Lot 172
- 172
Ralph Eugene Meatyard
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Ralph Eugene Meatyard
- Untitled (From 'The Old South')
- gelatin silver print
mounted, signed by Madelyn O. Meatyard, the photographer's widow, in ink and with the photographer's credit stamp on the reverse, 1954-55
Condition
This photograph is in overall excellent condition. The mount is faintly appropriately age-darkened and the corners are slightly rounded.
'REM7' and 'TY' are written in an unidentified hand in pencil on the reverse. There are a few scattered graphite marks. There are two large abraded areas and linen tape remnants near the center.
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.