Brett Weston

(Carmel: self-published, 1978), a portfolio of 15 photographs, each mounted, signed on the mount, 1973-77, printed in 1978. Folio, beige linen folding box with flaps, no. 20 in an edition of 35

The prints and printed matter are in generally excellent condition. Some of the prints have slight silvering in the dark areas. A tiny sliver of dry-mounting tissue is visible on the mount at the periphery of a few of the images. Additional specific information follows: Log Pond, 1973 and Glacial Ice, 1977: There is light soiling on the reverse of the mount. Totem Pole Detail, 1977: There are 2 tiny, negligable surface scratches near the center left edge and a few small, soft creases, likely a result of the dry-mounting process, about 1/2-inch above the bottom edge. Ice Forms, 1977: On the reverse, there is a small, 1/4-inch single layer of the mount board that is lifting along the bottom edge. This does not affect the image. Stump Detail, 1973: On the reverse of the mount, there are a dozen, very tiny red deposits of indeterminate nature that do not affect the image. The folio case is in generally excellent condition, with the exception of a small 1/4-inch split into the cloth at the top portion of the spine.
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.

The plates are as follows:

Snow Forms, 1973

Totem Head, 1973

Glacial Silt, 1973

Log Pond, 1973

Swamp, 1977

Totem Pole Detail, 1977

Worm Wood, 1973

Cloud Over Mountain, 1973

Broken Plastic, 1973

Ice Forms, 1977

Stump Detail, 1973

Glacial Ice, 1977

Cabin Facade, 1977

Lily Leaves, 1977

Glacier Lake, 1973

The full catalogue information for this lot is as follows:

(Carmel: self-published, 1978), a portfolio of 15 photographs, each mounted, signed and dated by the photographer in pencil on the mount, each numbered sequentially in pencil and with the portfolio stamp on the reverse, 1973-77, printed in 1978; together with the printed title, introduction by the photographer, plate list, and colophon. Folio, beige linen folding box with flaps, no. 20 in an edition of 35