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Herb Ritts
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Herb Ritts
- 'Rachel Holding Sphere', 1989
- Silver print
Silver print. With the copyright blindstamp in the lower margin. Signed, titled, dated and numbered 18/25 in pencil on the reverse. Mounted.
Provenance
Christie’s Paris, Photographs, Icons & Style, 1 July 2014, lot 51
Private British collection
Private British collection
Literature
Paul Martineau, Herb Ritts, L.A Style, Los Angeles, Getty Publications, 2012, ill. p. 45;
Herb Ritts: Work, Boston, Bulfinch Press, 1996, ill. s.p.;
Herb Ritts: Men/Women, Altadena, Twin Palms Press, 1989, ill. s.p.
Herb Ritts: Work, Boston, Bulfinch Press, 1996, ill. s.p.;
Herb Ritts: Men/Women, Altadena, Twin Palms Press, 1989, ill. s.p.
Condition
This print is in overall very good condition. With light uniform yellowing across the print and with very light, minor handling marks in the image. With very faint undulation to the bottom of the print, only visible in raking light.
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"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."