Berenice Abbott

the photographer's Federal Art Project 'Changing New York' and caption stamps, with title, date, and annotations in colored pencil, on the reverse, 1936 (Yochelson, Lower East Side, pl. 37)

This photograph, on textured, double-weight paper with a surface sheen, is in generally excellent condition. The corners are bumped, and the upper right corner is creased 1/2-inch, which appears to break the emulsion. The edges are very lightly worn, with resultant tiny losses. There are small clamp impressions in the margins. The reverse of the print is appropriately age-darkened at its periphery. On the reverse of the print, the 'Changing New York' stamp is annotated in colored pencil with the following information: Place: '3rd Avenue between 12th and 13th streets, Manhattan' Neg. # '112' Code: 'III.D.I' Date: 'April 24, 1936'
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.