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      • SAM TATA (1911-2005) Henri Cartier-Bresson, c. 1949
        May. 23, 2014

        SAM TATA (1911-2005) Henri Cartier-Bresson, c. 1949

        Est: €3,500 - €4,000

        Vintage silver print 9,5 x 7 cm (3.7 x 2.8 in) Annotated in an unidentified hand in pencil on the reverse Sam Bejan Tata was born in Shanghai in 1911. He discovered his love for photography while studying economics in Hong Kong, and it deepened when he became a co-founder of the Shanghai Camera Club. Inspired by Oscar Seepol, he dedicated himself early on to portrait photography. The work of his friend Alex Buchmann also left a lasting impression on him, motivating Tata to buy his first Leica, which soon became his constant companion. The most important influence on Tata's oeuvre, however, surely goes back to an encounter in 1947 which laid the foundation for a life-long friendship - meeting Henri Cartier-Bresson at an exhibition in Bombay. The creative exchange between the two men is also reflected by their works. Together, they documented the progress made by the Indian independence movement, among other projects. The present photograph was taken in 1949. The image shows Henri Cartier-Bresson seated, a determined hand on his Leica (IIIc with Summitar 2/5cm). The dark background and gentle light from the side particularly bring out Cartier-Bresson's face, his shirt and tie and of course the camera.

        WestLicht
      • Sam Tata (Canadian 1911-2005)
        Nov. 26, 2013

        Sam Tata (Canadian 1911-2005)

        Est: $800 - $1,200

        Five Various Scenes From Indian and China Gelatin Silver Print 12 1/2 x 8 1/2; 8 7/8 x 13 1/2; 6 1/2 x 9 3/4; 5 3/4 x 8 3/4 in.Includes a signed copy of The Tata Era by Pierre Dessureault

        A. H. Wilkens Auctions & Appraisals
      • SAM TATA (1911-2005)
        Nov. 25, 2009

        SAM TATA (1911-2005)

        Est: $700 - $900

        Pargee at Prayer, Bombay

        Walker's
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