SET OF SIX BOOKS: - Lot 289

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SET OF SIX BOOKS: - Lot 289
SET OF SIX BOOKS: - PHOTOGRAPHY - Michel LESSARD, "Les Livernois, photographes," 1987. Musée du Québec, Quebec Agenda. Very good condition. Some staining. 31.3 x 25.5 cm. Note: A reference work dedicated to the Livernois dynasty of photographers, active in Quebec from the 19th to the 20th century. Through rich imagery and rigorous research, Michel Lessard traces the history of this iconic studio, which sensitively documented the evolution of Quebec society. Published to coincide with an exhibition at the Musée du Québec, this book remains a major source for the history of Canadian photography. - ART. John CHARPENTIER. "Clair-Obscur." La Colombe, 1945. Frontispiece of the book accompanied by a portrait of the author by Jacques Maloubier. 23.7 x 19 cm. Binding damaged, tears. Note: An immediate postwar edition, illustrated with a frontispiece and accompanied by a portrait of the author by Jacques Maloubier, lending the work additional iconographic interest. - ART - Under the patronage of Renaud DONNEDIEU DE VABRES and Bertrand DELANCE, “Salon d’Automne Paris 2005.” “Gage Aux Fauves. Artists in Freedom. Exhibition from October 21 to 30, 2005, at the Parc Floral de Paris.” Printed in Italy, October 2005, by Nidiaci Grafiche. Good condition. Dimensions: 29.7 cm × 21.4 cm. Note: As the catalog for the 2005 Salon d’Automne, this volume continues the legacy of a major artistic institution founded in the early 20th century, renowned for showcasing the avant-garde movements, particularly Fauvism. True to this legacy, the 2005 edition celebrates creative freedom and the diversity of contemporary expression. Richly illustrated, the catalog presents an overview of the artists and works exhibited at the Parc Floral de Paris, offering a vibrant glimpse into the current art scene. Spanning painting, sculpture, and mixed media, it attests to the vitality and eclecticism of contemporary art. - ART. John KNITTEL, “Thérèse Etienne.” Translated by Marie Mirande. Editions du Nord, Brussels, 1943. Illustrations based on works by Joris Minne. Uncut sheets. 25.5 x 19.5 cm. Good condition. Note: A charming illustrated edition of John Knittel’s famous novel, enhanced by the sensitive and expressive compositions of Joris Minne, a leading figure in Belgian printmaking. A fine example of the collaboration between literature and the visual arts at the heart of Brussels publishing in the 1940s. - ART - Jean-Pierre HAMMER. Catalog. Presses universitaires de Nancy. Illustrated. 29 x 25.4 cm. Good condition. Note: A book dedicated to Jean-Pierre Hammer, illustrated, published by Presses Universitaires de Nancy. - Marc LEVY, “Un sentiment plus fort que la peur.” Printed in June 2014 by CPI FIRMIN-DIDOT, France. Éditions Robert Laffon, Paris, 2013. Shows signs of use. Dog-eared corners and stains. Included: London News Service newspaper by Davy Jones. Sold as is with a crease down the middle of the paper and brown stains on the last few pages.
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