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Leon Levinstein
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Leon Levinstein
- 'Coney Island'
gelatin silver print, signed, titled, and dated in pencil and with the photographer's credit stamp on the reverse, 1975
Provenance
Christie's New York, 15 February 2007, Sale 1804, Lot 189
Condition
This gelatin silver print is in generally excellent condition. In raking light, the following are visible in the lower portion of the image: a sharp crease, which does not break the emulsion, and a long deposit of original retouching. There is insignificant wear to the margin corners and a small yellow deposit of indeterminate nature in the right margin.
On the reverse, '$400' is annotated in pencil. Within the credit stamp, 'LL - 47 - C' is annotated in an unidentified hand in pencil. The reverse is lightly soiled with some brown 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.