**Originally Listed At $750**

Mario Algaze (Cuban-American, b. 1947). Silver Gelatin Photograph. "Lago Puno" ca. 2000. Possibly signed on the verso. A lovely view of Lago Puno in the Andes, on the border of Bolivia and Peru, by contemporary Cuban-American photographer Mario Algaze. This photograph is part of Algaze's Latin American panorama series. Award-winning Algaze left Cuba and relocated to Miami, Florida in 1960. The vibrant Latino culture of Miami inspired him to travel to Central and South America where he was a photojournalist for various national and international publications. Algaze studied art at Miami Dade College in the 1970s and has used his talent to explore his heritage as well as the lands and people of other cultures. Size: 22.625" W x 7.375" H (57.5 cm x 18.7 cm); 32.25" W x 18.25" H (81.9 cm x 46.4 cm) framed

Please note: The typical retail price for a framed photograph from this series is approximately $3400.

Provenance: ex private Saint Petersburg, FL USA; acquired from the photographer Mario Algaze around 2004 at gallery that represented his work

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Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping.

#153066

Archival matting and framing. Possibly signed on the verso of the photo, but we have not examined the photograph outside the frame. Photo appears to be in excellent condition. Previous owner acquired these from a gallery that represented Mario Algaze's work.