Eliot Porter

the complete set of 10 dye-transfer prints from the Trees portfolio (Southborough: Color Three Associates, 1988, a total edition of 57), each mounted, signed in pencil on the mount, the portfolio stamp, editioned '14/25' in pencil, on the reverse, 1958-75, printed in 1988 (10)

These dye-transfer prints are in generally excellent condition, except as noted below. The color remains rich and saturated, with no apparent fading. There are tiny, soft impressions and scattered deposits of retouching on some of the prints. Front matter and a portfolio case do not accompany this set of prints. 'Juniper Tree, Arches National Monument, Utah, August 1958' - On the reverse of the mount, '3-2-89-4' is written in an unidentified hand in pencil. 'Aspens by Lake, Broadmore Lodge, Pike National Forest, Colorado, September 1959' - There is a very tiny loss of emulsion in the lower right corner of the image. On the reverse of the mount, '11-9-89-2' is written in an unidentified hand in pencil. 'Birch Trees on Cliff, Near Keene Valley, Adirondack Park, New York, September 1963' - On the reverse of the mount, '1-31-89-7' is written in an unidentified hand in pencil. The stamp of the reverse of the mount was not completely inked. 'Red Tree Near Cades Cove, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Tennessee, October 1969' - On the reverse of the mount, '1-10-89-10' is written in an unidentified hand in pencil. 'Dogwood and Oak Trees, Red River Gorge, Kentucky, April 1968' - On the reverse of the mount, '12-8-89-6' is written in an unidentified hand in pencil. The stamp of the reverse of the mount was not completely inked. 'Redbud and Tulip Poplar, Near Foothills Parkway, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, North Carolina, April 1968' - On the reverse of the mount, '1-26-89-8' is written in an unidentified hand in pencil. 'Poplars With Lichens, Great Spruce Head Island, Maine, June 1968' - There is a small area in the center portion of the image that is slightly more matte. On the reverse of the mount, there is a blue deposit of indeterminate nature and '2-22-89-21' is written twice in an unidentified hand in pencil. 'Old Cottonwood Tree, Moki Canyon, Glen Canyon, Utah, April 1963' - On the reverse of the mount, '2-15-89-22' is written in an unidentified hand in pencil. 'Dry Cypress Swamp, Tamiami Trail, Florida, February 1974' - On the reverse of the mount, '1-13-89-1' is written in an unidentified hand in pencil. 'White Aspens and Hillside, Near Steamboat Springs, Colorado, May 1975' - On the reverse of the mount, '12-6-88-9' is written in an unidentified hand in pencil.
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:

Juniper Tree, Arches National Monument, Utah, August 1958

Aspens by Lake, Broadmore Lodge, Pike National Forest, Colorado, September 1959

Birch Trees on Cliff, Near Keene Valley, Adirondack Park, New York, September 1963

Red Tree Near Cades Cove, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Tennessee, October 1969

Dogwood and Oak Trees, Red River Gorge, Kentucky, April 1968

Redbud and Tulip Poplar, Near Foothills Parkway, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, North Carolina, April 1968

Poplars With Lichens, Great Spruce Head Island, Maine, June 1968

Old Cottonwood Tree, Moki Canyon, Glen Canyon, Utah, April 1963

Dry Cypress Swamp, Tamiami Trail, Florida, February 1974

White Aspens and Hillside, Near Steamboat Springs, Colorado, May 1975