799 - JEAN LURÇAT (1892-1966)

JEAN LURÇAT (1892-1966) DISCOURS DE RÉCEPTION À L’ACADÉMIE DES BEAUX-ARTS, LE 3 JUIN 1964 RAISONS D’UNE DÉRAISON SUIVI DE QUELQUES TEXTES SUR LA TAPISSERIE MURALE [INDUCTION SPEECH AT THE ACADÉMIE DES BEAUX-ARTS, 3 JUNE 1964 REASONS FOR A CHANGE OF HEART FOLLOWED BY SOME TEXTS ON WALL TAPESTRIES] 1 VOLUME. LIMITED EDITION. 1965. IN FRENCH. Paris, Les Éditions du Temps, 1965. 1 volume, paperback, illustrated with the author’s black-and-white drawings. Unnumbered copy. First edition limited to 3,000 copies, including 12 copies on Arches pure-fibre vellum, numbered from 1 to 12 and accompanied by one of the author’s twelve original drawings. Printed on 16 December 1965 by André Mallessard, printer, Paris. Jean Lurçat French painter, ceramicist, poet and tapestry designer. He is best known for having radically revitalised the art of tapestry in the 20th century. Upon the buyer’s request, we are pleased to provide a general condition report for the Lot described above. However, as we are not professional conservators or restorers, we strongly advise prospective buyers to conduct their own inspection or consult a specialist or restorer of their choice for a comprehensive professional assessment. Any condition descriptions provided in the catalogue or through any correspondence are for guidance only and should not be considered a substitute for a firsthand evaluation. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD ‘AS IS’ IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE PUBLISHED IN THE CATALOGUE.