Ruth Bernhard

(San Francisco: Joseph G. Folberg and Vision Editions, 1993, a total edition of 48), a portfolio of 10 platinum-palladium prints, each signed in pencil in the margin, with title, date, edition '28/40,' and annotations in pencil on the reverse, in letterpress double wrappers, 1934-76, printed in 1993; together with the embossed half-title, letterpress title, plate list, introduction by the photographer, and colophon, editioned '28/40' in pencil.  Folio, silver and black cloth clamshell box and matching slipcase with silver-stamped photographer's monogram

These prints are in generally excellent condition. Many of the prints have hinge remnants on the reverse. There is some light soiling in the margins and on the reverse of some prints. Each print is annotated 'Vision Editions © 1993' and 'RB450' or 'TCB450' in an unidentified hand in pencil. The portfolio case is in generally excellent condition. The plates are as follows: In the Box, Horizontal, 1962 Draped Torso with Hands, 1962 Classic Torso, 1952 Perspective II, 1967 Two Forms, 1963 Triangles, 1946 Hips Horizontal, 1975 Sand Dune, 1967 Knees and Arm, 1976 In the Circle, 1934
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.

The plates are as follows:

In the Box, Horizontal, 1962

Draped Torso with Hands, 1962

Classic Torso, 1952

Perspective II, 1967

Two Forms, 1963

Triangles, 1946

Hips Horizontal, 1975

Sand Dune, 1967

Knees and Arm, 1976

In the Circle, 1934