- 109
Ruth Orkin
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Ruth Orkin
- AMERICAN GIRL IN ITALY
- Gelatin silver print
- 11 1/2 x 18 1/2 inches
signed, dated, and copyrighted in ink in the margin, framed, 1952, printed circa 1980 (American Girl in Italy, cover and pl. 10)
Condition
This print is in generally excellent condition. In raking light, a soft crease that does not appear to break the emulsion is visible near the right edge of the image. The upper margin is rippled.
While 'American Girl in Italy: The Making of a Classic' (Howard Greenberg Gallery and Ruth Orkin Photo Archive, 2005) dates this image as 1951, the present print is dated 1952.
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.