Horst P. Horst

platinum-palladium print, signed in pencil in the margin, signed and with edition '6/25' and annotations in pencil on the reverse, framed, 1948-49, printed later (Sixty Years, pl. 88)

This platinum-palladium print, on double-weight paper with a deckled edge, is in generally excellent condition. The margins are sunned at the perimeter of the image. There is a faint crescent-shaped crease in the upper left margin. On the reverse are several rust-colored deposits and a small tape remnant along the upper edge. '#6' [circled] and 'HORP006.06' are written 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.