Walter Battiss books, invitations and clippings, seven
Walter Battiss books, invitations and clippings, seven
About the SessionStrauss & Co is pleased to offer art books from prominent private collectors’ libraries in Johannesburg. Rare books by such artists as Irma Stern (Zanzibar (1943) and Congo (1947) form part of the sale. Also, the very first monographs on such artists as Maggie Laubser (1944) and JH Pierneef (1945). Every book published on these artists, as well as on others such as Walter Battiss, Norman Catherine, Alexis Preller, and Maud Sumner form part of this highly select library collection. In addition, a second art library contains a rare collection of books on British sculptor, Henry Moore covering his sculptures, drawings and prints on offer. The third library on sale features some sought after monographs of the art of William Kentridge.
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(2) K. M. Skawran (1971) De Arte October 1971, Pretoria: University of South Africa, soft cover, illustrated in black and white, text in English and Afrikaans, signed by Walter Battiss.
(3) University of South Africa (1989) Battiss and the Spirit of Place/Battiss en die Gees van Plek, Pretoria: University of South Africa, soft cover, illustrated in black and white and colour
(4) Chris du Toit (1982) Ander het Gesé, Pretoria: Erroll Marx, hard cover with dust jacket, illustrated in black and white, text in Afrikaans.
(5) Pretoria Art Museum (1979) Walter Battiss: Comprehensive Exhibition, exhibition catalogue, Pretoria: Pretoria Art Museum, soft cover, illustrated in black and white, text in English and Afrikaans.
(6) Murray Schoonraad (1976) Walter Battiss, Cape Town: C. Struik Publishers, hard cover with dust jacket, illustrated in colour and black and white.
(7) Collection of reproductions by Walter Battiss, as well as other South African artists in a portfolio.
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