Fine Prints and Photography Auction

November 02, 2015

LOT 276

Lot 276

Hans Erni (1909-2015)

Hans Erni (1909-2015)
Lot 276 Details
Hans Erni (1909-2015), Swiss

PAUL VALERY: RÉFLEXIONS SIMPLE SUR LE CORPS, 1967 (A BOOK IN FOLIO) [CRAMER, 41]

Book with twenty-five colour lithographs on Japon Nacre with tissue guards; unnumbered, 1 of 40 examples with justification page; each the full sheet, loose as issued, folded interior folio cover decorated with an embossed spider web design with gilt orb, contained in a vinyl covered cardboard box, lined with black velvet interior.
Overall, in folio 16.9" x 12.4" — 43 x 31.5 cm.

Estimate $1,000-$1,500

Realised: $960
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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  • Hans Erni (1909-2015)
  • Hans Erni (1909-2015)
  • Hans Erni (1909-2015)
  • Hans Erni (1909-2015)
  • Hans Erni (1909-2015)
  • Hans Erni (1909-2015)
  • Hans Erni (1909-2015)
  • Hans Erni (1909-2015)
Provenance:

Private Collection, Harrington, P.E.I by inheritance from the Estate of Dr. Jean-Marc Klein, Dermatologist, pilot and Military Officer, Charletown, P.E.I., acquired from his father, Paul Bernard Klein, book editor, born Paris, France

Note:

Paul Bernard Klein knew many artists and writers. They were mostly French and internationally well-known including: Max Jacob, Andre Utter, Moise Kisling, Giorgio de Chirico, Jean Cocteau, Derain, Vlaminck, Susanne Valadon, Marin-Marie, J.P. Remon, Louis Pauwels, Heron de Villefosse, Georges Duhamel, Colettye; Foujita, Jean Cocteau and the creator of this lot, Hans Erni.

CONDITION DETAILS

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