- 125
Irving Penn
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Irving Penn
- 'WOMAN WITH ROSES (LISA FONSSAGRIVES-PENN), PARIS'
- Gelatin silver print
selenium-toned, mounted, signed, titled, dated, and annotated in ink and stamped on the reverse, 1950, printed in 1984, one in an edition of 25 (MoMA, pl. 54; Passage, p. 85)
Condition
This print is in generally very good to excellent condition. There is a tiny, barely perceptible chip in the upper edge of the print. When examined in raking light, the following are visible: original retouching in the sitter's face and neck; a pinpoint accretion in her hair; randomly-scattered tiny matte deposits, possibly foxing, in the lower portion; and a tiny (about 1/8-inch) crease that likely occurred during mounting.
The mount is slightly bowed, and there is light scattered foxing on the reverse of the mount.
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.