Two rare original invitation-publications related to exhibitions by Georges Hugnet in Paris (1954 and 1962), each combining typographic design, visual art, and contributions by major figures of surrealism and Dada.
1. De l’Image ou La Septième Face du Dé
Galerie de Marignan, Paris, 1962
Invitation to the exhibition held from 20 March to 7 April 1962.
Printed on fine paper (21 × 13.5 cm), four pages plus a translucent overlay (papier calque).
Includes:
- A preface titled “Préface-collage ou Menu déchiré en belle vue” by Jean and Marguerite Arp, dated January 1962.
- A printed collage by Georges Hugnet: “Rose foudre pour éclairage nocturne des jardins d’agrément.”
- A movable printed translucent overlay with a typographic pun by Marcel Duchamp:
“Il arrange or, jus n’y est” (captioned: “Hilarant Georges Hugnet”).
Well-preserved with minimal signs of age.
2. Œuvres Graphiques
Galerie Furstenberg, Paris, 1954
Invitation to the exhibition held 15–30 December 1954.
Printed on folded paper (21 × 13.5 cm).
Includes:
- A preface text by Georges Auric, dated November 1954.
- A printed surrealist lithograph by Hugnet, with floral abstract forms and a list of works (Œuvres Nouvelles 1954).
Good to very good condition. Some light foxing on exterior.
Author: Georges Hugnet, with contributions by Marcel Duchamp, Jean Arp, Georges Auric
Language: French
Publisher: Galerie de Marignan / Galerie Furstenberg
Years: 1954 and 1962
Pages: 8 total + insert
Height: 21 cm
Width: 13.5 cm
Condition: Generally very well preserved with minor age-related wear.
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