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LOUIS FAURER1916-2001SELECTED IMAGES OF NEW YORK AND PHILADELPHIA a group of 11 photographs, each signed and dated in ink or pencil on the image, in the margin, and/or on the reverse, 9 titled and 7 editioned in ink or pencil in the margin or on the reverse, 1940-65, printed later (Louis Faurer pp. 65, 107, 121, and 136-7) (11)Various sizes to 13 by 8¾ in. (33 by 22.2 cm.) or the reverseCondition ReportThese 11 photographs are in overall excellent condition. There is minor wear to some of the margin edges and corners, and some creases in the margins. The titles, and further cataloging notes, are as follows: 1. Homage to Muybridge, Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa.: signed and dated '1940' in pencil in the margin; titled 'Phila. Pa 1940,' and editioned '11/16' in pencil on the reverse; and with 'Printed 1991' in pencil on the reverse. 2. N.Y.C. [children playing in the street]: signed, titled, and dated '1947' in ink in the margin; and '10' written in an unidentified hand in pencil on the reverse. 3. N.Y.C. [man playing accordion]: signed, titled, dated '1948,' and editioned '20/20' in pencil on the reverse; and with 'Printed 1990' in pencil on the reverse. 4. N.Y.C. [Man in hat at Rockefeller Center]: signed, titled, and dated '1947' in ink in the margin; and with 'PF462.17' in pencil on the reverse. 5. Untitled ['Home of the Brave' marquee]: signed and dated '1949' in ink in the margin; and with 'X' in pencil on the reverse. 6. N.Y.C. [Sutton Place South, New York, N.Y]: signed, titled, dated '1949,' and editioned '5/20' in pencil on the reverse. 7. Times Sq. N.Y.C.: signed, titled, and dated '1950' in pencil in the margin; editioned '20'20' in pencil on the reverse. 8. Barnum & Bailey Circus Performers, Madison Sq. Garden, N.Y.C.: signed, titled, dated '1950,' and editioned '3/20' in pencil on the reverse; and with 'Printed 1990' in pencil on the reverse. 9. 'N.Y.C.' [Man and Woman looking at each other]: signed, titled, and dated '1950' in ink in the margin; 'Performers / Barnem [sic] & Bailey / circus / N.Y.C. 1950 / [C] Louis Faurer' is written in pencil on the reverse. 10. N.Y.C. [Reflections in Glass]: signed, titled, and dated '1950' in ink in the margin; 'Robert + Mary Frank / at San Gennaro / Festival / N.Y.C. 1950 / [C] Louis Faurer' and edition '12/18' are written in pencil on the reverse. 11. Untitled [Woman with raised arm]: signed in ink in the lower right corner and dated '1965' in the lower left corner; editioned '10/12' in ink on the reverse. 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.