Lot 75
  • 75

Minor White

Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • Minor White
  • 'Cobblestone House, Avon, N.Y.'
  • gelatin silver print
signed, titled, and dated in pencil on the reverse, framed, 1958, printed later

Condition

This early print, on double-weight paper is in generally excellent condition. On the reverse, a nearly imperceptible yellowing can be detected around the perimeter, consistent with the margins. A typed label from The Saint Louis Art Museum is affixed to the reverse of the frame and reads 'Personal Narrative / Minor White / Cobbleston (sic) House...'.
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.
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