1957 After Salvador Dali "La Harpe Invisible Fine Et Moyenne" First Edition Period Photogravure

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Rare vintage period photogravure, full-color print, of La Harpe Invisible Fine Et Moyenne (The Invisible Harp, Fine And Medium, 1952) … Read more Rare vintage period photogravure, full-color print, of La Harpe Invisible Fine Et Moyenne (The Invisible Harp, Fine And Medium, 1952) Surrealist painting by Salvador Dalí from a First limited edition of XVI pieces of Dali's portfolio. Published by by Les Editions Du Chene in Paris, France in 1957. Printed on one side. Hand tipped-in on a board of heavy paper. Copy on the back of the board is related to another piece in the folio. Very good condition - a light crease at the lower left corner of the plate as shown on the images, minor age wear on the board, never framed.

Overall 11.10"W x 14.25"H
Image 7.5"W x 11.25"H

On the subject of the editor: Editions du Chêne, Paris 1941, it is an occupied Paris which witnesses the emergence, 16, place Vendôme, of the Editions du Chêne. A risky bet given that its 21-year old founder was called Maurice Kahane, an atheist Jewish man who would then adopt the name of his mother, Girodias. The Chêne specialised itself by the edition of art books and literature. The Editions du Chêne would become a branch of the Hachette group in 1951. The edition of art books would then adopt pride of place. George Herscher takes over the Hachette house with enthusiasm in 1971. See less