- 153
Robert Frank
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Robert Frank
- 'Mabou'
- gelatin silver print
signed, titled, and dated in ink in the margin, 1982 (The Lines of My Hand, unpaginated)
Provenance
Gift of the photographer to the present owner
Condition
This photograph, on double-weight Agfa paper with gray margins, is in generally excellent condition. In raking light, some crescent-shaped handling creases and linear impressions are visible overall and do not appear to break the emulsion. There are stray rust-colored deposits of indeterminate nature in the upper and lower margins. The margin corners and edges are gently bumped, with occasional minor chipping to the emulsion.
There are stray ink deposits 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.
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.