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In honor of its 40th Anniversary and ongoing mission to support photographic art and education in the greater central valley, Spectrum Art Gallery has been the grateful recipient of magnificent contributions by world renown and regional photographic artists. In addition, philanthropic donors have contributed works by prominent artists who are no longer with us. Their legacy will continue to reach all of us through your generous donations, which are featured in this online catalog including the Edward Weston 50th Anniversary Portfolio offered in our upcoming Auction 2020.
Edward Weston “Fiftieth Anniversary Portfolio: 1902-1952
Edward Weston (American, 1886-1958), “Fiftieth Anniversary Portfolio: 1902-1952,” circa 1952, Carmel, California, 1951, a complete portfolio of all 12 gelatin silver prints, from an edition of 100, printed by Brett Weston under Edward Weston’s supervision, each mounted and dated with the photographer’s initials in pencil on the mount, each stamped in ink with the print number on the reverse of the mount; with colophon, introduction by Edward Weston, a plate list, contained in folio, white cloth with flaps and black letterpress title, bound by Perry G. Davis, San Francisco, typography by the Grabhorn Press, The portfolio consists of these plates: Cabbage Leaf, 1931, Eel River, 1937, David H. McAlpin, New York, 1941, Eroded Rock, Point Lobos, 1930, Nude, 1936, Wall Scrawls, Hornitos, 1940, Guadalupe, Mexico, 1925, Church Door, Hornitos, 1940, North Dome, Point Lobos, 1946, William Edmondson, sculptor, Nashville, 1941, “Willie,” New Orleans, 1941, and Dunes, Oceano, 1936, photos each on artist mounted 16″ x 13.75″. All prints are in excellent condition overall. Two have been framed to museum standard for viewing in this exhibition. The included original portfolio case 16.5″ x 14″ x .75″ has warpage; so, all prints not on display have been stored in a separate, 100% archival portfolio box. This entire portfolio has been authenticated and appraised by Christian/Reilly registered by The Appraisers Association of America, Inc.
Spectrum Art Gallery considers the safety of the community and members our top priority. For that reason, we have decided to offer an online silent art auction instead of our usual live event.
More about the Edward Weston Prints we are auctioning:
In honor of its 40th Anniversary and its ongoing mission to support photographic art and education in the greater central valley, Spectrum Art Gallery has been the grateful recipient of magnificent contributions by world renown and regional photographic artists. In addition, philanthropic donors have contributed works by prominent artists who are no longer with us. Their legacy will continue to reach all of us through these generous donations, which are featured in this catalog and the following pages displaying the Edward Weston 50th Anniversary Portfolio offered in our Auction.
Edward Weston “Fiftieth Anniversary Portfolio: 1902-1952”
Edward Weston (American, 1886-1958), “Fiftieth Anniversary Portfolio: 1902-1952,” Carmel, California, a complete portfolio of all 12 gelatin silver prints, from an edition of 100, printed by Brett Weston under Edward Weston’s supervision, each mounted and dated with the photographer’s initials in pencil on the mount, each stamped in ink with the print number on the reverse of the mount; with colophon, introduction by Edward Weston, a plate list, contained in folio, white cloth with flaps and black letterpress title, bound by Perry G. Davis, San Francisco, typography by the Grabhorn Press.
The portfolio consists of these plates:
● Cabbage Leaf, 1931
● Eel River, 1937
● David H. McAlpin, New York, 1941
● Eroded Rock, Point Lobos, 1930
● Nude, 1936
● Wall Scrawls, Hornitos, 1940
● Guadalupe, Mexico, 1925
● Church Door, Hornitos, 1940
● North Dome, Point Lobos, 1946
● William Edmondson, sculptor, Nashville, 1941
● “Willie,” New Orleans, 1941
● Dunes, Oceano, 1936
Each photo is on 16″ x 13.75” mount board by the artist. All prints are in excellent condition overall. Two have been framed to museum standards for viewing in this exhibition. The included original portfolio case 16.5″ x 14″ x .75″ has warpage; so, all prints not on display have been stored in a separate, 100% archival portfolio box. This entire portfolio has been authenticated and appraised by Christian|Reilly, registered by The Appraisers Association of America, Inc.