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William Klein
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- William Klein
- 'New York 54/55'
- portfolio of 12 matted gelatin silver prints
(Paris: Atelier J. M. Bustamante-Bernard Saint-Genes, 1978, a total edition of 60), a porfolio of 12 photographs, each signed, editioned 'No. 12,' and annotated in pencil on the reverse, matted, titled in pencil on the mat, 1954-55, printed in 1978; together with the printed title, introduction by Alain Jouffroy, plate list, and colophon, numbered '12' in pencil. Folio, black cloth clamshell box with stamped title
Provenance
Sotheby's New York, 12 May 1986, Sale 5453, Lot 273
Condition
These photographs, on double-weight Agfa paper, are in generally excellent condition. On each, there are 2 tape remnants along the upper edge of the margin and on the reverse. Each is hinged on the reverse to the mat by 2 small pieces of linen tape.
The plates, with dimensions and further condition notes, are as follows:
Dance in Brooklyn, September 1954: 8 3/8 by 11 3/4 in.
Spanish Harlem, September 1954: 9 1/8 by 12 in.
Upper Broadway, October 1954: 12 by 8 1/2 in. There are 2 small tears at the upper margin edge.
57th Street, November 1954: 8 1/8 by 12 in.
Horn & Hardart's, November 1954: 7 5/8 by 12 1/8 in.
5th Avenue, November 1954: 8 1/4 by 12 in.
Xmas, Macy's, December 1954: 7 5/8 by 12 in.
First Avenue, January 1955: 8 by 11 7/8 in.
Near the Docks, January 1955: 11 1/2 by 8 3/4 in.
Sweeney's, 3rd Avenue, February 1955: 12 9 1/8 in. The lower left margin edge is slightly creased.
St Patrick's Day, March 1955: 7 3/4 by 11 7/8 in. There is some very faint, barely discernible soiling in the left margin.
Elsa Maxwell's Toy Ball, March 1955: 8 3/8 by 11 7/8 in.
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.