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Lewis Baltz
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 USD
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Description
- Lewis Baltz
- 'Laguna Beach'
- gelatin silver print
flush-mounted to photo paper, signed, titled, and dated in ink on the reverse, 1969 (Prototype Works, pl. 23)
Provenance
Acquired by the present owner, 1970s
Condition
This print is in overall excellent condition. Upon very close examination, there are 3 tiny deposits of original retouching along the right and left edges that appear to have turned light green with age.
Upon very close inspection and high raking light, there is a tiny scratch in the lower portion of the image that does not appear to break the emulsion.
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
This early image heralded Baltz's most famous series from the mid-seventies: The New Industrial Parks near Irvine, California (1974). At the time of this writing, not other print of this image is believed to have been offered at auction.