Author: Léger, Fernand
Title: F. Leger. La Forme Humaine Dans L'Espace. Signed and Inscribed by Léger to Alfred Pellan from Pellan's Private Collection with His Stamp
Description: Montreal, Les Editions de l'Arbre, 1945. 1st Edition. 1st Edition. Outstanding Association Presentation Copy with ownership stamp of Alfred Pellan. Inscribed by Léger on the half-title to Alfred Pellan. "A mon ami Pellan / votre confrere / F. Léger." First Edition. Squarish 8vo, decorated black and red wrappers, pp. 100. 38 pp. of dramatic black and white reproductions. Very uncommon thus. Poem by Francois Hertel, philosophical argument by Leger, critical text by Maurice Gagnon, M.- A. Couturier, S. Giedion, S. M. Kootz and James Johnson Sweeney. Entire text In French. The international art comm u nity recognized a half century ago, the truly momentous contribution made by Alfred Pellan, to the arts and none more so than Léger himself, whom Pellan called both an inspirational colleague and a dear friend. During the war years, Léger spent time in North America, living for a brief period in Montreal, where he had an opportunity to enjoy Pellan's company as they had during Pellan's Paris years. Léger Presentations are Rare and Association Copies Impossible to acquire. A near fine copy showing just a hint of rubbing. A superb portfolio of his art. [. .
Keywords: Modern Art, Canadian Art, Cubism, Gallery Highlights Presentation & Inscribed Copies Association & Dedication Copies Electronic List TBCL
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Title: F. Leger. La Forme Humaine Dans L'Espace. Signed and Inscribed by Léger to Alfred Pellan from Pellan's Private Collection with His Stamp
Description: Montreal, Les Editions de l'Arbre, 1945. 1st Edition. 1st Edition. Outstanding Association Presentation Copy with ownership stamp of Alfred Pellan. Inscribed by Léger on the half-title to Alfred Pellan. "A mon ami Pellan / votre confrere / F. Léger." First Edition. Squarish 8vo, decorated black and red wrappers, pp. 100. 38 pp. of dramatic black and white reproductions. Very uncommon thus. Poem by Francois Hertel, philosophical argument by Leger, critical text by Maurice Gagnon, M.- A. Couturier, S. Giedion, S. M. Kootz and James Johnson Sweeney. Entire text In French. The international art comm u nity recognized a half century ago, the truly momentous contribution made by Alfred Pellan, to the arts and none more so than Léger himself, whom Pellan called both an inspirational colleague and a dear friend. During the war years, Léger spent time in North America, living for a brief period in Montreal, where he had an opportunity to enjoy Pellan's company as they had during Pellan's Paris years. Léger Presentations are Rare and Association Copies Impossible to acquire. A near fine copy showing just a hint of rubbing. A superb portfolio of his art. [. .
Keywords: Modern Art, Canadian Art, Cubism, Gallery Highlights Presentation & Inscribed Copies Association & Dedication Copies Electronic List TBCL
Price: US$ 4000.00 Seller: TBCL The Book Collector's Library
- Book number: 33760
- Book number: 33760
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