Mario Giacomelli

a group of 3 photographs, comprising Io non ho mani che mi accarezzino il volto (Priests), La Gente del Sud: Scanno (Boy), and Mia Madre, each signed, one titled, one dated and inscribed in ink, and 2 stamped on the reverse, 1956-63, printed in the 1970s (Giacomelli, pp. 42 and 45; Phaidon, p. 224) (3)

Acquired from the photographer, circa 1975

These prints are in generally excellent condition. In raking light, a few deposits of original retouching and soft handling creases are visible. The print edges and corners are worn and bumped, with some attendant chipping. On the reverse are abrasions from prior hinges. Io non ho mani che mi accarezzino il volto - This print is signed in ink and with the '60019 Senigallia - an - Italia, Via Mastai, 24' studio and credit stamp in black ink on the reverse. There is a small loss of emulsion at the lower right edge of the print. On the reverse, '#71' is written in an unidentified hand in pencil. 'Mia Madre' - This print is signed and titled in ink and with the '60019 Senigallia - an - Italia, Via Mastai, 24' studio and credit stamp in black ink on the reverse. The emulsion is folded back slightly at the right edge of the print. On the reverse, '#130' is written in an unidentified hand in pencil. La Gente del Sud: Scanno - This print is signed, dated '15/11/75,' and inscribed in Italian in ink on the reverse.
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