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Imogen Cunningham
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Imogen Cunningham
- 'AGAVE #2'
- Gelatin silver print
title stamp in the margin, title, date, and reduction notations in pencil and ink and with the photographer's '1331 Green Street, San Francisco 9' studio/credit stamp on the reverse, circa 1928, probably printed in the early 1930s
Provenance
The photographer to Allan Porter, editor of Camera magazine
Acquired from the above, by agent
Acquired from the above, by agent
Condition
This photograph, on glossy double-weight paper, is in generally excellent condition. In raking light, the following are visible: faint silvering in the dark areas; and tiny deposits of original retouching overall. The central-right portion of the print appears slightly warmer in tonality.
The number '10' is written in an unidentified hand in ink in the upper left margin corner. There are 4 pinholes in the margin corners. The lower margin corners are bumped, and the upper right corner is creased.
On the reverse of the print is a printed numerical label that is partially legible.
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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.