Lot 263
  • 263

Various Photographers)

Estimate
7,000 - 9,000 GBP
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Description

  • Various Photographers
  • Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM) portfolio. Eleven photographs, published 2000
5 silver prints and 6 colour prints, each signed and numbered '33/40', many titled and dated. Contained within original brown box.

Condition

Some staining (probably from water) along the lower edge of the front cover of the box. This has resulted in some spots of mould on the bottom edge of the box and also some water staining at the lower edge of the cover and title pages inside the box. No water damage has occured to photographs however. There are occasional spots of retouching on prints and there is light rippling to the edges of the Avedon print. Overall prints are in excellent condition.
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
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Catalogue Note

The contributing photographers are: Richard Avedon, Adam Fuss, Ralph Gibson, Nan Goldin, Timothy Greenfield-Sanders, Annie Leibovitz, Jack Pierson, Richard Prince, Andres Serrano, Cindy Sherman and William Wegman.
A full list of titles is available on request.