803 - ANDRÉ VERDET (1913-2004)

ANDRÉ VERDET (1913-2004) JEAN CARZOU (1907-2000) PROVENCE NUMBERED FIRST EDITION. 1 VOLUME. 1966. IN FRENCH. Monte Carlo, André Sauret Editeur, 1966. Printed in Switzerland. 1 vol. In-4°, in sheets under a filled cover illustrated with an original lithograph by Carzou printed by Mourlot Frères, folder and publisher's cardboard box canvas, titled on the back. The drawings, oils and watercolours have been reproduced under the direction of the artist. Introduction by Pierre Cabanne (1921-2007). One of the 450 copies on Grand Vellum d'Arches, hand-signed by the artist and the publisher at the bottom of the page, including six original double-page lithographs in colour, two of which are signed by the artist, this one N° 339. The stones used to engrave the lithographs were erased after printing. André Verdet French poet, painter, sculptor and ceramist. Jean Carzou, pseudonym of Karnik Zouloumian French painter, lithographer, engraver and decorator of Armenian origin. Pierre Cabanne French journalist, writer, critic and art historian. Professor at the Ecole Nationale Supérieure des Arts des Arts Décoratifs. 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.