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Ansel Adams (1902 - 1984)
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 EUR
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Description
- Ansel Adams
- Evening Clouds, East side of the Sierra Nevada, California, 1962
Tirage argentique, probablement d'entre 1963 et 1970, probablement d'un négatif Polaroid Type 55, contrecollé sur carton fort, signé à l'encre noire en bas à droite. Au verso, avec les tampons de l'atelier Carmel (BMFA 7 et 8), titré à l'encre noire et avec les tampons 'Property of Polaroid' et 'Photography by Photographic Service Group'.
Provenance
Sotheby's, Photographs from the Polaroid Collection, New York, 21 & 22 juin 2010, lot 260.
Literature
John Szarkowski, The Portfolios of Ansel Adams, Boston, New York Graphic Society, 1977, ill. IV pl. 15;
Ansel Adams, Yosemite and the range of light, Boston, New York Graphic Society, 1979, pl. 42 (variante);
James Alinder / John Szarkowski, Ansel Adams : Classic Images, Boston, Little, Brown, 1985, ill. pl. 73 (variante).
Ansel Adams, Yosemite and the range of light, Boston, New York Graphic Society, 1979, pl. 42 (variante);
James Alinder / John Szarkowski, Ansel Adams : Classic Images, Boston, Little, Brown, 1985, ill. pl. 73 (variante).
Condition
In good condition. When examined in raking light, the following are visible: a linear scuff (approx. 10cm) that goes over into a faint scratch (approx. 12cm) in the lower right quadrant; a very faint scratch (approx. 2cm) with a tiny indentation breaking the gelatine layer in the lower right quadrant near the edge; another very faint superficial scratch starting in the upper left quadrant at the upper edge and going into the upper right quadrant; very light rubbing marks in the lower left quadrant. All the above are only visible in raking light.
The mount with light surface dirt and some very light age-darkening.
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."