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a picture of a book with pictures of people in ita black and white book with a black and white cover
Jeschke Jádi Auctions Berlin

Estimate €200 - €300
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Photography Burri, René Picasso Exhibition. Milan, Palazzo Reale. Featuring an original watercolour by Burri and further photographic illustrations. Rome, Contrasto due srl, 2005. 8°. Cloth-bound with title on cloth. Slipcase with title (slightly rubbed). The Swiss photographer René Burri became famous in 1960 for his series ‘Die Deutschen’ (‘The Germans’), as his Swiss nationality granted him access to both the Federal Republic of Germany and the GDR. In addition to the Cuban Minister of Industry, Ernesto Che Guevara, he photographed a number of well-known figures such as Pablo Picasso, Alberto Giacometti, Jean Tinguely and Le Corbusier. - Includes: An original drawing by Burri. 30 x 40 cm. On perforated coloured paper. Signed. - Two photographs of Burri creating the watercolour. - In very good condition overall. Includes an original watercolour by Burri and additional photographic illustrations. - The Swiss photographer René Burri rose to prominence in 1960 with his series ‘Die Deutschen’ (The Germans), having gained access to both the Federal Republic of Germany and the GDR. In addition to the Cuban Minister of Industry, Ernesto Che Guevara, he photographed a number of renowned figures such as Pablo Picasso, Alberto Giacometti, Jean Tinguely and Le Corbusier. - Also included: An original drawing by Burri. 30 x 40 cm. On perforated coloured paper. Signed. - Two photographs showing Burri creating the watercolour. - Overall, in very good condition. This lot is subject to standard taxation. A 24.95% buyer’s premium is payable on the hammer price, and 7% (Books and Art) or 19% VAT (Manuscripts, Screenprints, Offset Prints, Photographs) is payable on the final invoice amount within the European Union. This lot is subject to the standard tax regime. A 24.95% buyer’s premium applies to the hammer price, and 7% (books and art) or 19% VAT (manuscripts, screen prints, offset prints and photographs) applies to the final invoice amount within the European Union.
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About the sale Valuable books, prints, historical photographs
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Auction time 10/24/2026 at 10:00 AM
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