Sculpture by Picasso,: With a catalogue of the works Tapa dura - 1971

New York: Harry N. Abrams, Inc, 1971. Hardcover. VG- (DJ is well tanned with age and has some soiling and nicks on back of it; pages are almost entirely clean and without age; a nice book and NOT ex-library.). Grey cloth with gilt letters on spine, off-white and BW illus. dust jacket. 331 pp., 670 BW illus. "Provides the first comprehensive historical and critical interpretation of Picasso's sculpture, based in part on long conversations with the artist. ... Reveals that in brilliance of invention and technical expertise, Picasso ranks with the greatest sculptors of the century." Includes the following informative chapters: Early Bronzes, Constructions, From Drawing to Sculpture, The Return to Modelling, Given Materials, Post-war Departures, and Late Variations. A fascinating reference to one of the least-known aspects of Picasso's art. Brimming with examples to consider.

Harry N. Abrams, Inc. New York, 1971. Book. Good. Cloth. 331 pages with 670 illustrations with 4 color tipped-in plates. Hardcover, bound in gray cloth covered boards and wrapped in an illustrated paper dustjacket. Some losses to the bottom edge of the boards worn over the years from shelving. Some discoloration and wear to the cover and edges. Foxing stains to the end, first and last pages. Overall discoloration to the dustjacket but now encased in a Mylar protective sleeve. Text in English. Catalogue of Illustrations. Chronology. Bibliography and Index..

Abrams, Inc. Used - Good. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages.

NY: Abrams, 1971. First edition. Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. Pablo Picasso. Firt American edition. Large book, 9-1/2 x 11-1/2". Black & white photos of Picasso's sculpture with four tipped-in color plates. Wire, wrought iron, found objects, and early clay works. 670 illustrations. Narrow light stain & spots on bottom board edges (interior fine). Dust jacket has slight fading along bottom of rear panel & on flaps. Very heavy: extra postage for priority mail. No international shipping.

New York: Harry N. Abrams, Inc.. Publishers, 1971. Book. Fine. Hardcover. First Edition. Folio - over 12 - 15" tall. Large format, folio size hardcover bound in light gray cloth lettered in gold on spine and decorated with black embossed art on front cover, in publisher's dust-jacket. 327 pages. Contains a full catalog at rear, in addition to Chronology, Bibliography and Index. Illustrated with 670 photographs, chiefly in black and white, albeit several (4) in color. First American edition. This work represents "the first comprehensive historical and critical interpretation of Picasso's sculpture." No previous ownership marks. A clean, fresh, unmarked copy, like new. Fine in a fine dust-jacket. A large, heavy book, Priority and International orders will require additional postage, calculated as close to actual cost as possible. .

New York: H. N. Abrams, 1971. First printing. Cloth. Near Fine in Near Fine Dust Jacket. 331pp. 670 illus., Chronology, Bibliography, Index. The first comprehensive historical and critical interpretation of Picasso's sculpture.

Abrams, 1971. First American. Hardcover. Very good but with cover edge discoloration; in a discolored dj. 4to, cloth, 331 pp, 670 illustrations (4 in color), catalog (670 entries), bibliography, index. The most important reference on the sculpture. Freitag 7501.