Description
Collection of Eight Books on Abstract Expressionism and Modern Art, comprising: "Roy Lichtenstein: Conversations with Surrealism", "Henri Matisse: the Cut-Outs", "The Cut-Outs of Henri Matisse", Elderfield, John, "Matisse: In Search of True Painting", ed.: Aagesen, Dorthe and Rebecca Rabinow", "Betty Parsons: Artist, Dealer, Collector", Hall, Lee, "Mark Rothko: A Retrospective", "The Art of Paul Gauguin", Brettell, Richard, et al., "Late Picasso: Paintings, Sculpture, Drawings, Prints 1953-1972". Largest: 10.25" x 11" W x 0.75" D. Provenance: From a New York City Private Collection. Keywords: Books, Reading, Library, Artist, Visual art, Painter, Art books, Post-War and Contemporary Art, Collectibles, Collectables, Coffee table books
Condition
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Books on Abstract Expressionism and Modern Art, 8
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Books, Prints, & Works on Paper Sale, Sept 15
Sep 15, 2026, 11:00 AM EDTAstoria, NY, United States
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