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Le Loup - Henri Matisse, Jazz, Pochoir prints, Fauvism, Artist's books
By Henri Matisse
Located in London, GB
Pochoir printed in colours, 1947. From: Jazz, Plate VI. From the book edition of 270. Printed on Arches paper by Edmond Vairel, Paris. Published by Teriade, Paris. (Duthuit Livre...
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1940s Fauvist Abstract Prints

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Stencil

Kiki Smith: Prints, Books & Things - Wendy Weitman - New York, 2012
Located in London, GB
lithographs and deluxe artist's books to screen-printed giveaway posters and removable tattoos. Smith
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2010s Books

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Paper

Richard Misrach '11.21.11 5:40 PM, ' Signed
Located in London, GB
One of a series of artist books created by Richard Misrach, featuring the eponymous artwork
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Early 2000s American Books

Richard Misrach '11.21.11 5:40 PM, ' Signed
Richard Misrach '11.21.11 5:40 PM, ' Signed
H 11.82 in W 15.71 in D 0.4 in
Face Forward By Kevyn Aucoin Hardcover Book
Located in North Hollywood, CA
American makeup artist, photographer, and author. Born in Shreveport, Louisiana, Aucoin became a prominent
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Fashion

Angels of Anarchy Rare Women Artist & Surrealism Hard Cover Book c 2009
Located in University City, MO
Angels of Anarchy Rare women's artist & surrealism hard cover book by Patricia Allmer c 2009 An
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Early 2000s Slovak Avant Garde Books

X-Ray, François Nars, 1st Edition, Powerhouse Books, 1999
Located in London, GB
First Edition, published by PowerHouse Books, New York, 1999. X-Ray is a captivating book by
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1990s American Post-Modern Books

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Paper

Venini Glass, Two Books Catalogue Raisonne by Frano Deboni (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
This two-volume set of books is the much-awaited 2007 reprint, which has now been enlarged to
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20th Century Books

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Paper

Georgia O'Keeffe: Catalogue Raisonne by Barbara Buhler Lynes (Books)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
process sheds light on her distinctive contribution to American Modernism. These books include paintings
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20th Century Books

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Paper

Great Women Artists
Located in New York City, NY
one comprehensive volume The most extensive fully illustrated book of women artists ever published
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21st Century and Contemporary Books

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Paper

Great Women Artists
Great Women Artists
H 11.375 in W 9.875 in D 2 in
Two Volume Set on European Ceramic Art, Pair of 1st Ed's Books
By W.B. Honey
Located in valatie, NY
comprehensive dictionary of European ceramic art including extensive information on factories, artists
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20th Century English Books

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Paper

The Figurative Artist’s Handbook
By Phaidon
Located in New York City, NY
An authoritative, comprehensive guide for contemporary figurative artists. At a time when
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2010s Chinese Books

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Paper

1957-1962, Rare Georges Braque 'Au Vent d'Arles' Archive Books and Lithographs
By Georges Braque
Located in Paris, FR
Extremely rare set of Georges Braque archives maquettes books and lithographs created with the
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Vintage 1950s French Modern Books

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Paper

Folk Artists Biographical Index, First Edition
Located in valatie, NY
institutions where the works of the artist are located. NPT Books, a division of N.P. Trent Antiques, has a
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20th Century American Books

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Paper

Nigel Cooke 'Phaidon Contemporary Artists Series'
Located in New York City, NY
An in-depth look at the work and career of this fascinating artist, who is having a profound impact
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21st Century and Contemporary Books

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Paper

Large Set of Old Dutch Books about the Rise of the Dutch Republic, 1782
Located in Langweer, NL
.). Artist or Maker Wagenaar, Jan Date 1782 19th-c. blue quarter shagreen (lightly rubbed), gilt
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Antique Late 18th Century European Books

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Paper

Illustrated Letters - Artists and Writers Correspond
Located in Bradenton, FL
Illustrated Letters - Artists and Writers Correspond. Edited by Roselyne De Ayala and Jean-Pierre
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1990s French Books

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Paper

Paul McCarthy 'Phaidon Contemporary Artists Series'
Located in New York City, NY
Los-Angeles-based artist Paul McCarthy (b.1945) creates Disneyesque installations, sculptures of
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21st Century and Contemporary Books

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Paper

David Hockney, My Window Artist's Book
By David Hockney, TASCHEN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Window to the World. David Hockney’s artist’s book in an unlimited XL-edition. When David
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21st Century and Contemporary Books

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Paper

David Hockney, My Window Artist's Book
David Hockney, My Window Artist's Book
H 14.8 in W 11.4 in D 2 in
How To Become A Successful Artist
By Phaidon
Located in New York City, NY
The must-have business guide for all artists, written by the leading specialist in the global art
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2010s Chinese Books

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Paper

How To Become A Successful Artist
How To Become A Successful Artist
H 8.25 in W 5.75 in D 1 in
Artists Design Furniture by Denise Domergue
Located in valatie, NY
Artists Design Furniture by Denise Domergue. Harry N Abrams Inc. 1984. Hardcover with dust jacket
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Vintage 1980s American Books

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Paper

The Artist Project What Artists See When They Look at Art by MET Museum 1st Ed
Located in valatie, NY
The Artist Project: What Artists See When They Look at Art by Metropolitan Museum of Art. Publisher
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21st Century and Contemporary American Books

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Paper

Co-Art: Artists on Creative Collaboration
Located in New York City, NY
Twenty-five leading artist duos and collectives give insight into how and why to work
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21st Century and Contemporary Books

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Paper

Co-Art: Artists on Creative Collaboration
Co-Art: Artists on Creative Collaboration
H 0.5 in W 6.75 in D 9.63 in
"Bruce Nauman The True Artist" Book
Located in New York City, NY
Bruce Nauman: The True Artist offers the fullest survey yet of this protean artist's work. [Peter
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21st Century and Contemporary Books

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Paper

"Bruce Nauman The True Artist" Book
"Bruce Nauman The True Artist" Book
H 12 in W 9.38 in D 1.5 in
Jannis Kounellis 'Phaidon Contemporary Artists Series'
Located in New York City, NY
The ultimate monograph on one of the most important artists of the twentieth century - a key figure
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21st Century and Contemporary Books

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Paper

Sterling Ruby 'Phaidon Contemporary Artists Series'
Located in New York City, NY
A comprehensive study of one of the most versatile artists and acute observers of our time, who
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21st Century and Contemporary Books

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Paper

Jimmie Durham (Phaidon Contemporary Artists Series)
Located in New York City, NY
Durant is is an artist, curator and Professor of Photography at the University of Maryland in Baltimore
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21st Century and Contemporary Books

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Paper

Daan Roosegaarde 'Phaidon Contemporary Artists Series'
Located in New York City, NY
environmental issues Dutch artist, Daan Roosegaarde, is one of the most innovative artists to emerge in the past
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21st Century and Contemporary Books

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Paper

Sharon Hayes 'Phaidon Contemporary Artists Series'
Located in New York City, NY
for over a decade American artist Sharon Hayes uses photography, film, video, sound, performance, and
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21st Century and Contemporary Books

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Paper

Elmgreen & Dragset 'Phaidon Contemporary Artists Series'
Located in New York City, NY
in 2012. Elmgreen & Dragset is the latest addition to the acclaimed Phaidon Contemporary Artists
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21st Century and Contemporary Books

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Paper

Tattoo You: A New Generation of Artists
Located in New York City, NY
A cutting-edge illustrated survey of 75 contemporary tattoo artists from around the world who are
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2010s Italian Books

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Paper

Tattoo You: A New Generation of Artists
Tattoo You: A New Generation of Artists
H 11.38 in W 8.38 in D 1.18 in
Jean-Michel Othoniel 'Phaidon Contemporary Artists Series'
Located in New York City, NY
artist who creates sculptures that explore themes of fragility, transformation, and ephemerality. Using
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21st Century and Contemporary Books

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Line Vautrin Sculptor, Jeweller, Magician Book 1992
By Line Vautrin
Located in Atlanta, GA
1992 hardbound publication about the amazing artist and designer, Line Vautrin, entitled 'Line
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1990s American Design

Famous Artists: Miro Life And Work Book
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Miro (Famous Artists) Explores Miro's life and development as an artist, his entry into surrealism
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20th Century American Modern Books

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Famous Artists: Miro Life And Work Book
Famous Artists: Miro Life And Work Book
H 11 in W 8.5 in D 0.25 in
Sottsass Coffee Table Book Featuring Memphis Design, Phaidon, 2014
By Ettore Sottsass
Located in Atlanta, GA
wonderful proof that he had a true artist's eye that is archived in his photography. This book is a must
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2010s Chinese Design

Gio Ponti Coffee Table Book, 1990
By Gio Ponti
Located in Atlanta, GA
, fabrics, art glass and art. His collaborations with other artists and design houses are covered as well
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1990s Italian Design

Gio Ponti Coffee Table Book, 1990
Gio Ponti Coffee Table Book, 1990
H 11.25 in W 10 in D 1.25 in
The Art of Cartier 1988 Geneva Auction Hardcover Book
By Cartier
Located in North Hollywood, CA
designers and artist-jewelers over the course of more than 100 years.
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20th Century Swiss Couture

Kimono as Art The Landscapes of Itchiku Kubota by Dale Carolyn Gluckman Book
Located in North Hollywood, CA
-five masterworks by Japanese kimono artist Itchiku Kubota (1917-2003). Initially determined to unlock
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20th Century Japanese Collection

Adrian Villar Rojas 'Phaidon Contemporary Artists Series'
Located in New York City, NY
Argentinean artist Adrián Villar Rojas's works concoct imaginary realms. Usually made from clay, his
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21st Century and Contemporary Books

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Paper

Inventing Acadia Artists and Tourists at Mount Desert
Located in valatie, NY
Inventing Acadia Artists and Tourists At Mount Desert, Essay by J. Gray Sweeney; Foreword by John
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1990s American Books

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Prize by Curtis Kulig 'Hand-Signed Artist Book'
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Curtis Kulig "Prize", signed artist monograph Published on the occasion of the 2018 New York
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21st Century and Contemporary Post-Modern Books

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John Smibert Colonial America's First Portrait Artist, First Edition
By Richard H. Saunders
Located in valatie, NY
John Smibert Colonial America's first portrait artist by Richard H. Saunders. New Haven: Yale
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20th Century American Books

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Norman Rockwell: Artist and Illustrator Signed Limited Edition 1970
By Norman Rockwell
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Norman Rockwell: Artist and Illustrator Buechner, Thomas S. Published by Abrams, NY, 1970
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Mid-20th Century American Classical Books

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The Lives of Artists Collected Profiles by Calvin Tomkins
Located in New York City, NY
The definitive collection of artist profiles by legendary journalist and New Yorker writer Calvin
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21st Century and Contemporary European Books

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1970 Norman Rockwell: Artist and Illustrator Oversized Heavy Book
By Norman Rockwell
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Norman Rockwell: Artist and Illustrator BY NORMAN ROCKWELL. Buechner, Thomas S. Published by New
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Late 20th Century American Folk Art Books

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Jessica Stockholder Revised and Expanded Phaidon Contemporary Artists Series
Located in New York City, NY
. Jessica Stockholder is an artist based in Chicago where she is Distinguished Service Professor, and Chair
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21st Century and Contemporary Hong Kong Books

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Listening to Clay: Conversations with Contemporary Japanese Ceramic Artists
By Phaidon
Located in New York City, NY
artists' considerable influence, which far transcends national borders. This groundbreaking volume is
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2010s Chinese Books

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Rufus Porter Rediscovered: Artist-Inventor-Journalist 1792-1884, First Edition
By Jean Lipman
Located in valatie, NY
Rufus Porter Rediscovered: Artist-Inventor-Journalist 1792-1884 by Jean Lipman. Clarkson N. Potter
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Vintage 1980s American Books

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Joseph Clayton CLARKE (KYD) - DICKENS - The Pavement Artist - ORIGINAL SKETCH
Located in Hillsborough, NJ
AUTHOR: CLARKE, Joseph Clayton (KYD) (Charles Dickens). TITLE: The Pavement Artist (from
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Vintage 1920s British Books

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Paintings by 19th C & Contemporary American Artists, the Collection Samuel Shaw
Located in valatie, NY
whom he knew in person. An important catalog of American artists. NPT Books a division of N.P. Trent
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Vintage 1940s American Books

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Kiki's Paris Artists and Lovers 1900-1930 Coffee Table Book
By Abrams Publishers
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Kiki's Paris: Artists and Lovers 1900-1930. Billy Klüver, Billy Klèuver, Julie Martin Abrams, 1989
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20th Century French French Provincial Books

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Mona Hatoum Revised and Expanded Edition (Phaidon Contemporary Artists Series)
Located in New York City, NY
A revised and expanded edition of one the most popular titles in the Contemporary Artists Series
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21st Century and Contemporary Books

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The United Artists Story by Ronald Bergan, Stated 1st Edition
Located in valatie, NY
The United Artists Story, by Ronald Bergan. Crown Publishers, New York, 1986. Stated 1st Ed
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Vintage 1980s American Books

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Rare PANAMARENKO Artist Catalogue Raisonne by Hans Theys Belgium published 1994
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Rare Catalogue Raisonne of Belgian Artist PANAMARENKO about impudent collages, trembling artists
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Late 20th Century Belgian Post-Modern Books

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‘Friedman Collection Artists of Chicago’ Essay by Dr. William Gerdts 1st Edition
Located in valatie, NY
biographies of 48 artists and price list. NPT Books a division of N.P. Trent Antiques has a large collection
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Early 2000s American Books

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At First Light: Two Centuries of Maine Artists, Their Homes and Studios
By Rizzoli International Publications
Located in New York, NY
At First Light: Two Centuries of Maine Artists, Their Homes and Studios Author Anne Collins
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21st Century and Contemporary Books

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Frank Stella Abstract Artist Metropolitan Museum of Art Book, 1970, New York
By Frank Stella
Located in New York, NY
A hard-cover book with dust-jacket on abstract American artist Frank Stella, Metropolitan Museum of
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Vintage 1970s American Books

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Paper

Konstens Göteborg, Nedslag i Fyra Sekel, Scandinavian Artists, 19/20th C 1st Ed
Located in valatie, NY
Konstens Göteborg, Nedslag i fyra sekel, Scandinavian Artists, 19 and 20thc. Gothenburg Museum of
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Books

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Works on Paper a Selection of Drawings Graphic Works & Collages By Czech Artists
Located in valatie, NY
Works on Paper; a Selection of Drawings, Graphic Works and Collages By Czech Artists from the Jan
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21st Century and Contemporary Czech Books

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Between Seer and Seen: Celebrating the Artists of Santa Barbara County Book
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Between Seer and Seen: Celebrating the Artists of Santa Barbara County Book by Mark Robert Halper
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20th Century American Folk Art Books

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Paper

Frank Stella Abstract Artist Metropolitan Museum of Art Book, 1970, New York
By Frank Stella
Located in New York, NY
A hard-cover book with dust-jacket on abstract American artist Frank Stella, Metropolitan Museum of
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Vintage 1970s American Books

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