- 125
Leon Levinstein
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Leon Levinstein
- 'Coney Island'
gelatin silver print, signed, titled, and dated in pencil and with the photographer's archive stamp on the reverse, 1966
Provenance
E. J. Koan Family Collection
Phillips New York, Collection of Corbeau et Renard assembled by Gerd Sander Part I, 9 April 2008, Sale 40308, Lot 294
Literature
Bob Shamis, The Moment of Exposure: Leon Levinstein (National Gallery of Canada, 1995), fig. 20
Condition
This early gelatin silver print is in generally excellent condition. In raking light, some scattered very soft handling creases that do not break the emulsion are visible. The left and right edges are slightly rippled. The margin edges and corners are bumped, with some losses to the top-paper ply.
On the reverse, the following are annotated in an unidentified hand in pencil: 'SC' and '203/36.' Within the archive stamp, '47' is annotated in pencil. The reverse is lightly soiled with some yellow and green deposits of indeterminate nature.
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.