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Walker Evans
Estimate
6,000 - 9,000 USD
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Description
- Walker Evans
- DEFENSA CARNICERIA, HAVANA
- Gelatin silver print
- 7 1/4 x 5 3/4 inches
signed in pencil on the reverse, 1933 (Keller 279; Walker Evans: Cuba, pl. 46)
Condition
This early print, on single-weight semi-glossy paper, is in generally very good condition. In raking light, the following are visible: a small sharp crease in the upper left quadrant; and 1½-inch diagonal impression in the lower-central portion of the image, neither of which appears to break the emulsion.
The photograph is trimmed to the image, and the edges are rubbed, with attendant chipping and small losses of emulsion. The corners are rounded and bumped. The lower left and right and the upper left corners are sharply creased.
On the reverse of the print, '22A' is written in an unidentified hand in pencil.
When examined under ultraviolet light, this print does not appear to fluoresce.
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.