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ALEXANDER CALDER 1898-1976 Fêtes Portfolio (edition de tête), 1971 The deluxe set of 15 aquatints with pochoir in colors comprised of the complete set of seven prints on Richard de Bas paper, an additional signed suite of seven prints on the same paper, and the printed cover, with text by Jacques Prévert, signed by the artist and author in pencil on the colophon, the additional suite of seven prints each signed in pencil, number 16 of 200 (only the first 25 contain the additional set, there were also 25 hors commerce on Arches paper in Roman numerals), published by Maeght, Paris, the colors exceptionally fresh and bright, occasional foxing, pale mat and time staining, otherwise all in very good condition, contained in original red linen-covered folder and case (scuffing and minor soiling). 18 x 14 1/4 in (45.7 x 36.2 cm)
Estimate $12, 0 0 0 -18 ,0 0 0
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