Barbara Morgan

a group of 7 photographs, each signed, titled, and dated in ink in the margin, 3 signed, titled, and dated in ink and each with credit and copyright stamp on the reverse, 1935-65, printed later (7)

Gift of David C. and Sarajean Ruttenberg through the Ruttenberg Arts Foundation, 1991

These photographs, each on double-weight paper with a surface sheen, are in generally excellent condition, except where noted below. Some of the margin edges and corners are lightly bumped. 'Martha Graham - Letter to the World' (Kick) - In raking light, a very tiny nick in the left portion of the image is visible. There is a small, light grey deposit in the lower right margin. On the reverse, the following are written, and crossed out, in an unidentified hand in pencil: '1991-61-1' and '212-1982-2.' 'Martha Graham - Letter to the World' (Twirl) - On the reverse, the following are written, and crossed out, in an unidentified hand in pencil: '1991-61-12' and '212-1982-28.' 'Willard's Fist' - There is a small yellow deposit in the left margin. On the reverse, the following are written, and crossed out, in an unidentified hand in pencil: '1991-61-5' and '212-1992-12.' 'Samadhi' - There is a tiny impression that does not break the emulsion near the left edge of the image. On the reverse, the following are written, and crossed out, in an unidentified hand in pencil: '1991-61-3' and '212-1982-10.' 'Fossil in Formation' - There is a small deposit of retouching in the center portion of the image and a slight tear in the upper right margin corner. On the reverse, the following are written, and crossed out, in an unidentified hand in pencil: '1991-61-8' and '212-1982-21.' 'Lloyd's Head' - There is a 1-3/4-inch linear deposit of retouching at the sitter's neck and a small deposit below the sitter's ear. There is a small, soft crease at the lower edge of the image, and upon extremely close inspection, a very slight crease in the sitter's head is visible. On the reverse, the following are written, and crossed out, in an unidentified hand in pencil: '1991-61-17' and '212-1982-37.' The credit and copyright stamp is not fully inked. 'Martha Graham - Ekstasis' - On the reverse, the following are written, and crossed out, in an unidentified hand in pencil: '1991-61-10' and '212-1892-26.'
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.

The photographs are as follows:

Martha Graham - Letter to the World (Kick)

Martha Graham - Letter to the World (Twirl)

Willard's Fist

Samadhi

Fossil in Formation

Lloyd's Head

Martha Graham - Ekstasis

Additional images in this lot may be found in our online catalogue.