- 94
Irving Penn
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Irving Penn
- 'Six Young Girls Dahomey', 1967
- photograph on paper
Silver print, printed before 1974, flush-mounted to card. Signed, titled, dated and initialled, with the photographer's copyright stamp dated 1974 and annotated courtesy of Vogue, the reference number 8130 and the 'signed silver prints of this negative not exceeding 15' stamp on the reverse. Mounted and framed.
Provenance
Pace/MacGill Gallery, New York
Condition
This print is in generally excellent condition.
With two very light superficial rubbed lines, one diagonal in the lower right quadrant (approx. 25cm), one horizontal in the upper third (approx. 25 cm) both only visible in raking ight and even then barely noticeable.
A tiny scratch (approx. 0.8cm) near the centre left edge.
The card is hinged to the 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."