Augustus John in American Collections; An Inclusive Loan Exhibition
New York: Scott & Fowles, 1949. John, Augustus. First edition. Soft cover. [24]p, many ills. Ex-museum lib: small ink stamp, cover label. From the collection of Chester Dale, with his bookplate. Very good. Item #33163
Exhibition upon the 25th anniversary of John's visit to America, "an electric event which produced not only a new group of paintings, but countless anecdotes, legends, friendships that enriched and extended the great saga of John's career." With statements about some of the portraits, including Arthur Symons, Sean O'Casey, Tallulah Bankhead, Joseph E. Widener, and German chancellor/Nobel Peace Prize winner Gustave Stresemann. Most are taken from Johns's "as yet uncompleted Autobiography." List of the 23 paintings exhibited. Can be sent outside the US for less than the default shipping rate. Scarce.
Price: $20.00