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Derrière le Miroir.
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Collection of thirteen illustrated art books in the series Derrière le Miroir, signed by the artists
- paper and ink
Ubac. Ardoises taillées, Paris: Maeght, 1961, no.113 of 150 copies [series no.130]; Gouaches et ardoises taillées, Paris: Maeght, 1964, no. 82 of 150 copies [no.142]; Peintures et ardoises sculptées, Paris: Maeght, 1966, no.76 of 150 copies [no.161]; Tal-Coat. Paris: Maeght, 1962, no.68 of 150 copies [no.131]; Paris: Maeght, 1965, no.94 of 150 copies [no.153]; Paris: Maeght, 1972, no.59 of 150 copies [no.199]; Kandinsky. Bauhaus de Dessau 1927-1933, Paris: Maeght, 1965, no. 126 of 150 [no.154]; Bazaine. Aquarelles et Dessins, Paris: Maeght, 1968, no.104 of 150 copies [no.170]; Paris: Maeght, 1972, no.65 of 150 copies [no.197]; Paris: Maeght, 1975, no.56 of 150 copies [no.215]; Bram van Velde. Paris: Maeght, 1975, no.114 of 150 copies [no.216]; Paris: Maeght, 1980, no.80 of 150 copies [no.240]; Chillida. Paris: Maeght, 1980, including two embossed illustrations and two illustrations on translucent paper, no. 53 of 150 copies [no.242]
13 volumes, all first editions, folio (c.38 x 28cm), loose bifolia, original colour and black-and-white lithographs, colour and black-and-white plates, the Kandinsky volume not signed, publisher's chemises and slipcases
13 volumes, all first editions, folio (c.38 x 28cm), loose bifolia, original colour and black-and-white lithographs, colour and black-and-white plates, the Kandinsky volume not signed, publisher's chemises and slipcases
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing where appropriate.
"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
A fine collection of deluxe monographic editions of Maeght's legendary periodical Derrière le Miroir, featuring the artists Raoul Ubac, Wassily Kandinsky, Jean Bazaine, Bram van Velde, Pierre Tal-Coat and Eduardo Chillida.