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Richard Avedon
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 USD
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Description
- Richard Avedon
- 'nastassja kinski and the serpent, los angeles, california'
oversized, signed and numbered '53/200' by the photographer in pencil, his title, copyright, and edition/printing information stamps on the reverse, matted, 1981, printed in 1982, no. 53 in an edition of 200 in this size format
Provenance
Gift of the photographer to Robert Lantz
By descent to the present owner
Literature
Richard Avedon: Evidence, 1944-1994 (New York, 1994), p. 162 (color variant)
Condition
This oversized print, on smooth semi-glossy paper, is in generally excellent condition. In raking light, a slight wave in the paper is visible. Upon close inspection, thin linear dust spots and possible imperfections in the negative, are visible. These do not detract from the overall attractive appearance of this print.
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.
Catalogue Note
The photograph offered here originally comes from the collection of Robert Lantz, a talent agent whose clients included both Richard Avedon and Nastassja Kinski. Lantz was well-known for his strong personal relationships with his diverse illustrious clients, including Elizabeth Taylor, Montgomery Clift, Bette Davis, Leonard Bernstein, and James Baldwin, among others.