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Carleton E. Watkins
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 USD
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Description
- Carleton E. Watkins
- 'SENTINEL (VIEW UP THE VALLEY), 3270 FT. YO SEMITE'
- albumen print
mammoth-plate arch-topped albumen print, mounted, signed in ink and titled and numbered '32.' in pencil on the mount, framed, 1861
Provenance
Acquired from Fraenkel Gallery, San Francisco
Exhibited
San Francisco, Fraenkel Gallery, Carleton Watkins: Photographs 1861 – 1874, May – August 1989
Literature
Peter Palmquist and Jeffrey Fraenkel, Carleton Watkins: Photographs 1861 – 1874 (San Francisco, 1989), pl. 43 (this print)
Condition
This print is in essentially excellent condition. Grading this albumen print on a scale of one to 10 – 10 being a print that has rich deep dark tones and highlights that retain all of their original detail – this print rates a strong 10. This beautiful print has rich dark purple tones. When examined in high raking light, a very faint scuff that does not break the emulsion can be seen in the upper left quadrant. This is inconsequential and has no real impact upon the print's impressive appearance.
The mount is very slightly age-darkened and a little worn at the edges and corners.
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.