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Lot 349
  • 349

Paul Caponigro

Estimate
6,000 - 9,000 USD
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Description

  • Paul Caponigro
  • 'PORTFOLIO II'
  • gelatin silver
(Redding, Connecticut: self-published, 1973, an edition of 100), a portfolio of 8 photographs from Polaroid Type 55 negatives, each mounted, signed in pencil on the mount, numbered in pencil on the reverse, 4 framed, 1957-70, printed in 1973; together with the printed title and plate list, editioned 'forty one' in ink.  Folio, gilt-lettered brown cloth folding case, ties, no. 41 in an edition of 100 (8)

Condition

These prints are in generally excellent condition. The portfolio case is clean. There is a small area of warm-colored discoloration on the title page, which is barely visible. The plate list, with condition notes, is below. Frosted Window, Massachusetts, 1957 - On the reverse of the mount are 3 small remnants of cloth tape adhesive. This print is framed. Nahant Beach, Massachusetts, 1958 - This print is framed. Pebble Beach, California, 1969 - There is almost negligible chipping along the upper edge of the print. On the reverse of the mount are 2 small remnants of cloth tape adhesive. This print is framed. Stone & Tree, Avebury, England, 1967 Monument Valley, Utah, 1970 - This print is framed. There are two pinpoint losses of emulsion in the center of the photograph. Redding Woods, Connecticut, 1969 - The lower right corner of the print appears to be slightly bumped. On the reverse of the mount are small cloth tape adhesive remnants. Landscape, Kalamazoo, Michigan, 1970 Monument Valley, Utah, 1970 - In raking light, tiny deposits of original retouching are visible overall.
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.
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