 rue de Varenne
image: 8 1/2 x 7 in. (21.6 x 17.8 cm)
Overall very good condition. 2" diagonal crease or impressions from mounting corners at each corner of sheet. Light wear o/a.
La Monnaie-quai Conti [5234]
image: 8 1/2 x 7 in. (21.6 x 17.8 cm)
Overall very good condition. Diagonal creases or impressions from mounting corners at UL, UR, LR corners of sheet. Minor and typical discoloration of sheet. Circular stain or water spot at UR, 3/4" from R, 1/2" from top. Wear o/a.
Hôtel de Roquelaure, boulevard Saint-Germain, 246
image: 6 3/4 x 8 5/8 in. (17.1 21.9 cm)
Overall very good condition. Minor diagonal creases or impressions from mounting corners at UL, UR corners of sheet. Minor typical creases in UL quadrant.
Hôtel de la Duchesse, de Narbonne, rue Varenne 45
image: 8 7/8 x 6 7/8 in. (22.5 x 17.5 cm)
Overall very good condition. Minor, typical diagonal creases or impressions from mounting corners at corners of sheet. Minor, typical creases, wear o/a.
[Cluny–Diane Chasseresse. Art Français. École J. Goujon]
image: 6 7/8 x 8 3/8 in. (17.5 x 21.3 cm)
mount: 8 1/2 x 9 1/2 in. (21.6 x 24.1 cm)
Overall very good condition. Mounted. Mount is lightly creased at top and bottom edge and corners.
Saints-Gervais-et-Protais
image: 8 1/4 x 6 7/8 in. (21 x 17.5 cm)
Overall very good ccondition. Minor diagonal creases or impressions from mounting corners at each corner. Light impressions from writing (?) visible at bottom of image. Light wear overall.
Ambassade d'Autriche, 57 rue de Varenne
image: 8 1/2 x 7 in. (21.6 x 17.8 cm)
Overall very good condition. 2" diagonal crease or impressions from mounting corners at each corner of sheet. Light wear o/a.
La Monnaie-quai Conti [5234]
image: 8 1/2 x 7 in. (21.6 x 17.8 cm)
Overall very good condition. Diagonal creases or impressions from mounting corners at UL, UR, LR corners of sheet. Minor and typical discoloration of sheet. Circular stain or water spot at UR, 3/4" from R, 1/2" from top. Wear o/a.
Hôtel de Roquelaure, boulevard Saint-Germain, 246
image: 6 3/4 x 8 5/8 in. (17.1 21.9 cm)
Overall very good condition. Minor diagonal creases or impressions from mounting corners at UL, UR corners of sheet. Minor typical creases in UL quadrant.
Hôtel de la Duchesse, de Narbonne, rue Varenne 45
image: 8 7/8 x 6 7/8 in. (22.5 x 17.5 cm)
Overall very good condition. Minor, typical diagonal creases or impressions from mounting corners at corners of sheet. Minor, typical creases, wear o/a.
[Cluny–Diane Chasseresse. Art Français. École J. Goujon]
image: 6 7/8 x 8 3/8 in. (17.5 x 21.3 cm)
mount: 8 1/2 x 9 1/2 in. (21.6 x 24.1 cm)
Overall very good condition. Mounted. Mount is lightly creased at top and bottom edge and corners.
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