Series of Mid Century Authentic Photographs of Mexico in the 1950’s
Beautiful series of authentic sepia toned, silver gelatin (darkroom printed) photographs depicing Mexico is approx. the 1950’s. I belive it was part of a holiday travel photo album since all photos have glue & paper markings on the verso. Photographs printed on thick stcok paper and in excellent condtion. Beautiful as a set.
Measuring from 4 x 5 inches to 5 x 7 inches / see below each photo to see specific sizes.
$USD 225 for set of 4 photos.
Sold separetly for $65 each.
| Deleted: Part of the Private Estate Art Collection of a Los Angeles Collector of Mid Century Art (1920-70’s), who passed away in 1999 in the USA. Acquired via his son in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. |
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Deleted: In several weeks of research, I’ve been able to conclude that the collection belonged to a great lover of the arts, with quite a variation in selection in his acquisitions. We can find paintings containing abstract, portraiture, still life & landscapes; along with quite a variation in photography from journalistic, picturesque to mildly erotic. The collection also include sculptures, coins & even Elvis Presley paraphernalia. It is my understanding, going through most of the archives, that the collector had amassed an incredible quantity of art history books, magazines, newspaper clippings and hundreds of handwritten notes. I also conclude that the collector, along with his research, conducted art history talks at certain art institutions, I believe, as a self-taught art historian of sorts, which depicts his real passion; the sharing of his knowledge to others. |