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Josef Sudek
Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 USD
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Description
- Josef Sudek
- EGG ON PLATE
- bromoil print
pigment print on laid paper, signed in pencil in the margin, 1950s
Provenance
Sotheby's New York, 6 April 1993, Sale 6407, Lot 306
Condition
This pigment print on laid paper has the rich warm tonality associated with this difficult printing process of which Sudek was a master. The very slightly glossy surface of the image suggests that Sudek applied a coating to the print, as is frequently seen. When the print is examined in raking light a number of linear soft creases can be seen in the image. Also visible in high raking light are handling creases: in the upper right quadrant, and another to the left of the egg. Neither of these breaks the emulsion.
There are linear penciled notations on the reverse, as well as some overlapping of the coating.
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.
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.