Rare Art of the Sixties / Kunst der Sechziger Jahre (1970, 4th Revised Edition)

by Gert von der Osten

€296 · Offered by eBay

Publisher: Wallraf-Richartz-Museum (Sammlung Ludwig), Cologne, Germany Publication Date: circa 1970 Binding: Original transparent plastic/perspex covers with a plexiglass channel spine, bound together securely with the original metal screw-bolts. Language: Bilingual text throughout (German and English). • Covers & Spine: Excellent, highly collectible condition. The clear plastic front and back covers, as well as the plexiglass spine, are completely free of cracks, chips, or deep structural scratches. • Hardware: All original metal binding screws are present, completely intact, and secure. • Interior: Complete and fully intact. Includes all delicate multimedia elements, including the iconic artist portraits printed on clear film/acetate overlays and the fragile tipped-in color plates. Pages show only minimal, natural age-appropriate toning. About this Landmark Publication: Designed by avant-garde artist Wolf Vostell, this legendary catalog is an artwork in its own right. It serves as a comprehensive, visually stunning compendium of the famous Ludwig Collection's 1960s Pop Art holdings, featuring iconic entries for artists such as Andy Warhol, Roy Lichtenstein, Tom Wesselmann, Robert Rauschenberg, and David Hockney. Due to the delicate nature of the plastic covers and complex internal layout, copies that are completely intact with zero cracking are exceptionally rare. Pleaser refer to photos provided. No returns.

• Publisher: K.G. Lohse
• Year: 1970
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: Very Good

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