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Provenance

The photographer to the present owner, 1997 Condition This print, which is attached to a mount at its edges, has not been viewed out of its frame, but it appears to be in very good to excellent condition. The edges are rubbed and the corners are bumped, with small chipping in the negative edges. 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.

Catalog summary

Peter Beard 'I'LL WRITE WHENEVER I CAN' Gelatin silver print with ink a unique object, signed, titled, dated, dedicated 'Dear Renny' and annotated 'Koobi Fora (opposit [ sic ] North Island), Lake Rudolf, a 15' 4"er . . . 1965, for Eyelids of Morning, The Mingled Destinies of Crocodyles and Men , Mid-Summer,' and illustrations in black and red inks, mounted, framed, 1965, printed in 1997 ( Peter Beard , Vol I., pp. 380-81) Provenance The photographer to the present owner, 1997 Condition This print, which is attached to a mount at its edges, has not been viewed out of its frame, but it appears to be in very good to excellent condition. The edges are rubbed and the corners are bumped, with small chipping in the negative edges. 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.