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Eadweard Muybridge
Estimate
1,000 - 2,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Eadweard Muybridge
- El Capitan from Rocky Ford (3.300 feet high), Yosemite Valley, California, 1860s
- albumen print
- print 42.5 by 51cm., 16¾ by 20in.; card 48.2 by 62.4cm., 19 by 24½in.
flush-mounted to original card, titled in ink on the card, mounted and framed
Provenance
Christie's, New York, 5 October 1994, Lot 91
Condition
This print is in very good condition.
The print is slightly faded at the upper left, lower right and lower edges. With four very thin, light creases near the left edge, not damaging the print's surface, the longest approx. 6cm, another one, approx. 6cm, in the lower right quadrant. These probably occured when the print was pasted to the original card. A few random superficial scratches only visible in raking light.
The card is hinged to the mount with archival 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."