Frantisek Drtikol

pigment print, the photographer's blindstamp on the image, flush-mounted, circa 1930

Howard Greenberg Gallery, New York, 2002

Galerie Zur Stockeregg: Thirty Years, 1979-2009 (Zurich, 2009), pl. 22 (this print)

Vladimir Birgus, Fotograf František Drtikol (Prague, 1994), p. 112 (reversed)

Annette Kicken and Rudolf Kicken, eds., František Drtikol. Photographs (Ostfildern, 2012), p. 78 (reversed)

This print has all of the richness and nuance characteristic of Drtikol's finest pigment prints. The shadowy dark areas have great depth, and the highlights a creamy tonality. This print is in generally excellent condition. A few small deposits of old retouching, likely original, are visible upon close examination, most notably in the central portion of the image on the sitter's torso. Two small horizontal creases near the upper edge are visible upon very close examination, as are scattered tiny glossy deposits of indeterminate nature in the upper portion of the image. There is minor edge wear, and the tip of the lower left corner is slightly bent. Adhesions and abrasions to the upper paper-ply on the reverse of the mount suggest that this print was at one time affixed to a secondary mount.
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.