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“O” FROM “L’ALFABETO DI BOLAFFIARTE”. 1972. LIMITED EDITION – SIGNED IN BLIND STAMP EMBOSSMENT BY ARTIST.

paul robertson — Sat, 11 Nov 2023 19:40:17 +0000

N.p. (Turin): Bolaffi Arte, n.d. (1972) 30 x 24.8cm, 2pp offset photolithograph with a typographic work by the surrealist which is the letter "O" created for the series "L'alfabeto di Bolaffiarte". One of 5,000 numbered copies (on the reverse) which was also produced for Bolaffi's magazine cover. This is signed by the artist by blind stamp embossing below while on the left is the blind stamp of the publisher, overleaf a short text has the stamped number. VG+.

MONTPARNASSE NR. 51 (12eme anne). 1928.

paul robertson — Wed, 27 Oct 2021 16:35:40 +0000

Paris: Montparnasse, 1928

32.7 x 25cm, 24pp. Original wrappers with tipped on lithograph by Jean Lurcat. A single number of this arts revue which centres on the Montparnasse avant garde with a series of articles on Braque, Picasso, two on de Chirico (by Andre Salmon and "Flouquet"), Modigliani and 4 poems by Cendrars (Feullles de Route) and Max Jacob. One b/w photo-portrait of a young Braque, a reproduction of a portrait of Picasso by Modiglian and other works by contemporary artists. Minor edge wear and staples slightly rusty but over all very good.

GIORGIO DE CHIRICO PEINTURES SCULPTURES AQUARELLES. 1976.

paul robertson — Tue, 26 Oct 2021 20:57:56 +0000

Paris: Isy Brachot, 1976

22 x 13cm, unpaginated (52pp approx). Pictorial card covers. Forty-three works (paintings, watercolours and small sculptures) are reproduced full page and 60 works noted by title as being exhibited. One b/w photographic portrait of the artist in formal dress. Extensive biography. Minor rubbing near spine on front cover which slightly affects the coloured image but otherwise very good.