Erik Desmazieres. b. 1948. Erik Desmazieres. b. 1948. La bibliothèque de Babel [Contre-plongée.] Paris: 1997. (356 x 266 mm). (plate mark). Etching and aquatint, 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. Early state of the plate from the First Suite, before reduction of the plate size. Printed on brick red Fabriano Roma. Signed, titled, dated and annotated 'Pl. 8' by the artist in the lower margin. 356 x 266 mm. (plate mark). 1997. Archivally framed (frame measures 576 x 486 mm.). Fitch-Febvrel 164. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing