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Lot 73008

Avenue de l'Observatoire. (Brouillard sur Paris, avenue de l'Observatoire), 1934

  • Gelatin silver print, printed later
  • 9,3 x11,8in (23.5 x 29.8 cm)
Estimate: US$ 3,000 - 5,000

€ 2,600 - 4,300

Auction: 26 days

As of Mar 12, 2026

Brassaï (French, 1899-1984) Avenue de l'Observatoire, 1934 Gelatin silver print, printed circa 1979 9-1/4 x 11-3/4 inches (23.5 x 29.8 cm) (image/sheet) Signed in ink, mount recto. From the Collection of Milton Esterow This is only one of several important images by Brassaï (Gyula Halász) in the Esterow Collection from the photographer's celebrated series Paris de Nuit. Through his lens, Brassaï captured the poetry of the "city of light, even while it was shrouded in darkness. HID12401132022 © 2026 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved www.HA.com/TexasAuctioneerLicenseNotice

Overall excellent condition. Scattered spots of retouching mostly visible under UV inspection, with some spots visible in raking light. Sheet is dry mounted to a 16 x 20 inch mount. Mount is taped to a secondary window mat support and framed under glass to 19 x 21 inches.

Heritage Auctions

City: Dallas, TX
  • Auction : Apr 07, 2026
  • Auction number: 8255
  • Auction name: Photographs Signature® Auction
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