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Ansel Adams
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Ansel Adams
- 'SIERRA PEAK' (GLACIAL CIRQUE, MILESTONE RIDGE, SEQUOIA NATIONAL PARK, CALIFORNIA)
on Dassonville Charcoal Black paper, signed 'Ansel E. Adams' and titled in the margin, 1927; accompanied by the original mat backboard, the 'Ansel Easton Adams Parmelian Print' letterpress label numbered '1310' in an unidentified hand in pencil on the reverse
Literature
Morgan & Morgan, pl. 7; Lane Collection, pl. 88; 400 Photographs, p. 42; Yosemite and the Range of Light, pl. 56
Condition
This early print, on Dassonville Charcoal black, a warm-toned matte-surface paper that exhibits not only a wide tonal range, but also a high degree of contrast, is in generally excellent condition.
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.
Catalogue Note
The full catalogue information for this lot is as follows:
on Dassonville Charcoal Black paper, signed 'Ansel E. Adams' and titled by the photographer in pencil in the margin, 1927; accompanied by the original mat backboard, the 'Ansel Easton Adams Parmelian Print' letterpress label numbered '1310' in an unidentified hand in pencil on the reverse