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The Large Glass and Related Works.

by DUCHAMP, Marcel. Schwarz, Arturo.

$41,487 · Offered by Biblio

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Milan.: Schwarz Gallery., 1967 - 1968.. Loose as issued in original publisher's white printed paper wrappers with titles to front covers in black and red, vol. I with white canvas chemise with titles to spine in black and red and clear plexiglass printed slipcase with colour image of 'The Large Glass' to front cover, vol. II with orange silk-covered cloth chemise with titles to spine in burgundy and matching slipcase with printed 'éros c'est la vie / Rrose Sélavy' in burgundy to front cover, each vol. preservved in the matching original mailing box.. 2 vols. Folio. (425 x 260 mm).. Half-title, printed title and contents to each vol., vol. I with Schwarz's dedication to André Breton, quotation by Lewis Carroll and text including reproductions of Duchamp's notes in black with highlighting where applicable in colour and illustrated with 9 original etchings by Duchamp (2 double-page as spreads), vol. II with explanatory note and text with bibliography and final quotation from Shakespeare and illustrated with 9 original etchings by Duchamp, final leaves to each vol. with justification and achevé d'imprimer. A superb copy, pristine in the original protective wooden shipping boxes, of Marcel Duchamp's final, exegetic pronouncement on his 'most important work': 'La Mariée Mise à Nu par Ses Célibataires, Même', 'The Large Glass'. From the edition limited to 150 numbered copies on handmade wove paper with the watermark 'THE LARGE GLASS', with each volume signed by Duchamp and Schwarz;

  • Publisher: Schwarz Gallery.
  • Year: 1967
  • Binding: hardcover

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