Lot 143A
  • 143A

Robert Frank

Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
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Description

  • Robert Frank
  • 'WELLFLEET, MASS.' (MARILYN DEAD)
signed and titled in ink in the margin, 1962, printed later (Lines of My Hand, unpaginated)

Provenance

Acquired from the photographer, through an intermediary, circa 1980

Condition

This print, on double-weight paper with a surface sheen, is in generally very good condition. There is what appears to be sunning around the periphery of the print in the mat opening. When examined in raking light, the following are visible: a 3/4-inch sharp handling crease that appears to break the emulsion in the lower central area of the print, and tiny deposits of original retouching, also in the lower portion of the flag.
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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