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Taschen Sculptures

From his humble beginning selling comic books in his native Cologne to his rapidly expanding book publishing empire, Benedikt Taschen has been all about living large — literally. Sumo, a 464-page, 66-pound compendium of Helmut Newton’s photography is one of the largest and heaviest books ever produced — it comes with its own display stand — and among the most expensive, too. The first copy in a limited edition published in 1999 and signed by many of the celebrities whose images appear in its pages sold at auction for $364,000.

     TASCHEN’s success derives from his personality: he publishes books that reflect his own diverse personal enthusiasms. TASCHEN’s lavishly produced art books run the gamut from the ridiculous (The Big Book of Breasts) to the sublime (17th-century naturalist Albertus Seba’s Cabinet of Natural Curiosities).

     The TASCHEN catalog includes scholarly examinations of cultural icons such as Muhammad Ali, gorgeous monographs on painters like Hieronymous Bosch, exquisite books of photography like Sebastião Selgado’s Genesis and portfolios of muscle cars. In addition to his 11 bookstores located in the United States and Europe, TASCHEN recently opened an art gallery in Los Angeles devoted to photography.

     As you can see from the titles available on these pages, you are more than likely to have an interest in common with Benedikt Taschen — and his marvelous books give you a way to explore it fully.

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Creator: TASCHEN
Tom of Finland. Bookend ‘Pekka’
Tom of Finland. Bookend ‘Pekka’

Tom of Finland. Bookend ‘Pekka’

By Duffy London, Tom of Finland, TASCHEN

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Tom of Finland. Bookend ‘Pekka’ Bookend, painted cast resin, height 12.8 in., base 6 x 6 x 0.8 in. Always Ready to Handle the Heaviest Load - Get Your Books Sandwiched and Add Some ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Taschen Sculptures

Materials

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"The Big Nude" Sumo Book with Stand Helmut Newton Taschen New Dust Jacket
"The Big Nude" Sumo Book with Stand Helmut Newton Taschen New Dust Jacket

"The Big Nude" Sumo Book with Stand Helmut Newton Taschen New Dust Jacket

By Helmut Newton, TASCHEN

Located in Atlanta, GA

Helmut Newton's Sumo book. The first Sumo and also the most exciting and collectible one ever published by Taschen. The book comes with two dust jackets. The outer one has some heavy...

Category

1990s German Modern Taschen Sculptures

Materials

Chrome

Tom of Finland. Bookend ‘Durk’
Tom of Finland. Bookend ‘Durk’

Tom of Finland. Bookend ‘Durk’

By Tom of Finland, TASCHEN

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Tom of Finland. Bookend ‘Durk’ Bookend, painted cast resin, height 12.8 in., base 6 x 6 x 0.8 in. Always Ready to Handle the Heaviest Load- Get Your Books Sandwiched and Add Some Pl...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Taschen Sculptures

Materials

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Helmut Newton, Baby Sumo, Limited Edition
Helmut Newton, Baby Sumo, Limited Edition

Helmut Newton, Baby Sumo, Limited Edition

By Philippe Starck, Helmut Newton, TASCHEN

Located in Los Angeles, CA

BABY SUMO, welcome to the world! The legendary Helmut Newton SUMO in a spectacular new edition The Helmut Newton SUMO was overwhelming in every respect: a ...

Category

Late 20th Century Taschen Sculptures

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"The Big Nude" Sumo Book with Stand Helmut Newton with Original Box
"The Big Nude" Sumo Book with Stand Helmut Newton with Original Box

"The Big Nude" Sumo Book with Stand Helmut Newton with Original Box

By Helmut Newton, TASCHEN

Located in Atlanta, GA

Helmut Newton's Sumo book. The first Sumo and also the most exciting and collectible one ever published by Taschen. Signed and numbered to interior 'Helmut Newton'. This book is numb...

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Taschen sculptures for sale on 1stDibs.

TASCHEN sculptures are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of stainless steel and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of TASCHEN sculptures, although gray editions of this piece are particularly popular. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider sculptures by Henrik Horst, Somso, and Yehuda Dodd Roth. Prices for TASCHEN sculptures can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $1,500 and can go as high as $1,500, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $1,500.
Questions About Taschen Sculptures
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