Elliott Erwitt

a group of 9 photographs, each signed, 1949-80, printed later (9)

The Private Experience, pp. 38-9; Personal Exposures, pp. 35, 64, 93, 137, 209, 232, 243, and 251; Snaps, pp. 91, 231, and 294-95

These photographs are in generally good to very good condition. Plates are as follows: Cannes, 1980 - The right margin exhibits a 1-inch tear and a 4-inch crease. There is a ½-inch crescent-shaped handling crease in the lower center of the image. Las Vegas, Nevada, 1954 Amagansett, New York, 1969 - There is rippling at the edges of the print and various handling creases in the upper right margin that do not detract from the overall quality of the print. New York City, 1949 - A sharp crease that breaks the emulsion is visible in the center of the left margin and the corners are lightly bumped. None of these issues detracts from the overall quality of the image. Hungary, 1964 - There is a small handling crease in the center of the lower margin of the print that does not affect the image. Wilmington, North Carolina, 1950 Venice, Italy, 1965 - Visible upon close examination is a minute abrasion to the top layer of the emulsion in the upper left quadrant of the image. There is a ¼-inch sharp handling crease in the bottom margin. Barcelona, Spain, 1951 - The corners are lightly bent or rippled and there are soft handling creases throughout the image that are visible upon close examination. Reno, Nevada, 1960 -There is faint soiling in the right margin and, visible upon close examination, a light scattering of scratches in the upper right quadrant of the image that do not break the emulsion.
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.
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The plates are as follows:

Cannes, 1980

Las Vegas, Nevada, 1954

Amagansett, New York, 1969

New York City, 1949

Hungary, 1964

Wilmington, North Carolina, 1950

Venice, Italy, 1965

Barcelona, Spain, 1951

Reno, Nevada, 1960

The full catalogue information for this lot is as follows:

a group of 9 photographs, including Amagansett, New York, 1969; Venice, Italy, 1965; Reno, Nevada, 1960; and 6 others, each signed by the photographer in ink in the margin, 1949-80, printed later  (9)