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Berenice Abbott
Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 USD
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Description
- Berenice Abbott
- Jacob Heymann Butcher Shop, 345 Sixth Avenue, New York
- gelatin silver print
signed in pencil on the reverse, framed, 1938 (Steidl, Vol. II, p. 287; O'Neal, p. 110, variants)
Condition
This warm-toned early contact print, on semi-matte single-weight paper, is in generally excellent condition. Its tones range from warm creamy highlights to rich brown-blacks. There is inconsequential wear on the edges with very minor chipping and very small crimp marks in each corner. Faint silvering is visible when the print is viewed in raking light. None of these condition issues detract from the overall fine appearance of this photograph.
When viewed under ultraviolet light, this print does not appear to fluoresce.
The reverse of the print is lightly soiled. '(N. I.)' is written in pencil in an unidentified hand.
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.