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Ansel Adams
Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 USD
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Description
- Ansel Adams
- 'TIOGA PASS'
- Photograph, gelatin silver print
mounted, titled and dated in pencil on the reverse, 1940 (The Print, p. 71)
Provenance
The photographer to his assistant, Frederick A. Quandt
Paul Hertzmann, Inc., San Francisco, 1987
The Consolidated Freightways Collection
Christie's New York, Crossing America: Photographs from the Consolidated Freightways Collection, Part I, 7 April 2011, Sale 2522, Lot 289
Condition
This early print is in generally excellent condition. In raking light, scattered tiny impressions, which do not appear to break the emulsion, and a small scuff in the upper portion of the image are visible.
The print is mounted to slick white board, which is slightly soiled.
The present photograph comes from the collection of Frederick A. Quandt, Adams's assistant during the photographer's time in San Francisco.
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.