Ansel Adams
1902 - 1984
The Sierra Club Outing, 1930
(San Francisco: self-published, 1930, an edition of 8), a portfolio of 23 gelatin silver prints, each signed by the photographer in pencil in the margin and titled in pencil on the reverse; together with the letterpress title/colophon, numbered '3' by the photographer in ink, 10 framed. Small folio, green linen portfolio with flaps and ties, stamped leather title label on spine, no. 3 in a total edition of 8
Each image: 6 by 8 in. (15.2 by 20.3 cm.) or the reverse
Each frame: 23 by 18 3/4 in. (58.4 by 47.6 cm.) or the reverse
This portfolio is in generally excellent condition. The margins are somewhat darkened along the edges, as well as in a thin band around the images. There are a few fingerprints in some of the margins. Each print bears several inventory numbers written in pencil in an unidentified hand on the reverse.
The portfolio case is heavily worn and discolored. The flaps have separated from the portfolio. The leather ties are very brittle.
Additional notes are as follows:
Rock Creek Cañon Bear Creek Spire: Unframed
Mountain Pine: There is a fox mark in the sky at the upper center. The margin is sunned in a band around the periphery of the image. There are some purple ink deposits on the reverse. Framed
Mount McGee: Unframed
Mt. Huxley: Unframed
North Palisade: Unframed
The Hermit: Framed
Dan Tachet: Framed
Devil's Cragg: Unframed
Down Bishop Pass: The margin is sunned in a band around the periphery of the image. There is a small brown fox mark on the reverse. Framed
Detail- Devil's Cragg: There is a stray graphite mark in the margin. Unframed
Lodgepole Pine: The margin is sunned in a band around the periphery of the image. Framed
Bishop Pass: Unframed
In Simpson Meadow: The margin is sunned in a band around the periphery of the image. Framed
On Muir Pass: The margin is sunned in a band around the periphery of the image. Framed
On the Hermit: Framed
First Recess = Mono Creek: Unframed
Red and White Mountain: Unframed
Mount Huxley/Evolution Lake: Unframed
Muir Pass: Unframed
Meadow- near Bishop Pass: The margin is sunned in a band around the periphery of the image. There are a few scattered fox marks. Framed
Mount Winchell: Unframed
Grouse Valley: Unframed
Sierra Juniper: There is a disruption in the paper along the upper edge, possibly a result of the paper-making process. Framed
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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Hans P. Kraus Jr. Fine Photographs, New York, 2006, Andrew Smith Gallery, Santa Fe, as agent
Lubbock, Texas Tech University, Ansel Adams: American Master, Selections from the David H. Arrington Collection, August 2015 – January 2016