Arturo Schwarz (ed.): International Anthology of Contemporary Engraving. The Forerunners of the Avantgarde: Surrealism between two wars. Vol. II. Milan: Galeria Schwarz 1966. Large 4to. Illustrated with 11 original etchings by Hans Arp, Hans Bellmer, Victor Brauner, Paul Delvaux, Marcel Duchamp, Wilhelm Freddie, Wilfredo Lam, René Magritte, André Masson, Roberto Matta, Man Ray. All signed and numbered in pencil by the artists. Each housed in separate cardboard passe partouts mounts with protective plastic windows.The complete edition of this work comprises 60 num. copies (1–60), 25 for collaborators (1-XXV) and 15 artist proofs marked “E.A.” of which this is Wilhelm Freddie's copy. Bound in publisher's original boards, in slipcase. Wilhelm Freddies book mark on inner front paste down.
This rare work edited by Arturo Schwarz on the forrunners of the avantgarde comprises etchings by some of the most important artists of Surrealism including Man Ray, Magritte and Marcel Duchamp. It is the second part of two on the forerunners of the avantgarde which is part of an impressive set of 10 volumes called “International Anthology of Contemporary Engraving” containing engravings by the most important artists of contemporary art.
Provenance: With the book mark of Wilhelm Freddie. Enclosed typewritten, signed letter by the editor for Wilhelm Freddie thanking him for their collaboration and his artistic contribution. Dated 1966.
Books and manuscripts, 2 September 2014