Horst P. Horst

blindstamped in the margin, signed and with title, date, and annotations in pencil on the reverse, framed, 1988, printed later

Staley-Wise Gallery, New York, 2000

This print, on double-weight paper with a surface sheen, is in generally excellent condition. Upon close examination, a few scattered deposits of retouching are visible. A one-inch sharp crease in the lower left quadrant appears to break the emulsion. There is a faint waviness along the left edge of the image and margin. The margin corners are gently bumped, and there is a small crease in the lower left margin corner. There are several small tape remnants along the edges on the reverse. The annotations in pencil are as follows: 'SW#20888' and 'S. G. P.'
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