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Abelardo Morell
Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 USD
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Description
- Abelardo Morell
- CAMERA OBSCURA IMAGE OF THE EMPIRE STATE BUILDING
large-format, flush-mounted to aluminum, signed and annotated in the margin, framed, 1994, printed in 2009, no. 8 in an edition of 15
Provenance
Acquired by the present owner from Bonni Benrubi Gallery, New York
Literature
Camera Obscura, p. 33; Abelardo Morell, p. 57; Camera in a Room, cover and unpaginated; Picturing Modernity, pl. 68
Condition
This photograph is in generally excellent condition. There is retouching visible in the upper left quadrant. Barely visible in raking light, is a faint scratch that does not break the emulsion to the left of center.
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:
large-format, flush-mounted to aluminum, signed, titled, dated, and numbered '8/15' by the photographer in ink in the margin, framed, 1994, printed in 2009, no. 8 in an edition of 15