Marcel Duchamp (1887-1968)
Rotoreliefs (Optical Discs) (Schwarz 441)
The complete set of twelve offset lithographs in colours printed on both sides of six cardboard disks, 1935, all contained in the original black vinyl circular holder, from the first edition of 500 (Schwarz records that 300 sets were lost during World War II), in overall good condition, accompanied by a letter written by Marcel Duchamp to Ronald Hunt at the time of gifting him this set in 1962, within the original mail cardboard box

Each disk diameter 200mm. (7 7/8in.)
This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: AR
AR Goods subject to Artists Resale Right Additional Premium.

In addition to, or elaboration of the catalogue entry:

- each disk with pale time staining and associated minor foxing, minor surface dirt and occasional tiny paper losses at the edges
- the holder with minor signs of wear; stamped (as issued) ROTORELIEF 11 Rue Larrey Paris

Otherwise as described and in overall good condition