William Wegman

2 unique large-format Polaroid Polacolor prints, each annotated in ink in the margins, one framed, a Polaroid Collection stamp on the reverse, circa 1998 (2)

Circus Poster (man balancing on ball) - This Polacolor print is in generally excellent condition. The rich colors are saturated, with no apparent fading. 'Polaroid Test' is annotated in ink in the upper margin. There is pervasive light rust-colored chemical staining in the lower margin of the print and on the reverse, not affecting the image. The lower print edge is unevenly trimmed, as is customary with large-format Polaroid prints. Circus Poster (woman changing into stone) - This Polacolor print is in generally excellent condition. There is a rich range of color, with no apparent fading. In high raking light, the following are visible: a few small linear surface scuffs in the lower right quadrant; and a scattering of small clear spots, possibly fingerprints, in the lower left corner of the image. The lower print edge is unevenly trimmed, as is typical of large-format Polaroid prints.
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