Lot 274
  • 274

Francesca Woodman 1958-1981

Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 USD
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Description

  • Francesca Woodman
  • 'my house' (providence, rhode island)
matted, 1976

Provenance

Gift of the photographer to the present owner, when students together at the Rhode Island School of Design in the 1970s

Condition

This print, on single-weight paper with a surface sheen, is in generally very good condition. There are two gray marks, likely areas of stray exposure, at the upper margin edge of the print and in the lower right margin corner. There is some slight edge wear and minor creasing in the margin corners. When examined in raking light, there is there are several insignificant and very small handling creases that do not break the emulsion. On the reverse, there is a small, faint rust-colored deposit at the lower edge of the print.
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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