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Lewis Carroll
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Lewis Carroll
- 'SLEEPLESS' (XIE KITCHIN)
- Numbered 5520 in the negative
- Albumen print
- 5 3/8 x 4 inches
albumen print, numbered '2250' in the negative, mounted, numbered '2250' in violet ink on the reverse, framed, 1874 (Dreaming in Pictures, pl. 44)
Provenance
Christie's New York, 22 October 2002, Sale 1135, Lot 1
Condition
Lewis Carroll's diary entry for 22 June 1874 indicates that this photograph was taken on 18 May 1874.
This albumen print is in generally very good condition. The deep brown tones and creamy highlights of this albumen print have lightened somewhat over time, although the fine details of the image remain strong. Upon close examination in high raking light, a few small scuffs and insignificant scratches are visible.
The thin mount is appropriately age-darkened at its periphery, and the corners are bumped.
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.