Josef Sudek

(Prague: Drustevní práce, 1928, an edition of 120), a portfolio of 15 photographs of Saint Vitus Cathedral, each mounted to heavy Van Gelder paper, a sequential numerical stamp on the reverse, in modern individual mats, 1928; together with the printed title, plate list, introduction by Jaroslav Durych in Czech and French, and colophon, signed by the photographer and Durych and numbered '11' in ink.  Folio, modern black cloth folio with flaps, the original stiff front wrapper with red and silver lion design inset; in a modern clamshell box

These prints, on paper with a nearly matte surface, are in generally good to very good condition. All show some degree of warmth in the highlights; on some prints, this is quite pronounced. Each print is mounted to heavy white paper with a deckled edge. There is some age-darkening along the mount edges and light soiling on the reverse. There is light soiling to the front matter, and occasional creasing at the edges. There are scuffs to the original black paper front wrapper, which has been inset in a modern linen portfolio with flaps. There are fingerprints on the inside flaps. The portfolio is in a modern black cloth clamshell, which is somewhat soiled and shows wear along the joints.
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 plate list is in Czech and French (as below):

Le château royal et la cathédrale Saint-Guy, vus de Petřín

Le côté de la cathédrale Saint-Guy vu de l’église Saint-Georges

Vue sur les contreforts et les arcs – boutants de la cathédrale Saint-Guy, côté nord. A l’arrière – plan, le pavillon de plaisance de la reine Anne

Cathédrale Saint-Guy, côté sud.  Vue sur les arcs-boutants et sur les toits des chapelles du choeur

Echafaudage dressé dans le choeur de la cathédrale Saint-Guy pour la refection de la voûte

Le choeur et l’échafaudage dressé pour la refection du triforium, vus de la partie neuve de la cathédrale Saint-Guy

La partie neuve et le choeur de la cathédrale Saint-Guy, vus de la tribune des orgues

Fenêtre ogivale, au bras sud du transept de la cathédrale Saint-Guy

Vue sur la voûte de la grande nef de la cathédrale Saint-Guy

Vue sur la grande nef et le bas- côté sud de la partie neuve de la cathédrale Saint-Guy

Le haut de la partie neuve de la cathédrale Saint-Guy, vu du choeur

Charles IV (Buste du triforium de la cathédrale Saint-Guy

Anne de Svídnice, troisième femme  de Charles IV (Buste du triforium de la cathédrale)

Elisabeth de Pomořany, quatrième femme de Charles IV (Buste du triforium de la cathédrale)

Chimère (Détail plastique ornamental de la partie neuve de la cathédrale Saint-Guy)