John Beardsley — A Landscape for Modern Sculpture: Storm King Art Center (1985 First Edition)
Unique Curator Presentation Association Copy
Retail Gallery Price: $425 CAD
Inventory Reference: Bibliotheca [Lindsay Library, No. 160]
Association Copy / Inscribed Provenance:
Hand-signed/Inscribed presentation volume sourced directly from the private library of the late Hon. Roger Lindsay, FRHSC (1941–2023), via public dispersal at Luke’s Auctions (St. Catharines, Ontario)—prominent Toronto philanthropist, corporate executive, cultural patron, and advisor to the Canadian Heraldic Authority.
Provenance: Ex-Libris Roger A. Lindsay (Custom Bookplate)
Description:
A beautiful, crisp first-edition hardcover printing documenting the 500-acre open-air sculpture park in New York’s Hudson Valley. Richly illustrated with photography by David Finn, the volume frames monumental abstract masterworks by Alexander Calder, David Smith, and Mark di Suvero.
This specific copy features a custom-mounted dual-card presentation insert inside the front pages, penned in 1986 by Lina E. Zorman, an artist, scenic draftsperson, and art collection manager who worked on-site cataloging monument locations and managing the publication layout for the Storm King Art Center.
The Royal Provenance:
Features the custom-printed gold foil nameplate of Roger A. Lindsay affixed inside the front cover.
The rear inner flyleaf features the signature hand-drawn blue star insignia and matching inventory index #160
F Roger Alexander Lindsay of Craighall, Baron of Craighall (1941–2023).
Archival Protective Upgrade: The publisher’s original pictorial dust jacket has been professionally fitted with a brand-new, archival-grade Brodart mylar cover. This UV-resistant barrier safeguards the bright colors of the cover jacket against scuffs, edge tears, and environmental fading, preserving its long-term collectible value.