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Peter Beard
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
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Description
- Peter Beard
- 'ORPHANED CHEETAH CUBS @ MEIGA NEAR NYERI, MARCH 1968; FOR THE END OF THE GAME/LAST WORD FROM PARADISE'
- Gelatin silver print with collage
a unique object, signed, titled, dated, and annotated in black and white inks, including ink drawings and handprint, with many collage elements, among them 15 photographs, including 2 of daughter Zara and one of Iman; a postcard, images from magazines and books, a feather, a metal crucifix, and a book of matches, framed, 1968, printed and collaged circa 1997
Provenance
Acquired from The Time is Always Now, New York, circa 1998
Condition
This print, with many collaged photographic images and several three-dimensional elements, appears to be in excellent condition. It has not been removed from its original specified frame.
The collaged photographs are in 4-by 6-inch and panoramic formats.
There is a Time Is Always Now, New York, gallery label on the reverse of the frame.
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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.