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Ansel Adams
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Ansel Adams
- HALF DOME, MERCED RIVER
- gelatin silver (printing date unknown)
mural-sized, mounted, framed, negative and printing date unknown
Condition
This mural-sized print is in generally fair to good condition. There are some slight shifts of tonality in the sky area, as well as an area of discoloration in the top center area. Craquelure is visible overall and in raking light, in-painting is visible in the upper right corner of the image. This print has recently undergone conservation, and a treatment report is available upon request.
The photograph is in a white frame, which appears to be modern. The mural is glazed.
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.