Dennis Stock

(New York: 1979, an edition of 125), a portfolio of 10 photographs, each initialed and editioned '9/125' in pencil and with the photographer's credit/copyright/reproduction rights stamp on the reverse, matted, signed and editioned '9/125' in pencil on the mat; together with printed introduction by Dennis Stock, and James Dean chronology by Philip Swenson, in duplicate, one with edition '9/125' in pencil, 1955, printed in 1979 by Joseph Portagallo.  Folio, maroon clamshell box

The photographer to Robert Rauschenberg, New York

Bequest to the present owner from the above

The ten photographs, each on double-weight paper with a surface sheen, are in generally excellent condition. The stamp on the reverse of each print is as follows: '© Dennis Stock / Not For Reproduction.' In raking light, scattered small scratches and impressions, occasionally accompanied by some losses of emulsion, are visible on many of the prints. A few prints also have deposits of original retouching. (James Dean in Bed) - This print has a slightly yellowed area on the reverse. (James Dean Reading a Book) - This print has a few pink deposits of indeterminate nature in the margin and on the reverse. The maroon clamshell box is in generally excellent condition, without wear to the edges or the spine. There are some grey deposits on the bottom of the clamshell box. There are two copies of the introduction by Stock and chronology by Swenson; one is editioned '9/125,' and one is not editioned.
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.

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