Paul Outerbridge, Jr.

circa 1922 (Singular Aesthetic, pl. 112; Taschen, p. 43)

The page references cited in our catalogue entry (Singular Aesthetic, pl. 112; Taschen, p. 43) illustrate a close variant of the photograph offered here. This photograph is on double-weight paper with a matte surface. Aside from some faint soiling visible only in the margins, this print is in excellent condition. Sotheby's catalogue illustration shows the entire image, which likely represents the entirety of the negative. Outerbridge has put cropping marks, in pencil in the lower and right margins, indicating how the image was to be matted or reproduced. This tighter cropping, similar to that of the variant image in the page references cited above, yields a concise image with a more dynamic interplay of shapes and tonal values. The faint white spots visible in the upper left portion of the image are concealed by Outerbridge's prescribed cropping.
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.