Title: Art of the Spirit by Bradfield, Pringle & Ridout (Triple-Signed Association First Edition)
Bradfield, Helen; Pringle, Joan and Ridout, Judy.
Bradfield, Helen; Pringle, Joan and Ridout, Judy.
Art of the Spirit: Contemporary Canadian Fabric Art
Toronto: Dundurn Press, 1992. First Edition. Large-format 4to hardcover with dust jacket, 128 pages. Richly illustrated with vivid photographic plates by Brian J. Thompson, comprehensive artist profiles, and historical overviews of architectural fabric commissions. [Lindsay Library, No. 962]
Toronto: Dundurn Press, 1992. First Edition. Large-format 4to hardcover with dust jacket, 128 pages. Richly illustrated with vivid photographic plates by Brian J. Thompson, comprehensive artist profiles, and historical overviews of architectural fabric commissions. [Lindsay Library, No. 962]
Association Copy / Inscribed Provenance:
Hand-signed by all three authors in crisp ink across the upper endpaper margin, alongside an intimate presentation inscription from a close mutual associate: “This is a special book, Roger — Judy, Joan & Helen are dear friends of mine. Hope you like it. Affectionately, Joan S. Christmas 1992.” Sourced directly from the private library of the late Hon. Roger Lindsay, FRHSC (1941–2023)—prominent Toronto philanthropist, corporate executive, cultural patron, and advisor to the Canadian Heraldic Authority.
Hand-signed by all three authors in crisp ink across the upper endpaper margin, alongside an intimate presentation inscription from a close mutual associate: “This is a special book, Roger — Judy, Joan & Helen are dear friends of mine. Hope you like it. Affectionately, Joan S. Christmas 1992.” Sourced directly from the private library of the late Hon. Roger Lindsay, FRHSC (1941–2023)—prominent Toronto philanthropist, corporate executive, cultural patron, and advisor to the Canadian Heraldic Authority.
A highly significant, museum-grade reference catalogue documenting the late 20th-century renaissance of liturgical and public textile art across Canada. Spanning landmark tapestries, structural banners, and intricate stitchery, this essential volume celebrates the monumental scale and deep spiritual expression of Canadian fibre artists. It serves as an indispensable tool for identifying and authenticating mid-to-late century textile masterworks from Canadian heritages.
This unique presentation volume stands as a profound testament to Roger Lindsay’s active patronage and personal relationship with leading figures in the Canadian art-dealing and historical publishing landscape.
Price: $295.00 CAD