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EDWARD STEICHEN 1879 - 1973 | Lotus, Mount Kisco, New York, 1915
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 EUR
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Description
- Edward Steichen
- Lotus, Mount Kisco, New York, 1915
- signed Steichen in ink in the lower right corner
- silver print
- 20,3 x 25,4 cm; 8 x 10 in.
- printed circa 1930
Provenance
Sale: Christie's New York, 19th & 20th Century Photographs, May 7, 1984, lot 65
Acquired at the above sale by Dr. Arthur Brandt
Acquired at the above sale by Dr. Arthur Brandt
Literature
Joanna Steichen, Steichen's Legacy, Photographs, 1895 - 1973, Alfred A. Knopf, New York, 2000, ill. pl. 306
Condition
This silver print is in overall good condition. The upper edge of the print with light dried residue that might be the result of a former mount. Softened edges and corners due to age. A restored crease of approx. 10 cm in the lower right corner. Please note that looking at the sale catalogue where this lot was purchased, Christie's New York, 19th & 20th Century Photographs, May 7, 1984, lot 65, the original signature on the recto not visible on the reproduction seems to have been overwritten in ink.
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
Provenance indicates that the print was mounted on a card with Edward Steichen's 'West 40th Street' stamp. This allows us to date approximately the print.