Paul Caponigro (American, b. 1932) Portfolio II

Description:

Paul Caponigro (American, b. 1932)

Portfolio II, 1957-1970, printed 1973, edition of 100. Eight prints in original brown folding case with ties, numbered "thirty six" in graphite on the contents page. All signed "Paul Caponigro" in pencil below image l.r. Gelatin silver prints, sizes to 8 1/2 x 12 1/2 in. (21.6 x 31.8 cm),unmatted, unframed.
Condition: Mounted, minor silver mirroring around edges of most prints, the first print in the portfolio has extensive silver mirroring at the edges and vertically through the center.

N.B. Titles include Frosted Window, Massachusetts, 1957, Nahant Beach, Massachusetts, 1958, Pebble Beach, California, 1969, Stone & Tree, Avebury, England, 1967, Monument Valley, Utah, 1970, Redding Woods, Connecticut, 1969, Landscape, Kalamazoo, Michigan, 1970, Monument Valley, Utah, 1970.
Estimate $8,000-12,000

All prints are trimmed to the image edge. Title and contents pages are deckled at bottom. Minor soiling and slight toning to the title page, including a horizontal line of burn where portfolio case closes. Minor surface abrasions on reverse of portfolio case.


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