PETER BEARD | ‘TO HENRY & HAPPY EASTER' (MINGLED DESTINIES OF CROCODILES AND MAN), MOITE BAY, LAKE RUDOLF, 1965
PETER BEARD
b.1938
‘TO HENRY & HAPPY EASTER' (MINGLED DESTINIES OF CROCODILES AND MAN), MOITE BAY, LAKE RUDOLF, 1965
Unique silver print, printed 1980. Signed, dated, dedicated and annotated Alia Bay Crocery, Lake Rudolf, Box 4191, Nbi in ink on the image and with coloured ink drawing in the margin. With a gallery and Buhl Collection labels affixed to the back of the frame.
Image 41.3 x 61 cm (16⅜ x 24 in.);
sheet 51.5 x 71.5 cm (20¼ x 28⅛ in.)
Condition Report:
This unique and distinctive silver print is in very good condition. Print glued to board at corners and at centre of lower and upper edges, resulting in uneven surface. Trimmed edges, as desired by the artist. Corners generally worn, probably by the artist: right corners with loss of superior emulsion and upper left corner torn; all away from image. A couple of small pressure lines and one soft handling mark in the margin, visible in raking light and away from image.
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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE.
Provenance:
Sotheby's, New York, Photographs from the Collection of Henry Buhl, 13 December 2012, lot 125
Henry Buhl Collection, USA
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PETER BEARD
b.1938
‘TO HENRY & HAPPY EASTER' (MINGLED DESTINIES OF CROCODILES AND MAN), MOITE BAY, LAKE RUDOLF, 1965
Unique silver print, printed 1980. Signed, dated, dedicated and annotated Alia Bay Crocery, Lake Rudolf, Box 4191, Nbi in ink on the image and with coloured ink drawing in the margin. With a gallery and Buhl Collection labels affixed to the back of the frame.
Image 41.3 x 61 cm (16⅜ x 24 in.);
sheet 51.5 x 71.5 cm (20¼ x 28⅛ in.)
Condition Report:
This unique and distinctive silver print is in very good condition. Print glued to board at corners and at centre of lower and upper edges, resulting in uneven surface. Trimmed edges, as desired by the artist. Corners generally worn, probably by the artist: right corners with loss of superior emulsion and upper left corner torn; all away from image. A couple of small pressure lines and one soft handling mark in the margin, visible in raking light and away from image.
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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE.
Provenance:
Sotheby's, New York, Photographs from the Collection of Henry Buhl, 13 December 2012, lot 125
Henry Buhl Collection, USA
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