1512/​6504

Robert Capa (b. Budapest, Ungarn 1913, d. Thai Binh, Vietnam 1954, pseud. for Endre Ernö Friedmann, photographer)

George Reisner (b. 1911, d. 1940)

Collection of 11 photographs of revolutionary troops saying goodbye to their families before going to the front in the Spanish Civil War, 1936. Vintage silver gelatine prints, with the stamp of VU magazine on versos, no artist's stamps. Several of the prints are annotated 'Capa". Various sizes.

Enclosed 2 photographs from the Spanish-French border in the Spanish Civil War, 1939. Vintage silver gelatine prints, With annotations and stamps on versos. No artist's stamps. Various sizes.

References: Whelan: Robert Capa, The definitive collection, 2004. p. 69. Cornell Capa (ed.): Heart of Spain,1999. p. 54–55.

Auction

Photographs, 17 March 2015

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