Lot description
Seydou Keita (1923-2001) Untitled (#420,) 1950-1952 Archival pigment print, flush-mounted and printed 2001; accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity, signed and dated '22-3-02' by the Seydou Keita Foundation President; number 2 from the edition of 3. image/ flush mount: 63 x 45in. (160 x 114.3cm.) Provenance: With Sean Kelly Gallery, New York, acquired 2002 Exhibited: Full of Grace, Palm Beach Photographic Centre, January 25, 2012-March 14, 2012, West Palm Beach, Florida To have your picture taken was an important event. The person had to be made to look his or her best. Often they became serious, and I think they were also intimidated by the camera. SEYDOU KEITA