Lot 117
  • 117

Breton, André

Estimate
800 - 1,200 EUR
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Description

  • Breton, André
  • Clair de Terre. [Paris, aux dépens de l'auteur], 1923.
  • Ink and paper
In-4 (178 x 183 mm). Demi-maroquin bleu canard à coins, dos à nerfs, tête dorée, non rogné, couverture et dos conservés (Semet & Plumelle).
Dos légèrement passé, petit défaut au mors supérieur.

Édition en partie originale, ornée d'un portrait-frontispice de Breton par Picasso.

Exemplaire n° 00, un des 50 pour la presse parmi 200 exemplaires sur Offset.

Envoi autographe de l’auteur
: "A Marcel Raval, pour expertise, André Breton", sur le premier feuillet blanc .

Marcel Raval (1900-1956) était directeur de la revue Les Feuilles libres de 1918 à 1928 à laquelle Breton collabora avec "Les Pas perdus" dans le n° 36 de mars juin 1924.

Condition

Dos légèrement passé, petit défaut au mors supérieur.
"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.
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