Palm Beach Modern Auctions
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Modern Art & Design

Sat, Nov 24, 2018 12:00PM EST
Lot 219

2 Art Deco Collector's Books: Tamara De Lempicka & Isadora Duncan

Estimate: $200 - $300

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$30,000 $2,500
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000
Books are volumes six and seven from Ricci's THE SIGNS OF MAN series, from an edition of 3,000. This lot is from the personal collection of an important Soho-New York gallery owner. The collection represents over 30 years in business and his passion for 20th century design.
Designer & Manufacturer: Franco Maria Ricci
Markings: signed in plate; ed. 1863/3000, 806/3000; 1978, 1979
Country of Origin & Materials: Italy; paper
Dimensions(H,W,D): 14.75"h, 10"w, 1.5"d each

Condition

very good, wear to exterior boxes (one with break to spine), minor interior wear to pages of de Lempicka book, slight adhesive rippling to color plates, wear consistent with age and light use