While it is well established that it is the function of the jury to assess damages, appropriate court intervention is in order when the amount awarded is clearly excessive. (Kupitz v Elliot, 42 A.D.2d 898.) After careful review of the within record, including the testimony of the two experts, we conclude that the amount of damages awarded to plaintiff-respondent for the loss of its photographic slides is excessive to the extent indicated.
Concur — Kupferman, J.P., Sullivan, Carro, Asch and Kassal, JJ.