Florsheim/Goldberg: An Extended Conversation 
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Florsheim/Goldberg: An Extended Conversation 
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Brassaï (Gyula Halász) 1899–1984

Soirée de gala, Chez Maxim's, Paris

1949 / printed later
gelatin silver print 14½ h × 11 w in (37 × 28 cm)
estimate: $3,000–5,000
result: $2,750
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This famous photograph of Chez Maxim's in Paris documents a gala attended by notable guests such as Aristotle Onassis, Joseph and Rose Kennedy among others.
Signed and numbered to lower edge '2/30 Brassaï'. Titled and dated to verso 'Soiree de Gala. Maxim's Paris So. 737 1949 2/30'. Stamped twice with studio marks 'Copyright by Brassai 81 Faubourg St. Jacques Tirage de l'Auteur'.
provenance: Collection of Bertrand and Nancy Goldberg | Thence by descent

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