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William Eggleston
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description
- William Eggleston
- MEMPHIS (PAINTED PORTRAIT OF ELVIS AND PRISCILLA)
- dye transfer print
plate 3 from the Graceland portfolio, dye-transfer print, signed in ink and with the date and portfolio stamp, plate and edition in pencil, on the reverse, framed, a Rose Gallery, Santa Monica, label on the reverse, 1983, printed in 1984, no. 1 from an edition of 31
Provenance
Christie's New York, Photographs by William Eggleston from the Collection of Bruce and Nancy Berman, 13 October 2008, Sale 2036, Lot 126
Condition
This dye-transfer print is in generally excellent condition. The colors are vibrant and saturated, with no apparent fading. In raking light, a small linear impression is visible in the center portion of the image. The lower margin corners are slightly creased.
The reverse of the print is stamped '1983.' The portfolio stamp is annotated in pencil as follows:
Plate '3' of eleven
Example '1' of thirty-one
The reverse is lightly soiled.
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.