80/4955 Elsken, Ed van der (1925-1990). (Vali Myers looking into a mirror, Saint Germain des Prés). Gelatin silverprint, 29x29 cm., signed "Ed van der Elsken 1952" in pencil below image.

= Bought directly from the photographer by the present owner. Possibly a later impression. This image was used for the frontcover of Ed van der Elsken's breakthrough work: Een liefdesgeschiedenis in Saint-Germain-des-Prés. This lot is subject to 4% resale royalties ('droit de suite') over the total amount of hammerprice and buyer's premium. SEE ILLUSTRATION PLATE XXXV.