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Ruth Bernhard
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description
- Ruth Bernhard
- 'In the Box--horizontal'
- gelatin silver print
mounted, signed in pencil on the mount, signed, titled, and dated in pencil on the reverse, 1962, printed later (The Eternal Body, pl. 19)
Condition
This print is in generally excellent condition.
Visible in raking light and upon close inspection is a superficial, hairline scratch--approximately 2 1/2 inches--that extends from the right edge of the image and does not appear to break the emulsion. There is a thin, vertical band in the left portion of the image that is slightly lighter in tonality.
There is faint evidence of minor foxing along the right edge 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.