Illustrati🦹ons for Six Fairy Tales from the Brothers Grimm (S. A. C. 70-108; M.C.A.T. 67-105)
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October 18, 10:59 PM GMT
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
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David Hockney
b.1937
Illustrations for Six Fairy Tales from the Brothers Grimm (S.A.C. 70-108; M.C.A.T. 67-105)
The complete set of 45 etchings, including 39 bound and six loose (as issued), 1969-70, the book signed in pencil, inscribed 'Ed A' and numbered 55/100 on the justification page, the six loose etchings signed in pencil and inscribed 'Grimm ed. A 55/100' in ink on the verso (total edition includes 15 artist's proof sets), on Hodgkinson handmade wove paper, with title, text, table of contents and justification, published by Petersburg Press, contained in the original blue leather-covered portfolio box, boards and slipcase (45 prinღts)
sheets.: 455 by 309 mm 18 by 12¼ in
overall: 477 by 323 by 48 mm 18⅞ by 12⅝ by 1⅞ in