- 444
Ansel Adams
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Ansel Adams
- PORTRAIT STUDIES
- Polaroid prints
a group of 4 unique Polaroid prints, comprising Liliane de Cock, Yosemite National Park; Self Portrait in Reflection with Gerry Sharpe; Gerry Sharpe; and Julia Orejinski Light, the first signed in ink on the mat, the last two titled and inscribed with the photographer's San Francisco address and 'Copy' in ink and with a handling instruction stamp on the reverse, 3 framed, the first with a Polaroid Collection label and a Polaroid Collection stamp on the reverse, 1958-63 (4)
Exhibited
Liliane De Cock:
Pittsburgh, Ansel Adams at Silver Eye Center for Photography, November 1999 - January 2000
Quito, Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador, From the Polaroid Collection: Ansel Adams, ꦺsponsored by the Embassy of the United States, October - November 2001, and traveling to 3 other venues through 2003 (see Appendix 1)
Condition
Liliane de Cock, Yosemite National Park – Type 52 print. Generally excellent condition. Signed on mat.
Self Portrait in Reflection with Gerry Sharpe – Type 47 print. Deckled edges. Generally excellent. Small discolored spot upper left margin, not affecting image
Gerry Sharpe – Type 53 print. Inscribed with the photographer's San Francisco address, and 'Copy,' with handling instruction stamp on reverse. Handling crease to the right of the sitter's face visible in raking light.
Julia Orejinski – Type 53 print. Inscribed with the photographer's San Francisco address, and 'Copy,' with handling instruction stamp on reverse. Several noticeable areas of warm-toned discoloration on the image.
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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.