Lee Friedlander

a group of 8 photographs, each signed in pencil and with the photographer's '44 So. Mountain Road, New City, N. Y. 10956' studio, copyright, reproduction rights, and date stamps, 6 with title, date, and number in pencil, on the reverse, 1972-77; housed in a postbound album, silver-stamped blue cloth within matching slipcase (MoMA, pls. 259, 302, and 306) (8)

Robert Freidus Gallery, New York, circa 1979

These 8 photographs are in generally excellent condition. In raking light, faint silvering at the edges and in the dark areas is visible. The margin edges and corners of some prints are creased and show signs of light wear. 'Frank Luke, Jr., Capitol Grounds, Phoenix, Arizona,1974' - There is a small tear in the left margin, and the top paper-ply is lifting slightly. On the reverse, '150-16' and '5' are annotated in pencil. The date stamp is '1976.' 'Brooklyn, 1974' - On the reverse, '166-17' and '203' are annotated in pencil. The date stamp is '1976.' 'Wash D. C., 1973' - On the reverse, '147-2' and '63' are annotated in pencil. The date stamp is '1976.' 'Phoenix, 1975' - A few translucent deposits, concentrated primarily in the right portion of the image, are visible in raking light. The reverse is lightly soiled and '218-18' is annotated in pencil. The date stamp is '1976.' 'Wash D. C., 1976' - The reverse is slightly soiled and '203-20' is annotated in pencil. The date stamp is '1976.' 'To the Children of North Dakota, Theodore Roosevelt Park, Minot, N. D.,1972' - The right margin is slightly rippled. On the reverse, '107-27' is annotated in pencil. The date stamp is '1976.' 'Maryland, 1973' - The title, date, and annotations 'Plate 128' and '115-2' are written in an unidentified hand in pencil on the reverse. The date stamp is '1978.' On the reverse are a few deposits of unidentified nature. 'Houston, 1977' - The title, date, and annotation '369-29' are written in an unidentified hand in pencil on the reverse. The date stamp is '1980.' The navy cloth slipcase is scuffed and stained, with wear to the edges and corners. The outer case is faded.
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.
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The plates are as follows:

To the Children of North Dakota, Theodore Roosevelt Park, Minot, N. D., 1972

Maryland, 1973

Washington, D. C., 1973

Brooklyn, 1974

Frank Luke, Jr., Capitol Grounds, Phoenix, Arizona, 1974

Phoenix, 1975

Washington, D. C., 1976

Houston, 1977