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HIRO | 'Betta Splendens, New York City'
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description
- Hiro
- 'Betta Splendens, New York City'
- 26 1/2 by 37 3/4 in. (67.3 by 95.9 cm.)
large-format dye-transfer print, mounted, signed in pencil and with fingerprint in ink, title, copyright, reproduction rights, and numerical stamps on the reverse, framed, a Nassau County Museum of Art label on the reverse, 1984, one from an edition of 20 plus 2 artist's proofs
Provenance
Acquired from the photographer by Roy 'Halston' Frowick, circa 1985 By descent to the present owner
Exhibited
Roslyn, New York, Nassau County Museum of Art, Halston Style, March - July 2017
Condition
While this dye-transfer print has not been examined out of its frame, it appears to be in generally excellent condition. The colors are vivid and saturated with no apparent fading. When examined closely in raking light, a few tiny scratches that do not appear to break the emulsion are visible.
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.
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.