Lot 3
  • 3

Ansel Adams

Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description

  • Ansel Adams
  • 'THE ATLANTIC FROM SCHOODIC POINT, ACADIA NATIONAL PARK, MAINE'
  • gelatin silver print
plate 14 from Portfolio Two, mounted, signed in pencil on the mount, the portfolio stamp, with plate number and '81' in red pencil, on the reverse, 1949, printed in 1950, no. 81 in a total edition of 105 (400 Photographs, p. 258)

Provenance

The photographer to Meroë Morse (1924-1969), Director of Polaroid's Special Photographic Research Division

By descent to the present owner

Condition

This print is in generally excellent condition. In raking light, scattered thin surface scratches that do not appear to break the emulsion are visible overall. Upon close examination, a tiny tan adhesion is visible in the upper right portion of the image. The window mat is affixed to the mount along the upper edge. Both the mat and mount are appropriately age-darkened and lightly soiled. On the reverse of the mount, there are black tape remnants along the edges. The portfolio stamp on the reverse of the mount indicates that this print was made in 1950.
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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