Lot Essay
“Parrot” refers to Louis Parrot, a poet and novelist, who was a loyal participant in the French Resistance during World War II.
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THE GILBERT E. KAPLAN COLLECTION OF SURREALIST PRINTS
OSCAR DOMINGUEZ (1906-1958)
Amy Bakaloff, Sombre est noir, Paris, 1945
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OSCAR DOMINGUEZ (1906-1958)
Amy Bakaloff, Sombre est noir, Paris, 1945
the complete book containing one signed etching, title page, text in French, reproductions of two of the artist's drawings and justification page, on vélin du Marais paper, copy 30 of 200 on this paper, the title page signed by the author and dedicated in ink 'A mon cher Parrot en souvenir des barricades rue du Louvre. Pour sa cofiance amicalement', with wide margins, the etching toned, with original paper wrappers with the title written in green text. 9 ½ x 7 5/8 in. (241 x 194 mm.)
Amy Bakaloff, Sombre est noir, Paris, 1945
the complete book containing one signed etching, title page, text in French, reproductions of two of the artist's drawings and justification page, on vélin du Marais paper, copy 30 of 200 on this paper, the title page signed by the author and dedicated in ink 'A mon cher Parrot en souvenir des barricades rue du Louvre. Pour sa cofiance amicalement', with wide margins, the etching toned, with original paper wrappers with the title written in green text. 9 ½ x 7 5/8 in. (241 x 194 mm.)
Literature
Surrealist Prints 42