Balma, Mark

Balma [portfolio with 7 prints]

Excelsior, MN: Mark Balma, 1978. 1 portfolio covered in maroon cloth with gilt title on front. Gilt-stamped quote from Leonardo da Vinci on inside of front of portfolio above small bookplate signed "Balma 88." Contains 4-page pamphlet with self portrait of the artist on the front, an article about the artist by Daan Hoekstra of Classical Realism Quarterly, and a resume of the artist through 1978. Loose inside this is an article about Balma's fresco at St. Mary's College in Winona, Minn., from Inland Architect, and a leaf with an explanation of Buon fresco. The 7 prints, separated by glassine leaves, are: La Badia, La Muta, Mary Ann Graziano, Anthony J. Adducci, Calzaiolo, La Signora Vaselli, and The Mediatrix (folded). Each are 36 x 28 cm., except the last, which is 108 x 28 cm. Scarce. Portfolio is in Good Condition: front hinge separated from head of spine for 10 cm.; slightly soiled; prints are clean and bright. Good. Item #009953

Price: $25.00