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Diane Arbus (1923-1971)/Neil Selkirk (b. 1947)
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 USD
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Description
- Diane Arbus (1923-1971)/Neil Selkirk (B. 1947)
- 'RUSSIAN MIDGET FRIENDS IN A LIVING ROOM ON 100TH STREET, N.Y.C.'
signed, titled, dated, and editioned '26/75' by the photographer's daughter, Doon Arbus, in ink, and stamped on the reverse, framed, 1963, printed later by Neil Selkirk (MoMA, unpaginated; Revelations, pp. 100-01)
Provenance
Acquired from Fraenkel Gallery, San Francisco, 1978-79
Condition
This print is in generally excellent condition. A 5-inch diagonal surface scuff, extending into the image from the lower right corner, is only visible in raking light. Also visible in raking light are 2 small circular deposits of transparent glass offsettng above the mirror on the image.
On the reverse, the print is annotated '12902' and '7-45' in an unidentified hand in pencil.
A Fraenkel Gallery, San Francisco, label is on the reverse of the frame.
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.