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Berenice Abbott
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- Berenice Abbott
- Cocteau’s hands on Antigone mask, 1927
- vintage silver print mounted on card
- 17 x 12 cm ; 6 3/4 x 4 3/4 in.
tirage argentique en noir et blanc
Condition
This silver print on mat paper is in good general condition.
With four pinholes at the four corners corresponding to the enlargement process. At the left edge, a small loss away from the image of approximately 2 mm. At the upper edge, a small tear of approx. 8 mm (including 2 mm in the image). Light silvering in the upper right quadrant and along the right edge, in the lower right quadrant, a trace of liquid drop of approximately 1 cm, all visible in raking light only. In the centre a very light crease of approximately 1 cm.
"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."
"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."
Catalogue Note
© BERENICE ABBOTT / GETTY IMAGES