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Seydou Keïta
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Seydou Keïta
- MAN, WIFE AND TWO SONS WITH GUITARS
- Signed and dated in ink below image right
- Gelatin silver print
signed and dated in ink in the margin, framed, a Gagosian Gallery label on the reverse, 1959-60, printed in 1997 (Seydou Keïta, p. 182)
Provenance
Acquired from Gagosian Gallery, Beverly Hills, 1997
Condition
This print is in generally excellent condition. The reverse of the print is hinged along the upper edge with three pieces of tape to the mat. There is a small crease in the upper margin. Upon close examination in the lower right portion of the image, a small blue deposit, possibly original retouching, is visible.
'2515-1,' 'P 182,' and 'GG' are written in unidentified hands in pencil on the reverse.
The print is dated '1950-60, 1997' in ink in the margin, indicating the print date as 1997.
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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.