Edmund Teske

a group of 5 photographs, each mounted, signed in gold crayon or graphite on the mount, one titled and dated in pencil on the reverse, 1960s-70s (5)

These prints are in generally excellent condition. 'L.A. Calif.' 1973 - This print, on paper with a surface sheen, is on an off-white paper mount. In raking light, a few small soft creases are visible near the upper image edge and in the lower right quadrant. The reverse of the mount is titled and dated in pencil. There is some graphite rubbing on the reverse of the mount. French Postcard, c. 1974 - This print is on a dusty-rose-colored board. The upper right corner of the print is ever-so-slightly bumped. Two Men with Dog, c. 1960 - This print is on a dusty-rose-colored board. Upon close examination, tiny deposits of original retouching are visible throughout the image. Light silvering is visible in the dark areas of the print when viewed in raking light. On the lower portion of the mount, a light rust-colored droplet-shaped deposit is visible. Abstract Form - The print is on brown board. In the lower right quadrant of the image, there is a small crease that likely occurred prior to dry-mounting. Solarized Object - This print is on dusty-rose-colored board.
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