- 63
Roger Parry
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Roger Parry
- GUN, GLASSES, AND DICE
- Gelatin silver print
the photographer's 'Photo R. Parry / 18 rue A, Gervais, Issy - Seine' studio stamp on the reverse, circa 1929
Provenance
The Julien Levy Collection, purchased from Jean Farley Levy for the Museum by Lynne and Harold Honickman, 2001
Condition
This photograph is on double-weight paper with a semi-glossy surface. The central and right portion of the image is warm-toned. The print is trimmed to the image, and there is minor wear and chipping along the upper and lower edges. There is a 1/4-inch fiberous white adhesion in the central area of the image. Upon close examination in raking light, a few pen-point-sized impressions that do not break the emulsion are visible overall.
On the reverse of the print, '#6' and '768.1977 AIC' are written in an unidentified hand in pencil.
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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.
Catalogue Note
Photographs by Roger Parry, an advertising photographer-turned-Surrealist, were featured in two early and important shows at the Julien Levy Gallery: Surrealismé, in January of 1932, and Modern European Photography the following month.