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January 27, 2017 12:00 PMCalender
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Manuel Álvarez Bravo (Mexican, 1902-2002) Sed Pública (Public Thirst)

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Auction: American & European Works of Art - 2977BLocation: BostonDate / Time: January 27, 2017 12:00PM

Description:

Manuel Álvarez Bravo (Mexican, 1902-2002)

Sed Pública(Public Thirst), 1933, from the portfolio Fifteen Photographs, printed 1974, from an edition of 75, published by Double Elephant Press, New York. Signed "M. Alvarez Bravo..." in pencil on the mount l.r., numbered "46/75" in pencil on the mount l.l. Gelatin silver print mounted to board, image/sheet size 9 1/4 x 7 3/8 in. (23.5 x 18.8 cm),framed.
Condition: Faint spots of mold or similar on the print surface, mount subtly light-struck.

Provenance: Acquired from Kiva Gallery, Boston, 1978; to a private Rhode Island collection.

N.B. The original 1978 receipt from Kiva Gallery accompanies the lot.
Estimate $1,500-2,500


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