Mario Giacomelli

2 photographs, each signed on the reverse, framed, James Danziger Gallery labels on the reverse, 1957 and 1961-63, printed later (2)

Phaidon, pp. 225 and 298

'Io non ho mani che mi accarezzino il volto': This warm-toned photograph, on Agfa paper with a semi-glossy surface, is in generally excellent condition. There is very slight wear visible at the edges, resulting in a barely noticeable chip in the emulsion in the lower right edge. There is a pinpoint area of original retouching visible in the robe of a priest. 'Scanno': This cool-toned photograph, on Agfa paper with a semi-glossy surface, is in generally very good condition. There is very slight wear at the edges, resulting in a small section in the emulsion of the upper right edge that has folded back. Tiny black specks are visible in the negative and a very tiny rust-colored speck is visible in the upper right quadrant.
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The full catalogue information for this lot is as follows:

2 photographs, comprising 'Scanno' and 'Io non ho mani che mi accarezzino il volto,' each signed by the photographer in pencil, his 'Via Mastai, 24, 60019 Senigallia (Italia)' studio and title stamps, and dated '1957' and '1961/62/63' in an unidentified hand in ink, on the reverse, matted, framed, a James Danziger Gallery, New York, label on the reverse, 1957 and 1961-63, printed later (2)