Peter Keetman

signed, dated, and numbered in pencil and with the photographer's credit and reproduction rights stamp on the reverse, framed, the Buhl Collection label on the reverse, 1950

Sander Gallery, New York, 1995

This photograph, on glossy medium-weight Agfa Brovira paper, is in generally very good condition. In high raking light, the following are visible: a 1/2-inch crease that appears to break the emulsion very slightly near the left edge of the image; hairline surface scratches in the upper right quadrant; a small deposit of original retouching in the upper right quadrant; and a few insignificant scuffs and impressions overall. The margin corners are bumped. On the reverse of the print are the following notations in pencil: '570/580/81,' '181,' and '681.20.' There are 2 small abrasions to the top paper-ply along the upper edge; this does not affect the image. When examined under ultraviolet light, this print does not appear to fluoresce.
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