James Abbe (American, 1883-1973) Betty Blythe (o
James Abbe (American, 1883-1973) Betty Blythe (on the set of Southern Love), 1924 Gelatin silver print 15-5/8 x 12-3/8 inches (39.7 x 31.4 cm) (image) 19-3/4 x 15-3/8 inches (sheet) Signed in pencil, lower margin recto. Production annotations in pencil and on typed label, verso. HID03101062020 © 2020 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved
Condition Report: Overall good condition, commensurate with age. Mild silver mirroring, mostly visible in lower left quadrant. Two approximately 6-inch horizontal lines of indentation extending inward from center of right edge. A small dot of retouching to the proper left strap of the figure's dress. Age yellowing, creasing, and a few pinpoints of foxing to sheet margins, not affecting the image. Losses to upper left, lower left, and lower right corners of sheet, not affecting the image. A few small tears to extreme edges of sheet, not affecting the image. Sheet is loose; not framed.
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James Abbe (American, 1883-1973) Betty Blythe (on the set of Southern Love), 1924 Gelatin silver print 15-5/8 x 12-3/8 inches (39.7 x 31.4 cm) (image) 19-3/4 x 15-3/8 inches (sheet) Signed in pencil, lower margin recto. Production annotations in pencil and on typed label, verso. HID03101062020 © 2020 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved
Condition Report: Overall good condition, commensurate with age. Mild silver mirroring, mostly visible in lower left quadrant. Two approximately 6-inch horizontal lines of indentation extending inward from center of right edge. A small dot of retouching to the proper left strap of the figure's dress. Age yellowing, creasing, and a few pinpoints of foxing to sheet margins, not affecting the image. Losses to upper left, lower left, and lower right corners of sheet, not affecting the image. A few small tears to extreme edges of sheet, not affecting the image. Sheet is loose; not framed.
Heritage Auctions strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Heritage regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only And should Not be relied upon as statements of fact, And do Not constitute a representation, warranty, Or assumption of liability by Heritage. All lots offered are sold "As Is"
Buyer's Premium per Lot:
25% on the first $300,000 (minimum $49), plus 20% of any amount between $300,001 and $3,000,000, plus 12.5% of any amount over $3,000,001 per lot.
