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Kenneth Josephson
Estimate
15,000 - 25,000 USD
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Description
- Kenneth Josephson
- 'KEN JOSEPHSON'
(Louisville: Center for Photographic Studies, 1975, an edition of 31), a portfolio of 10 photographs, each mounted, signed in pencil on the mount, 1961-73, printed in 1975. Folio, the colophon editioned '22' in pencil, dark grey clamshell box with white stamped title
Condition
These photographs are in generally excellent condition except where noted.
1. Polapan, 1973: There is a faint ½-inch impression along the upper edge of the image that does not break the emulsion.
2. Michigan, 1970: There is a faint one-inch impression along the left edge of the image that does not break the emulsion.
3. Sweden, 1967
4. Chicago, 1973
5. Chicago, 1961: The print is lifting from the mount at the lower right corner. There are 3 pinpoint-sized impressions that do not break the emulsion in the center of the print.
6. New York State, 1970
7. New York State, 1970
8. Istanbul, 1972: There is a faint 3½-inch line of graphite on the mount left of the print.
9. Acropolis, 1972
10. Bradley, 1968: There is a 1½-inch surface indentation that does not break the emulsion in the top right corner of the image. A tiny particle appears to have been trapped between the print and the mount during dry-mounting.
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
This portfolio, produced in 1975, contains a selection of Josephson's best-known images to date. All of the plates from the portfolio can be seen on sothebys.com.