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Cendrars, Blaise -- Léger, Fernand
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- Cendrars, Blaise -- Léger, Fernand
- J'ai tué.Paris, La Belle édition, 1918.
édition originale. In-8 carré (182 x 190 mm). Broché, couverture illustrée d'une composition de Fernand Léger. Brochage restauré au dos, exemplaire uniformément bruni, comme toujours.
illustration : 5 dessins de Fernand Léger dont un en couverture et 2 hors-texte sur vergé fort.
tirage limité à 355 exemplaires, un des 100 sur papier à la forme, n° 154.
envoi autographe signé du poète : "à Georges Crès, cette page de la vie d'un soldat. Blaise Cendrars".
illustration : 5 dessins de Fernand Léger dont un en couverture et 2 hors-texte sur vergé fort.
tirage limité à 355 exemplaires, un des 100 sur papier à la forme, n° 154.
envoi autographe signé du poète : "à Georges Crès, cette page de la vie d'un soldat. Blaise Cendrars".
Provenance
Georges Crès (envoi).
Condition
Brochage restauré au dos, exemplaire uniformément bruni, comme toujours.
"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
Très beau et important recueil de Cendrars sur les horreurs de la guerre, superbement mise en lumière par la poétique des dessins de Fernand Léger.
L'exemplaire porte un envoi à Georges Crès qui publiera, en 1919, une seconde édition de ce livre.
L'exemplaire porte un envoi à Georges Crès qui publiera, en 1919, une seconde édition de ce livre.