VIJA CELMINS (B. 1938)

Lot 144
10.03.2021 10:00UTC -05:00
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ID 495342
Lot 144 | VIJA CELMINS (B. 1938)
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VIJA CELMINS (B. 1938)

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the complete artist's book comprising two etchings with a photogravure for the cover, on handmade Gampi and Somerset papers, 2005, signed by the artist and author in pencil on the justification page, number 73 of 130 (there were also 26 deluxe examples lettered a-z and seven artist's proof examples lettered aa-gg), published by the Library Council of The Museum of Modern Art, New York, with title, justification and text pages by Eliot Weinberger (in English, Arabic, Chinese, Hindi, Japanese and Maori), the full sheets or with full margins, bound (as issued), creasing at the left sheet edge of the foldout etching, otherwise in good condition, with original photogravure cover and clamshell box

Overall: 11 x 7 ½ x 1 in. (280 x 190 x 25 mm.)

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