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Francesca Woodman
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 USD
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Description
- Francesca Woodman
- FROM THE EEL SERIES, ROME
- gelatin silver print
annotation in pencil on the reverse, 1977-78
Provenance
Gift of the photographer, 1980
Literature
Chris Townsend, Francesca Woodman (London, 2006), p. 164
For variants, see Francesca Woodman (Zurich, 1992), p. 91; Francesca Woodman (SFMoMA, 2011), p. 94; Francesca Woodman (Cologne, 2014), p. 213; and Francesca Woodman (Fondation Cartier pour L'Art Contemporain, 1998), p. 117
Condition
This impressive early print, on slightly warm-toned double-weight paper with a slight sheen is in generally excellent condition. When examined in raking light, the following are visible: a slightly raised pen-point-sized area near the bowl, as well as faint silvering in the dark areas.
'I.213' is written in pencil on the reverse.
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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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.