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Robert Capa Selected Images gelatin silver print 2 photographs, comprising The Falling Soldier and Omaha Beach, Normandy , each with the photographer's estate label, with title and date in pencil, on the reverse, framed, 1936 and 1944, each printed posthumously by Cornell Capa, the photographer's brother, in 2000 ( Capa , pp. 43 and 150; ICP, cover, pp. 21 and 69) (2) Condition 'The Falling Soldier':<br>This print is in generally excellent condition. When examined in raking light, 2 minor creases are visible, in the lower left quadrant of the image and in the lower left margin, which do not appear to break the emulsion. The margin corners are lightly bumped and the upper paper-ply, at the upper right margin corner, is folded back.<br><br>On the reverse, the Estate label reads 'This photograph is from a negative belonging to the estate of Robert Capa and was produced under the supervision of Cornell Capa. All rights are reserved and copyright resides with Cornell Capa 2000.' It is annotated 'The Falling Soldier' and 'September 5 1936' in pencil, and '154 PRP SPN 043' in ink. Also on the reverse, 'BOB1936004WOOOX/ICP154' is written in an unidentified hand in pencil.<br><br><br>'Omaha Beach, Normandy':<br>This print is in generally excellent condition. When examined in raking light, some soft, crescent-shaped creases are visible near the edges of the image. These do not appear to break the emulsion.<br><br>On the reverse, the Estate label reads 'This photograph is from a negative belonging to the estate of Robert Capa and was produced under the supervision of Cornell Capa. All rights are reserved and copyright resides with Cornell Capa 2000.' It is annotated 'Omaha Beach, Normandy' and 'June 6, 1944' in pencil, and '586 WAR FRA 004' in ink. Also on the reverse, 'BOB194404CW00003/ICP586' is written in an unidentified hand in pencil. In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.