- 66
Arthur Wesley Dow
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Arthur Wesley Dow
- 'FIRST FOREST - GUIDE AND MISS YORKE'
- Gelatin silver print
toned, titled in pencil on the reverse, 1911
Provenance
The estate of the photographer
By descent to George and Barbara D. Wright, the photographer’s grand-niece
To the present owner
Condition
This early, warm-toned photograph is on heavy double-weight paper with a nearly matte surface. It is essentially in very good to excellent condition. Scattered tiny deposits of original retouching are visible, primarily in the sky area. There is a a 1/2-inch soft crease in the upper right corner of the image, which appears to have been retouched.
This print has very thin margins, and the margin corners are slightly soiled and bumped. The reverse of the print is appropriately age-darkened and there is faint evidence of foxing.
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.