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Toyen (Marie Čermínová)
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Description
- Toyen (Marie Čermínová)
- A collection of nine works of erotica illustrated by Toyen, comprising:
- Paper
MARQUIS DE SADE. Justina čili prokletí ctnosti. Prague: Edice 69, 1932, 8vo, illustrations by Toyen, later boards, in box
MARGUERITE OF NAVARRE. Heptameron. Prague: Drustevní práce, 1932, 8vo, illustrations by Toyen, numbered 16 and signed by Toyen beneath limitation, later red morocco-backed boards, original green upper wrapper bound at end
SVATA KADLEC. Černá hodinka. Brno: Edice Novoluní, 1932, 8vo, copy number 28 of a limited edition of 100 copies, signed by the author beneath limitation, illustrations by Toyen, loose as issued in original black wrapper with printed label on upper cover
AUBREY BEARSLEY. Venuše a Tannhaüser. Prague: Arnošt Vaněček, 1930, 8vo, copy number 140 of a limited edition of 200 copies, original wrappers, illustrations by Toyen
JOHANN WOLFGANG VON GOETHE. Deník. Prague: Edice Lis knihomilův, 1932, 8vo, copy number 19 of a limited edition of 50 copies, one of 30 with a printed number and for sale (the other 20 for private distribution), SIGNED BY OTOKAR FISCHER (who translated Goethe) on flyleaf, coloured illustration by Toyen, original vellum-backed boards
together with a 2002 reprint of Jednadvacet (2 copies) and a 2003 reprint of Justina, and a reprint of another 1932 book, Ruské lidové erotické povídky (Prague, 2005) with illustrations by František Bidlo, all with an epilogue by Karel Srp
MARGUERITE OF NAVARRE. Heptameron. Prague: Drustevní práce, 1932, 8vo, illustrations by Toyen, numbered 16 and signed by Toyen beneath limitation, later red morocco-backed boards, original green upper wrapper bound at end
SVATA KADLEC. Černá hodinka. Brno: Edice Novoluní, 1932, 8vo, copy number 28 of a limited edition of 100 copies, signed by the author beneath limitation, illustrations by Toyen, loose as issued in original black wrapper with printed label on upper cover
AUBREY BEARSLEY. Venuše a Tannhaüser. Prague: Arnošt Vaněček, 1930, 8vo, copy number 140 of a limited edition of 200 copies, original wrappers, illustrations by Toyen
JOHANN WOLFGANG VON GOETHE. Deník. Prague: Edice Lis knihomilův, 1932, 8vo, copy number 19 of a limited edition of 50 copies, one of 30 with a printed number and for sale (the other 20 for private distribution), SIGNED BY OTOKAR FISCHER (who translated Goethe) on flyleaf, coloured illustration by Toyen, original vellum-backed boards
together with a 2002 reprint of Jednadvacet (2 copies) and a 2003 reprint of Justina, and a reprint of another 1932 book, Ruské lidové erotické povídky (Prague, 2005) with illustrations by František Bidlo, all with an epilogue by Karel Srp
Exhibited
Houston, Cullen Collection, 2011, nos 61-63, illustrated in the catalogue, and the other two listed but not illustrated
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."