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Imogen Cunningham 'TWO CALLAS' gelatin silver mounted, signed and dated in pencil on the mount, the photographer's '862 Folsom Street, San Francisco, California 94107'  label on the reverse, framed, 1929, printed later ( Flora , p. 24) Condition This photograph is in generally excellent condition. The corners are lightly bumped, resulting in a tiny loss of emulsion in the upper left corner. There is a tiny spot of original retouching visible in the right calla flower. Visible in raking light are the following: silvering in the dark areas at the edges and small shiny transparent areas on the surface of the print, likely from glass offsetting. <br><br>There is sunning on the portion of the mount directly surrounding the image.<br><br>Additional references for this image are as follows: Ideas Without End, pl. 40; Photographs, pl. 13; and Flora Photographica, p. 24. 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.