Bidspirit auction | Paul Caponigro (American, 1932-2024), Temple

Paul Caponigro (American, 1932-2024), Temple Hiei-San, Kyoto, Special Edition Gelatin Silver Print - Paul Caponigro (American, 1932-2024), Temple Hiei-San, Kyoto, Japan, Special Edition Gelatin Silver Print. Negative date 1976, 1992 Printing. Pencil signed and editioned '22/75' on mount. Stamp on verso marked ”Special Edition Print For Photography West Graphics Book Paul Caponigro Retrospective/ Published 1992/ Photograph Printed By Paul Caponigro.” Accompanied by original purchase receipt from Photography West Gallery, Carmel, and copies of the relevant pages from an appraisal by Essick Appraisals & Consultations. Paul Caponigro (American, 1932-2024) was known for black-and-white landscapes, still lifes, and studies of ancient sites. A recipient of two Guggenheim Fellowships and three National Endowment for the Arts grants, his work is held in major collections including MoMA, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and the Art Institute of Chicago. Mounted to board. Photograph approximately 9.37H x 13.25W in. Mount approximately 18.0H x 22.0W in. Provenance: Collection of Helen Wallis, Santa Cruz, California.