Master of Ceremonies: The Joel Grey Collection

Wedding of Don Julio Gadea, Cuzco, 1926
gelatin silver print
titled, inscribed and numbered 5/5 in pencil, verso
Image: 9 3/4 x 13 inches.
Sheet: 11 x 14 inches.
Framed: 19 x 22 inches.
Scattered fine surface scratches apparent in raking light - for example, behind groom and above bridal party's heads. Photo is cornered to mat at 3 corners. Some slight bumps present along extreme edges, and some skinning to each corner apparent - the most noticeable being the bottom left.

Self-Portrait, Cuzco Studio, 1928
gelatin silver print
titled, inscribed and numbered 5/5 in pencil, verso
Image: 22 1/4 x 16 3/4 inches.
Sheet: 23 7/8 x 20 inches.
Framed: 31 1/2 x 26 inches.
Some scattered fine surface scratches and gentle handling creases apparent in raking light. Some scattered surface soiling apparent in margins, as well as some light dust accumulation. Otherwise in largely good condition. Photo is cornered to mat at 3 corners. Some slight softening to extreme corners.

Juan de la Cruz Sihuana, Cuzco Studio, 1925
gelatin silver print
titled, inscribed and numbered 5/5 in pencil, verso
Image: 14 1/2 x 10 3/4 inches.
Sheet: 16 x 12 inches.
Framed: 23 1/2 x 18 3/4 inches.
Work appears to be in generally good condition. Some scattered fine surface scratches apparent in raking light - for example, in background to left of figure's head. Skinning to top left corner with associated loss. There is also a tear with skinning to bottom right corner. Photo is cornered to mat at 3 corners.

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