- 102
Ilse Bing
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Ilse Bing
- 'IT WAS SO WINDY IN THE EIFFEL TOWER'
- Gelatin silver print
signed and dated in white ink on the image, signed, titled, and dated in pencil on the reverse, 1931, printed later (Ilse Bing: Paris, 1931-1952, cover)
Condition
This print, on double-weight matte-surface paper, is in generally excellent condition. Upon very close examination, scattered tiny matte deposits of original retouching are visible.
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 print is from the 'key set' of Bing's photographs that she compiled in the mid-1970s.