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Eugène Atget — La Tour d'Argent, 18 rue Saint-Germain-de-l'Auxerrois
Eugène Atget

La Tour d'Argent, 18 rue Saint-Germain-de-l'Auxerrois

1902

This albumen print by Eugène Atget captures the historic La Tour d'Argent restaurant located on rue Saint-Germain-de-l'Auxerrois in Paris, documenting the architectural and street life of early 20th century France. The photograph is mounted and bears the "Eugene Atget Photograph / Collection Berenice Abbott" stamp, indicating its provenance through Abbott, who preserved and championed Atget's work after his death. With negative number 4483, this image exemplifies Atget's systematic documentation of Paris's vernacular architecture and urban spaces, which has become foundational to modern photography.

Medium
albumen print, on a modern mount, the 'Eugene Atget Photograph / Collection Berenice Abbott' stamp, and with title and negative number '4483' in pencil on the reverse

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The World of Eugène Atget: Photographs from The Museum of Modern Art

October 10, 2024

Estimate: $8,000$12,000

Lot 7

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Eugène Atget, La Tour d'Argent, 18 rue Saint-Germain-de-l'Auxerrois, 1902

This albumen print by Eugène Atget captures the historic La Tour d'Argent restaurant located on rue Saint-Germain-de-l'Auxerrois in Paris, documenting the architectural and street life of early 20th century France. The photograph is mounted and bears the "Eugene Atget Photograph / Collection Berenice Abbott" stamp, indicating its provenance through Abbott, who preserved and championed Atget's work after his death. With negative number 4483, this image exemplifies Atget's systematic documentation of Paris's vernacular architecture and urban spaces, which has become foundational to modern photography.

Medium
albumen print, on a modern mount, the 'Eugene Atget Photograph / Collection Berenice Abbott' stamp, and with title and negative number '4483' in pencil on the reverse
Year
1902
Seen at
Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Nostalgic, Photography, French, Documentary, Parisian Landmarks, Early 20th Century, Urban Architecture, Modernism, Silver Gelatin Print, Street Photography

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Cleveland Museum of Art