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Ansel Adams
Estimate
50,000 - 70,000 USD
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Description
- Ansel Adams
- 'MAROON BELLS, NEAR ASPEN, COLORADO'
- gelatin silver print
plate 3 from Portfolio VI, mounted, signed and with the plate number 'VI-3' and edition '89/110' in pencil on the mount, the portfolio stamp on the reverse, 1951, printed in 1974 (400 Photographs, p. 367)
Condition
This print is in generally excellent condition. Upon extremely close inspection, a deposit of retouching in the upper left portion and a tiny nick at the upper edge of the print are visible. The mount has a slight wave. There is faint graphite offsetting on the mount around part of the image periphery.
On the reverse of the mount are minor soiling and wear to the top edge.
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.