Brett Weston

(Carmel: self-published, 1967, an edition of 50), a portfolio of 15 photographs, each mounted, signed and dated in pencil on the mount, 1964-67, printed in 1967. Folio, gilt-lettered brown leatherette portfolio with flaps

Acquired from the photographer, circa 1980

These prints are in generally excellent condition. Many of the prints have faint silvering, particulary in the dark areas. In raking light, tiny impressions that do not appear to break the emulsion are visible on some of the prints. The front and reverse of some mounts are lightly soiled with some wear to the edges. The portfolio case is in generally excellent condition. The pastedowns on the interiors of the folding flaps are lightly soiled. This portfolio is accompanied by a letter from Brett Weston to the present owner. The plates are as follows: Desert, Baja California, 1967 - Although this portfolio was published in 1967, this mount is dated '1968' in pencil. Dunes, Baja California, 1967 - Although this portfolio was published in 1967, this mount is dated '1968' in pencil. Plant Form, Baja California, 1967 - Although this portfolio was published in 1967, this mount is dated '1968' in pencil. Cardons and Bay, Baja California, 1967 - This print is dated '1966' in pencil on the mount. Cactus and Mountains, Baja California, 1965 - This print is dated '1967' in pencil on the mount. Boats on Bay, Baja California, 1964 - This print is dated '1965' in pencil on the mount. Cacti, Baja California, 1967 - This print is dated '1965' in pencil on the mount. Kelp, Baja California, 1967 - This print is dated '1966' in pencil on the mount. Rock Form, Baja California, 1967 - Although this portfolio was published in 1967, this mount is dated '1968' in pencil. Banyan Roots, Baja California, 1965 - This print is dated '1967' in pencil on the mount. Dead Century Plant, Baja California, 1964 - This print is dated '1965' in pencil on the mount. Cactus Abstraction, Baja California, 1965 - Although this portfolio was published in 1967, this mount is dated '1968' in pencil. Century Plant, Baja California, 1967 Turtle Skeleton, Baja California, 1964 - This print is dated '1965' in pencil on the mount. Tree Roots, Baja California, 1967 - This print is dated '1966' in pencil on 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.
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The plates are as follows:

Desert, Baja California, 1967

Dunes, Baja California, 1967

Plant Form, Baja California, 1967

Cardons and Bay, Baja California, 1967

Cactus and Mountains, Baja California, 1965

Boats on Bay, Baja California, 1964

Cacti, Baja California, 1967

Kelp, Baja California, 1967

Rock Form, Baja California, 1967

Banyan Roots, Baja California, 1965

Dead Century Plant, Baja California, 1964

Cactus Abstraction, Baja California, 1965

Century Plant, Baja California, 1967

Turtle Skeleton, Baja California, 1964

Tree Roots, Baja California, 1967