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Robert Frank
Estimate
80,000 - 120,000 USD
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Description
- Robert Frank
- 'LONDON' (HEARSE)
large-format, signed, titled, and dated by the photographer in ink in the margin, numbered in an unidentified hand in pencil on the reverse, 1951, printed in 1977
Literature
Lines of My Hand, unpaginated; Moving Out, p. 81; London/Wales, unpaginated; Robert Frank, p. 9; Story Lines, unpaginated; Art of Photography, pp. 212-13
Condition
This print is in generaly excellent condition. The margin corners are lightly bumped. There is a tiny, barely noticeable deposit of original retouching in the roof area at the left, as well as a thin, 3/16-inch vertical line that appears to be in the negative. There are several handling creases in the left margin that do not affect the image.
The numerical annotation on the reverse is 'RF-987-11.'
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.