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Irving Penn (b. 1917)
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description
- Irving Penn
- 'Sewer Cleaner, New York', 1951
Platinum-palladium print, signed, titled, dated and numbered '30/35' in pencil on the reverse. With the photographer's Condé Nast copyright, credit and edition stamps and further pencil annotations. Printed October 1976. Framed.
Literature
Szarkowski, John, Irving Penn, The Museum of Modern Art, New York, 1984, pl. 86.
Penn, Irving, Passage A Work Record, Jonathan Cape, London, 1991, p. 116.
Penn, Irving, Passage A Work Record, Jonathan Cape, London, 1991, p. 116.
Condition
Excellent condition. A slight smudge of dirt in the right margin, not disturbing the images area.
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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."