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'El Comandante'. An original b/w gelatin silver press photograph of the Cuban revolutionary leader Fidel Castro (1926–2016) addressing the assembly in Havana in 1959. Visible size 17.5×23.5 cm. Frame size 29×35 cm.

'Workers and farmers, this is the socialist and democratic revolution of the humble, with the humble and for the humble'. — Fidel Castro on April 16, 1961, declaring his government socialist.

Condition

This is an original b/w press photograph from 1959, which has creased corners, scratches and small stains. Back (not visible) with some discolouration.

Auction

Paintings, furniture and varia, 30 September 2024