77: BRETT WESTON (1911-1993) PENCIL SIGNED CONTACT PRINT

Brett Weston (1911-1993)
Holland Canal (1971)
The gelatin silver contact print is signed and dated in pencil on the mount, printed mid 1970s.

Purchased from Scott Nichols Gallery, San Francisco, California with the statement that Brett Weston retired the negative for this image in 1980.

This photograph is accompanied by a letter dated 1981 from Douglas Elliott Gallery in San Francisco outlining the provenance to that point.
Image measures 13.75 x 10.75 and mount is 18.25 x 15 inches.
Very fine to pristine condition. Examination under strong, reflective, raking light confirms that there are no issues to any degree. The emulsion area is flawless with no signs of damage or deterioration. No silvering, discoloration, cracking, peeling, stain, spotting or restoration. The mounts are very fine to pristine as well; very clean and free from stain, smudge, discoloration, scratches or indentations.
Provenance: Private collection - Fort Collins, Colorado, obtained from the world's top fine art photography galleries.
$3,000 - $5,000