Francesco Scavullo

gelatin silver print, the photographer's credit stamp on the reverse, 1974, printed later (Scavullo: 1948-1984, pp. 121-2 )

The collection of Sean Byrnes

The print is in generally excellent condition. There is an 1/8 inch long indentation in the left center of the image visible in raking light only. There are a few minor handling creases in the print visible in raking light only. There is a 1/16 inch round area of soiling in the lower left margin. The corners of the print have been bumped. A studio label, printed with the sitter's name, is affixed to the reverse of the print. The stamp reads 'PHOTOGRAPH BY FRANCESCO SCAVULLO' on the reverse.
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“I was fascinated and completely stunned when I first saw Mapplethorpe’s work. He and Sam Wagstaff, who made collecting photos credible were great friends and great friends of mine. I did this portrait for myself.” – Francesco Scavullo, Scavullo Photographs: 50 Years
 
 
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