Lot 181
  • 181

Dorothy Wilding

Estimate
150 - 250 GBP
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Description

  • Dorothy Wilding
  • Photograph of Noël Coward, inscribed by him to Vivien Leigh
  • paper
matte silver print, [c.1951?], laid down on tissue, black paper and stiff card mount, image 295 x 237mm, card 346 x 264mm., showing Coward in a bow tie looking off camera, signed "Dorothy Wilding" below the image and with her studio label on verso (numbered 015819 V), INSCRIBED BY COWARD "For Vivien | 'Steady girl! | My love | Noël" in ink on the image above his left shoulder, some spotting to tissue, hole punched in mount at each corner (slightly affecting the top left corner of the image)

Condition

Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, where appropriate.
"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."