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Jean Painlevé
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Jean Painlevé
- PINCE DE GALATHÉE
- Gelatin silver print
the photographer's facsimile signature, 'Collection Jean Painlevé' credit and copyright stamps, and annotation 'D84' in pencil on the reverse, 1928
Provenance
Nathalie Karg, Ltd., New York, 2002
Condition
This early, slightly warm-toned print, on medium-weight paper with a semi-glossy surface, is in generally very good condition. The margin edges are rubbed, with small losses along the left margin edge. The margin corners are bumped and creased, with a very small loss at the tip of the lower right corner. When examined in raking light, light silvering is visible in the dark areas, as well as several small creases that do not break the emulsion.
The reverse is lightly soiled, with slight age-darkening at the periphery.
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.