David Hockney
Title: Hockney Paints the Stage (Signed First Edition/Association Copy)
Martin Friedman
Abbeville Press / Walker Art Center, New York / Minneapolis, 1983
First Edition, Hardcover
10.25″ x 10.5″
Title: Hockney Paints the Stage (Signed First Edition/Association Copy)
Martin Friedman
Abbeville Press / Walker Art Center, New York / Minneapolis, 1983
First Edition, Hardcover
10.25″ x 10.5″
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)
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)
A magnificent, flawless copy of the definitive monograph detailing David Hockney’s iconic, sun-saturated visual contributions to modern opera and theatre design. Presenting in a remarkable, pristine “as-new” antiquarian condition, the brilliant yellow cloth boards remain entirely unblemished with razor-sharp corners and a taut, perfectly square spine.
This highly significant association copy features an elaborate, multi-colored presentation inscription hand-written by the artist on the half-title page using blue and red media: “for ROGER David H”, complete with Hockney’s signature hand-drawn red cross. The title page is adorned with the original, elegant bookplate of Roger A. Lindsay, adding ironclad provenance to this museum-quality art historical treasure.
Price: $3,600.00