Robert Indiana & Hans Hartung - Original Lithographs for...

Robert Indiana & Hans Hartung – Original Lithographs for XXe Siècle N° 41 (1973) – Complete Issue with 2 Original Prints & US Art Dossier Artwork Specifications (Featured Graphic Works) Artists: Robert Indiana (American, 1928–2018) Hans Hartung (German-French, 1904–1989) Titles of Artworks: Original Color Lithograph for XXe Siècle N° 41 (Robert Indiana – iconic "LOVE" / "Vinalhaven" motif) Original Color Lithograph for XXe Siècle N° 41 (Hans Hartung – Lyrical Abstraction composition) Year of Creation / Printing: December 1973 Technique: Original color lithographs Paper Type: Special high-quality heavy wove paper stock Signature / Numbering: Plate-signed / Unnumbered by hand (issued original as insert plates for the magazine edition) Plate / Page Dimensions: 32 x 24.5 cm each Publisher: Société Internationale d'Art XXe Siècle / F. Hazan, Paris Printer: Amilcare Pizzi S.p.A., Milan Provenance: Private collection (from the intact and complete original magazine) Artwork Description & Condition Report This lot features two magnificent original graphic works bound within the same volume: Robert Indiana's lithograph showcases his legendary Pop Art aesthetic, blending bold geometry, typography, and vibrant yellow-and-black contrast. Hans Hartung's lithograph displays his signature dynamic, energetic black brushstrokes contrasted with striking splashes of blue and yellow, representing the pinnacle of European Lyrical Abstraction. Artwork Condition: Excellent Condition. Both prints feature vivid, crisp, and bright colors. The paper is clean, free of tears, creases, or trimming, with fully intact margins and bindings. Other Artworks & Artistic Contributions in the Volume The value of this issue is further amplified by the wealth of artistic content integrated throughout the pages, including major features and illustrations dedicated to 20th-century masters. Editorial Content & Art-Historical Significance The volume XXe Siècle N° 41 ("U.S. Art II & Panorama 73", December 1973) is an essential reference journal focused heavily on American art and contemporary movements: U.S. Art & Avant-Garde Dossier: In-depth critical essays on Pop Art, Minimal Art, Conceptual Art, and Video Art, featuring crucial texts by Pierre Restany ("L'Amérique en crise et le grand jeu de l'Establishment"), Paul Lebeer, Michel Claura, and Seth Siegelaub. Featured Masters: Extensive studies and imagery covering Andy Warhol, Roy Lichtenstein, Claes Oldenburg, James Rosenquist, Larry Rivers, Yves Klein, Marcel Duchamp, Georges Braque, Pablo Picasso, Joan Miró, Jean Dubuffet (L'Hourloupe), Marc Chagall, Asger Jorn, and Graham Sutherland. Book & Publication Specifications Publication Title: XXe Siècle N° 41 – U.S. Art II & Panorama 73 Publication Date: December 1973 Binding: Hardcover (Original hardcover editorial binding) Number of Pages: 168 pages Dimensions: 32 x 24.5 cm Language: French Book Condition: Very Good (VG). The binding is firm, square, and tight. Internal pages are fresh, clean, and well-preserved. Collector’s Note Many copies of XXe Siècle were historically broken up and disbound to sell individual lithographs separately. Finding a completely intact, original, and unrestored 168-page volume containing both original lithographs by Indiana and Hartung alongside the major U.S. Art dossier is a rare and highly desirable prize for collectors of Pop Art, modern prints, and rare art publications. Packaging & Shipping Guaranteed safe shipping with professional rigid packaging designed to protect the corners of the volume during transit. Shipped via tracked and insured express courier.

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