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Ruth Orkin
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Ruth Orkin
- 14th St. + 8th Ave. – Couple in Front of Their Candy Store
- titled in red ink and annotated part of seq. in pencil and with the photographer's 88 Horatio St., CH 3 0170 and 65 Central Park West, New York City 10023, EN 2-1658 studio stamps, the first crossed out, on the reverse of the mount
- gelatin silver print, flush-mounted
- 7 1/8 by 9 1/4 in.; 18.1 by 23.5 cm.
- Executed in 1949.
flush-mounted, titled in red ink and annotated 'part of seq.' and with the photographer's '88 Horatio St., CH 3 0170' and '65 Central Park West, New York City 10023, EN 2-1658' studio stamps, the first crossed out, on the reverse, ___
Condition
This photograph, on matte-surface paper, trimmed to the image, and flush-mounted to sturdy card, is in generally excellent condition. There is some faint discoloration in the left-central portion of the image, and the edges are faintly yellowed. In raking light, tiny deposits of original retouching are visible. The upper left corner is creased, and there is minor edge chipping at the perimeter of the print.
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.