Clyfford, Signed (5 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. First edition, second printing. Fine- oversize hardback in a Fine- unclipped dust jacket, clean and unmarked. Inscribed to previous owner by co-author Anfram on title page. Heavy oversize book will require a variable shipping surcharge based on its final destination. Inscribed by Author(s).

First Edition. First Edition. Published in conjunction with an exhibition at the Mary Boone Gallery on October 13 through November 10. 1990. Laid in is a type script autograph letter on Mary Boone Gallery letterhead, signed, from Mary Boone, dated 12 October 1990, to noted curator Brenda Richardson, expressing her gratitude for the loan of Clyfford Still's "Painting: 1957-G" from the Baltimore Museum of Art (BMA). From Richardson's collection. One of the most distinguished art curators and historians of the twentieth century, Brenda Richardson began her career at the University Art Museum in Berkeley (1964-1975), and went on to become the chief curator at the Baltimore Museum Art between 1975 and 1998. An unapologetic champion of contemporary art, she curated well over 70 major exhibitions for the BMA, the high spots being notable stagings for Frank Stella, Brice Marden, Barnett Newman, and Bruce Nauman. She also curated the 1985 exhibition of the Cone Collection, the BMA's prized centerpiece, which contains over 3000 works, including 600 pieces by Matisse, as well as work by Picasso, Cezanne, Gauguin, and others. She has authored and contributed to dozens of books on contemporary art, and John Waters, one of the most significant thinkers in the world of contemporary art, considers Richardson to be his mentor. Near Fine in illustrated boards with no dust jacket as issued. Small bumps to fore-edge corners of front and rear boards and to crown and heel.

Hardcover. 1st Edition. A very good minus in lightly soiled boards; bound in blue cloth and stamped in gilt on the front boards and along the spine. Boards slightly bowed. Very good internally and inscribed. With a statement by the artist and 33 full-page color plates by Clyfford Still. Provenance: From Newport, R.I. estate sale at the home of John Stephans widow, Ineko Stephan. Clyfford Still(1904 1980) was an Americanpainter, and one of the leading figures in the first generation ofAbstract Expressionists, who developed a new, powerful approach to painting in the years immediately followingWorld War II. Still has been credited with laying the groundwork for the movement, as his shift from representational to abstract painting occurred between 1938 and 1942, earlier than his colleagues likeJackson PollockandMark Rothko, who continued to paint in figurative-surrealiststyles well into the 1940s. (Wikipedia) First Edition with matching dates of 1976 on the title and coppyright pages. Clyfford Still's daughter's signed presentation: "To Mrs. Bovay, In appreciation of your understanding and kindness. Most Sincerely, Sandra Still. 27 January, 1977".

Soft cover. First Edition. A very good minus copy of this slender permabound volume in white and black wrappers printed in red. With light foxing along the top and side edges.With some traces of dried glue along the wrappered hinges. And separation from the wrappers. With 71 full-page plates of Still's work, many in color.Provenance: From Newport, R.I. estate sale at the home of John Stephan's widow, Ineko Stephan. Clyfford Still(1904 1980) was an American painter, and one of the leading figures in the first generation ofAbstract Expressionists, who developed a new, powerful approach to painting in the years immediately followingWorld War II. Still has been credited with laying the groundwork for the movement, as his shift from representational to abstract painting occurred between 1938 and 1942, earlier than his colleagues likeJackson Pollock and Mark Rothko, who continued to paint in figurative-surrealist styles well into the 1940s. (Wikipedia). Signed/Presentation: "To John Stephan with deepest regards, and best wishes, Clyfford Still" on the second endpaper.

Hardcover. Dust Jacket Included. 1st Edition. A near fine copy bound in finely woven black cloth stamped brightly in red and white lettering along the spine and red lettering at the top of the front boards.Very clean and tight throughout. With Clyfford Still's signed presentation to fellow artist on the half-title page:"To my friend John Stephan, Clifford Still." In a complete, very good dust jacket with some light edge-rubbing and a short closed tear at the top of the spine. With 33 splendid color plates of Still's art. Provenance: From Newport, R.I. estate sale at the home of John Stephans widow, Ineko Stephan. Clyfford Still(1904 1980) was an American painter, and one of the leading figures in the first generation ofAbstract Expressionists, who developed a new, powerful approach to painting in the years immediately followingWorld War II. Still has been credited with laying the groundwork for the movement, as his shift from representational to abstract painting occurred between 1938 and 1942, earlier than his colleagues likeJackson Pollock and Mark Rothko, who continued to paint in figurative-surrealist styles well into the 1940s. (Wikipedia) First Edition with matching dates of 1966 on the title and copyright pages. John Walter Stephan(19061995) was an American painter in theHard-edge style.His magazineThe Tiger's Eye was widely read and is considered a lastingly influential magazine of art and literature. He was a contemporary and friends with such notable artists asMark Rothko,Clyfford StillandWilliam Baziotes. (Wikipedia). With Clyfford Still's signed presentation to fellow artist on the half-title page:"To my friend John Stephan, Clifford Still.".