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Ernst Haas
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description
- Ernst Haas
- 'The Creation'
- 10 dye-transfer prints
(New York: Daniel Wolf Press, 1981-82, an edition of 300), a portfolio of 10 dye-transfer prints, each mounted, signed in pencil on the mount, the portfolio and copyright stamps on the reverse, in individual wrappers with letterpress title and date, 1962-81, printed in 1982; together with printed title, introduction by Haas, plate list, and colophon, signed and editioned '69' in ink. Oblong folio, maroon linen clamshell box with gilt-lettered leather label
Condition
These dye-transfer prints are in generally excellent condition. The color remains vibrant and saturated, with no apparent fading. There are scattered deposits of retouching and a few tiny impressions on several of the prints.
The plates are as follows:
'New England'
'Surtsey Volcano, Near Iceland' -- There is a tiny matte deposit in the lower left portion of the image.
'Arizona' --There is a small, semi-opaque, white deposit in the upper portion of the image.
'Tobago'
'Lake Huntington, Kenya' -- There are a few small, semi-opaque adhesions, 2 in the left portion and one in the center portion of the image.
'Nairobi, Kenya'
'Island of Kyushu, Japan'
'Sicily'
'Kenya'
'Vermont'
The reverse and edges of the mounts show some minor transfer of the portfolio box's maroon color. There are occasional fingerprints and signs of gentle handling on the mounts.
The maroon cloth clamshell box is in generally excellent condition. There is some minor wear to the edges and cover.
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.
Catalogue Note
The plates are as follows:
New England
Surtsey Volcano, Near Iceland
Arizona
Tobago
Lake Huntington, Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya
Island of Kyushu, Japan
Sicily
Kenya
Vermont