LOT DETAILS

Materials:

gelatin silver print

Size Notes:

13¾ by 11 in. (34.8 by 27.8 cm.)

Markings:

There is insignificant soiling on the reverse and the edges are darkened. There are two paper hinge remnant along the upper edge on the reverse.

Condition:

This warm-toned early print, on double-weight paper with a faint sheen, is in generally excellent condition. Visible upon close examination are the following: two thin parallel glossy deposits (measuring approximately 1/2-inch) in the upper right corner; and a 2-1/2-inch linear scratch that does not appear to break the emulsion in the upper left corner. The upper and lower edges are rippled and the corners are rounded. There is insignificant soiling on the reverse and the edges are darkened. There are two paper hinge remnant along the upper edge on the reverse. The lot is sold in the condition it is in at the time of sale. The condition report is provided to assist you with assessing the condition of the lot and is for guidance only. Any reference to condition in the condition report for the lot does not amount to a full description of condition. The images of the lot form part of the condition report for the lot provided by Sotheby's. Certain images of the lot provided online may not accurately reflect the actual condition of the lot. In particular, the online images may represent colours and shades which are different to the lot's actual colour and shades. The condition report for the lot may make reference to particular imperfections of the lot but you should note that the lot may have other faults not expressly referred to in the condition report for the lot or shown in the online images of the lot. The condition report may not refer to all faults, restoration, alteration or adaptation because Sotheby's is not a professional conservator or restorer but rather the condition report is a statement of opinion genuinely held by Sotheby's. For that reason, Sotheby's condition report is not an alternative to taking your own professional advice regarding the condition of the lot. 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 INCLUDED IN THE CATALOGUE.