Donald Karshan - Csaky - 1973

Donald Karshan – Csaky – 1973

Rare first monograph devoted to Joseph Csaky, pioneer of Art Deco and Cubist sculpture of Hungarian origin, who joined the Paris school from 1908.

Original bilingual EN/FR edition; color illustrated soft cover
Edited by Le Dépôt 15, Paris
Printed on September 7, 1973 on the presses of the Imprimerie des Tournelles, Paris

112 pages; 137 illustrations in & out of text
Dimensions: 20.7 x 27.7 cm

Texts by Donald Karshan
Design: Étienne Robial
Catalog direction: Robert Vallois

Condition and signs of use, interior fresh, cover with signs of sunning and rubbing, the cover plastic partially missing, a tear restored on page 4, all visible in the photos.

A true cornerstone in the rediscovery of Joseph Csaky, this work marks a turning point in the understanding of his oeuvre. At a time when his work was still largely unknown, Donald Karshan offers a foundational, rigorous and accessible study that helps reinsert the artist into the history of the 20th-century avant-gardes.

First monograph ever dedicated to Csaky, this book presents the beginnings of a genuine catalogue raisonné, offering a structured overview of his output. It highlights the essential characteristics of his work: a constant exploration of volume, a geometrization inherited from Cubism, and an evolution toward an elegant stylization characteristic of Art Deco aesthetics.

Rare, this volume is sought after for the quality of its documentation and the significance of its critical contribution. The iconography, rich and carefully selected, effectively accompanies the text and allows tracing the artist’s evolution with precision.