LOT DETAILS

Materials:

gelatin silver print

Size Notes:

6 by 9 in. (15.2 by 22.9 cm.)

Edition:

Acquired from the photographer by a friend and fellow artist, circa 1973

Markings:

flush-mounted, the edges inked, mounted again, the photographer's 'Post Office Box 501, Claremont, California 91711' letterpress studio label, with typed credit, title, date, and '(Courtesy Castelli Graphics)' and annotated '917 LINCOLN BLVD. #4, SANTA MONICA, CA. 90403' in pencil, on the reverse, 1973

Condition:

This print, on semi-glossy paper, is trimmed to the image and flush-mounted, possibly to another sheet of processed photographic paper as was the artist's practice. The corners are clipped diagonally and the edges are accentuated with ink. It is mounted again to thick board, measuring 14 by 17 inches. This photograph is in generally excellent condition. Upon close examination, there is a tiny impression along the extreme right edge. The lower left corner of the photograph is lifting slightly from the secondary mount. The address in pencil on the label on the reverse reads: '917 Lincoln Blvd. #4 / Santa Monica, CA 90403.' The reverse of the mount is appropriately darkened and there is some soiling, including yellowed adhesive remains. The lot is sold in the condition it is in at the time of sale. The condition report is provided to assist you with assessing the condition of the lot and is for guidance only. Any reference to condition in the condition report for the lot does not amount to a full description of condition. The images of the lot form part of the condition report for the lot provided by Sotheby's. Certain images of the lot provided online may not accurately reflect the actual condition of the lot. In particular, the online images may represent colours and shades which are different to the lot's actual colour and shades. The condition report for the lot may make reference to particular imperfections of the lot but you should note that the lot may have other faults not expressly referred to in the condition report for the lot or shown in the online images of the lot. The condition report may not refer to all faults, restoration, alteration or adaptation because Sotheby's is not a professional conservator or restorer but rather the condition report is a statement of opinion genuinely held by Sotheby's. For that reason, Sotheby's condition report is not an alternative to taking your own professional advice regarding the condition of the lot. 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 INCLUDED IN THE CATALOGUE.