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Peter Beard
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description
- Peter Beard
- 'TO HENRY & HAPPY EASTER' (MINGLED DESTINIES OF CROCODYLES AND MAN, MOITE BAY, LAKE RUDOLF)
- Gelatin silver print
unique, signed, dated, dedicated, and annotated 'Alia Bay Crocery, Lake Rudolf, Box 4191, Nbi,' in ink on the image and with colored ink drawing in the margin, framed, Buhl Collection and The Time Is Always Now labels on the reverse, 1965, printed later
Provenance
Gift of the photographer, from The Time Is Always Now Gallery, New York, 1998
Literature
Other prints lacking the inscription and drawing:
Nejma Beard and David Fahey, eds., Peter Beard, Vol. I (Cologne, 2008), p. 196
Peter Beard (London, 2008), pl. 14
Jon Bowermaster, The Adventures and Misadventures of Peter Beard in Africa (Boston, 1993), p. 86
Nejma Beard and David Fahey, eds., Peter Beard, Vol. I (Cologne, 2008), p. 196
Peter Beard (London, 2008), pl. 14
Jon Bowermaster, The Adventures and Misadventures of Peter Beard in Africa (Boston, 1993), p. 86
Condition
This print, which is on double-weight paper with deckled edge and a surface sheen, has not been removed from its frame. It appears to be in generally excellent condition. As is typical of photographs by Beard, there is some waviness in the print.
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.