A Grand Vision: The David H. Arrington Collection of Ansel Adams Masterworks

Ansel Adams

'High Sierra'

Auction Closed

December 14, 10:16 PM GMT

Estimate

10,000 - 15,000 USD

Lot Details

Description

Ansel Adams

1902 - 1984

'High Sierra'

gelatin silver print, titled in red ink on the reverse, with the 'Photograph by Ansel Adams' stamp, signed by Virginia Best Adams in pencil, and a Michael and Jeanne Adams collection stamp on the reverse, circa 1930; accompanied by a certificate of provenance, signed by Michael and Jeanne Adams (2)

image: 9 3/4 by 7 1/2 in. (24.8 by 19.1 cm.)

This print is in generally excellent condition. There are some tiny deposits of original retouching. The 'KODAK' negative stamp is visible along the extreme upper edge of the print. The corners are worn and there is associated emulsion loss, impressions, and creasing.

'A019' and 'AA/1937' is written in pencil in an unidentified hand on the reverse. 'S' is written in red ink, possibly by the photographer. The reverse is abraded in the upper left corner, soiled, and darkened along the edges.

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.

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Santa Fe, The Georgia O’Keeffe Museum, Georgia O’Keeffe and Ansel Adams: Natural Affinities, May – September 2008; traveling thereafter to The Norton Museum of Art, San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, and the Smithsonian American Art Museum