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Paul Caponigro
Estimate
24,000 - 30,000 HKD
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Description
- Paul Caponigro
- Running White Deer, Wicklow, Ireland
- signed on the mount
- gelatin silver print
Executed in 1967, printed later.
Provenance
Acquired directly from the artist by the present owner
Literature
Landscape-Paul Caponigro, McGraw Hill Book Co., New York, 1975, pl. 82
Masterworks from Forty Years, Photography West Graphics, Carmel, 1993, p. 33
Masterworks from Forty Years, Photography West Graphics, Carmel, 1993, p. 33
Condition
This work is in overall very good condition. The work is attached to the mount. There are no apparent condition issues with the work. There is light handling wear along the upper edge on the reverse. Framed under Plexiglas.
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"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
Paul Caponigro was born in Boston in 1932 and is best known for his landscape photography works and their mystical and spiritual qualities. Running White Deer, Wicklow, Ireland is arguably his best known work, capturing both his interest in landscapes and natural forms. A dedicated pianist, Caponigro often inferred that music has had an essential influence to his photographic imagery.