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Leiris, Michel
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 USD
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Description
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Glossaire, j'y serre mes gloses. Paris: Éditions de la Galerie Simon [Daniel-Henry Kahnweiler], 1939
8vo (7 x 4 7/8 in.; 177 x 125 mm, uncut). Title-page lettered in red and black with Kahnweiler's device by Derain, 16 lithographs, of which 5 are hors texte, by André Masson; minimal wear. Publisher's wrappers with lithograph by Masson on front cover; minimal wear.
8vo (7 x 4 7/8 in.; 177 x 125 mm, uncut). Title-page lettered in red and black with Kahnweiler's device by Derain, 16 lithographs, of which 5 are hors texte, by André Masson; minimal wear. Publisher's wrappers with lithograph by Masson on front cover; minimal wear.
Provenance
Curt Valentin (presentation inscription)
Literature
Chapon, Daniel-Henry Kahnweiler, p. 188
Condition
As described in catalogue entry.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
Copy 22 of 90 numbered copies on Arches (of a whole edition of 112), signed by Leiris and Masson. This copy is a presentation copy, inscribed by Leiris to art dealer Curt Valentin on the half-title, "À Curt Valentin, / le val où le vent couvet / et que hante le thym./ Amicalement / Michel Leiris".