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Imogen Cunningham 1883-1976
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Imogen Cunningham
- 'leaves'
mounted, signed by the photographer in pencil on the mount, her '1331 Green Street, San Francisco' letterpress studio label and numbered and annotated by her in pencil on the reverse, 1948-49
Literature
Other prints of this image:
Margery Mann, Imogen Cunningham: Photographs (Seattle, 1970), pl. 42
Richard Lorenz, Imogen Cunningham: Flora (Boston, 1996), pl. 88
Condition
The annotation by Cunningham on the reverse of the mount is 'Taken up No. Coast of Calif. - 1949.' The numbers on the reverse are 'B 11 - 30- 118' and '4157.'
This impressive early print is on paper with a semi-glossy surface and is essentially in excellent condition. There is faint silvering at the outermost periphery. When the print is examined carefully in raking light, a few minor inconsistencies can be seen in the surface, all in the upper right quadrant: two small, faint scratches on the surface; two small indentations that do not break the emulsion; and a small, nearly crescent-shaped crease that likely occurred during mounting. In the lower left quadrant, a tiny area of original retouching is visible. These condition issues are only apparent after very close and critical examination; they are not immediately apparent and do not impinge upon the fine appearance of this print.
The heavy white mount exhibits age-darkening at the periphery and on the reverse.
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.
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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.