Mario Giacomelli

a group of 3 photographs, including Presa di Coscienza Sulla Natura and 2 titled Paesaggio, each signed in ink on the image or on the reverse, stamped and with annotations in pencil on the reverse, 1958-74, probably printed in the 1970s (Giacomelli, p. 17; Phaidon, pp. 310 and 331) (3)

Acquired from Douglas Mellor, Philadelphia, circa 1980

These prints, on double-weight paper trimmed to the images, and with a surface sheen, are in generally excellent condition. The corners are slightly bumped. 'Presa di Coscienza Sulla Natura' - There are two tiny, barely noticeable chips along the upper edge. The reverse of this print is signed in ink, has the 'Presa di Coscienza Sulla Natura' title stamp in red ink, as well as the photographer's '60019 Senigallia, Via Mastai, 24' studio stamp in black ink. The following are written in pencil: '#326' and 'C-1-N6-012.' Paesaggio, 1971 (horizontal) - This print is signed in ink on the image. On the reverse is the photographer's '60019 Senigallia, Via Mastai, 24' studio stamp in black ink, as well as the following in pencil: 'Cat #2' and 'C-1-M6-018.' Paesaggio, 1958 (vertical) - A tiny area of emulsion is lifting from the tip of the lower right corner. This print is signed in ink on the reverse. In addition, it has the title stamp in red, as well as the photographer's '60019 Senigallia, Via Mastai, 24' studio and credit stamp in purple. It has been dated '1958' and annotated '#14 in pencil. There is light soiling as well as remnants of two very small cloth tape hinges at the upper edge on the reverse.
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