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Ansel Adams
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 USD
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Description
- Ansel Adams
- 'MAROON BELLS, NEAR ASPEN, COLORADO'
- Gelatin silver print
plate 3 from Portfolio VI, mounted, signed and the numbers 'VI-3' and edition '65/110' in pencil on the mount, the portfolio stamp on the reverse, 1951, printed in 1974 (400 Photographs, p. 367)
Provenance
Sotheby's New York, 11 May 1983, Sale 5043, Lot 310
Condition
The condition of this highly-detailed photograph is generally very good. In raking light, scattered scratches and impressions, most of which are small and some of which appear to break the emulsion, are visible overall. Some of the scratches in the upper portion of the sky appear to have been treated with inpainting. There is minor soiling on the reverse of the mount.
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.