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HERBERT GEORGE PONTING | Midnight in the Antartic Summer, 1910
估價
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
招標截止
描述
- Herbert Ponting
- Midnight in the Antartic Summer, 1910
- Image: 32,2 x 45,5 cm (12 5/8 x 17 3/4 in.); sheet:33,2 x 46,5 cm (13 1/4 x 18 1/4 in.);frame: 55 x 65,5 cm (21 3/4 x 25 3/4 in.).
Carbon print. Signed in pencil in the lower left quadrant. Titled in pencil with the photographer's stamps on the verso. Matted and framed.
Condition
This print is in overall good vintage condition. Matt print. Blue tones. Top edge hinge-mounted with two pieces of masking tape verso. Loss of lower left corner (base layer remaining), not affecting image. A few handling marks, tiny creases and tears as well as yellowing in the margin not affecting image. Light silvering across print only visible in raking light. Light yellowing across print except where previous mount window rested, marked by faint indentation lines in some areas. Some white specks and a fingerprint mark in the negative, only visible under close inspection. One soft handling crease in the lower left quadrant, a few scuffing and soft handling marks across print only visible under raking light.
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"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."