Karl Struss

platinum print, signed and dated in pencil on the image, tipped to a triple mount, dated in pencil on the second mount, 1911

Christie's New York, 15 October 2004, Sale 1423, Lot 195, Howard Greenberg, agent

A print of this image has not been located in the collection of the Amon Carter Museum of American Art, Fort Worth. This platinum print is in generally excellent condition. Upon very close examination, 2 tiny black deposits, possibly ink, are visible in the lower right quadrant. The underlying mount is cream-colored paper manufactured by Enfield & Co. It is somewhat age-darkened at the lower edge, and shows scattered foxing. The intermediate paper mount is cream-colored, and the photograph is tipped to olive-colored paper. There is a one-inch loss along the left edge of the mount. On the reverse, there is rice-paper tape running along the right edge where the mount has been repaired.
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.