Lot 191
  • 191

Lewis Baltz

Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 USD
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Description

  • Lewis Baltz
  • 'NEVADA'
  • Gelatin silver prints
the complete set of 15 photographs from the portfolio Nevada (New York: Castelli Graphics, 1978, a total edition of 46), each signed, dated, editioned '25/40' or '29/40,' and numbered sequentially 'N1' through 'N15' in pencil on the reverse, 1977, printed in 1978 (15)

Provenance

Phillips New York, 25 April 2007, Sale 40107, Lot 226

Condition

The photographs are all in generally excellent condition. Each is on semi-glossy paper and exhibits fine detail and a range of gray tones. Upon close examination, few tiny deposits of original retouching are barely visible on some of the prints. A few small transparent deposits of indeterminate nature and minor rust-colored soiling are also visible in raking light in the sky area of the prints numbered 'N6' and 'N7.' This portfolio is lacking the printed front matter and linen clamshell box. The plates include: Reno--Sparks, Looking South Hidden Valley, Looking South Hidden Valley, Looking Southwest Fluorescent Tube US 50, East of Carson City New Construction, Shadow Mountain Night Construction, Reno Model Home, Shadow Mountain B Street, Sparks Mill Street, Reno Lemmon Valley, Looking North Lemmon Valley, Looking Northeast Lemmon Valley, Looking Northwest, Toward Stead Nevada 33, Looking West Mustang Bridge Exit, Interstate 80
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.

Catalogue Note

Additional images in this portfolio may be found in our online catalogue.