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Brett Weston
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 USD
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Description
- Brett Weston
- END OF EAST 42ND STREET (NEW YORK)
- Gelatin silver print
mounted, signed and dated in pencil on the mount, 1945 (Voyage of the Eye, unpaginated)
Provenance
The photographer to his friend and executor, Robert Byers
Acquired by the present owner, 2002
Condition
This early photograph, on a modern mount, is in generally excellent condition. Visible upon very close examination in raking light is a scattering of pin-point-sized impressions that do not break the emulsion in the upper right quadrant. The tip of the lower right corner of the print is bumped.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.