Andre Breton (French, 1896-1966) Marcel Duchamp (French/American, 1887-1968) Le Surrealisme en 1947, 1947; Book in French with velvet and foam collage, Edition 647/999; 9 1/2" x 8 1/4"; Publisher: Maeght Editeur, Paris; Provenance: Private Collection
Condition report
book is intact, though foam breast on cover, has deteriorated and only foam residue remains; binding is intact, all pages are present including fifty numbered plates and twenty-three original prints; pages show some minor discoloration at the edges and near the spine, no tears are evident; Stamped “Imprime En France” on inside page along with numbered tab; slip-case box is sturdy but discolored with some edge wear:
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Auction details
Post-War And Contemporary Art
9:00 AM PT - May 17th, 2008
offered by
David Rago Auctions
333 North Main Street
Lambertville, NJ 08530
Lambertville, NJ 08530
