LOT DETAILS

Materials:

gelatin silver print

Size Notes:

Each approximately 11½ by 9 in. (29.2 by 22.9 cm.)

Markings:

This group of four gelatin silver prints is in generally excellent condition. Each print is trimmed to the image and there is edge and corner wear. The reverse of each print is lightly soiled and the edges are age-darkened.

Condition:

This group of four gelatin silver prints is in generally excellent condition. Each print is trimmed to the image and there is edge and corner wear. The reverse of each print is lightly soiled and the edges are age-darkened. 1. '566': On the reverse are two hinge remnants at the upper edge. It is annotated in an unidentified hand in pencil '566.' 2, '580': This print is signed in pencil on the image. There are deposits of original retouching near the upper right edge. On the reverse, it is also signed 'Lerski' and titled 'Verwandlungen' [transformations] in ink. It is annotated '580' in pencil. 3. '548': This print is signed in ink on the image .There are small deposits of original retouching scattered across the print. The reverse is titled 'Verwandlungen' in ink. It is annotated by an unidentified hand in pencil '548' and 'X' in blue crayon. 4. '523': There are small deposits of original retouching scattered across the print. The reverse is signed and titled 'Verwandlungen' in ink. It is annotated in an unidentified hand in pencil '523'; '541'; and 'ARK 060706.' 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.