Lot 97
- 97
Brett Weston
Estimate
30,000 - 40,000 USD
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Description
- Brett Weston
- 'TWENTY PHOTOGRAPHS 1970-1977'
- A portfolio of 20 gelatin silver prints
(Carmel Valley: self-published, 1978, an edition of 35), a portfolio of 20 photographs, each mounted, signed and dated in pencil on the mount, the portfolio stamp, sequentially numbered in pencil, on the reverse, 1970-77; together with the printed title, plate list, and colophon, editioned '35 [of 35]' in ink. Folio, beige linen portfolio case with flaps and black lettering
Condition
These photographs are in generally excellent condition. Upon very close examination in high raking light, faint silvering is visible at the periphery of some of the prints.
The portfolio case and the front matter are clean without obvious wear.
The plates are as follows:
1. Elegant Gorp, 1976
2. Bristle Cone Pine, 1976
3. Weed and Wall, 1972
4. Wigwam Burner, 1971
5. Tide Pool, 1974
6. Sierra Lake, 1971
7. Calligraphy, 1970
8. Nude, 1975
9. Ice, 1971
10. Abrasions, 1977
11. Forest, 1971
12. Dew Drops, 1976
13. Rock Wall, 1971
14. Street Scene, 1973
15. Aspens, 1972
16. Reflections, 1976
17. Succulent, 1977
18. Mud Cracks, 1977
19. Lakescape, 1973
20. Desert Clouds, 1976
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.
Catalogue Note
The plates are as follows:
1. Elegant Gorp, 1976
2. Bristle Cone Pine, 1976
3. Weed and Wall, 1972
4. Wigwam Burner, 1971
5. Tide Pool, 1974
6. Sierra Lake, 1971
7. Calligraphy, 1970
8. Nude, 1975
9. Ice, 1971
10. Abrasions, 1977
11. Forest, 1971
12. Dew Drops, 1976
13. Rock Wall, 1971
14. Street Scene, 1973
15. Aspens, 1972
16. Reflections, 1976
17. Succulent, 1977
18. Mud Cracks, 1977
19. Lakescape, 1973
20. Desert Clouds, 1976
1. Elegant Gorp, 1976
2. Bristle Cone Pine, 1976
3. Weed and Wall, 1972
4. Wigwam Burner, 1971
5. Tide Pool, 1974
6. Sierra Lake, 1971
7. Calligraphy, 1970
8. Nude, 1975
9. Ice, 1971
10. Abrasions, 1977
11. Forest, 1971
12. Dew Drops, 1976
13. Rock Wall, 1971
14. Street Scene, 1973
15. Aspens, 1972
16. Reflections, 1976
17. Succulent, 1977
18. Mud Cracks, 1977
19. Lakescape, 1973
20. Desert Clouds, 1976