Lot 218
ELIOT PORTER (1901-1990)
Portfolio Two: Iceland. A stunning portfolio with 12 (of 12) photographs of the varied and lush flora and vibrant landscapes of Iceland. Dye transfer prints, the images measuring approximately 8 1/4x10 1/2 inches (21x26.7 cm.), and the reverse, the mounts 20x14 3/4 inches (50.8x37.5 cm.), each with Porter's Portfolio II: Iceland hand stamp, with the print number and set notation 7, in ink, on mount verso. Folio-sized blue cloth folder with the white stamped title; the colophon with Porter's signature and the edition notation 7/110; contents loose as issued. ONE OF 110 NUMBERED COPIES. Santa Fe, New Mexico, 1972; printed 1975
Estimate $5,000 - 7,500
Tarn and Cotton Grass, Fjardharheidhi * Pinks on Glacial Moraine, Sotuh Coast * Small Stream in Cinders, Skeljafell * White Flowers in Black Ash Cliff, Breidhidalur * Ice in Glacial Lake, Fjnllsarlon, South Coast * Lichens on River Stones, South Coast * Fractured Obsidian, Landmannalaugar * Steam Vent, Landmannalaugar * Sea-weed at Low Tide, Hellnar, Snaefellsnas * Wind Eroded Voncanic Ash, Kleifarvatn * Abandoned Farm, South Coast * River Canyon Junction, Oxnadalsheidhi.
