# Laurence DEMAISON (born in 1965). Untitled (Monotype Portrait), 2015, No. 2. Direct negative monotype, titled, dated, and signed on the reverse. Height: 100 cm - Width: 80 cm Provenance: - purchased in 2017 directly from the artist; - private collection, Paris. Note: As a photographer and visual artist, Laurence Demaison revisits the genre of the self-portrait—a central theme in her work from 1993 to 2009—inviting reflection on identity and anxiety. Her “Portraits” series offers an original take on the self-portrait, playing with pose, blur, and direct flash exposure to create unique works, even though they are produced in multiples. In 2002, she received the HSBC Prize for Photography. Bids will be placed inclusive of tax. VAT at 5.5% is recoverable on the hammer price and fees for taxable buyers and in the event of export outside the EU.