ABC for Collectors of American Contemporary Art with drawings by Saul Steinberg
- Original printed publisher's wrappers.
- New York , 1954
New York, 1954. First Edition. Original printed publisher's wrappers.. Good; some marginal wear; pencil signature of the front cover.. 8vo, [24] pp., illustrated.
In 1954, Edith Halpert, owner of the Downtown Gallery in NYC commissioned the curator and scholar John Baur to write this beginner's guide. The sentiments of Baur accompanied by the humorous illustrations of Steinberg expressed Halpert's no-nonsense approach and the pleasure of collecting. An exceptional artifact of a by-gone era in American art history. Those unfamiliar with Halpert's pioneering career and the impact of her gallery are referred to the recent show and published catalog (R Shaykin: Edith Halpert -The Downtown Gallery and the Rise of American Art) at the Jewish Museum in NYC.
In 1954, Edith Halpert, owner of the Downtown Gallery in NYC commissioned the curator and scholar John Baur to write this beginner's guide. The sentiments of Baur accompanied by the humorous illustrations of Steinberg expressed Halpert's no-nonsense approach and the pleasure of collecting. An exceptional artifact of a by-gone era in American art history. Those unfamiliar with Halpert's pioneering career and the impact of her gallery are referred to the recent show and published catalog (R Shaykin: Edith Halpert -The Downtown Gallery and the Rise of American Art) at the Jewish Museum in NYC.
Details
Title
ABC for Collectors of American Contemporary Art with drawings by Saul Steinberg
Author
Baur, John - EDITH HALPERT - DOWNTOWN GALLERY
Binding
Original printed publisher's wrappers.
Condition
Good
Publisher
New York
Date
1954
Edition
First Edition