Irving Penn

selenium-toned, signed, titled, dated, and annotated in pencil and stamped on the reverse, framed, a Fahey/Klein Gallery label on the reverse, 1939, printed in 1983, one in an edition of 65 (Still Life, unpaginated)

Acquired from Fahey/Klein Gallery, Los Angeles, 2001

This print, on double-weight paper with a surface sheen, is in generally excellent condition. There is light wear to the margin edges and corners. On the reverse, the Condé Nast copyright stamp is dated '1948' and 'renewed 1976' in pencil. The edition stamp indicates that there are no more than '65' signed, gelatin silver prints of this negative. In addition to the credit, copyright, reproduction rights, and edition stamps, the reverse is also stamped 'toned in selenium' and 'REF.,' with '12529' in pencil. The following annotations are also written in pencil on the reverse: '(Version B)'; 'New York, 1939 (?)'; 'print made 1983'; and 'ED7B.'
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.