- 99
Bill Brandt
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Bill Brandt
- EARLY MORNING ON THE RIVER, LONDON BRIDGE
- gelatin silver print
a plate from Bill Brandt Photo Journaliste (Paris: Jacques Bosser, 1983), signed and editioned '14/25' in ink in the margin, framed, 1939, printed in 1983 (Shadow of Light, p. 34)
Provenance
Sotheby's London, 14 April 1989, Sale L01041, Lot 415
Sotheby's London, 12 November 2007, Sale L07431, Lot 88
Condition
This print is in generally good condition. In raking light, a few soft and sharp handling creases of varying sizes are visible along the print's edges, none of which appears to break the emulsion.
The margin edges are lightly rippled, and the upper margin corners are bumped. There is graphite residue along the lower margin edge.
On the reverse, there are two tape remnants from prior hinges.
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.