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Henry Wessel, Jr.
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description
- Henry Wessel, Jr.
- 'BUENA VISTA, COLORADO'
- gelatin silver
signed 'Henry Wessel, Jr.,' titled, and dated in pencil on the reverse, matted, signed, titled, and dated in pencil on the mat, framed, 1973, probably printed no later than 1980 (SFMoMA, pl. 23; California and the West, pl. 19)
Condition
This photograph, on cool-white double-weight paper with a surface sheen, is in generally excellent condition. Near the right image edge, there is very slight silvering in the dark areas.
There is a soft crease in the upper margin, and the margin corners are bumped with tiny losses.
According to Henry Wessel, he signed prints 'Henry Wessel, Jr.' through 1979; in 1980, he dropped the 'Jr.' from his signature.
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.