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.
David Bailey Sumo, Signed, Limited Edition Book with Marc Newson Stand
By David Bailey, Marc Newson, TASCHEN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The David Bailey SUMO. Over 300 of the greatest portraits of our time, printed big and bold. In 1965, portrait and fashion photographer David Bailey released his groundbreaking boo...
Aluminum
Gio Ponti, Art Edition, the Planchart Coffee Table and a Set of Four Art Prints
By Gio Ponti, Molteni & C, TASCHEN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This numbered Art Edition of 1,000 copies (Hardcover book, 36 x 36 cm, 572 pages) is accompanied by an exclusive, square format reproduction of the Arlecchino coffee table designed b...
Steel
Set of Four 18th Century Prints
Located in Long Island City, NY
Set of four 18th century prints of English Earls.
Paper, Wood
19th Century Hand Carved Stand with Marble Top
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Beautifully carved hardwood square stand with marble top. Carved rosewood with a figurative rouge marble top with lower shelf. Perfect accent piece or for use as a stand for sculpture...
Marble
Large 19th Century Sculptor’s Stand with Revolving Top
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A wonderfully characterful large late 19th Century French sculptor’s stand. The generous plank top mounted to revolve for studio use, above a sturdy splayed base united by a low str...
Pine
$5,850
H 57 in W 17 in D 17 in
Neo-Gothic 19th Century Octagonal Pedestal / Stand / Architectural Model
Located in Troy, NY
An unusual pedestal of octagonal Neo-Gothic form, the molded base supporting eight shaped and carved columns decorated with typical Gothic designs, topped by eight spikes surrounding...
Oak
Unique Linen Wrapped Pedestal Stand with Metal Base
Located in North York, ON
This unique pedestal stand showcases refined elegance with its gently curved design and textured off-white linen wrapping. Supported by a sleek metal base, it offers both stability a...
Metal
$3,467
H 44.5 in W 13.4 in D 13.4 in
Antique Carved Oak Church, Gothic Revival Studio Easel Display Stand or Pedestal
Located in Lisse, NL
Unique Gothic Revival two shelf sculpture stand with a beautiful patina. This impressive and adjustable Gothic stand dates from circa 1890. To find this rare and sizeable antique mo...
Wood, Oak
Set of Four 19th Century Equestrian Prints
Located in Long Island City, NY
Set of four 19th century equestrian prints.
Set of Four Chromogenic Prints After Robert Smith 1999
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Intriguing set of four chromogenic abstract prints after Robert Smith. Each print is titled en verso: "Sisyphys", "Unicorn, Sitting ducks", and "Harley-Davidson by the Sea". Each pri...
Plexiglass, Wood, Paper
Occasional Table by Maurice Bailey for Monteverdi Young
By Monteverdi-Young, Maurice Bailey
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Round occasional table by Maurice Bailey for Monteverdi Young. This piece would be perfect as a large entry way table for a foyer or a game table. The walnut top showcases a beautifu...
Walnut
$555 / set
H 19.89 in W 30.71 in D 0.5 in
Set of Four Antique Carbon Prints, Religious Art, Framed, 19th Century
Located in COLMAR, FR
These four original carbon prints have been made by the French publishing house Maison Braun & Cie. (see labels on the backs). The company was launched in 1853 in the town of Dornach, Alsace, France by Adolphe Braun (1812-1877). The company specialized in (large) reproductions of artworks and came to open offices in Paris (1868), London and New York. In 1883 the company, which had been taken over by Adolphe's son and other family members, became the official and sole photographer/publisher for the Louvre Museum in Paris and other stately owned museums in France. They also had a very impressive sale list of images from other reputed European museums and collections. The company was taken over in the 1950s and the brand ceased to exist in 1969. This set consists of four framed, original carbon prints of late middle-age religious paintings by Italian masters. These prints most likely date from late 1800s or early 1900s. The two large angels are sections from the Linaiuoli Triptych, dated 1433 and painted by the Italian artist Fra Angelico (circa 1387-1455). He is often referred to as the "painter of angels". The female saint holding a book is from the artwork "Annunciation" by the Italian painter Fra Filippo Lippi...
Paper, Glass, Wood
$850
H 36 in W 36 in D 0.19 in
"1 H Sustaining, " Limited Edition Print by Renée Rey from a Series of Four
Located in New York, NY
"1 H Sustaining," is an orange, white and gray archival Fine Art print in a limited edition of 75 by Renée Rey. Each signed Archival Pigment numbered work is printed on hot press rag...
Paper
Spanish Hand Painted Wooden Stand with Marbled Effect
Located in Marbella, ES
Spanish Hand Painted wooden stand with marbled effect.
Wood
David Bailey Sumo, Signed, Limited Edition Book with Marc Newson Stand
By David Bailey, TASCHEN, Marc Newson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The David Bailey SUMO. Over 300 of the greatest portraits of our time, printed big and bold. In 1965, portrait and fashion photographer David Bailey released his groundbreaking boo...
Aluminum
David Bailey Sumo, Signed, Limited Edition Book with Marc Newson Stand
By David Bailey, TASCHEN, Marc Newson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The David Bailey SUMO. Over 300 of the greatest portraits of our time, printed big and bold. In 1965, portrait and fashion photographer David Bailey released his groundbreaking...
Aluminum
The David Hockney SUMO Collector's Edition
By TASCHEN, Marc Newson, David Hockney
Located in Antwerp, BE
Chronicles David Hockney's work from 1960s-2016. Signed by Hockney. Hardcover, 498 pages, 13 foldouts, plus an illustrated 680-page chronology book with an adjustable book stand. ...
Metal