SALMON (André). Rive Gauche. Paris, Chez l'auteur, 1951. In- - Lot 247

SALMON (André). Rive Gauche. Paris, Chez l'auteur, 1951. In-folio (39 x 32 cm), [12] pp. including a facsimile of a manuscript by Vlaminck, in color, 108 pp, [3] ff. in sheets in a white rag paper folder with a colored studio view pasted to the cover, in a cardboard folder with wood veneer, brick-colored title on the first cover and gray cloth slipcase with full-length title and autograph by the artist reproduced in brick color. Extremely rare. Limited edition of 325 copies, 200 of which on Arches vellum (no. 227). A fine copy of this work illustrated with 17 compositions, including two reproductions of drawings by Modigliani (black portraits of Berthe and Maurice de Vlaminck) and 15 original copper engravings by Maurice de Vlaminck, signed and printed on Roger Lacourière's intaglio presses. Some etchings colored by Daniel Jacomet. The 2 portraits by Modigliani are reproduced in gray on prepared paper. An engraved self-portrait by Vlaminck with "Hommage de l'artiste" in pencil. Enriched with a duplicate engraved portrait of Vlaminck by himself, signed by the artist, and a "Hommage à Mme Maurin", in pencil. Slight marginal foxing, anecdotal flaws. PARIS. FAUVISME. ARTIST'S BOOK. EAUX-FORTES. ILLUSTRÉ MODERNE.VLAMINCK.