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Marcel Duchamp & André Breton Le Surréalisme en 1947 Iconic First Edition

$5,389.83
£3,994.16
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CA$7,358.14
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MX$100,026.40
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Rare first edition of Le Surréalisme en 1947, a seminal work curated by André Breton and featuring the iconic cover design Prière de Toucher by Marcel Duchamp. Published in Paris by Pierre à Feu / Maeght éditeur, this book is a cornerstone of surrealist art and literature, offering 144 pages with 44 plates that capture the essence of the surrealist movement. Key Features: Authors: André Breton and Marcel Duchamp. Publisher: Pierre à Feu / Maeght éditeur, Paris, 1947. Dimensions: 24.3 x 20.8 cm. Pages: 144 pages, with 44 plates, including Duchamp’s tactile cover design. Catalogued: Schwarz 523. Condition: Good overall condition with light perimeter marks consistent with age. This extraordinary piece of art history showcases Duchamp’s playful yet provocative design and Breton’s visionary surrealist philosophy. A must-have for collectors of 20th-century avant-garde art and literature.
  • Creator:
    André Breton (Artist)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 9.45 in (24 cm)Width: 8.27 in (21 cm)Depth: 0.4 in (1 cm)
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1947
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Barcelona, ES
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1427243305652

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