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Diane Arbus (1923-1971)/Neil Selkirk (B. 1947)
Estimate
9,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description
- Diane Arbus (1923-1971)/Neil Selkirk (B. 1947)
- 'A HOUSE ON A HILL, HOLLYWOOD, CAL.'
- Numbered 54/75, printed by Neil Selkirk
- Gelatin silver print
- 14 5/8 x 14 1/2 inches
signed, titled, dated, and editioned '54/75' by the photographer's daughter, Doon Arbus, in ink, and stamped on the reverse, framed, 1963, printed later by Neil Selkirk (Revelations, pp. 344-5)
Provenance
Acquired from Pace/MacGill Gallery, New York, 1996
Condition
This print, on double-weight paper with a surface sheen, is in generally excellent condition. A soft handling crease in the lower left margin and a very small soft impression in the upper left edge of the image are only visible in high raking light.
On the reverse of the print, the Estate of Diane Arbus copyright stamp is dated '72' in ink. Also on the reverse are the following annotations in an unidentified hand in pencil: 'DA.047,' 'RMG# A9111. 4720,' and 'M / N.'
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.