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Peter Beard
Estimate
100,000 - 150,000 USD
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Description
- Peter Beard
- 'LION'S PRIDE, SOUTHERN SERENGETI NR. NDUTU FOR THE END OF THE GAME/LAST WORD FROM PARADISE'
- Gelatin silver print with ink and gouache
a unique object, oversized, tipped to a linen mount, signed, titled, dated, and annotated by the photographer and by artists Mathenge Kivoi and E. Mwangi Kuria in ink and with extensive illustrations in colored gouache, tempera, and inks on the image and in the margins, and with a fabric collage element, framed, 1976, printed in 2001 (Photofile, pl. 41)
Condition
Because of its size, this print has not been removed from its driftwood frame. It appears to be in generally excellent condition. As is typical of prints by Peter Beard, the paper is somewhat wavy because it has been extensively illustrated. and is floating within the frame on a linen mount. The edges of the paper are somewhat rubbed, and there is a small tape remnant at the upper left edge.
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.