RUSSIA. SAINT-PETERSBURG. Pornographic scenes... - Lot 58 - Marie-Saint Germain

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RUSSIA. SAINT-PETERSBURG. Pornographic scenes... - Lot 58 - Marie-Saint Germain
RUSSIA. SAINT-PETERSBURG. Pornographic scenes in costume, circa 1900. 31 period silver prints, including: 6 in 19.7 x 14.4 cm format; 4 in 16 x 12.5 cm format; 6 stereoscopic in 18 x 9 cm format; 17 in 13.5 x 8.7 cm format and 6 in 9 x 12 cm format. Discovered in St. Petersburg, this set of unknown pornographic scenes was made on the spot by a photographer who, despite his mastery of his subject, did not produce a significant number of images. The large 19.7 x 14.4 cm format is unique in the field of pornography, where, for practical reasons, prints that can be concealed in a wallet or pocket are preferred. Several elements allow us to affirm that this set originated in Russia. In addition to the unusual costumes worn by the models, it is worth noting that some of the negatives have Cyrillic lettering to name the series. Provenance: Tony Fekete Library.
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