André Kertész (1894-1985)
Distortion No. 91 (with Self-Portrait), 1933
Gelatin silver print, printed later; signed in pencil on the reverse, framed.
11 1/8 x 15 in. (28.3 x 38.1 cm.)
sheet 12 x 16 in. (30.5 x 40.6 cm.)
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Provenance
Grisebach GmbH, 28 November 2002, Sale 103, Lot 1253
Acquired from the above by the present owner

This gelatin silver print with thin margins is in generally very good to excellent condition. Upon examination under raking light, the following are visible: scattered soft, crescent-shaped handling creases along the central figure's torso and in the right portion of the image; a 6-inch soft crease across the lower left corner; scattered deposits of original retouching, including a 2-1/4-inch linear deposit in the upper right portion of the image; two matte rectangular areas, possibly adhesive residue, across the photographer's face and in the lower right corner of the image; and scattered scuffing overall.

On the reverse, the print is hinged with two pieces of plastic tape at the upper edge. Sold framed.