Fautrier, Jean - Georges Bataille

First edition, 4to (11 x 8 1/4 in; 280 x 215 mm), unbound as issued, illustrated with 18 erotic lithographs by Jean Fautrier; one of the 50 copies on Auvergne, n° 34, with 3 original erotic drawings signed by the artist, ink on Chine paper; foxing not affecting the drawings, wrappers worn.

unbound as issued, illustrated with 18 erotic lithographs by Jean Fautrier; one of the 50 copies on Auvergne, n° 34, with 3 original erotic drawings signed by the artist, ink on Chine paper; foxing not affecting the drawings, wrappers worn.
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3 original erotic drawings by Jean Fautrier. 
After André Masson and Hans Bellmer, the provoking philosopher Georges Bataille associates with Jean Fautrier in the publication of his catechism.