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Henri Cartier-Bresson (French, 1908-2004)
Children, Indonesia (2 works), 1949
Gelatin silver prints
approximately 9-1/4 x 13-1/2 inches (23.5 x 34.3 cm) or the reverse (images/sheets)
Various notations and inscriptions in an unknown hand in pencil/blue wax pencil, stamped Indonesia, 1949, and with the photographer's and LIFE studio stamp, verso.


More information about Henri Cartier-Bresson. See also: Cartier-Bresson, Henri, Bresson, Henri Cartier Artist.

Condition Report*: Each a neutral toned print on glossy, mid and double-weight paper, trimmed to edges.
Boys at a Sports Day:
On mid-weight paper. Few dings, creases, fissures etc. across surface, typical of a press print with ferrotyped coating, visible in raking light only. Corners creases and edges lightly worn, not affecting the image.
Girl selling potatoes in the market:
On double-weight paper. Network of small linear fissures, lower right quadrant; one or two small creases and coating imperfections across surface, all visible under raking light only; light wear at edges and corners, not affecting the image.
Both sold unmatted and unframed.
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Auction Info

Auction Dates
October, 2025
3rd Friday
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