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Eadweard Muybridge
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description
- Eadweard Muybridge
- Animal Locomotion. An Electro-Photographic Investigation of Consecutive Phases of Animal Movements, 1872-1885
- 95 collotype plates from Animal Locomotion
- various sizes, cards approx. 48.5 by 61.5cm., 19 by 24in.; box 52.5 by 64.5 by 6cm., 20¾ by 25¼ by 2½in.
published under the auspices of the University of Pennsylvania, 1887, each with letterpress credit, series title, plate number, copyright and reproduction limitation printed in the margin, contained in a modern clamshell box
Provenance
Christie's, New York, 5 October 1994, lot 86, 87, 88, 89, 90
Condition
The set is in generally very good condition.
All prints are slightly soiled along the edges and with traces of age all in the margin away from the images.
The majority in excellent condition; approximately 30 prints in good condition with tiny tears and losses at the edges and occasional discolouration only in the margins not affecting the images; approximately 15 prints with condition issues such as a strong crease of approx. 37 cm, others with shorter strong creases, most in the margins, some with dsicolouration and foxing mainly in the margins away from the images. (Digital images are available upon request).
The clamshell box in excellent condition.
"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."