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Anonymous Photographers
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500 - 700 USD
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Description
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Two sixth-plate tintypes
2 sixth-plate tintypes, comprising The Pugilists and The Machine, the first framed, the Buhl Collection label on the reverse, circa 1880s-1900 (2)
Provenance
Steven Kasher Gallery, New York, 1998 and 2000
Condition
The Pugalists - This tintype has not been examined out of its modern frame. Soft bends and creases are visible overall. In the lower left quadrant and near the upper edge are 3 faint impressions.The Machine - This tintype is tarnished unevenly, and there are scuffs and scratches overall. The corners are bent, and the emulsion has rubbed off in the lower right corner. There are 4 impressions in the central portion of the image. There is a long soft bend in the upper right quadrant.
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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.