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Ruth Orkin (1921 - 1985)
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 EUR
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Description
- Ruth Orkin
- American Girl in Italy, Florence, 1951
- Silver gelatin print
- 21cm by 32.5cm
Tirage argentique postérieur. Signé et annoté ©1952-1980 dans la marge inférieure à droite, et titré et daté à gauche. Au verso, signé et annoté Jinx Allen Craig "American Girl in Italy", Florence, 1951, Piazza Repubblica from the permanent collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art ©1952, 1980 au crayon par le photographe. Annoté 2-14-82 Marcus Engel au crayon d'une main inconnue. Monté sous passe-partout et encadré.
Silver print, printed later. Signed and annotated in the lower margin at right and titled and dated at left. On the reverse, signed and annotated in pencil by the photographer. Annotated 2-14-82 Marcus Engel in pencil in an unknown hand. Mounted and framed.
Silver print, printed later. Signed and annotated in the lower margin at right and titled and dated at left. On the reverse, signed and annotated in pencil by the photographer. Annotated 2-14-82 Marcus Engel in pencil in an unknown hand. Mounted and framed.
Literature
Naomi Rosenblum, A History of Women Photographers, New York, Abbeville Press, 1994, ill. p. 226.
Condition
This print is in very good condition. There is one very soft handling dent in the upper left quadrant; with two indentations of approx. 3 mm and 5 mm near the left edge in the image.
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"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."