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Edward Weston
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 USD
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Description
- Edward Weston
- RUBY
- Gelatin silver print
- 3 5/8 x 4 3/8 inches
mounted, signed, dated, and editioned '2-50' in pencil on the mount, numbered '202 N' in pencil and with a printed label on the reverse, 1934
Provenance
Private Collection, California
Howard Greenberg Gallery, New York, 2004
Literature
Conger 821
Condition
This early print is in generally excellent condition. In raking light, a few tiny deposits of original retouching and small hairline scratches are visible overall.
The print is mounted to slick white board, and it is slightly unevenly trimmed along the right edge. There are a few small rust-colored spots on the mount. The periphery of the mount is insignificantly age-darkened, and the corners are bumped.
On the reverse of the mount, there is a gray 'M M O F A' printed label. The reverse of the mount is lightly soiled. The number '57' is written in an unidentified hand in pencil. Also on the reverse are 8 thin 1½-inch abrasions to the upper paper-ply and a remnant of yellowed cellulose tape.
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.
Catalogue Note
Weston recorded two prints of Ruby in his negative log. Conger cites two prints of this image in the collection of the Center for Creative Photography, Tucson.