427 - Gunnar Kaldewey - Milarepa. One of Hundred Thousand Songs. Poestenkill, New York 2007. Includes twelve inkjet prints based on watercolors by Gunnar A. Kaldewey. Loose double sheets in original suede cover, suede slipcase, and suede slipcase (Judi Conant, Guildhall).

Gunnar Kaldewey - Milarepa. One of Hundred Thousand Songs. Poestenkill, New York 2007. Includes twelve inkjet prints based on watercolors by Gunnar A. Kaldewey. Loose double sheets in original suede cover, suede slipcase, and suede slipcase (Judi Conant, Guildhall). Auction start time: approx. 5:14 p.m. (Schedule subject to change) Edition Kaldewey 48. — One of seven copies of the “Deluxe Edition” in a leather slipcase, with three additional signed watercolors included (total print run: 47). - Signed and numbered by the artist in the colophon. - The frontispiece is designed in a collage-like manner using strips of Tibetan paper and orange-colored paper that covers the image, reminiscent of Tibetan tanka scrolls; the Tibetan text was printed in metal engravings. - Kaldewey’s second Tibetan book (following Edition Kaldewey 26) with texts in Tibetan and English (translated by C. C. Chang). Milarepa (1040–1123) was one of Tibet’s most beloved poets and philosophers. According to legend, he spent twelve years of his life alone in a cave, subsisting solely on stinging nettles until his skin turned completely green. - “The ‘modest’ appearance of the brownish materials is in keeping with Milarepa’s ascetic ideals. The watercolors for this book—and all other books featuring Kaldewey’s watercolors—were created in Paris, where Kaldewey has spent the winter months since 2004.” (Von Lucius, p. 295). Von Lucius, p. 295 40.0 × 29.0 cm. [32] pages, 3 watercolors. - Spine of the chemise faded. English description: Includes twelve inkjet prints based on watercolors by Gunnar A. Kaldewey. Loose double sheets in their original buckskin cover, bound together in a chemise and slipcase (Judi Conant, Guildhall). Kaldewey Edition 48. - One of seven copies of the “Deluxe Edition” in a leather slipcase, with three additional signed watercolors included (total edition of 47). - Signed and numbered by the artist in the colophon. - The frontispiece is designed in a collage-like manner using strips of Tibetan paper and orange-colored paper that covers the image, reminiscent of Tibetan tanka scrolls; the Tibetan text was printed using metal engravings. - “This is Kaldewey’s second Tibetan book (following Edition Kaldewey 26), featuring parallel texts printed in both Tibetan and English (translated by C.C. Chang). Milarepa (I040-I123) played an important role in the founding of Kagyu Buddhism and is one of Tibet’s most popular poets and philosophers. Legend has it that he spent twelve years of his life alone in a cave, eating only nettles until he turned completely green. The song selected here from the large collection is “How to Gain Happiness and Avoid Suffering.” The short passages consist of two contrasting parts: the first explains how to be “ever joyful,” and the second warns against the behavior that leads to “ever sadness.” (...) The “humble” appearance of the brownish materials reflects Milarepa’s ascetic ideals. The watercolors for this book—and for all other books featuring Kaldewey’s watercolors—were painted in Paris, where Kaldewey has lived during the winter months since 2004.” (Von Lucius, p. 295). Spine of the slipcase faded.