Oct 01, 2014 - Sale 2358

Sale 2358 - Lot 92

Unsold
Estimate: $ 1,500 - $ 2,500
(ERNST, MAX.) Lebel, Robert. L'oiseau Caramel. Three hors text lithographs in 3 color variants and embossed printing, signed in pencil by Ernst, and numbered 70/150, in pencil, lower margins. 345 x 243 mm; 13 1/2x9 1/2 inches, a few soft creases and gentle toning to margins. Book is thick 8vo, gilt-lettered cream wrappers, yapp edges, toned; uncut and unopened; book and prints laid into publisher's periwinkle cloth portfolio (livre-tableau) box with engraved metal title label on spine, the book in a recessed compartment and prints in a double-sided passepartout frame set in front cover, portfolio quite worn. number 70 of 150 copies on velin d'arches from a total edition of 300 containing extra prints. Spies-Leppien A20; Carre d'Art, Nimes 17. Paris: Le Soleil Noir, 1969