- 129
Kruchenykh, Aleksei, Ivan Kliun and Kasimir Malevich
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- Tainye poroki akademikov [Secret vices of the academicians]. [Moscow: Budetlian, 1915] (cover dated 1916)
- Paper
4to (223 x 191mm.), [limited to 450 copies], frontispiece and 2 lithographed illustrations and cover design by Ivan Kliun, original decorative wrappers, wrappers slightly browned, textblock detached
Literature
Hellyer 248; Ex-Libris 138; The Russian Avant-Garde Book 105
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
Although this work is written almost entirely by Kruchenykh it also contains the first appearance in print of a text by Malevich. The aim was to attack nineteenth-century Russian Symbolism and its romantic outlook and praise the linguistic changes of contemporary poetry by Guro and her use of zaum language.