Autoportrait avec sa chienne Polaire dans l'atelier, c. 1921

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CONSTANTIN BRÂNCUSI (1876–1957)
Autoportrait avec sa chienne Polaire dans l'atelier, c. 1921
gelatin silver print
inscribed in ink (recto); credited, titled and dated on gallery label (frame backing board)
image/sheet: 9 1/2 x 7 in. (24.1 x 17.7 cm.)

Provenance

The collection of artist, Guitou Knoop (1902−1985);
Paris Drouot Sale;
Private Collection;
Pierre Berge & Associes, March 19, 2015, lot 297;
acquired from the above by the present owner.

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Lot Essay

The image on offer here presents a glimpse into the artist’s personal life and practice of self-portraiture . Polaire was the artist’s Samoyed dog and constant companion for a number of years and was often photographed in his studio and seen by his side at the Parisian cafes.

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