Epilonian Books

Rare, out-of-print & unusual books · Since 1997

Catalog notes

Description

Hammer Galleries, New York. Published date: 1966. Softcover exhibition announcement catalog, 8 unnumbered pages; 32 cm. Illustrated with two full page color reproductions of paintings by Lazzaro Donati including La regina (1965) and La signora dal grande cappello (1965). Promotional catalog issued by Hammer Galleries announcing an exhibition of major works by Italian painter Lazzaro Donati (1926-) of Florence scheduled for early 1967. Text includes excerpts of critical reviews from the United States, England, France, and Italy, together with biographical notes, exhibition history, museum holdings, and a brief bibliography of publications relating to the artist. Laid in is a 9.25 x 12.25 inch printed reproduction sheet depicting a nude figure drawn over a ledger manuscript background, signed in the plate "Lazzaro Donati Firenze 1965." The sheet is printed on light brown Fabriano paper bearing an "Ingres Cover Fabriano" watermark.

Condition & notes

In very good condition. Paper covers show light bumping and minor creasing to edges with slight toning along the outer margins from light exposure; interior pages lightly aged but clean and unmarked. Color reproductions remain bright and well preserved. The laid in printed sheet is also in very good condition.