Group of publications on Cobra artists - Capsule Auctions

August 19, 2020

C2: Modern Origins II

Lot 14

Group of publications on Cobra artists

Estimate: $100 - $200

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Notes: Lot includes four publications

Carl-Henning Pedersen: Recent Paintings and Watercolors, Hunter, Sam, 1993. New York, Avanti Galleries, Inc. catalogue for the exhibition of recent work by the Danish artist of The Cobra group, his first in New York since 1982. Soft cover original text by famed art historian Sam Hunter, “Carl-Henning Pedersen: Phoenix Rising” published for this catalog and exhibition, unpaginated, profusely illustrated in color, with a list of exhibitions and museum collections, limited to 1,000 copies. small format 8 1/2 x 8 inches, good condition, has a small red mark on the top right corner.

Carl-Henning Pedersen: Paintings, Drawings, Watercolors, Preface by Leon Arkus, 1968. Pittsburgh, Museum of Art, Carnegie Institute, square format, with original linocut covering in black and white, 108 pages, illustrated in color and black and white, catalog for the CHP’s exhibition at the Museum of Art, Carnegie Institute. Good condition.

Theo Wolvecamp werken op papier, Theo Wolvecamp, Leo Duppen, 1994. Amstelveen, Museum Aemstelle, hardcover, embossed linen, 44 pages, a book relating to the artists works on paper, profusely illustrated in color and black and white, with historical photos and facsimile reproductions of drawings relating to Wolvecamp’s time as a member of The Cobragroup, text in Dutch. 8 ½ x 8 ½ inch format, good condition, has a small scratch on the cover and some surface dirt.

Carl-Henning Pedersen, Carl-Henning Pedersen, Marcel Paquet, 1986. Ferragus Editeur/Philosophie des Arts, hardcover, 121 pages, profusely illustrated in color and black and white, with archival photos of the artist who was a member of The Cobra group, text in Danish and English, including biographical notes. Large format 12 ½ x 9 ¼ inches, good condition, the cover has some toning and some discoloration on the spine.