Lot 129
  • 129

Helmut Newton

Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 USD
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Description

  • Helmut Newton
  • TWO PAIRS OF LEGS IN BLACK STOCKINGS, PARIS
  • gelatin silver
signed and inscribed 'For Adrian - With many thanks for his great patience with Helmut Newton' in ink on the reverse, framed, 1979 (Big Nudes, p. 31; Pantheon, pl. 58)

Condition

This print, on double-weight paper with a surface sheen, is in generally excellent condition. There is a tiny adhesion of indeterminate nature near the left figure's right thigh. There is a small, soft crease in the upper margin of the print. On the reverse of the print, 'F.45' is written in an unidentified hand in pencil.
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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