Manuel Álvarez Bravo (Mexican, 1902-2002) La Mama del Bolero y el Bolero (The Mother of the Shoeshine Boy and the Shoeshine Boy)

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Manuel Álvarez Bravo (Mexican, 1902-2002)

La Mama del Bolero y el Bolero (The Mother of the Shoeshine Boy and the Shoeshine Boy), 1950s, printed later. Signed "M Alvarez Bravo" in pencil on the verso l.r., titled in pencil on the verso at the bottom. Gelatin silver print, image size 6 3/4 x 9 5/8 in. (17.0 x 24.3 cm),matted, framed.
Condition: Minor surface crimps in u.r. and l.r. corners, not examined out of frame.
Estimate $1,200-1,800

Sheet size 8 x 10 in. (20.3 x 25.4 cm). White linen tape hinge remnants at upper corners on verso. No additional issues to report.


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