Walead Beshty (B. 1976)

A unique photogram, gelatin silver print, annotated 'WB06106' in pencil on the reverse, framed, a Regen Projects gallery label on the reverse, 2011

Regen Projects, Los Angeles

Paddle8, New York, 31 May 2016, lot 18

This unique photogram, on double-weight fiber-based paper, is in generally excellent condition. Creasing throughout the photograph is as expected, inherent to the artist's working process. There is a 1-1/2-inch tear with loss of emulsion at the upper edge of the print that has been expertly repaired on the reverse. For further details on this lot, please contact Sotheby's Photographs Department: 212-894-1149.
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