Lot 54
- 54
Black Sun Press
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 USD
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Description
- Crevel, René. Mr. Knife Miss Fork. Translated by Kay Boyle. Paris, 1931
- Ink and paper
8vo (7 x 4 3/4 in.; 177 x 121mm). Title-page printed in red and black, pagination and titles on tissue-guards in red, 19 original photograms by Max Ernst. Publisher's blue buckram with elaborate gilt decoration on spine and upper cover; worn, joints split.
Literature
A-41
Condition
Condition as described in catalogue entry.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
One of 200 copies on bristol paper (of a whole edition of 255). Along with Walker Evans's photographs for The Bridge, the Max Ernst photograms for Mr. Knife Miss Fork are the finest illustrations published by the Black Sun Press.