Lot 105
  • 105

Mario Giacomelli (1925-2000)

Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • Mario Giacomelli
  • 'Vita d'Ospizio' (from the series Verrà la morte e avrà i tuoi occhi), 1957-58
Silver print, signed, titled by hand and stamp, dated and stamped on the reverse. Printed probably 1960s.

Literature

Crawford, A. 2001 pp. 402-3. 

Condition

The print has a semi-glossy surface. Some superficial scratching is visible when the print is held in a raking light. There is light wear the the lower left and right print corners. Overall the condition is very good.
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