René Burri (b. Zürich 1933, d. s.p. 2014)
René Burri: An original b/w press photograph of Argentinian born revolutionary leader Ernesto 'Che' Guevara (1928–1967) during his stay in Cuba in the early 1960s. Back stamped 'Agencia de Informacion Nacional - Cuba'. Furthermore inscribed 'René Burri' in red. Varnished surface. Visible size 15×21 cm. Frame size 24×30 cm.
Not infrequently older photographs turn discoloured In the tropical belt due to the influence of long term extreme humidity. People sometimes seek to counteract this phenomenon by varnishing the surfaces of the photographs, either initially or later. The present photograph originates from a collection of approximately 200 photographs purchased in Cuba in the late 1990s. The 10 photographs offered in this auction are the last from the collection. No further photographs will be offered for sale.
This is an original b/w press photograph from the mid 1960s, which shows general signs of handling. Varnished surface, this presumably of a later date. Front and back have yellowed severely. Back also with stains and repairs. Frame with patina.
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