Mid Century Authentic Photograph ‘South of France’ 1950’s
“Au Poteries Provencales” Mid Century Sepia Toned Authentic Photograph (darkroom printed) depicting a local shop, somehwere, I presume, in the South of France. This estimation is based on the fact that this photo comes from a dismantled vintage photo album from a world traveller. Measures 4 x 4.5 inches. Has glue marks on verso, since it came from an album of photos. Asking $50.
| 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. |