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Josef Sudek 1896-1976
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Josef Sudek
- strahov monastery garden from petrÍn hill
signed by Anna Fárová in pencil on the reverse, matted, framed, 1960s
Provenance
Christie's New York, 5 October 1999, Sale 9298, Lot 189
Acquired by Nancy Richardson from the above
Literature
Another print of this image:
Zdenek Kirschner, Josef Sudek (Prague: Museum of Decorative Arts, 1993), pl. 7
Condition
This very slightly warm-toned contact print, on single-weight paper with a surface sheen, is in generally very good condition. There is wear at the edges. The corners are bumped, with small emulsion losses and a 2 1/2-inch crease in the upper left margin corner. When examined in raking light, several soft handling creases are visible.
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.