Peter Beard

a unique object, signed, titled, dated, and annotated in ink on the image, extensively illustrated by E. Mwangi Kuria and Mathenge Kivoi in watercolor, tempera, and ink in the margin, and with the Peter Beard Studio Certification of Authenticity stamp, signed, titled, and dated and with annotations in ink, on the reverse, 1984

This photograph appears to be in very good to excellent condition. The edges are rubbed, and the corners are bumped. Various small scratches, impressions, and handling creases are visible overall, none of which appear to break the emulsion. The following annotations are written in ink on the image: 'Box 4191 Nairobi'; and 'Embellished at the hog ranch art dept. by a world artist E. Mwangi Kuria and Kiroi Mathenge, Kamboya Hill Tsavo West.' On the reverse of the print there is light but brightly colored soiling. '1978/2007' and '4638' are written in ink and red pencil on the reverse.
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