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a close up of a book with a picture of a city on itan old handwritten letter from a man who is writing a poem
Jeschke Jádi Auctions Berlin

Estimate €200 - €300
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Description
Fluxus Iannone, Dorothy The Story of Bern or Showing Colours. Signed copy with original postcard. Düsseldorf, self-published with Dieter Roth, 1970. Gr.-8. 35 unnumbered leaves. Illustrated. Octavo. (slightly bumped, edges slightly rubbed). One of 500 numbered and signed copies. – The book was created in response to the Bern exhibition scandal of 1970. At the exhibition organised by Harald Szeemann at the Kunsthalle Bern, Iannone’s works were covered with adhesive tape due to their depiction of genitals, which was perceived as provocative; as a result, Iannone and Dieter Roth withdrew their participation. – Includes an original, signed postcard (‘Nach Flötz – mid-Dec. 83’) to media producer Helma Schleif. – In good condition. Signed copy with autograph postcard. Original illustrated softcover (slightly bumped, edges somewhat rubbed). - One of 500 numbered and signed copies. - The book was produced in response to the Bern exhibition scandal of 1970. At the exhibition organised by Harald Szeemann at the Kunsthalle Bern, Iannone’s works were covered with adhesive tape due to their depiction of genitals, which was perceived as provocative. As a result, Iannone and Dieter Roth withdrew from the exhibition. - Includes an enclosed, originally signed postcard (1983) addressed to the media producer Helma Schleif. - In good condition.
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About the sale Valuable books, prints, historical photographs
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Auction time 10/24/2026 at 10:00 AM
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