Hiroshi Sugimoto

(Kyoto: Kyoto Shoin Co., Ltd., 1991, an edition of 500), a portfolio of 50 Seascapes and one installation image, offset lithograph reproductions of laser-scanned photographs, each tipped along the upper edge to a thin mount, title, date, and plate number blindstamped in the mount, 1980-91, printed in 1991; together with printed title, exhibition and plate list, and colophon, signed in pencil. Folio, hinged brushed aluminum box with letterpress slipcase

This portfolio of 50 offset lithographs is in overall very good to excellent condition. There is occasional faint soiling and slight scuffs to the surface of several prints. There is a crescent shaped crease in the lower right quadrant in 'Atlantic Ocean Cliffs of Moher' and two small dark spots on the mount of 'Black Sea, Ozuluce.' The aforementioned issues are very minor and do not affect the overall appearance of this impressive group of prints. The slipcase is faintly soiled overall and the corners are slightly worn.
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