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Gustave Le Gray (1820-1882)
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Gustave Le Gray
- Flagships, Toulon, 1855
Albumen print from a wet collodion negative. With the photographer's signature stamp at lower right. Framed.
Literature
Janis, Eugenia Parry, The Photography of Gustave Le Gray, The Art Institute of Chicago/ The University of Chicago Press, Chicago, 1987, pl. 13, p. 70.
For a very full discussion of the locations of some of Le Gray's seascapes, cf. Chanan, Noel, William, Earl of Craven & the Art of Photography, Halsgrove, Tiverton, 2006, pp.211-230
Condition
In very good condition. Foxing on the surface and a few tears at the left and lower edges have been restored professionally. The print has been lifted off its original card. With two slight scratches, c. 2 cm long, at the upper right edge. A piece of the original cardboard with the photographer's blindstamp 'Photographie Gustave Le Gray &.C. Paris' is attached to 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."