(New York: Anthology Film Archives, 1982, a total edition of 88), a portfolio of 13 photographs by PETER BEARD, RUDY BURCKHARDT, HOLLIS FRAMPTON, LOIS GREENFIELD, HELEN LEVITT, ELAINE MAYES, JOEL MEYEROWITZ, OLIVIA PARKER, STEPHEN SHORE, AARON SISKIND, MICHAEL SNOW, RALPH STEINER, and WILLARD VAN DYKE, each signed, 8 titled, 11 dated, 8 editioned, and 1 illustrated in ink or in pencil on the image, in the margin, or on the reverse, 1940-82, printed 1981-82; together with printed titled, plate list, and colophon, editioned ‘A/P 1/13’ in pencil.  Folio, maroon cloth clamshell box with taupe label and black lettering

The 13 photographs are in generally excellent condition, except as noted below. There is some general wear to the margin edges and corners. The plates are as follows: 1. Peter Beard, 'San Quentin Summer (T.C. + Bobby Beausoliel)' signed, titled, dated, editioned 'A/P 1/13', and illustrated in ink on the image and in the margin, 1971, printed in 1982 There are two blue deposits of indeterminate nature on the image, as well as stray black ink deposits on the image, in the margin, and on the reverse. Upon very close examination, the following are visible: a small, raised area in the center portion of the image; and a few, scattered small scratches overall that do not appear to break the emulsion. 2. Rudy Burckhardt, 'New York' signed, titled, dated, and editioned '1/13 A.P.' in pencil on the reverse, 1940, printed in 1981 There is scattered foxing on the image. Also on the image are a few deposits of black ink. There is a light crease in the lower left corner of the margin. 3. Hollis Frampton, Untitled Ektacolor print, signed, titled, dated, and editioned 'A.P. 1/12' in red ink on the reverse, 1982 The color appears saturated, with no apparent fading. 4. Lois Greenfield, 'Andrew de Groat 'Rope Dance Translations' #4 1974' signed, titled, and dated in pencil on the reverse, 1979, printed in 1981 Upon close inspection, the following are visible: a small soft crease in the lower left corner of the image and margin; two small soft creases near the upper edge of the image; and one small soft crease in the lower portion of the image. These creases do not appear to break the emulsion. There are scattered scuffs on the reverse of the print. 5. Helen Levitt, 'Mexico' signed, titled, and dated in pencil on the reverse, 1941, printed in 1981 This print, on matte-surface paper, is in generally excellent condition. 6. Elaine Mayes, 4th of July N.Y.C. signed in pencil on the reverse, 1978, printed in 1981 This print, on matte-surface paper, is in generally excellent condition. The following notations are written, somewhat illegibly, in pencil on the reverse: '11-4 F5.6-8 3 +_ 31 1:7,' and '1-76.' 7. Joel Meyerowitz, 'France' dye-transfer print, signed, titled, dated, and editioned 'AP/1' in pencil on the reverse, 1961, printed in 1982 The color appears saturated and vibrant, with no apparent fading. The edges of the margin are worn, with resultant chipping. There are scattered light red deposits of indeterminate nature on the reverse of the print. 8. Olivia Parker, Untitled Polaroid dye-transfer print, signed, dated, and editioned 'EA 1' in pencil on the reverse, 1981, printed in 1982 The color appears saturated and vibrant, with no apparent fading. The top paper ply on the upper right margin corner has folded back slightly. 9. Stephen Shore, North Black Avenue, Bozeman, Montana, Jan. 16, 1981 dye-transfer print, signed and editioned 'AP 1/13' in ink on the reverse, 1981, printed in 1982 The color appears saturated, with no apparent fading. 10. Aaron Siskind, 'Chicago' signed, titled, and dated in pencil on the reverse, 1960, printed in 1981 There is a sharp crease at the right edge of the image that does not appear to break the emulsion. 11. Michael Snow, 'Still Living – 4 acts, scene 1.' dye-transfer print from 4 polaroid negatives, signed, dated, and editioned 'AP 1/23' in ink in the margin, 1981, printed in 1982 The color appears saturated, with no apparent fading. 12. Ralph Steiner, Untitled signed and dated in pencil on the reverse, 1965, printed in 1981 There is a pinhole in the lower right corner of the margin. 13. Willard Van Dyke, 'Ireland' signed, titled, dated, and editioned 'A/P #1' in ink in the margin There are a few, scattered pen-point-sized impressions in the image that do not appear to break the emulsion. The maroon cloth clamshell box is in generally excellent condition. There are scattered scuffs on the cover.
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.
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Additional images in this portfolio may be found in our online catalogue.