Auction P4047 (Lisbon & Online) » Lot 48
November 13, 2008 9:00PM — Centro Cultural de Belém, Lisbon, Portugal

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Unknown Photographer  

Famous photograph sent to Ofélia

Sold by € 14,280.00
 
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Lot description

Fernando Pessoa photographed in 1929 at one of the “Abel Pereira da Fonseca” commercial establishments in Lisbon. This is one of the two known prints (this one without a dedication) of the famous photograph sent to Ofélia with a text on the back: “em flagrante delitro”. Gelatin silver print.

PROVENANCE: From the estates of Fernando Pessoa´s heirs. DIMENSIONS: 10.5 x 6.5 cm.