Bidspirit auction | HARVEY CAPLIN (AMERICAN, 1915–1984) GELATIN


HARVEY CAPLIN (AMERICAN, 1915–1984) GELATIN SILVER PHOTOGRAPH ”THE VALLE GRANDE”, 20TH CENTURY - Black and white gelatin silver photograph depicting a vast Southwestern landscape identified as ”The Valle Grande”, showing a sweeping grassy valley with grazing cattle beneath dramatic cloud formations and distant mountain ridges. The composition exemplifies Caplin’s characteristic high-contrast treatment of sky and terrain, emphasizing monumental cloud structures and expansive Western space. Titled on printed descriptive label verso ”The Valle Grande” with accompanying biographical sheet detailing the artist’s career. Presented under glass in an ornate carved and stained wood frame with black matting and gilt liner. Dimensions: approximately 20 7/8 inches by 23 3/4 inches. Please make all inquiries before bidding. All lots are sold ”as-is”, refer to our T&C. Helios Auctions offers in-house shipping. In case we can not accommodate a shipping request, a list of additional shippers will be provided. Condition: The photograph appears in good condition under glass with a strong tonal range. No visible creases or tears were observed from the front.