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William Christenberry
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- William Christenberry
- selected images
a group of 16 chromogenic prints, 15 signed and each titled, dated, numbered, and annotated by the photographer in ink on the reverse, matted, 1967-2000, printed 2000-01, no. 1 in an edition of 9 (Christenberry Reconstruction, p. 95) (16)
Provenance
Pace/MacGill Gallery, New York
Acquired by Artist's Management Group from the above
Phillips de Pury & Company, New York, 18 October 2006, Sale NY040206, Lot 36
Acquired by the present owner from the above
Condition
These photographs are in generally excellent condition. Some prints have tiny specks of discoloration in the margins that do not affect the image. All but 'The Soul Wheel, 1977' are signed by the photographer in ink. A letter authenticating the edition from Pace/MacGill Gallery, New York, is available upon request. All are titled, dated, numbered and annotated as follows:
For 'Store, Alabama, 1967' - '1,' annotated 'Brownie,' printed 2001
For 'Store, Greensboro, Alabama, 1972' - '2,' annotated 'Brownie,' printed 2000
For 'The Soul Wheel, Greensboro, Alabama, 1977' - '3,' annotated 'Brownie,' printed 2000
For 'The Shack, Greensboro, Alabama, 1979' - '4,' annotated 'Mamiya,' printed 2000
For 'The Shack, Greensboro, Alabama, 1982' - '6,' annotated 'Mamiya,' printed 2000
For 'The Underground Nite Club, Greensboro, Alabama, 1984' - '7,' annotated 'Deardorff,' printed 2000
For 'The Underground Nite Club, Greensboro, Alabama, 1986' - '8,' annotated 'Deardorff'
For 'The Underground Nite Club, Greensboro, Alabama, 1988' - '9,' annotated 'Deardorff,' printed 2000
For 'The Underground Nite Club, Greensboro, Alabama, 1989' - '10,' annotated 'Deardorff,' printed 2000
For 'The Underground Nite Club, Greensboro, Alabama, 1991' - '12,' annotated 'April (1991),' 'Deardorff,' printed 2000
For 'The Underground Nite Club, Greensboro, Alabama, 1991' - '13,' annotated 'Deardorff,' printed 2000
For 'The Underground Nite Club, Greensboro, Alabama, 1992' - '14,' annotated 'Deardorff,' printed 2000
For 'The Underground Club, Greensboro, Alabama, 1996' - '18,' annotated 'Deardorff,' printed 2000. There is a tiny, pinpoint spot near the 'Underground Club' sign which is only visible in raking light and which does not disturb the emulsion.
For 'The Underground Club, Greensboro, Alabama, 1998' - '20,' annotated 'Deardorff,' printed 2000
For 'Building that replaces 'The Underground Club,' Greensboro, Alabama, 1999' - '21,' annotated 'Brownie,' printed 2001
For 'Barry's Place, Greensboro, Alabama, 2000' - '22,' annotated 'Jan 1,' 'Deardorff,' printed 2001
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.
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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.