21st May, 2020 12:00
Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science
VAVARA RODCHENKO (1925-2019) A Self-Portrait Photogram
VAVARA RODCHENKO (1925-2019) A Self-Portrait Photogram, Russian, 1968 vintage gelatin silver photogram print, image size 14.5cm x 20cm, (later?) inscribed in ball-point pen in Russian verso, translating as 'Rodochenko, V.A. self-portrait photogram 1968' and in pencil, English reference 'no. Vrod_PY_0004', in cream card mount 30cm x 40cm. Note: The profile of the artist appears to be made as a scissor-cut silhouette laid on the light sensitive paper, the scissors image also referencing this.
Sold for £674
Result including buyers premium
VAVARA RODCHENKO (1925-2019) A Self-Portrait Photogram, Russian, 1968 vintage gelatin silver photogram print, image size 14.5cm x 20cm, (later?) inscribed in ball-point pen in Russian verso, translating as 'Rodochenko, V.A. self-portrait photogram 1968' and in pencil, English reference 'no. Vrod_PY_0004', in cream card mount 30cm x 40cm. Note: The profile of the artist appears to be made as a scissor-cut silhouette laid on the light sensitive paper, the scissors image also referencing this.
Auction: Fine Photographica & Instruments of Science, 21st May, 2020
