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Hans Bellmer (1902-1975)
Estimate
20,000 - 25,000 GBP
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Description
- Hans Bellmer
- Les Jeux de la Poupée, Paris, Les Editions Premières, 1949
Book with 15 hand-coloured silver prints with in addition two cropped coloured silver prints on the front cover and the title page. Signed in pencil on the last page, and stamped number '116'. From an edition of 142 copies. Original dust jacket.
Provenance
From Bellmer to Christian d'Orgeix to the present owner.
Literature
Parr, M. & Badger, G. 2004 pp. 106-107.
Condition
The glassine wrapper torn, and spine split in its upper part. Internal condition is very good, with the photographs in perfect condition.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
In 1948-49, the surrealist painter Christian d'Orgeix assisted Bellmer in producing this edition of 'Les Jeux de la Poupée' by hand-colouring the silver prints mounted in the whole edition. The book offered here is d'Orgeix's personal copy. Accompanying the book is a small lithograph on a double sheet signed by Hans Bellmer and inscribed 'épreuve d'essai'.