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Berenice Abbott 'HARDWARE STORE' Gelatin silver print numbered in the negative, the photographer's Federal Art Project 'Changing New York' and caption stamps, with title, date, and annotations in pencil, on the reverse, 1938 (Yochelson, Lower East Side , pl. 35) Condition This photograph, on semi-glossy single-weight paper, is in generally excellent condition. The print is numbered indistinctly in the negative. In the black margin edges and in the lower left corner of the image, there are 4 small clamp impressions. The tips of the margin corners are bumped and there is minimal edge wear. In high raking light, a few small, soft handling creases are visible overall.<br><br>The reverse of the print is lightly soiled and appropriately age-darkened at its periphery. On the reverse of the print, the 'Changing New York' stamp is annotated in pencil with the following information:<br>Place: '316 Bowery Manhattan'<br>Neg. # '276'<br>Code: 'III-6-3'<br>Date: 'January 26, 1938' 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.