Harry Shigeta (American/Japanese, 1887-1963) Pearls and Mermaid, circa 1930s Gelatin silver print 16-3/8 x 13 inches (41.5 x 33.0 cm) (image/sheet) Signed and titled in pencil, mount recto. Inscribed by the artist pencil, signed and inscribed by Hal Gould in pencil, and stamped 'Loan to the Permanent Collection of the Colorado Photographic Arts Center', mount verso. PROVENANCE: The artist; Hal Gould, acquired from the above, 1959. Shigata made this composite print from three negatives: the first the "mermaid"; the second, made at the Sheddo Aquarium; and the third from a still life of pearls. HID12401132022 © 2024 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved