Desmazieres, Erik. b. 1948. Alphabet imaginaire II. 1997. (396 x 295 mm). (visible portion of image). Etching and aquatint from the First Suite, extensively reworked and expanded in watercolor, gouache and ink by the artist, creating a unique work between the first and second states of the print. Signed, titled and dated by the artist. 1997. Archivally framed (frame measures 590 x 498 mm.). Fitch-Febvrel 165. Desmazière's augmentations at the top of the plate include two figures in the outer cartouches of the upper portion of the image, anticipating his reworking of this plate for the Second Suite. A unique work by Erik Desmazières. It represents a critical, physical link between the First Suite (1997) and the Second Suite (1998) of his famous illustrations for Jorge Luis Borges' The Library of Babel. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing