Joan Fontcuberta (1955) - Pere Formiguera (1952-2013) Fauna" series, c. 1985. Aerophants. Vintage silver print. Fictitious text by C. A. Bromley to scientist Peter Ameisenhaufen on verso. Reproduction of the text on tracing paper forming a diptych with the print. 13.5 x 10.5 cm Joan Fontcuberta and Pere Formiguera question the value placed on scientific images. In 1985, they began their Fauna project, a fictionalized account of the rediscovery of the documentation of the late German scientist Peter Ameisenhaufen and his assistant Hans von Kubert. They create a catalog of chimerical animals, using the codes and terminology of natural history.
Estimate
€600 - €800
Result
€768
Buyer's premium
28%
Joan Fontcuberta (1955) -
Pere Formiguera (1952-2013)
Fauna" series, c. 1985.
Aerophants.
Vintage silver print. Fictitious text by C. A. Bromley to scientist Peter Ameisenhaufen on verso. Reproduction of the text on tracing paper forming a diptych with the print.
13.5 x 10.5 cm
Joan Fontcuberta and Pere Formiguera question the value placed on scientific images. In 1985, they began their Fauna project, a fictionalized account of the rediscovery of the documentation of the late German scientist Peter Ameisenhaufen and his assistant Hans von Kubert. They create a catalog of chimerical animals, using the codes and terminology of natural history.
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