09-21-201809-21-2018
Skinner Auctions
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3140BBoston
September 21, 2018 10:00 AMCalender
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Henri Cartier-Bresson (French, 1908-2004) The Alloeng Kotjok Dance in the Temple, Village of Sayan, Bali, Indonesia

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Auction: American & European Works of Art - 3140BLocation: BostonDate / Time: September 21, 2018 10:00AM

Description:

Henri Cartier-Bresson (French, 1908-2004)

The Alloeng Kotjok Dance in the Temple, Village of Sayan, Bali, Indonesia, 1949, printed later. Dedicated, signed, and dated "au Docteur Young/avec tous mes remerciements/et mon très cordial souvenir/Henri Cartier-Bresson dec. 1967" in ink on a label affixed to the mount l.r. Gelatin silver print mounted to board, image/sheet size 13 1/4 x 19 5/8 in. (33.5 x 49.7 cm),framed.
Condition: Subtle discoloration at very edges, not examined out of frame.

Provenance: Gift of the artist to Dr. Richard Young, a senior executive at the Polaroid Corporation from 1962-1982, by family descent. Dr. Young served as Senior Vice President of Research and Development, and later as President of the International Division and played a key role in the development and marketing of Polaroid's revolutionary products.
Estimate $2,500-3,500


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Keywords

Polaroid Corporation, Richard Young, Sayan, Indonesia