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Berenice Abbott
Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 USD
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Description
- Berenice Abbott
- New York at Night
- gelatin silver print
the photographer's 'Original Photograph / Berenice Abbott / Abbot Village, Maine' stamp and with annotations in pencil on the reverse, 1932, printed no later than 1976 (Steidl, Vol. II, cover, frontispiece, and p. 35)
Provenance
Gift of the photographer to Paul Katz, 1976
Acquired from the above by the present owner, circa 2014
Condition
This photograph, on double-weight Agfa paper with a semi-glossy surface and egg-shell texture, is in generally very good condition. Scattered tiny white spots in the upper left corner of the image are features in the negative and not condition features of this print. The print has thin margins and there is faint edge rippling.
On the reverse, 'Given to me directly by Berenice Abbott 1976 Paul Katz' is written 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.
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.