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    Jan Saudek (Czech, b. 1935). Forest of Love and Death. Hand-colored gelatin silver. 9-3/8 x 15-1/8 i...

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    Jan Saudek (Czech, b. 1935)
    Forest of Love and Death
    Hand-colored gelatin silver
    9-3/8 x 15-1/8 inches (23.8 x 38.4 cm)
    Signed and titled in ink lower margin recto.

    Estimate: $800 - $1,200.

    Condition Report*: Not examined out of frame. Framed under acrylic.
    Framed Dimensions 21 X 23 Inches
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    (Lots 97001-97118) - 3:00 PM Central Time, Wednesday, December 18, 2019.
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