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Lee Friedlander
Estimate
6,000 - 9,000 USD
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Description
- Lee Friedlander
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2 photographs, comprising 'Aloha, Washington' and 'Knoxville,' each signed, titled, dated, and numbered by the photographer in pencil and with his '44 So. Mountain Road, New City, NY' dated studio, copyright, and reproduction rights stamps on the reverse, matted, 1967 and 1971, printed in 1970 and 1978 (MoMA, pls. 197 and 231; Like a One-Eyed Cat, pl. 62; Self-Portrait, pl. 38) (2)
Provenance
Continental Insurance Corporation
Christie's New York, 6 October 1995, Sale 8264, Lot 391
Acquired by the present owner from the above
Condition
These prints are in generally excellent condition. 'Knoxville' has been numbered '79-6,' and 'Aloha' has been numbered '55-4' by the photographer in pencil on the reverse.
When examined in raking light, there are barely discernable soft handling creases in the lower left quadrant of 'Knoxville.'
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.
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.