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Robert Doisneau

Lot 73320
Les Animaux Supérieurs, 1954
Gelatin silver print

9,4 x 12,0 in (23.8 x 30.5 cm)
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Lot 73320
Les Animaux Supérieurs, 1954
Gelatin silver print
9,4 x 12,0 in (23.8 x 30.5 cm)
Estimate: US$ 2,500 - 3,500
€ 2,100 - 3,000
Auction: 22 days

Heritage Auctions

City: Dallas, TX
Auction: Oct 03, 2025
Auction number: 8220
Auction name: Photographs Signature® Auction
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Robert Doisneau (French, 1912-1994) Les Animaux Supérieurs, 1954 Ferrotyped gelatin silver print 9-3/8 x 12 inches (23.8 x 30.5 cm) (image/sheet) Stamped 'Rapho' three times, titled 'Montreur d'animaux/rues de Paris' in ink, annotated in pencil, verso. PROVENANCE: Christie's South Kensington, Photographs, May 21, 2010, lot 4; A Distinguished New York Collector, acquired from the above. LITERATURE: Hall (editor), Photography Year Book 1958, Photography Magazine Ltd, pl. 59. The caption explains: 'He was meant to put on an act to show customers how like a funny human a monkey can be, but he sat there in a humble and dignified way and suddenly there were monkeys all around.' HID12401132022 © 2025 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved www.HA.com/TexasAuctioneerLicenseNotice
Christie's South Kensington, Photographs, May 21, 2010, lot 4; Private owner.
In overall excellent condition. Very small surface imperfections due to the ferrotype process visible in racking light and close inspection. Matted to 20 x 16 inches. Not framed.
Lot Details
Robert Doisneau (French, 1912-1994) Les Animaux Supérieurs, 1954 Ferrotyped gelatin silver print 9-3/8 x 12 inches (23.8 x 30.5 cm) (image/sheet) Stamped 'Rapho' three times, titled 'Montreur d'animaux/rues de Paris' in ink, annotated in pencil, verso. PROVENANCE: Christie's South Kensington, Photographs, May 21, 2010, lot 4; A Distinguished New York Collector, acquired from the above. LITERATURE: Hall (editor), Photography Year Book 1958, Photography Magazine Ltd, pl. 59. The caption explains: 'He was meant to put on an act to show customers how like a funny human a monkey can be, but he sat there in a humble and dignified way and suddenly there were monkeys all around.' HID12401132022 © 2025 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved www.HA.com/TexasAuctioneerLicenseNotice
Christie's South Kensington, Photographs, May 21, 2010, lot 4; Private owner.
In overall excellent condition. Very small surface imperfections due to the ferrotype process visible in racking light and close inspection. Matted to 20 x 16 inches. Not framed.
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