Lot 205
- 205
Peter Beard
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 USD
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Description
- Peter Beard
- 'BUFFALO SPRINGS COW ELEPHANT HERD--FOR THE END OF THE GAME, LAST WORD FROM PARADISE'
- Gelatin silver print, paper collage, snakeskin, dried flower, white ink spatter
- 60 x 23 1/2 inches
a unique object, two sheets joined and affixed to a mount at intervals, signed, titled, dated, and annotated in white ink on the image, initialed in ink in the margin, with white ink spatter, collage, including 10 photographs, comprising Thomas and Karen Dinesen and Uncle W., Other Peter Beard Photographs, and Hog Ranch, among others, and with snakeskin and a dried flower, framed, 1960, printed circa 2000
Provenance
Acquired from the The Time Is Always Now, New York, circa 2000
Condition
This photograph, on Arches-type paper with deckled edges, has not been viewed out of its frame, but it appears to be in generally excellent condition. As is typical of large works by Peter Beard, there is slight waviness of the paper because of how it is affixed to the black paper mount.
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.