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Berenice Abbott
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description
- Berenice Abbott
- '"EL" 2ND AND 3RD AVENUE LINES: BOWERY AND DIVISION STREET, MANHATTAN'
the photographer's Federal Art Project and Commerce St. stamps on the reverse, 1936
Literature
New York in the Thirties, pl. 22; Yochelson, Lower East Side, pl. 6; O'Neal, p. 97
Condition
This early, slightly warm-toned print, on double-weight paper with a slight surface sheen and pebbled texture, is in generally excellent condition. The edges and corners of the print are lightly rubbed and chipped. There are 2 ½-inch linear indentations in the lower left and right margin edge that do not break the emulsion. Near the bottom edge of the image are 2 pinpoint-sized losses to the top layer of emulsion. None of these affects the overall quality of the print.
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:
titled, dated, and annotated by a Federal Art Project assistant in ink and with the photographer's 'Federal Art Project,' '50 Commerce St.,' and 'Duplicate' stamps on the reverse, matted, 1936