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Tzara, Tristan
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description
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Mouchoir de nuages. Tragédie en 15 actes. Paris: Éditions de la Galerie Simon [Daniel-Henry Kahnweiler], 1925
Small 4to (7 1/2 x 5 in.; 190 x 128 mm). Title-page in red and black with Kahnweiler's device by Derain, 8 etchings by Juan Gris (4 hors texte and 4 head-and tailpieces), original cream wrappers with etching by Gris bound in. Full tan levant morocco, spine gilt-lettered, with onlays of green, grey, and black morocco and gilt and silver-gilt delineations forming an abstract pattern, which continues on the dentelles, green suede liners, edges gilt, by J. Anthoine Legrain. Chemise with tan morocco lettering-piece on spine, morocco-edged slipcase; minimal wear to slipcase.
Small 4to (7 1/2 x 5 in.; 190 x 128 mm). Title-page in red and black with Kahnweiler's device by Derain, 8 etchings by Juan Gris (4 hors texte and 4 head-and tailpieces), original cream wrappers with etching by Gris bound in. Full tan levant morocco, spine gilt-lettered, with onlays of green, grey, and black morocco and gilt and silver-gilt delineations forming an abstract pattern, which continues on the dentelles, green suede liners, edges gilt, by J. Anthoine Legrain. Chemise with tan morocco lettering-piece on spine, morocco-edged slipcase; minimal wear to slipcase.
Literature
Artist & the Book 126; Chapon, Daniel-Henry Kahnweiler, p. 184
Condition
Small 4to (7 1/2 x 5 in.; 190 x 128 mm). Title-page in red and black with Kahnweiler's device by Derain, 8 etchings by Juan Gris (4 hors texte and 4 head-and tailpieces), original cream wrappers with etching by Gris bound in. Full tan levant morocco, spine gilt-lettered, with onlays of green, grey, and black morocco and gilt and silver-gilt delineations forming an abstract pattern, which continues on the dentelles, green suede liners, edges gilt, by J. Anthoine Legrain. Chemise with tan morocco lettering-piece on spine, morocco-edged slipcase; minimal wear to slipcase.
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 3 of 10 numbered copies on japon ancien (of a whole edition of 112), signed by Tzara and Gris. A pristine copy of the best of Gris's illustrated books.