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Peter Beard
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Peter Beard
- Ken Hiratsuka creating Drifted Coral
- gelatin silver print
a unique diptych, signed, dated, and annotated 'For Noël from Ken + Peter (Beard)' in blue ink and with an ink drawing and a collaged photograph of a gorilla, framed, 2004
Condition
This diptych, on double-weight paper with a slightly glossy surface, is in generally excellent condition. The right edge of the upper print is unevenly trimmed. As with other works by the photographer, there are several small creases.
The prints are joined on the reverse with three strips of white tape. '0279' is written in an unidentified hand in pencil 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.