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Portfolio
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Description
- Portfolio
- Poésie de Mots Inconnus (C. BKS 19; K. 97)
- Numbered 25/157
- etching, woodcut, lithograph, linocut
- each sheet: approx. 320 by 250mm 12 5/8 by 9 7/8 in
- overall: 345 by 278 by 27mm 13 5/8 by 11 by 1 1/8 in
The complete portfolio, comprising 25 prints, eight printed in colours, and poems by various collaborators, 1949, signed in blue crayon by the publisher Iliazd, numbered 25, from the total edition of 158, on laid Isle de France, published by Le Degré 41 An 1919 et 39, Paris, contained in the original Auvergne and parchment wrappers and parchment envelope
Condition
The full sheets, in good condition, the leaf with the names of the collaborators has a short band of scattered foxing at the upper right sheet edge, very minor surface soiling and a pencil inscription on the parchment cover.
"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
This work was published to commemorate the thirtieth anniversary of the birth of Zurich Dada. The collaborating poets are Akinsemoyin, Albert-Birot, Arp, Artaud, Audiberti, Ball, Beauduin, Bryen, Dermée, Hausmann, Huidobro, Iliazd, Jolas, Khlébnikov, Krutchonykh, Picasso, Poplavsky, Schwitters, Seuphor, Téréntiev, Tzara. The artists are Arp (A. 127-129), Braque (V. 48), Bryen, Chagall (C. BKS 19), Dominguez, Férat, Giacometti (L. 84), Gleizes, Hausmann, Laurens, Leger (S. 43), Magnelli, Masson, Matisse (D. BKS 26), Metzinger, Miro (C. BKS 19), Picasso (C. BKS 54), Survage, Taeuber-Arp, Tytgat, Villon (G./P. E 517), Wols, Ribemont - Dessaignes.