Minas Avetisian
Saint Petersburg, Russia: Aurora Art Publishers, 1975. Hardcover. white boards w/ blue lettering & spine printing. approx 200+ pgs w/ color plates, various bw illustrations. text in Russian and English. Good (boards scuffed & scratched; discolored marks, smudges & staining to back board. corners bumped & creased. personal reference ID taped to lower spine. pg 5 & closing page have adhesive-like staining/remnants to pg edges. upper pg corners have a light crimp/crease). Item #191926
Includes 100+ color plates; plates remain vibrant. Title page is inscribed to 'My Friends Elaine & Willem De Kooning. From Justin.' The inscription is dated '24.8.1977...Krakow(?)...From Justin.' The writing is in purple and green marker. The blank page preceding the plate section is covered in a fairly lengthy, hand-written description of the monograph; the description is inscribed to 'Elaine & Willem.' The description ends with 'Yours Friends, Justin.' The Letter is written in blue, purple, green and gold marker. The handwriting of the presumed Justine is precise and angular.
Price: $400.00