99 - KHODOSSEVITCH-LEGER, Nadia (1904–1982)

KHODOSSEVITCH-LEGER, Nadia (1904–1982) CZWIKLITZER, Christophe Suprematism by Nadia Khodossievitch-Leger. Published by Art-CC, Paris, 1972. Deluxe edition in French, limited and numbered print run. Publisher’s binding in black suede adorned with a brass sculpture designed by the artist. 34.7 × 25.7 × 11 cm. On page 235, a printed cartouche indicates the copy number in the edition: F. 128/250. Autograph signatures in graphite pencil: N. Khodossievitch and Czwiklitzer. Edition limited to 250 copies. Copy No. 128. The book is preserved in its original Plexiglas publisher’s slipcase (36.7 × 13.5 × 27.2 cm). A.B.E. Very rare. The most remarkable feature of this edition is the original sculpture affixed to the cover: Suprematist Brooch VII, 1970. Polished brass. 23.5 × 3.2 × 18.4 cm. Limited edition of 250 copies, copy No. 128. The signature, the artist’s monogram, and the edition number: KHODOSSIEVITCH / H.X.N.L. / F. 128/250 on the reverse. This sculpture was created based on the model “Geometric Forms in Space III,” 1924–1967 (1970), and was designed specifically to adorn the book’s cover. The copy also includes an original lithograph (pages 7–8), 34 × 25 cm, signed in the lower right corner and annotated in the artist’s hand with “F 128/250” in the lower left corner. Nadia Khodosevich-Légère (1904‒1982) Christoph Shviklitzer Suprematism by Nadia Khodosevich-Légère. Published by Art-CC, Paris, 1972. In French, a limited gift edition. Bound in black suede with a brass sculpture of the artist. 34.7 × 25.7 × 11 cm. On page 235: the copy number in the print run is printed in a special window: F. 128/250; signed in graphite pencil: N. Khodasevich // Czwiklitzer. Edition of 250 copies. Copy No. 128. The book is housed in a publisher’s Plexiglas slipcase (36.7 × 13.5 × 27.2 cm). The case shows signs of wear. A rare item. Sculpture on the cover: Suprematist Brooch — VII. 1970. Edition of 250 copies. Copy No. 128. Polished brass. 23.5 × 3.2 × 18.4 cm. On the reverse, at the bottom right, are engraved the signature and monogram of N. Khodossevich-Leje and the copy number in the edition: KHODOSSIEVITCH // H.X.N.L. // F. 128/250. The sculpture was created based on the model “Geometric Forms in Space III. 1924–1967” (1970) specifically for the book’s front cover. The original lithograph appears on pages 7–8. 1970: Paper, lithograph. 34 × 25 cm. Signed lower right and inscribed by the artist “F 128/250” lower left. The lithograph was hand-printed at the Pones studio in Paris.