Maurois, Andre. MASSON, André(1896-1987)et AndréMAUROIS (1885-1967) - photo 1

MASSON, André(1896-1987)et AndréMAUROIS (1885-1967)

Lot 144
10.05.2021 11:00UTC +01:00
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€ 2 000
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ID 542375
Lot 144 | MASSON, André(1896-1987)et AndréMAUROIS (1885-1967)
Estimate value
€ 2 000 – 3 000
MASSON, André(1896-1987)et AndréMAUROIS (1885-1967). Les Érophages. Paris : La Passerelle, 1960.

Un des 2 exemplaires sur Auvergne réservés àl’auteur. Au total 19 eaux-fortes originales de Masson. André Maurois s’inspire ici des écrits de Swift pour imaginer une île fantastique, dont les habitants ne peuvent assouvir leur soif de plaisir charnel qu’à deux, et qu’il choisit de nommer les érophages.Saphire-Cramer, Masson, n°47.

In-folio (440 x 350 mm), en feuilles, sous couverture rempliée illustrée. 3 eaux-fortes imprimées à l’or (plats et dos de la couverture) et 16 eaux-fortes et aquatinte en couleurs. Un des 2 exemplaires sur Auvergne réservés à l’auteur, celui-ci lettré M, signé par l’auteur, l’artiste et l’éditeur à la justification. Chemise et étui illustrés de l’éditeur (quelques frottements à la chemise et à l’étui).

One of the two copies on Auvergne printed for the author. 19 original etchingsby AndréMasson.


Artist:Andre Maurois (1885 - 1967)
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