- 93
Irving Penn
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Irving Penn
- 'Three Dahomey Girls, one reclining', 1967
- photograph on paper
Selenium toned silver print, printed 1984, flush-mounted to card. Signed, titled, dated and initialled, with the photographer's copyright stamp dated 1974, the reference number 1928, the 'Signed, silver prints of this negative not exceeding 15' and 'There are also in existence 35 prints of this negative in platinum metals' and 'Toned in selenium' stamps on the reverse. Mounted and framed.
Provenance
Pace/MacGill Gallery, New York
Literature
John Szarkowski, Irving Penn, exh. cat. Museum of Modern Art, New York, London, Thames & Hudson, 1984, ill. pl. 96.
Condition
This print is in very good condition.
With a small handling crease (approx. 2cm) near the centre left edge and a small retouched area (approx. 1.5cm) at the centre left edge only visible in raking light.
The card is hinged to the window mount with strips of archival tape at the upper edge on the reverse.
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"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."