Michael Kenna

a group of 7 photographs, each mounted, signed, dated, and editioned in pencil on the mount, the photographer's copyright and edition stamps, signed, titled, dated, and editioned in pencil, on the reverse, 1977-97 (7)

These 7 photographs are in generally excellent condition. The edition stamp on the reverse of each mount indicates that each print is from an edition of 45 plus 4 artist's proofs or from an edition of 90 plus 9 artist's proofs. Credit and title are written in an unidentified hand in pencil on the reverse of some of the mounts. A mat is affixed to the front or upper edge of each mount. The images are as follows: 'Thin Tree, Kracow, Poland,' 1989, printed in 1991 - This print is editioned '3/45' in pencil on the mount and on the reverse. 'Guardian Wolf, Courances, France,' 1997, printed in 1998 - This print is editioned '11/45' in pencil on the mount and on the reverse. 'Swings, Catskill Mountains, NY,' 1977, printed in 1985 - In raking light, a few deposits of original retouching are visible near the upper edge. The reverse of the mount is soiled. This print is editioned '73/90' in pencil on the mount and on the reverse. 'Cold Tree, Study 2, Anchorage, Alaska, USA,' 1989, printed in 1992 - This print is editioned '1/45' in pencil on the mount and on the reverse. 'Fountain of Flora, Versailles, France,' 1988, printed in 1989 - Upon close examination, a tiny nick with an attendant loss of emulsion is visible in the right portion of the image. This print is editioned '6/45' in pencil on the mount and on the reverse. 'Abandoned Oyster Dock and Highway 1, Moss Landing, California,' 1988, printed in 1989 - In raking light, a glossy deposit in the center and a matte deposit near the lower edge of the image are visible. The reverse of the mount is lightly soiled. This print is editioned '6/45' in pencil on the mount and on the reverse. 'Lion's Head, Palace of the Legion of Honor, San Francisco,' 1991 - This print is editioned '3/45' in pencil on the mount and on the reverse.
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.

The images are as follows:

'Thin Tree, Kracow, Poland'

'Guardian Wolf, Courances, France'

'Swings, Catskill Mountains, NY'

'Cold Tree, Study 2, Anchorage, Alaska, USA'

'Fountain of Flora, Versailles, France'

'Abandoned Oyster Dock and Highway 1, Moss Landing, California'

'Lion's Head, Palace of the Legion of Honor, San Francisco'