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Bill Brandt
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description
- Bill Brandt
- AVEBURY STONE CIRCLE, AFTER THOMAS HARDY
- Gelatin silver print
- 9 1/8 x 7 3/4 inches
the photographer's credit stamp on the reverse, framed, an Irving Galleries label on the reverse, 1944, printed later
Provenance
Estate of the photographer, Edwynn Houk, agent
Acquired from Irving Galleries, Palm Beach, 2000
Condition
This print is on single-weight paper with a semi-glossy surface. Brandt left an approximately one-inch margin at the bottom and an 1/8-inch margin along the left, right and upper edges.
The photographer's original retouching is visible overall. In the upper-central portion of the image, retouching highlights and defines individual sheep. In raking light, several soft and sharp creases (the longest of which measures 2½-inches) are visible on the image and in the lower margin; some of the creases appear to break the emulsion.
There are 2 paper tape hinge remnants along the upper edge on the reverse.
When examined under ultraviolet light, this print appears to fluoresce.
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.