Lee Friedlander

a group of 8 (of 15) photographs from the 15 Photographs portfolio (New York: Double Elephant Press, 1973, a total edition of 90), each mounted on hand-made paper, signed and editioned '39/75' in pencil on the mount, 1962-72, printed in 1973 (8)

These prints are in generally excellent condition. All of the mounts are attached at the upper edge to the mat backboards. The plates are as follows: Bed in window - Cincinnati, Ohio 1963: In raking light, a faint scratch is visible in the upper central portion of the print, as well as some light silvering. The mount is affixed to the mat backboard in the corners. Women in window - New York City 1963 Plane over bull - Kansas City, Missouri 1965: In raking light a slightly raised vertical line is visible 1/4-inch from the left edge of the print. Lee Av - Butte, Montana 1970: The mount is slightly bowed. Car & fence & bush - San Diego, California 1970: There is a slight wave in the mount and print. Street scene, trees & houses - Hollywood, California 1970: The mount is slightly bowed. Statue - New Jersey 1971: There is a slight wave in the mount and print. Street scene - man, pole, etc. - Chicago 1972: The mount is slight bowed. In raking light, faint silver is visible in the dark areas.
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.
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