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Diane Arbus
Estimate
15,000 - 25,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Diane Arbus
- 'A Castle in Disneyland, Cal.'
- Stamped A Diane Arbus Photograph, signed, titled and inscribed by Diane Arbus and numbered 29/75 on the reverse
- Gelatin silver print
- 13 3/4 x 14 1/4 inches
signed, titled, dated, and editioned '29/75' by Doon Arbus, the photographer's daughter, in ink and stamped on the reverse, framed, 1962, printed posthumously by Neil Selkirk (Revelations, pp. 288-89)
Condition
This photograph is in generally excellent condition. In high raking light, 3 thin, linear, glossy areas (each measuring 1/2 to one-and-1/2 inches long) are visible near the upper edge and in the central-lower portion of the image. These are likely due to glass offsetting and are only visible upon very close examination. Extremely faint silvering at the image periphery and in the darkest areas, as well as a few tiny deposits of original retouching, are also visible in raking light.
On the reverse, the Estate copyright stamp is dated 19'72' in ink. Also on the reverse, 'RMG# A8809. 107-0' and 'DA 459X' are annotated in an unidentified hand in pencil.
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.