Imogen Cunningham
(1883-1976)
"Rock at Big Sur," 1964
Gelatin silver print on paper laid to mat board, as issued
From the edition of unknown size
Signed and dated in pencil on the mat board, directly below the image: Imogen Cunningham; dated again and titled on the artist's studio label verso; the Strathmore brand mat board with the manufacturer's blindstamp in the lower left corner
Image/Sheet: 11.25" H x 10.75" W; Mat board support: 20" H x 15" W
Provenance: Private collection, gift from the artist
Estate of the above, by descent to the present owner

Other Notes: According to the present owner, this photograph was gifted by the artist to her late husband. The latter apparently carried Cunningham down a rocky slope at Big Sur in the 1960s so that she could shoot this image. Additionally, there is a small S. F. M. A. (presumably San Francisco Museum of Art) paper label affixed to the verso of the mat board that includes a hand-written number 5-65-5 under the "Reg. No." heading.

Overall good condition. Minor surface soiling and edge wear, together with toning throughout, all to the mat board support, commensurate with age.

Framed under glass: 23.5" H x 18.25" W x 1" D Condition reports are offered as a courtesy and are typically published in Moran's catalogue or can be made available upon request. The absence of a condition report does not imply that an item is free from defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of others. Buyers are responsible for determining to their own satisfaction the true nature and condition of any lot prior to bidding. Though buyers are not legally required to inspect lots prior to purchase, failure to do so may constitute a waiver of complaint that an item was not delivered in a condition equal to the existent condition at the auction.