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Walker Evans
Estimate
6,000 - 9,000 USD
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Description
- Walker Evans
- selected polaroid enlargements
a group of 3 enlargements of Polaroid originals, comprising 3 studies of Road Markings, chromogenic prints, matted, 1973, printed in 1974 (Rosenheim, pls. 182, 185, and 186)
Provenance
The photographer to Bobbi Carrey, 1974
Condition
These three color enlargements, with warm purple tones, are each in generally excellent condition. There are a few minor surface scratches on each print,and faint rubbing is visible in raking light.
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
Bobbi Carrey worked for Walker Evans during the summer of 1974. During this time she arranged, at Evans's request, for copies to be made of his unique SX-70 Polaroid prints. These enlargements were made by the Polaroid company, and according to Carrey, no more than 3 enlargements of an image were made.