Lot 45
Lot 45
Building a Ruined Temple to the Goddess Vanadé

Paul Delvaux (1897-1994)

Price Realised USD 10,625
Estimate
USD 7,500 - USD 10,500
Closed: 4 Feb 2016
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Building a Ruined Temple to the Goddess Vanadé

Paul Delvaux (1897-1994)

Price Realised USD 10,625
Closed: 4 Feb 2016
Price Realised USD 10,625
Closed: 4 Feb 2016
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Paul Delvaux (1897-1994)
Building a Ruined Temple to the Goddess Vanadé
the complete book comprising ten etchings, one drypoint and the additional suite, 1971-75, on Arches wove paper
with title, text by Alain Robbe-Grillet, justification and table of contents, signed by the artist and author on the justification, copy number 10 from the deluxe edition of thirty, aside from the regular edition of 120 (there were also thirty hors commerce copies numbered in Roman numerals)
the additional suite on yellow Auvergne Richard de Bas, each signed in pencil, numbered 10/30, published by Le Bateau-Lavoir, Paris, with their watermark, 1971-75, the full sheets, in very good condition, loose (as published), within the original paper wrappers with printed titles, in the original portfolio box with brown leather edging, with the title embossed on the spine
(portfolio)

livre complet comprenant 10 eaux fortes, une pointe sèche et la suite complète des planches, 1971-75, sur Arches, avec le titre, le texte par Alain Robbe-Grillet, le justificatif et la table, signé par l’artiste et l’auteur au colophon, copie numérotée 10 issue de l’édition de luxe tirée à 30 exemplaires, en dehors de l’édition à 120 exemplaires (l’édition comprenait également 30 exemplaires hors commerce numérotés en chiffres romains)
La suite des planches sur Auvergne Richard le Bas jaune, chacune signée, au crayon et numérotée
10/30, publiée par le Bateau-Lavoir, Paris, avec le timbre sec, 1971-75, en très bonne condition, non relié, avec la couverture d’origine sur laquelle est imprimé le titre, dans l’emboitage d’origine

555 x 445 x 55 mm. (overall)

Provenance:
Private Collection.

Literature:
Jacob 81-91.

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