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Alma Lavenson
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Alma Lavenson
- 'SELF PORTRAIT'
- Gelatin silver print
signed, titled, and dated '32/68' in pencil on the reverse, 1932, printed in 1968 (Ehrens, cover and p. 87)
Provenance
The collection of the photographer
By descent to her family
Condition
This print is on double-weight paper with a slightly pebbled, semi-glossy surface. It is in excellent condition.
The numbers '32/68' on the reverse in Lavenson's hand are not an edition number. This was Lavenson's own notation regarding negative date ('32') and print date ('68'). This print was made by the photographer.
Additional published references for this image are 'Alma Lavenson', title page; 'Seeing Straight,' p. 10; '101 Years of California Photography,' p. 173; 'Woman: a Celebration,' p. 90; 'Defining Eye,' p. 104)
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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.