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Bellmer, Hans

Sexuality Instruction. 2 folders

Frankfurt, Ullstein and Propyläen Verlag 1974

Large folio 66 x 51 cm. 2 sheets of imprint and 11 signed and numbered original etchings under passe-partout. In original half-linen slipcases with cover title. - Complete copy of this rare publication. The suite "Instructions on Sexuality" contains 11 signed original copperplate engravings by Hans Bellmer. Beautiful, burled prints in black, dark red, and dark brown. One of 80 numbered copies on chamois-colored Velin d'Arches. Printed by J. Moret in Paris. Hans Bellmer met John Heartfield and George Grosz, among others. Bellmer subsequently created book illustrations and designed books. In Paris, he came into contact with Dadaists and Surrealists, who greatly impressed him. Immaculately preserved and very rare.

8,500,- €

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