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Very Rare Suite of 35 Brassaï Paris de Nuit Printer’s Proof Heliogravures
$104,014.80
£77,417.69
€87,500
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About the Item
Suite of 35 Brassaï Paris de Nuit Printer’s Proof Heliogravures — Unbound, Numbered
Rare (c. 1933)
Step into Brassaï’s nocturnal Paris with an unrepeatable portfolio of thirty-five original printer’s proofs for his legendary photobook Paris de Nuit (Arts et Métiers Graphiques, 1933).
What makes this set exceptional
• Pre-publication state – These sheets were pulled at the press to check ink density and plate alignment before the final print-run; they are single-sided, blank-verso, and drilled with no spiral perforations, unlike the finished book that was wire-bound through a comb of punched tabs .
• Printer’s numeration – Each sheet bears the original plate number in the margin, evidence of the production workflow and seldom seen outside the printer’s archives.
• Deep-tone heliogravure – Struck by Draeger Frères in Paris, the images display the velvet blacks and silver greys that earned the book its reputation as “one of the most tactile gravure photobooks ever produced.” 
• Comprehensive cross-section – From rain-slick streets and river reflections to dance-hall divas and Montparnasse lovers, every print is a different negative—no duplicates—forming a museum-worthy survey of Brassaï’s night imagery.
• Conservation framing – Each proof is window-mounted in acid-free board and framed (3.5 D × 33.5 W × 40 H cm overall), ready for immediate gallery display. The frames on the photos are an example, each piece will be framed once the buyer confirm the purchase.
Historical context
Printed in 1933, these proofs precede the first-edition book that introduced Brassaï’s 64 nocturnal plates to the world. Surviving printer’s proofs are scarce; most were destroyed or retained by the atelier. Comparable single examples occasionally surface on the market as “rare heliogravure test prints” and are prized by collectors of early 20th-century photography .
Condition
All sheets present strong impressions with rich blacks, clean margins, and only the occasional handling crease consistent with pressroom use. No restoration, bleaching, or retouching—original patina preserved.
Collection potential
Whether displayed individually or as a dramatic wall grid, this ensemble offers curators, collectors, and design lovers an unparalleled window onto the genesis of one of photography’s most iconic books.
- Creator:George Brassaï (Photographer),Brassaï (Photographer)
- Dimensions:Height: 86.62 in (220 cm)Width: 104.34 in (265 cm)Depth: 1.19 in (3 cm)
- Style:Mid-Century Modern (In the Style Of)
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- Date of Manufacture:circa 1930
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Barcelona, ES
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU1427241936842
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