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67 - [CIRCUS]. LÉGER (Fernand). Circus. An exceptional artist’s b…
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Estimate €3,000 - €5,000
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[CIRCUS]. LÉGER (Fernand). Circus. An exceptional artist’s book in which Fernand Léger, fascinated by the flamboyant world of acrobats and clowns, gives free rein to his passion for the circus. A work entirely conceived by him — texts, manuscripts and illustrations — in which every page pulsates with the energy and geometry that made him famous. Paris, Tériade, (printed by Mourlot), 1950. Folio (423 x 320 mm). Unbound, with a folded illustrated cover and a double slipcase in cardboard and cloth. Incomplete: 4 leaves including the half-title, from page 5 to 113 pp. 3 unnumbered leaves. Missing the double title leaf and the leaves for pages 41–42, 65–66 and 71–72. A few very faint foxing spots and slight transfer marks opposite the lithographs. First edition. Limited edition of 300 copies, all on Arches vellum paper; this copy is unnumbered and unsigned. The illustrations comprise 59 (out of 63) lithographs by Fernand Léger, including 30 (out of 34) in colour.
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About the sale Fine antique and collectible books, manuscripts and modern illustrated works
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Auction time 06/29/2026 at 2:00 PM
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