Lot 178
- 178
Walker Evans
Estimate
15,000 - 25,000 USD
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Description
- Walker Evans
- woman and man at amusement park
inscribed 'Brooklyn Amusement Park,' most likely by the photographer, in pencil on the reverse, mounted to thick paper, matted, framed, circa 1928 (The Hungry Eye, p. 36; Walker Evans at Work, p. 47; Keller 108, variant)
Provenance
The photographer to James Agee
To his wife, Mia Agee
Acquir♚ed by Light Gallery, New Yorkꦍ, from the above
Private Collection
Christie's New🌳 York, 6 October 1998,💯 Sale 8982, Lot 26
Private Collection
So🍎theby's New York, 16 O🗹ctober 2004, Sale 8018, Lot 43
Acquired by the present owner from the above
Condition
This print, on double-weight paper with a slight surface sheen, is in generally very good condition. When examined closely in raking light, several small, faint warm-toned deposits of an indeterminate nature are visible on the surface. The upper right and lower left corners are creased, and there are small emulsion losses at the top right corner.
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.