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Ilse Bing
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description
- Ilse Bing
- 'SELF IN MIRRORS' (SELF-PORTRAIT)
- gelatin silver print
signed and dated in white ink on the image, signed, titled, dated, and editioned '11/15' in pencil on the reverse, framed, 1931, printed later (Ilse Bing: Photography Through the Looking Glass, cover and p. 109, variant cropping)
Provenance
Irving Galleries, Palm Beach, 2000
Condition
This print, on double-weight paper with a slight sheen, is in generally very good condition. In the upper left corner there is a small area where it appears that the top layer of emulsion has been purposefully scratched away. There is minimal wear to the margin edges and corners.
On the reverse are the following annotations in an unidentified hand in pencil: '#01' and '131-9503-C.' There is a stray graphite deposit near the edition number.
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.