Lot 157
  • 157

Ormond Gigli

Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description

  • Ormond Gigli
  • Girls in the Windows, New York City
  • gelatin silver print
signed and dated in pencil on the reverse, framed, 1960, probably printed between 1960 and 1965

Provenance

Scheinbaum & Russek Ltd., Santa Fe, 1997

Condition

This early print is in generally excellent condition. It is trimmed to the image and is on double-weight paper with a matte surface. There is a slight waviness overall. The upper corners are gently bumped. The reverse is faintly soiled.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.

Catalogue Note

The early gelatin silver print offered here is from a variant exposure of the iconic Girls in the Windows (see Lot 246).  The subtle differences are discernible upon careful examination in the women’s poses and gestures.