P. Lelong (XX) - Pierre Lelong & Ovide – L’Art d’aimer, édition de luxe illustrée de 20 lithographies originales +

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Pierre Lelong & Ovide – L'Art d'aimer, edition de luxe illustrée of 20 lithographies originales – 1973

Description (Dutch)

Pierre Lelong (1909–1984) & Ovide
The Art of Aiming
Paris – Bièvres, Pierre de Tartas, 1973.
Large in-folio, loose leaves in original cover designed by Pierre Lelong, in a beige linen slipcase provided by the publisher.

Deluxe bibliophile edition, richly illustrated with 20 original lithographs by Pierre Lelong, including the monochrome cover and 12 plates outside the text, 7 of which are double-page spreads.
One of the 40 numbered copies on nacre japon (no. 7/40), with:
– a suite of all the lithographs in colour on large vélin d’Arches, signed by the artist, presented in a separate folder containing 7 large format lithographs (double page A3) and 5 smaller A4 format lithographs, all signed in pencil.
– and a decomposition of the colours of one plate.

A rare and magnificent example of the French artist's books of the 1970s, edited by the renowned Pierre de Tartas, who collaborated with Dalí, Cocteau, and Brayer.
Lelong's sensual and refined style perfectly complements the poetic and ironic tone of Ovid's classic love manual.

Condition: excellent - interior and plates in exceptionally fresh condition.
Dimensions: approx. 38 × 28 cm.

Estimated value / target price: €600 – €900
600 euros for an incomplete suite and 900 euros for a complete suite - these signed copies from the suite are usually offered for sale separately


Description (French)

Pierre Lelong (1909–1984) & Ovide
The Art of Aiming
Paris – Bièvres, Pierre de Tartas, 1973.
Grand in-folio, en feuilles sous couverture illustrée d'après Pierre Lelong, chemise et emboîtage toilé beige de l'éditeur.

Edition de luxe illustrée de 20 lithographies originales de Pierre Lelong, dont la couverture en monochrome et 12 hors-texte (7 on double page).
Exemplaire n°7 des 40 sur japon nacré, comprenant :
– a complete suite of colors for the grand vélin d'Arches, signed by the artist, presented under the separate portfolio;
– and the composition of the colors of the planche.

A superb publication of Éditions Pierre de Tartas, figure incontournable du livre d'artiste des années 1970. Lelong y transpose avec élégance et sensualité le texte intemporel d'Ovide.

État: excellent; The details of the design, interior and lithographs are perfect for the freshness.
Dimensions : env. 38 × 28 cm.

Estimation: 600 – 900 €
600 euros for an incomplete suite and 900 euros for a complete suite - with sample signs of the suite sont generalement proposed for separate sales.