Peter Beard

2 unique large-format Polaroid Polacolor prints, comprising September 7th-8th and Untitled, the first signed and dated in ink in the margin, 1987 and 1993 (2)

September 7th-8th - This unique large-format color Polaroid print is in generally excellent condition. The colors are rich and saturated, with no apparent fading. In raking light, a few small crescent-shaped handling creases are visible. The lower print margin is unevenly trimmed, as is typical of large-format Polaroids. There are small tack holes in the margin corners. Untitled - This large-format Polacolor print is in generally excellent condition. As is typical of these prints, the lower edge is unevenly trimmed. The colors remain rich and saturated. In raking light, the following are visible: a soft indentation that does not break the emulsion in the lower left quadrant; and a faint linear scuff in the upper left quadrant.
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