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Francesca Woodman
Estimate
6,000 - 9,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Francesca Woodman
- PILGRIM MILLS, PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND
- gelatin silver print
1975-76
Provenance
Gift of the photographer to the present owner, when students together at the Rhode Island School of Design in the 1970s
Condition
This early print, on slightly creamy medium-weight paper with a surface sheen, is in generally good condition. As is sometimes typical of Francesca Woodman's lifetime prints, it has been printed slightly asymmetrically on the sheet. The edges are somewhat rubbed, and there is minor rippling at the upper margin edge. When examined in raking light, several soft handling creases that do not break the emulsion are visible. Most are contained in the margins, but there is one that begins in the left margin and extends from the left side into the lower left quadrant of the image. It is not visible under normal viewing conditions.
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.
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.
Catalogue Note
This photograph shows the display window of Providence's Pilgrim Mills dry goods store, located on the ground floor of the building where Francesca Woodman had her studio while attending the Rhode Island School of Design.