Peter Beard

2 unique large-format Polaroid Polacolor prints, comprising September 11th-12th, 1993, Diary Page and Self-Portrait with Model, the first signed and dated in ink in the margin, the second framed, 1987 and 1993 (2)

September 11th-12th, 1993, Diary Page - This unique large-format color Polaroid print is in generally excellent condition. The colors are rich and saturated, with no apparent fading. The print is unevenly trimmed in the lower margin and there is a small tack hole in the margin in the upper left corner, as is typical of large-format Polaroid prints. In raking light, there is a slight wave horizontally across the print. Also visible in raking light is a 5-inch vertical crease extending from the left side of the lower edge of the print, as well as 2 small crescent-shaped creases in the left margin, which does not break the emulsion or affect the print's quality. The notation 'PC 001' is written in an unidentified hand in pencil in the lower right margin corner. Self-Portrait with Model - This unique large-format Polacolor print is in generally excellent condition. The colors are rich and saturated, with no apparent fading. In raking light, a slight wave is visible in the center of print.
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