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Berenice Abbott
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Berenice Abbott
- New York at Night
- Gelatin silver print
a plate from Retrospective Portfolio (Parasol Press, 1982), large-format, mounted, signed and editioned '25/40' in pencil on the mount, the portfolio stamp on the reverse, framed, 1932, printed in 1982 (Steidl, Vol. II, cover, frontispiece, and p. 35)
Provenance
Christie's New York, 3 October 1996, Sale 8482, Lot 138
Condition
This print is generally in excellent condition.
There is some occasional soiling on the reverse of the mount.
The photographer's portfolio stamp on the reverse of the mount reads as follows: 'BERENICE ABBOTT / Retrospective / Published by Parasol Press, Ltd. 1982. All rights are reserved. This photograph may not be reproduced in any form without the artist's written permission.'
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.