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Berenice Abbott
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description
- Berenice Abbott
- '"EL," SIXTH AVE LINE, 28TH STREET STATION'
- Gelatin silver print
- 7 x 9 1/2 inches
signed and titled in pencil on the reverse, 1936 (Yochelson, Middle West Side, pl. 11)
Provenance
Paul Katz, Vermont
Irving Galleries, Palm Beach, 1999
Condition
This photograph, on double-weight paper with a surface sheen, is in generally excellent condition. There is a small dark deposit of indeterminate nature in the lower right corner of the image.
The image is unevenly centered on the paper, and there is no margin along the right edge. The right edge of the print is worn, with attendant tiny losses of emulsion. The margin corners are bumped.
When examined under ultraviolet light, this print does not appear to fluoresce.
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.