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Provenance

Gift of the photographer, December 1982 Private collection Acquired from the above Condition This unique work has not been examined out of its frame. The print, on double-weight paper with a surface sheen, has been trimmed to the negative edges. The negative edges are rubbed, with attendant small losses and creases. The corners are rounded, with pinholes in each. It has been affixed to a mount. In raking light, several handling creases are visible throughout.<br><br>The dedication, in black ink, in the upper right and lower portion of the work, reads: 'For Tony and Pam at Christmas '82,' 'and Happy New Year! Lots of Love, P. B.,' and 'December 25th, 1982.' 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 ELEPHANT EMBRYO gelatin silver print with collage, ink, pigment unique, initialed, dated, dedicated, and annotated 'such massie creatures as elephants banquet as upon grass, on trees --Job Ludolfus, 1684' on the image, with ink drawings, orange pigment, and collaged with images of elephants and Mt. Kenya, framed, 1970s, assembled in 1982 Provenance Gift of the photographer, December 1982 Private collection Acquired from the above Condition This unique work has not been examined out of its frame. The print, on double-weight paper with a surface sheen, has been trimmed to the negative edges. The negative edges are rubbed, with attendant small losses and creases. The corners are rounded, with pinholes in each. It has been affixed to a mount. In raking light, several handling creases are visible throughout.<br><br>The dedication, in black ink, in the upper right and lower portion of the work, reads: 'For Tony and Pam at Christmas '82,' 'and Happy New Year! Lots of Love, P. B.,' and 'December 25th, 1982.' 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.