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Herbert Bayer
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 USD
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Description
- Herbert Bayer
- 'METAMORPHOSIS'
- gelatin silver print
gelatin silver print, signed, dated, and editioned '29/40' in pencil in the margin, signed, annotated, and dated in pencil, titled in ink, and the photographer's credit stamp on the reverse, 1936, printed later
Condition
The print is in generally excellent condition. There are a few minor surface imperfections scattered throughout the print visible in raking light only. The margin corners are bumped and the edges are chipped in areas.
The following annotations are written in pencil on the reverse: 'Fotoplastick', '(67)', '30/480', and '97'.
Please note that this lot is not sold framed.
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.