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Peter Beard
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Peter Beard
- 'Lion Pride in the Tiva Dry River, Tsavo North, nr. Kathmula', February 1965
- Chromogenic print
Silver print, printed later. Signed, titled, dated and variously inscribed in ink and blood with collage. With a gallery label bearing information about the work in facsimile, and the photographer's copyright stamp on the reverse. Mounted and framed.
Provenance
Camera Work, Berlin
Condition
This work is in overall very good condition. With a large but minor scratch (approx. 5 cm) and small scratch (approx. 0.5 cm) in the upper left quadrant, only visible in raking light, and with undulation to the paper at the edges. The print has been affixed to the mount at the corners on the reverse.
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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."
Catalogue Note
“The wilderness is gone and with it much more than we can appreciate or predict. We’ll suffer for it.” Peter Beard’s fascination with photo documentary and his passion for conservation in Africa is evident throughout his unique photo collages. Combining a range of photographs, diary clippings, quotes, found objects, drawings and more, his aim is to capture the nature of the African continent as it slowly but surely succumbs to inevitable industrialisation.