- 142
Ansel Adams
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 USD
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Description
- Ansel Adams
- clearing winter storm, yosemite national park, california
signed by the photographer in pencil in the margin, matted, circa 1938; accompanied by the original mat and a letter from the present owner describing the acquisition of this print (Morgan & Morgan, pl. 71; This is the American Earth, pp. 84-85; 400 Photographs, p. 123; Portfolios, p. 49; Yosemite and the Range of Light, cover; Examples, p. 102; Autobiography, p. 243; Classic Images, pl. 46; Letters and Images, p. 369; Yosemite: Ansel Adams, pl. 1; Ansel Adams at 100, p. 89; 101 Years of California Photography, p. 128)
Provenance
Acquired by the present owner in Carmel, California, 1941
Condition
This early print, on a warm, somewhat matte-surface double-weight paper, is in generally excellent condition. There is a pinpoint deposit of indeterminate nature in the lower margin and a very soft, faint handling crease in the lower right quadrant. These are negligible. When examined in raking light, age-appropriate silvering is visible in the darkest areas of the print.
The original mat is age-darkened.
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.
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 PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
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.
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 PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.