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2157

Brassaï (i.e. Halász, Gyula)

Brasso 1899 – 1984 Beaulieu-sur-Mer

Homme endormi au bord de la Seine. 1931/32

Gelatin silver print, 1955. 23,5 × 17,3 cm (9 ¼ × 6 ¾ in.).
This picture shows the following artwork:  Brassaï (i.e. Halász, Gyula). Homme endormi au bord de la Seine. 1931/32.

Estimate:

EUR 1,500

 

- 2,000

USD 1,760

 

- 2,350

Sold for:

1,875 EUR (incl. premium)

Autumn Auctions 2020

Photography, Wednesday, 02.12.2020

Information

Gelatin silver print, 1955. 23,5 × 17,3 cm (9 ¼ × 6 ¾ in.). Signed in pencil on the reverse, dated: "vers 1931-1932" with the negative number: "P.274" as well as inscribed and numbered by various hands in pencil. On the back of the frame a gallery label with printed work information. Framed

Alain Sayag and Annick Lionel-Marie (ed.): Brassaï. 'No Ordinary Eyes'. London 2000, p. 268 (there titled and dated: Dead Man on the Embankment, 1931)

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