Arthur Rothstein

ferrotyped, the Farm Security Administration credit stamps, with typed caption, and number '4052-E' in pencil on the reverse, framed, 1936

Christie's New York, 5 April 1995, Sale 8126, Lot 43

The Depression Years, As Photographed by Arthur Rothstein (New York, 1978), p. 19

Arthur Rothstein, Arthur Rothstein: Words and Pictures (New York, 1979), p. 38

Roy Emerson Stryker and Nancy Wood, In This Proud Land: America 1935-1943, as Seen in the FSA Photographs (Connecticut, 1973), p. 179

Barbara Haskell, The American Century:  Art and Culture, 1900-1950 (Whitney Museum of American Art, 1999), p. 246

This early ferrotyped print is in generally very good condition. The margin edges have minor rubbing, and there is a small (1/4-inch) tear at the left edge that extends into the print 1/16-inch, with tiny attendant emulsion loss. The margin corners are bumped and creased. When examined in raking light, the following are visible: 3 small sharp creases in the left portion of the print. On the reverse, there are two small remnants of cloth tape at the upper edge.
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.