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an old black and white photo of a man with glasses and a mustachean image of a black and white photo of a postcard with a picture of a kite
Hermitage Fine Art

786 - SVEN HEDIN (1865–1952)
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Estimate €300 - €400
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Description
SVEN HEDIN (1865–1952) Portrait postcard (original photograph by Larsen) No place or date [Stockholm, c. 1950]. 14.7 x 10.5 cm Black-and-white photographic postcard, showing a head-and-shoulders portrait, with a pince-nez, black suit and tie; bearing an autograph inscription and signature on the reverse. ‘Herzlichen Dank | Sven Hedin’ ‘Many thanks / Sven Hedin’. 1 page. In-8°. In German. At the buyer’s request, we shall be happy to provide a general report on the condition of the lot described above. However, as we are not professional conservators or restorers, we strongly advise potential buyers to carry out their own inspection or to consult a specialist of their choice to obtain a full assessment of the lot’s condition. Descriptions of items provided in the catalogue or by correspondence are for information purposes only and should not be regarded as a definitive assessment. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSION REGARDING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD ‘AS IS’, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE PUBLISHED IN THE CATALOGUE.
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About the sale RARE BOOKS & MANUSCRIPTS: Antique books § Autographs, rare editions, photographs § Works on paper
Auction location
Auction time 10/29/2026 at 2:30 PM
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