Pasquier Desvignes Bruno (11 results)

Condition: Very good. Original book sculpture created from the pedagogical reader TOWARD LIBERAL EDUCATION by Louis Glenn Locke featuring a vignette of a male and female figure dancing - or engaged in a more sexual activity. Bruno Pasquier-Desvignes defies classification. THE NEW YORK TIMES calls him "part tinkerer and part storyteller, a cross between Alexander Calder and Jean Tinguely;" filmmaker James Ivory compares him to Picasso, noting his ability to "pick up any old thing lying around, see its possibilities for transformation and then turn it into a new and enchanting thing" (RURAL INTELLIGENCE). Pasquier-Desvignes's book sculptures highlight his ingenuity, creativity, and humor, as he toys with the idea of a codex as a container - in this case, the instinctual side of human nature, in contrast to LIBERAL EDUCATION's goals of civility. 9'' x 6''. Original blue cloth binding. Bookblock fused with glue, with rectangular recess cut into center. Two figures made of toothpicks, cork, and noodles mounted to recess, mirror mounted behind. Binding with some edgewear, scuffing to boards. A couple tiny spots of foxing to paper surrounding recess. Shows nicely.

Condition: Very good plus. Original book sculpture offering an interpretation of the dynamics of marriage through two gendered figures made of found materials engaging in battle. Bruno Pasquier-Desvignes defies classification. THE NEW YORK TIMES calls him "part tinkerer and part storyteller, a cross between Alexander Calder and Jean Tinguely;" filmmaker James Ivory compares him to Picasso, noting his ability to "pick up any old thing lying around, see its possibilities for transformation and then turn it into a new and enchanting thing" (RURAL INTELLIGENCE). Pasquier-Desvignes's book sculptures highlight his ingenuity, creativity, and humor, as he toys with the idea of a codex as a container. A copy of the 6th edition of MARRIAGE FOR MODERNS by Henry A. Bowman provides a meaningful setting for this pair of wire figures in the midst of a battle or tug-of-war. Pasquier-Desvignes's addition of a silhouette of a couple behind them implies that this struggle is occurring behind-the-scenes, presenting a commentary on the power dynamics of a modern marriage. 9.25'' x 7.5''. Original blue cloth binding. Bookblock fused with glue, with rectangular recess cut into center. Two figures made of found materials including metal wire mounted into recess, with silhouette behind. Binding with a bit of soil to boards. Scattered mild foxing to silhouette. Shows nicely.

Condition: Very good plus. Original book sculpture showcasing multimedia artist Bruno Pasquier-Desvignes's interpretation of the most important promise of modern living. Bruno Pasquier-Desvignes defies classification. THE NEW YORK TIMES calls him "part tinkerer and part storyteller, a cross between Alexander Calder and Jean Tinguely;" filmmaker James Ivory compares him to Picasso, noting his ability to "pick up any old thing lying around, see its possibilities for transformation and then turn it into a new and enchanting thing" (RURAL INTELLIGENCE). Pasquier-Desvignes's book sculptures highlight his ingenuity, creativity, and humor, as he toys with the idea of a codex as a container. The book that Pasquier-Desvignes chose for this commentary on modern life is THE PROMISES THAT MEN LIVE BY by Harry Scherman. The promise of a cash refund in the absence of satisfaction may not be spiritually fulfilling, but it certainly takes care of more immediate needs. 9.25'' x 6''. Original light brown cloth binding. Bookblock fused with glue, with rectangular recess cut into center. Mirror mounted into recess, paper label "CASH REFUND IF NOT COMPLETELY SATISFIED" mounted to mirror. Signed by Pasquier-Desvignes and dated 1985 to lower margin of "title page." Binding with a hint of edgewear, a few small spots of soil to rear board; a bit of foxing to edges of bookblock. Two.75" closed tears to "title page" at edges of recess. Sound.

Condition: Very good. Original book sculpture with an Old Testament motif, featuring the serpent and an apple nested inside an economics work. Bruno Pasquier-Desvignes defies classification. THE NEW YORK TIMES calls him "part tinkerer and part storyteller, a cross between Alexander Calder and Jean Tinguely;" filmmaker James Ivory compares him to Picasso, noting his ability to "pick up any old thing lying around, see its possibilities for transformation and then turn it into a new and enchanting thing" (RURAL INTELLIGENCE). Pasquier-Desvignes's book sculptures highlight his ingenuity, creativity, and humor, as he toys with the idea of a codex as a container. Pasquier-Desvignes's choice of the book SEEDS OF DESTRUCTION: A STUDY IN THE FUNCTIONAL WEAKNESSES OF CAPITALISM by John Blair as a setting for the serpent and forbidden apple from the story of Adam and Eve presents an interesting commentary on morality, economic, and religion. 9.5'' x 6''. Original black cloth binding. Bookblock fused with glue, with rectangular recess cut into center. Metal apple and spring-like snake mounted inside recess. Signed by Pasquier-Desvignes and dated June 1985 to "title page." Binding with mild edgewear, a bit of rubbing to rear board. Some toning to front endpapers, light foxing to recess background. Solid.

Condition: Very good. Original book sculpture that is cleverly literal, featuring a figure made of found materials with a matchstick "penis" attached to a spring. Bruno Pasquier-Desvignes defies classification. THE NEW YORK TIMES calls him "part tinkerer and part storyteller, a cross between Alexander Calder and Jean Tinguely;" filmmaker James Ivory compares him to Picasso, noting his ability to "pick up any old thing lying around, see its possibilities for transformation and then turn it into a new and enchanting thing" (RURAL INTELLIGENCE). Pasquier-Desvignes's book sculptures highlight his ingenuity, creativity, and humor, as he toys with the idea of a codex as a container. A 1967 copy of THE EXHIBITIONIST by Henry Sutton provides the setting for a figure made of found materials, including a bouncing "penis" made out of a matchstick mounted on a spring. Pasquier-Desvignes managed to make the rather simplistic EXHIBITIONIST amusingly expressive - it looks quite thrilled that you have opened the book to have a look at it. A delightful production. 8.25'' x 5.5''. Original cloth-backed boards. Bookblock fused with glue, with rectangular recess cut into center. Figure made of found materials including cork, spray paint nozzle, pipe cleaners, and an unlit match mounted inside recess; mirror to back of recess. Binding with light soil. Leaves and bookblock with mild scattered foxing. Small crack to upper right corner of mirror. Solid.

Condition: Very good plus. Original book sculpture that ponders the importance of money, featuring an armed cardboard gangster. Bruno Pasquier-Desvignes defies classification. THE NEW YORK TIMES calls him "part tinkerer and part storyteller, a cross between Alexander Calder and Jean Tinguely;" filmmaker James Ivory compares him to Picasso, noting his ability to "pick up any old thing lying around, see its possibilities for transformation and then turn it into a new and enchanting thing" (RURAL INTELLIGENCE). Pasquier-Desvignes's book sculptures highlight his ingenuity, creativity, and humor, as he toys with the idea of a codex as a container. An appropriate interpretation of Carter's books, which is subtitled "A Little Narrative of the Safe Deposit Vault." 8'' x 5.25''. Original dark red cloth binding with gilt lettering. Bookblock fused with glue, with rectangular recess cut into center. Cardboard figure mounted into recess, surrounded by newsclippings. Mirror mounted to back of recess. Dated "July 3 85" to half-title page. Binding with some sunning and wear to edges. Bookblock and flyleaf with scattered foxing. Shows nicely.

Condition: Very good. Original book sculpture carved into a 1962 Social Register, featuring a figure made of found materials wearing a Sunday hat and perusing society literature from within it. Bruno Pasquier-Desvignes defies classification. THE NEW YORK TIMES calls him "part tinkerer and part storyteller, a cross between Alexander Calder and Jean Tinguely;" filmmaker James Ivory compares him to Picasso, noting his ability to "pick up any old thing lying around, see its possibilities for transformation and then turn it into a new and enchanting thing" (RURAL INTELLIGENCE). Pasquier-Desvignes's book sculptures highlight his ingenuity, creativity, and humor, as he toys with the idea of a codex as a container. 6.75'' x 4.75''. Original black boards. 8 pages, then bookblock fused with glue, with rectangular recess cut into center. Figure made of cork, foil, pipe cleaner, and other found materials mounted to inside of recess, mirror mounted to rear of recess. Binding with light bumping to corners and spine ends. Leaves with mild toning and wear to edges, a couple tiny closed tears. Two or three tiny spots of foxing around recess. Solid.

Condition: Very good plus. Original book sculpture of a noble knight cleverly constructed out of cork, Champaign bottle foil, and toothpicks. Bruno Pasquier-Desvignes defies classification. THE NEW YORK TIMES calls him "part tinkerer and part storyteller, a cross between Alexander Calder and Jean Tinguely;" filmmaker James Ivory compares him to Picasso, noting his ability to "pick up any old thing lying around, see its possibilities for transformation and then turn it into a new and enchanting thing" (RURAL INTELLIGENCE). Pasquier-Desvignes's book sculptures highlight his ingenuity, creativity, and humor, as he toys with the idea of a codex as a container. Original blue pictorial cloth binding with gilt and white stamping. Bookblock fused with glue, with rectangular recess cut into center. Figure made of found materials including cork, Champaign bottle foil, and toothpicks mounted to inner recess, mirror to back of recess.

Condition: Very good. Original book sculpture that questions and criticizes the American military-political machine, using collaged news clippings and a metal figure impaling earth on spiked hands. Bruno Pasquier-Desvignes defies classification. THE NEW YORK TIMES calls him "part tinkerer and part storyteller, a cross between Alexander Calder and Jean Tinguely;" filmmaker James Ivory compares him to Picasso, noting his ability to "pick up any old thing lying around, see its possibilities for transformation and then turn it into a new and enchanting thing" (RURAL INTELLIGENCE). Pasquier-Desvignes's book sculptures highlight his ingenuity, creativity, and humor, as he toys with the idea of a codex as a container. This 1973 copy of THE STATESMAN'S YEAR-BOOK lends a certain weight to Pasquier-Desvignes's selection of clippings and his ominous metal figure, which stabs an image of the earth with its sharp appendages. Created during the Iran-Iraq war and during the Iran-Contra deals, Pasquier-Desvignes used this sculpture to express his uncertainty about the state of the world. 8'' x 5''. Original red cloth binding with paper clippings pasted to front board and spine. Bookblock fused with glue, with rectangular recess cut into center. Metal figure with impaled paper earth mounted inside recess. Newspaper and magazine clippings pasted to front endpapers and in and around recess. Signed by Pasquier-Desvignes to front flyleaf and dated July 1985. Binding with scuff to fore-edge of rear board. Leaves slightly warped from glue. Sound.

Condition: Very good plus. Original Cornell-ian book sculpture that interprets Stegner's classic title literally, featuring a reclining bespectacled paper figure reaching longingly into a recess carved into the book-block. Bruno Pasquier-Desvignes defies classification. THE NEW YORK TIMES calls him "part tinkerer and part storyteller, a cross between Alexander Calder and Jean Tinguely;" filmmaker James Ivory compares him to Picasso, noting his ability to "pick up any old thing lying around, see its possibilities for transformation and then turn it into a new and enchanting thing" (RURAL INTELLIGENCE). Pasquier-Desvignes's book sculptures highlight his ingenuity, creativity, and humor, as he toys with the idea of a codex as a container. 8.25'' x 5.25''. Original blue cloth binding. Bookblock fused with glue, with rectangular recess cut into center. Red figure pasted to edge of recess, color pictorial magazine cutting pasted to back of recess. Signed by Pasquier-Desvignes to second blank and dated "Aug 14 1987." Edges of bookblock with scattered foxing. Glue starting to tone slightly. Solid.

Condition: Very good plus. Original book sculpture riffing on the title GOD OF LOVE, transforming the codex into a setting for two romantic figures made of found materials. Bruno Pasquier-Desvignes defies classification. THE NEW YORK TIMES calls him "part tinkerer and part storyteller, a cross between Alexander Calder and Jean Tinguely"; filmmaker James Ivory compares him to Picasso, noting his ability to "pick up any old thing lying around, see its possibilities for transformation and then turn it into a new and enchanting thing" (RURAL INTELLIGENCE). Pasquier-Desvignes's book sculptures highlight his ingenuity, creativity, and humor, as he toys with the idea of a codex as a container. The book that Pasquier-Desvignes chose for his sculpture of a romantic couple made of champagne foil and corn husk is THE GOD OF LOVE, by Justin Huntly McCarthy. The binding's classic and classy motif compliments Pasquier-Desvignes's use of cast-offs from a luxury item to communicate his narrative. 7.5'' x 5''. Original blue cloth boards. Bookblock fused with glue, with rectangular recess cut into center. A mirror and two figures made of champagne bottle foil mounted in recess. Binding with light edgewear and rubbing. Bookblock with mild foxing. Figures clean.