Gyula Halász, called Brassaï (Hungarian/French, 1899-1984) Market Porter, Les Halles

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Gyula Halász, called Brassaï (Hungarian/French, 1899-1984)

Market Porter, Les Halles, 1939, printed later, from A Portfolio of Ten Photographs by Brassaï, published by Witkin-Berley Ltd., New York, 1973. Signed "Brassaï" in ink on the mount l.r., identified and numbered "7" of 43 in ink on a portfolio label affixed to the reverse of the mount. Gelatin silver print mounted to board, image/sheet size 11 3/4 x 9 1/4 in. (29.8 x 23.4 cm),unmatted, unframed.
Condition: Minor crease to l.l. corner, signature faded.
Estimate $1,000-1,500

Several very subtle scratches l.r. No additional issues to report.


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