Pierre Bourdelle, “War”, New York: Albert Carmen, 1945, Ltd Ed Artwork by Pierre Bourdelle (1903-

Pierre Bourdelle, “War”, New York: Albert Carmen, 1945, Ltd Ed
Artwork by Pierre Bourdelle (1903-1966) – French sculptor and muralist
Foreward by Stephen Galatti (1888-1964) – past Director General of American Field Service
Commentary by Pierre Claudel (1868-1955) – French artist and diplomat
“War.” New York & London: Printed by Albert Carman, 1945. Special artist’s edition.
Number 10 from an edition of 250 copies
Signed and numbered by Bourdelle on the limitation page
Includes 52 numbered illustration plates and illustrated limitation page
Plates and text all loose as issued
Elephant folio (447 x 344 mm); blue cloth portfolio with title in gilt on front board
Very good condition
Estimate: $600

Pierre Bourdelle (French, 1903-1966)

Born the son of the great sculptor Antoine Bourdelle, Pierre Bourdelle went on to become an active sculptor and muralist in the United States. He completed works for a number of major railway lines. During World War II, Bourdelle served as a volunteer ambulance driver for the American Field Service in North Africa and Italy. The “War” portfolio deals with the reality that Bourdelle witnessed during his time in service.

Condition

Gift inscription on the front free flypage, “To Jane with all my heard and admiration JB Dec 16-45”. There is minor fading and scuffs to the covers, with one stain on the central front board. There is occasional faint toning and foxing on the far edges of some of the plates, not affecting the imagery. Otherwise very clean, in very good condition.

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Artwork by Pierre Bourdelle (1903-1966) – French sculptor and muralist
Foreward by Stephen Galatti (1888-1964) – past Director General of American Field Service
Commentary by Pierre Claudel (1868-1955) – French artist and diplomat
“War.” New York & London: Printed by Albert Carman, 1945. Special artist’s edition.
Number 10 from an edition of 250 copies
Signed and numbered by Bourdelle on the limitation page
Includes 52 numbered illustration plates and illustrated limitation page
Plates and text all loose as issued
Elephant folio (447 x 344 mm); blue cloth portfolio with title in gilt on front board
Very good condition
Estimate: $600

Pierre Bourdelle (French, 1903-1966)

Born the son of the great sculptor Antoine Bourdelle, Pierre Bourdelle went on to become an active sculptor and muralist in the United States. He completed works for a number of major railway lines. During World War II, Bourdelle served as a volunteer ambulance driver for the American Field Service in North Africa and Italy. The “War” portfolio deals with the reality that Bourdelle witnessed during his time in service.

Condition

Gift inscription on the front free flypage, “To Jane with all my heard and admiration JB Dec 16-45”. There is minor fading and scuffs to the covers, with one stain on the central front board. There is occasional faint toning and foxing on the far edges of some of the plates, not affecting the imagery. Otherwise very clean, in very good condition.

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