Walker Evans 1903-1975

flush-mounted, titled, dated, and annotated in unidentified hands in pencil and red crayon and with the Lunn Gallery stamp, numbered 'IX' and '17' in an unidentified hand in pencil, on the reverse, matted, 1931

Christie's New York, 9 October 1997, Sale 8748, Lot 35

Acquired by Nancy Richardson from the above

Other prints of this image:

Keller 158 (alternate cropping)

Gilles Mora and John T. Hill, Walker Evans: The Hungry Eye (New York, 1993), p. 55 (alternate cropping)

This intriguing print, cropped tighter than seen in illustrations, is in generally very good to excellent condition. Numerous fingerprints and handling marks are visible along the top portion of the print. These appear to have occurred during processing and are not in the negative. In the illustrations noted in our literature, these handling marks are not visible. In raking light, a few faint, hairline scratches are visible near the chimney. These do not break the emulsion. The back of the mount has light surface soiling overall. There are two diagonal strips of adhesive residue on the reverse. The annotations on the reverse are: 'p. 54,' '7E' (circled), '#16' (circled), '43-2' (circled), '#3,' and 'v 598 Wsut [?] 133.'
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.