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Provenance

Acquired from the photographer, 1973 Condition This print, on semi-glossy paper, is in generally excellent condition. Faint silvering is visible in raking light at the print's edges. Also visible in raking light are scattered tiny deposits of original retouching and pinpoint-sized impressions. There is a small crease in the upper right quadrant at the edge, which does not appear to break the emulsion. <br><br>The print is mounted to thick Strathmore illustration board. There are two long pieces of linen tape along the upper edge, on the front of the mount. The reverse of the mount is very faintly age-darkened along the edges. <br><br>On the reverse of the mount is Cunningham's '1331 Green Street, San Francisco 9' studio label. Cunningham lived and worked out of her Green Street home between 1947 and 1976. '43-0278' is written in an unidentified hand in pencil on the reverse.<br><br>When examined under ultraviolet light, this print appears to fluoresce. 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

Imogen Cunningham 'Two Callas' gelatin silver print mounted, signed and dated in pencil on the mount, the photographer's Green Street studio label, with typed title and date, on the reverse, 1929, printed later ( Flora , pl. 10) Provenance Acquired from the photographer, 1973 Condition This print, on semi-glossy paper, is in generally excellent condition. Faint silvering is visible in raking light at the print's edges. Also visible in raking light are scattered tiny deposits of original retouching and pinpoint-sized impressions. There is a small crease in the upper right quadrant at the edge, which does not appear to break the emulsion. <br><br>The print is mounted to thick Strathmore illustration board. There are two long pieces of linen tape along the upper edge, on the front of the mount. The reverse of the mount is very faintly age-darkened along the edges. <br><br>On the reverse of the mount is Cunningham's '1331 Green Street, San Francisco 9' studio label. Cunningham lived and worked out of her Green Street home between 1947 and 1976. '43-0278' is written in an unidentified hand in pencil on the reverse.<br><br>When examined under ultraviolet light, this print appears to fluoresce. 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.