Henri Cartier-Bresson (1908-2004)
Île de la Cité, Paris, 1932
Île de la Cité, Paris, 1932
Sale 1183 - Photographs
May 2, 2023
10:00AM CT
Live / Chicago
Estimate
$7,000 -
$9,000
Sold for $6,930
Sold prices are inclusive of Buyer’s Premium
Lot Description
Henri Cartier-Bresson (1908-2004)
Île de la Cité, Paris, 1932
Île de la Cité, Paris, 1932
Gelatin silver print, printed later, signed in ink and copyright credit blindstamp in the margin.
image: 9 3/8 x 14in. (23.8 x 35.5cm.)
sheet: 12 x 16in. (30.5 x 40.6cm.)
Condition Report
Neutral-toned print on semi-gloss, double-weight paper with black borders and margins. Tiny break in emulsion, upper right quadrant, visible under inspection, and very fine hairline scratch (c. 1/2 in) to the left of this in sky area; one or two tiny scuffs in same general area, all visible in a raking light only. One or two typical minute specks of retouching throughout; small ding above signature; and tiny yellow spot of discoloration, both along lower black border, not affecting the image. Strong signature. A classic work, in good condition. Sold unframed.
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