Gyorgy Kepes (American/Hungarian, 1906-2001) Rai
Gyorgy Kepes (American/Hungarian, 1906-2001) Rain Screen Shadows, 1949 Gelatin silver print, printed later 7-3/8 x 7-3/8 inches (18.7 x 18.7 cm) (image/sheet) Signed and dated in pencil, mount recto. PROVENANCE: Sale: Wild Cactus Ball, benefitting the Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston, October 22, 1987. HID03101062020 © 2020 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved
Condition Report: Overall excellent condition. A very few hairline scratches visible under raking light. Sheet is dry mounted on archival Fabriano Tiepolo paperboard (with watermark) measuring 17 by 14 inches, which is flush mounted to foamboard of the same dimensions. Mounting impressions at upper and lower edges of paperboard, not affecting the image. A few minor dots of accretion and bumped edges to paperboard, not affecting the image. Not framed.
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Gyorgy Kepes (American/Hungarian, 1906-2001) Rain Screen Shadows, 1949 Gelatin silver print, printed later 7-3/8 x 7-3/8 inches (18.7 x 18.7 cm) (image/sheet) Signed and dated in pencil, mount recto. PROVENANCE: Sale: Wild Cactus Ball, benefitting the Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston, October 22, 1987. HID03101062020 © 2020 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved
Condition Report: Overall excellent condition. A very few hairline scratches visible under raking light. Sheet is dry mounted on archival Fabriano Tiepolo paperboard (with watermark) measuring 17 by 14 inches, which is flush mounted to foamboard of the same dimensions. Mounting impressions at upper and lower edges of paperboard, not affecting the image. A few minor dots of accretion and bumped edges to paperboard, not affecting the image. Not framed.
Heritage Auctions strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Heritage regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only And should Not be relied upon as statements of fact, And do Not constitute a representation, warranty, Or assumption of liability by Heritage. All lots offered are sold "As Is"
Buyer's Premium per Lot:
25% on the first $300,000 (minimum $49), plus 20% of any amount between $300,001 and $3,000,000, plus 12.5% of any amount over $3,000,001 per lot.
