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Ay-o
Environment No 9 Rainbow Aimes's Box and Rainbow Paintings "Happy End" Series
Minami Gallery, Tokyo: 1974
8pp 30 x 21cm 2 colour (orange and black) offset exhibition catalogue displaying a series of works by Ay-o and artist's texts from 1963 - 1975 24 Mainly b/w illustrations including some of fingerboxes.

40 uk pounds

AY-O.
FINGER BOX (BLACKHOLE).
New York Emily Harvey Gallery, 1991.
8.5 x 9.5 x 8.5 cm. sealed black card box with central (top-wise and unperforated) thumb-size hole. Signed in ink by the artist. A scarce announcement as object-multiple by the obsessive Japanese Fluxus artist. A thematic variant on his interactive "Finger Box" concept, which he originally introduced via Fluxus Editions in the mid-60's. An unusually pristine example of this fragile piece.

150 uk pounds

AY-O,
HANGA GEIJUTU NO.107
Hanga Geijutu, Tokyo: 2000
23 x18 cm, 214pp offset periodical. Special issue of the Japanese magazine containing a loosely inserted silkscreen print in glassine cover signed by Ay-o. Typically the image of a rainbow. Fine.

125 uk pounds

(Beau Geste Press).
GENERAL SCHMUCK. No. 5. Edited by Felipe Ehrenberg & David Mayor.
Cullompton: Beau Geste Press, Nov. 1975.
4to. 98 pp. Composed of printed multiples, object-inserts & tipped-in pieces by the contributing authors and artists. Typo-pictorial card wrappers designed by Takako Saito. Single number of this Fluxus-influenced intermedial assemblage journal. One of an unnumbered 'deluxe' edition of 500 examples. Contributions from Dick Higgins, Michael Gibbs, Felipe Ehrenberg, Robin Crozier, Jiri Valoch, Takako Saito, et. al.. Some minor wear to spine, else a very good+ example.

55 uk pounds

Ben (Vautier)
FAITES COMME D'HABITUDE. ART TOTAL
Nice: s.p. (the artist), n.d. (1964)
22 x 34 cm silkscreen print - wholly consisting of the title text. A typical Ben work of the period - folded by Ben for mailing to the owner - and designed for pasting to a wall as a multiple work. Edition not known. Good provenance. Rare. Very good condition.

175 uk pounds

Ben (Vautier)
ABSENCE D'ART = ART ART TOTAL.
Nice: s.p. (the artist),1964
22.5 x 31 cm silkscreen print - ABSENCE D'ART = ART ART TOTAL. 1963/64". Not a poster per se but rather a typical Ben work of the period - folded by Ben for mailing to the owner - and designed for pasting to a wall as a multiple work. Edition not known. Good provenance. Rare. Very good condition.

175 uk pounds

Ben (Vautier)
THE POSTMAN'S CHOICE. FLUX POST CARD
NYC: Fluxus, 1967
10 x 15cm, 2pp fluxpostcard - both sides have space for an address and the purpose being for both sides to be filled in, stamped and the postman left to work out what to do. Later replicated by Annie Sprinkle without crediting the original. Fine condition. Scarce.

125 uk pounds

Ben (Vautier)
STENCILS DE BEN 1963 - 1969
Nice: s.p. (the artist), n.d. (1969)
32 x 21cm folder - content of around 60 original b/w mimeograph leaflets as overruns from the leaflets distributed by Ben during the 6 years to friends and subscribers plus one additional page explaining the edition. This is one of only 180 complete sets (there are an additional 20 sets with some pages missing) as Ben simply collated the 200 or so additional pages he held in storage as this edition. Very good condition in a folder that was carefully repaired by Ben himself after it being torn along the spine. Rare.

295 uk pounds

Ben (Vautier) and Robert Filliou
3. INTERNATIONALE FRUHJAHRSMESSE BERLINER GALERIEN 1971
Berlin: Galerie Rene Block, 1971
30 x 10cm, back on blue offset small announcemnt leaflet - announcing work by Duchamp, Polke, Richter and Vostell as well as a Ben Vautier FLUXCONCERT and show and a Filliou performance. Slight bumping to paper but otherwise very good.

95 uk pounds

Beuys, Joseph.
JAJAJAJAJA,NEENEENEENEENEE.
Milan: Mazzotta Editore, 1969.
15 x 25 x 25 cm. squared felt piles with embedded (inserted) reel to reel recording (32 minutes running time). Numbered, signed and stamped label affixed. One of 100 examples issued. The recording is of a Fluxus concert (of the same name) performed at the Staatliche Kunstakademie Dusseldorf in 1968. Beuys explained the importance of felt as 'With the greyness of felt I produce an anti-image. I evoke a world which is translucent and clear, maybe even transcendental, a very colorful world'. Fine estate in original box. Schellman #12.

10,250 uk pounds

Beuys, Joseph.
JAJAJAJAJA,NEENEENEENEENEE.
Milan: Mazzotta, Editore, 1970.
12 33rpm recording + text and photo-documentation in photographic sleeve. First issue of this imperative soundwork-multiple by Beuys. A recording of the Fluxus concert of the title, which took place at the Staatliche Kunstakademie Dusseldorf in 1968. One of only 500 examples issued, numbered and stamped by the artist. Disc fine in like sleeve. Rare.

450 uk pounds

Beuys, Joseph.
MIT SCHWEFEL UBER ZOGENE ZINKKISTE (tamponierte Ecke)/SULPHER COVERED ZINC BOX (plugged-corner).
Heidelberg: Edition Staeck, 1970.
63 x 30.5 x 18 cm. Box of zinc sheeting overlaid with sulpher. Interior with sculpted gauze plug situated in one corner. Additionally, there is a plain zinc box (stamped) of the same dimensions. Signed, numbered and stamped by Beuys. One of a prospective edition of 200, though fewer were realized. A rare early multiple/object. Fine estate.

7,800 uk pounds

(Beuys , Broodthaers , Filliou, Polke, Richter, Spoerri and others)
STRATEGY GET ARTS 1970
Edinburgh: Demarco Gallery, 1970
Large folio with 44 pp. loose sheets inserted in 4pp outer cover. The catalogue for the exhibition of Dusseldorf Artists during the 1973 Edinburgh International Festival with original contributions by Beuys , Brecht, Broodthaers, Filliou, Knoebel, Palermo, Polke, Richter, Rinke, Roth, Ruthenbeck, Spoerri, Walther and many others in this important vangarde publication. The (unwieldly) title was chosen because of its palindromic character. Noted as an artistÕs book in both PolkeÕs and RichterÕs catalogue raisonnes. Very good condition. Quite scarce.

495 uk pounds

Beuys, Joseph.
PARTEIN-WAHLVERWEIGERUNG. JOSEPH BEUYS, JONAS HAFNER, JOHANNES STUTTGEN.
Dusseldorf: sp., 1970.
61 x 43 cm early Beuys plakate printed green and black on white. This item is signed clearly by Beuys in red ink, top left. Formerly folded and with brown watermark with some slight paper loss in the centre of the poster where the fold was - otherwise a good copy of this scarce early Beuys political document. Schneider-Henn 8. Good provenance available on request.

95 uk pounds

Beuys, Joseph & Anatol Herzfeld.
ART INFORMATION.
Dusseldorf: Media Contact/Dietmar Kirves, 1971.
Small 4to. 13 pp. B/w photo-documents + schematic drawing. Staplebound self-wrappers. The scarce printed self-documentation by Beuys and Herzfeld of the collaborative action-performance (and subsequent film) "Der Tisch". Minor soiling to wrappers, half inch closed tear at fly-leaf (not marring text), else a very good example. Uncommon.

100 uk pounds

Beuys, Joseph
ART INTERMEDIA.
Koln: Galerie Art Intermedia, 1971.
57.5 x 83.9 cm. Offset photographic portrait of Beuys (lecturing) overprinted with text. Photo by Peter Fischer. Signed and stamped by Beuys on recto. ÔBeuys Plakate' 20.

320 uk pounds

Beuys, Joseph, K. P. Brehmer, K. H. Hodicke, Wolf Kahlen & Wolf Vostell.
NBK VIDEOTHEK Õ72.
Berlin: Neuer Berliner Kunstverein, 1972.
Small 4to. Printed card folio content five (folded) posters (uniformly 21 x 23.6cm) each with an individual design by a contributing artist. Signed by all contributors. A scarce set of posters issued for the title program of artistsÕ films. Each poster is signed by its designer (i.e. Beuys, Brehmer, Hodicke, Kahlen & Vostell). All folded (as issued) in card folio with some minor wear, else very good estate.

300 uk pounds

Joseph Beuys

Beuys, Joseph.
ROSE FUR DIREKTE DEMOKRATIE.
Heidelberg: Edition Staeck, 1973.
5 x 33.5cm. glass measuring cylinder with incised text and signature + accompanying facsimile certificate (letterhead of ÔOrganization for Direct Democracy through ReferendumÕ) numbered and stamped. First issue of this object-multiple by Beuys. Referential to a like cylinder, which graced the artistÕs desk in the permanent political office he organized at Documenta 5 (Kassel). One of an unspecified unnumbered edition; while noting that the signed and stamped certificate is also numbered. Fine estate. Scarce. Schellmann 71.

695 uk pounds

Beuys, Joseph.
ENTERPRISE.
Berlin: Edition Hundertmark, 1973. 30 x 40 x 16cm. zinc box containing a felt-covered camera (affixed to interior). The camera contains a paper scroll, which is signed and numbered by Beuys. Separate original b/w photographic print by Michael Ruetz affixed within form-fitted lid. A scarce multiple-assemblage by Beuys, replete with signature felt and zinc elements. In an edition of 24 examples (+ 5 A.P.). The photo by Ruetz depicts Beuys and family watching ÔStar TrekÕ on television. A fine example of this very desirable piece. Schellmann 72.

20,000 uk pounds

Beuys, Joseph.
VITEX AGNUS CASTUS.
Heidelberg/Naples: Edition Staeck/Edizioni Lucio Amelio, 1973.
44 x 60.5 cm. offset photographic image printed in colors. Signed and numbered by the artist. One of 1,000 examples issued of this photo-multiple. The image dates from 6/15/72 and is a detail from the title action, which was executed by the artist for the opening of the historic "Arena" installation (Modern Art Agency, Naples). "Vitex Agnus Castus" refers to the genus of plant employed in the action. Fine estate. Schellman #76.

750 uk pounds

Beuys, Joseph
BUTTOCKLIFTING
Heidleberg: Edition Staeck, Germany, 1974
20 x 30 x 1cm baked enamel on convex metal. Beuys' most immediate and humorous work - the text on the plaque (which is designed for mounting on a front door thanks to the screw holes) reads: "Prof. Joseph Beuys/Institut for/Cosmetic Surgery/ Speciality: Buttocklifting". Irresistible. Signed and numbered from the edition of 80 plus 25 A/P.

1,350 uk pounds

Beuys, Joseph
Noiseless Blackboard Eraser
Ronald Feldman Fine Arts, NYC: 1974
5 x 13 x 2.5 cm felt and wooden multiple from the sometime lecturer and shaman - produced in response to a failed request to buy one of his artist's blackboards. Presumably the felt eraser potentially contains the removed thoughts of the great man - thus a typical Beuys' fond. A signed and numbered edition of 550. Schellman 101.

1,150 uk pounds

Beuys, Joseph.
FELT POSTCARD.
Heidelberg: Edition Staeck, 1974.
10.5 x 14.5 x 3.5 cm. Silkscreen on Felt. Issued in an unlimited and unsigned edition. Fine estate. Schellman #104.

35 uk pounds

Beuys, Joseph.
MAGENTISCHER POSTKARTE/MAGNETIC POSTCARD.
Heidelberg: Edition Staeck, 1975.
10.5 x 14.8 x 0.2 cm. iron sheet with embossed text and magnetized "mainstream" sign. Housed in card box. Signed by the artist. Designated as an "unlimited" edition but never realized to such an extent. During the course of production it was discovered that a printable iron-sheet could not be magnetized. Scarce.

1,000 uk pounds

Beuys, Joseph.
ZEICHNENGEN ZU LEONARDO "CODICES MADRID".
Stuttgart: Manus Presse, 1975.
16.5 x 23 cm. 156 pp. Printed half-linen. 81 granolithographs + one (loose), which is signed and numbered by Beuys. First edition of this bookwork, which was inspired by da Vinci's "Madrid Codices" (rediscovered in 1965). This is one of 900 examples (total edition of 1,000) content of a signed print (a different image was issued per each 100). Fine condition.

1,100

Beuys, Joseph.
MIRROR-PIECE.
New York: Multiples, Inc. & Castelli Graphics, 1975. 10.5 x 19.5 cm. wide-mouthed bottle, which is painted brown. Interior is mirrored and content of an iodine crystal. Housed in printed card cannister. One of 100 examples (beyond 30 artist's proofs) signed and numbered by the artist. An intriguing object-multiple originally created for inclusion in the boxed portfolio 'Mirrors of the Mind'. The piece is in fine estate in like card cannister. Schellman 164.

4,000 uk pounds

Beuys, Joseph.
INITIATION GAULOISE.
Munich: Verlag Schellmann & Kluser, 1976.
65 x 85cm. Lithograph in colors on oil paper. Signed, numbered and stamped by the artist. First issue of this cartographic print-multiple by Beuys. Based on an appropriated map of the Paris Metro, and embellished with signifiers related to Gallic initiation rites. One of 185 examples (+ 15 A.P.) signed and numbered by the artist. Fine estate. Schellmann 190.

1,350 uk pounds

Beuys, Joseph.
EINTRITT IN EIN LEBEWESEN.
6 August, 1977. Documenta 6, Kassel "Honigpumpe am Arbeitspelatz".
Two LP cassettes with photo-insert (Beuys speaking) & F.I.U. publications list. First issue of this double cassette recorded during the 100-day workshops held by Beuys at Documenta 6. As new.

50 uk pounds

Beuys, Joseph.
FOOD FOR THOUGHT.
Dusseldorf: Free International University, 1977.
15 x 87.5cm broadside with printed text: "Heinz 57 Food List", a transcribed telephone conversation and an ancient Irish poem. Signed, stamped and with hand-applied "butter". First issue of this multiple. A fine example.

600 uk pounds

(ibid)
FOOD FOR THOUGHT.
Dusseldorf: Free International University, 1977.
15 x 87.5cm broadside with printed text: "Heinz 57 Food List", a transcribed telephone conversation and an ancient Irish poem. This is the unlimited, unsigned version. First issue of this multiple. A fine example.

90 uk pounds

Beuys, Joseph.
AUS DEM LEBEN DER BIENEN.
Munich: Grafos-Verlag, Vaduz and Verlag Schellmann & Kluser, 1978.
56 x 76cm. Lithograph printed in honey-yellow on paper. Signed and numbered by the artist. First issue of this print-multiple by Beuys. An intriguing (formulaically) residue image, which suggests that it was impressed of/from the ÔLife of BeesÕ. Edition of 159 examples signed and numbered by the artist (this, being one of 35 on card). Fine estate. Scarce. Schellmann 285.

1,800 uk pounds

Beuys, Joseph.
FLUG DES ADLERS INS TAL UND ZURUCK.
Naples: Edizioni Lucio Amelio, 1978.
26 x 103cm. Lithograph in violet on gray card stock. Signed and numbered by the artist. First issue of this attractive print-multiple by Beuys. Composed of a series of descending image-signifiers (a la Icarus) and reminiscent per detail of da VinciÕs apparatus for flight, as well as the artistÕs own plane crash of WWII. Title translates as: ÔFlight of the Eagle into the Valley and BackÕ. Printed at Matthieu Press (Zurich) after drawings made in 1958. Edition of 120 signed and numbered examples (+ 15 signed trial proofs). Fine estate. Scarce. Schellmann 250

1,800 uk pounds

Beuys, Joseph.
LA ZAPPA.
Pescara: Edizioni Lucrezia de Domizio, 1978.
22 x 88 x 7cm. Hand-wrought iron hoe with olive wood handle, branded "FIU" (acronym for the Free International University). Signed and numbered by the artist. An exceptional object-multiple designed after the vintage Italian hoe that Beuys used symbolically during his discussion "Fondazione per la Rinascita dell' Agricoltura" (Pescara, 12/2/78). Edition of 35 examples signed and numbered by the artist. Fine estate. Extremely rare.

15,000 uk pounds

Beuys, Joseph.
THE STANHOPE OBJECT. A postcard-multiple proof sheet.
Heidelberg: Edition Staeck, 1978.
23 x 33 cm. Uncut proof sheet for this postcard design consisting of four glossy pictorial cards printed in colors. Signed by the artist. Another scarce proof for the title postcard-multiple. Designated as all of a piece and customarily signed by Beuys in ink. Fine estate.

250 uk pounds

Beuys, Joseph.
JETZT KAUFEN. Unique placard. 1979.
16 x 24 cm. Black and yellow print on recycled cardboard. Hand-stamped with text design in green: "Zum Europa - Parlament: wahlt die Grunen die einziga Alternative fur Europa". Signed by Beuys. To our knowledge, a unique placard piece in support of the Greens. Text translates as: "For European Parliament: vote the Green Party - The only Alternative for Europe". Beuys actively participated in the campaign for the election of Green Party candidates to European Parliament. Signed by the artist. Fine estate.

1,500 uk pounds

Beuys, Joseph.
AUFRUF ZUR ALTERNATIVE/APPEAL FOR AN ALTERNATIVE.
Koln:Edition Dietmar Schneider, 1979.
43 x 61 cm. red & gray silkscreen on board. Signed and numbered by the artist. First issue of this print-multiple. The image is after a newspaper article by Beuys, which appeared in the "Frankfurter Rundschau" (12/23/78), upon which he added typo-pictorial sketches in ink. One of 50 examples (+ 5 artist's proofs) signed and numbered by Beuys. Fine estate.

480 uk pounds

Beuys, Joseph.
DAS WARHOL-BEUYS-EREIGNIS/ THE WARHOL-BEUYS-EVENT. Text by Johannes Stuttgen.
Gelsenkirchen: Free International University, 1979.
21 x 29.7 cm. 25 pp. Double-page brown paint and signed holograph addition by the artists (the whole forming a correction to the text). Printed card wrappers. First edition of this bookwork/multiple. Stuttgen was a pupil of Beuys. This work was issued to mark the first meeting between Beuys and Warhol (Dusseldorf: May 18, 1979). One of a presumed edition of 500 copies. A fine example.

1650 uk pounds

Beuys, Joseph
JOSEPH BEUYS.
Salerno: Galleria Delta, 1980.
47.3 x 70.2 cm. Offset photographic image (Beuys speaking, rose in vase beside him). The rose was a primary symbol of Beuys' concept of ÔDirect Democracy'. Signed by Beuys. ÔBeuys Plakate' 103.

280 uk pounds

Beuys, Joseph.
TRANSSIBERISCHE BAHN.
Munich: Galerie Heiner Friedrich & Verlag Schellmann & Kluser, 1980.
16mm. film (b/w sound, 22min.) shot by Ole John. Housed in tin cannister sealed with sticking plaster, and with affixed railway routing-form signed, numbered and stamped by the artist. First issue of this object-multiple by Beuys. The film documents the title action-performance, which took place in Copenhagen (1970). Edition of 45 examples (+ 5 A.P.) signed, numbered and stamped by Beuys. Fine estate. Rare. Schellmann 325.

2,250 uk pounds

Beuys, Joseph
Kitschpostkarte 1.
Edition Staeck. Bonn, Germany, 1980
Signed recto with written annotation in blue ink by Beuys - "Fur Silvia u.(nd) Otto. M. Mucke (Sp.?)". A campaign postcard for the Green Party listing their candidates for the Parliament seats in Nordrhein-Westfalen (Schellman P46). Fine.

65 uk pounds

Beuys, Joseph & Blume, Bernhard Johannes.
GESPRACHE UBER BAUME.
Kassel: F.I.U./Documenta 7, 1982.
41.5 x 59.5 cm. Air-brushed (stenciled text) in colors with additional holograph text by Beuys in green ink and printed on a recycled previously printed poster for the opera Salome which is apparent verso. Signed by both artists, and with two rubber stamp embellishments by Beuys. A very scarce poster-print designed by Beuys and Blume for the 7000 Eichen project, which was displayed at Documenta 7. Approximately 75 examples are known to be extant. Recto with remnant adhesive per removal (at each corner). Else, a fine example of this intriguing hand-manufactured document.

1,000 uk pounds

Beuys, Joseph
KUNST = KAPITAL, FREE INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY.
Kassel: Documenta 7 Kassel, 1982.
42.8 cm. sq. Offset. Composed of a collaborative text-manifest of the F.I.U. (Beuys, Jorg Schellmann & Bernd Kluser). Issued during the course of Documenta 7. Signed by Beuys. ÔBeuys Plakate' 127.

235 uk pounds

Beuys, Joseph.

Beuys, Joseph.
PALA (SPADE).
Pescara: Edizioni Lucrezia de Domizio, 1983.
30 x 135 x 14cm. 'spade" with wrought iron blade and ash-wood handle branded "7000 Eichen/7000 Eichen". Signed and numbered by the artist. A particularly emblematic multiple by Beuys; intrinsically mated to his monumental "7000 Eichen" (7000 Oaks) project of the period. Edition of 35 examples signed and numbered by the artist. Fine estate. Rare.

25,00 uk pounds

Joseph Beuys

Beuys, Joseph.
DAS HASENGRAB II. Postcard-multiple.
Heidelberg: Edition Staeck, 1982.
23 x 33 cm. Uncut proof sheet for this postcard design consisting of four glossy pictorial cards printed in duotone. Signed by the artist. A scarce proof for the title postcard-multiple. Designated as all of a piece and customarily signed by Beuys in ink. Fine estate.

200 uk pounds

Joseph Beuys

Beuys, Joseph.
Beuys mit stock.
Germany c. 1984.
43.8 x 62.2 cm. offset litho poster handsigned by Beuys. The eurasia staff in hand. Fine estate.

275 uk pounds

Beuys, Joseph
700 Eichen.
Edition FIU. Germany, 1985
Signed recto in black ink by Beuys. Image is of Beuys helping place one of the Basalt stones for the 7,000 Oaks action at domuneta VII. Fine.

95 uk pounds

Beuys, Joseph
APPEAL BY JOSEPH BEUYS
Edinburgh: Demarco Gallery, 1980
101 x 67cm b/w offset poster. Text by Beuys in English with 8 b/w reproduced polarised photographs (as if reproduced by a Xerox machine) by Demarco of Beuys lecturing at a blackboard in 1974. The text is related to Beuys later reworked 'Appeal for an Alternative' which was, in actuality, published before this print. Good condition if a little bumped around the edges. Scarce - only 100 were issued and many were lost due to poor storage. Ref: Weiss/Britisch #92.

POA

Beuys, Joseph 3
POTS ACTION
Edinburgh: Demarco Gallery, 1980
101 x 67cm b/w offset poster. Text in English with 25 b/w polarised photographs (as if reproduced by a Xerox machine) by Demarco of Beuys performing the 3 Pots Action in the old Poorhouse in Edinburgh to a very small invited audience. The pots were painted black (as they could not find iron pots in bourgeoise Edinburgh) and were carried around the room - being careful not to turn the "contents" out by mistake. Good condition if a little bumped around the edges. Scarce - Demarco believes only 100 were issued and many were lost due to poor storage. Ref: Weiss/Britisch #93. Very scarce. Image on request.

POA

Ibid 3
POTS ACTION
Edinburgh: Demarco Gallery, 1980
As above. This example signed in pencil by the artist (ONLY 4 were signed by Beuys). Ref: Weiss/Britisch #93. Image on request.

POA

(Beuys, Filliou, Paik, Spoerri and others)
Hommage a Arthur Kšpcke
Copenhagen: Danske Radeerforenging, 1980
Portfolio of 18 prints, multiples and collages each approximately 50 x 40 cm. Participating artists included Eric Andersen, Joseph Beuys, George Brecht, Henning Christiansen, Robert Filliou, Ludwig Gosewitz, Al Hansen, Per Kirkeby, Bengts af Klintberg, Bjšrn Nšrgaard, Nam June Paik, Tomas Schmit, Daniel Spoerri, Ben Vautier, W Vostell & Bob Watts , signed and numbered. An artists proof copy - numbered from an edition of 100 plus XXX copies

1,750 uk pounds

ART VIVANT: Special Report #14 - Beuys 1984.5.29 - 6pm
Tokyo: Art Vivant, 1984
26.5 x 18.5 x 2.5cm slipcase content of 26 x 18 cm, 68pp plus wrappers journal entirely based on the artist's work. Text in Japanese. Many small b/w photographs of Beuys' trip to Japan and his lectures and performances there. also enclosed is a 26 x 18 x 1.75cm cardboard packaging case with 30 minute original 2-sided audio cassette of a recording of the Beuys/June Nam Paik musical performance - Duette. Not in Schellman. Fine estate.

125 uk pounds

Beuys, Joseph and Byars James Lee
FRAGMENTI VENEZIANI (I - IIIIIIIIII)
Verona: Factotum Art, 1980
38.5 x 54cm wooden box containing ten 35 x 50 cm graphite on black wove by Byars and Beuys (5 from each artist). All are black on black and textual in character. Sheets are all numbered I to IIIIIIIIII and a Byars print is then followed by a corresponding BeuysÕ print next in sequence. printed lower right and inscribed in pencil verso. Each print is framed in pairs (one of Beuys is framed next to the corresponding Byars print in each frame under passporteau) This is one of the artist's proof copies number X from XXX copies, a really nice set. (For a partial description see - Schellman 339 Ð 343)

3,500 uk pounds net

(Beuys, Joseph).
JOSEPH BEUYS, WERKE AUS DER SAMMLUNG KARL STROHER. Texts by Franz Mayer, Hans & Franz Joseph van der Grinten.
Basel: Kunstmuseum Basel, 1969.
21 x 29.5 cm. 119 pp. 27 full-page b/w photos (by Eva Beuys and Ute Klophaus) + reproductions of scores and documents. Wrappers. One of the earliest extensive catalogues to document Beuys' oeuvre as culled from the important Stroher collection. A very good+ example. Scarce.

125 uk pounds

(Beuys, Joseph).
Schilinski, Peter.
SOLIDARITAT MIT JOSEPH BEUYS.
Lindau: self-published, c. 1972.
4to. Single tabloid sheet (printed on recto and verso). First issue of this tract in support of Beuys. Published during the artist's trials with the powers that be at the Kunstakademie Dusseldorf over his acceptance of all students into his class. One of 1,000 examples printed. Fine condition. Uncommon.

50 uk pounds

(Beuys, Joseph).
JOSEPH BEUYS - DERNIER ESPACE INTROSPECTEUR 1964-1982. Text and photographs by Caroline Tisdall.
London: Anthony d"Offay, 1982.
7 x 7 3/16". 40 pp. 31 b/w documentation photographs. Cloth over boards. First edition. One of only 500 examples signed by Beuys at the title page. Documentation of the title performance-action. First conceived of in 1964, this work was not executed until 1982. A fine example.

220 uk pounds

(Beuys, Joseph).
JOSEPH BEUYS DRAWINGS. Text by Anne Seymour.
London: Victoria & Albert Museum, 1983.
21.5 x 30.5 cm. 172 pp. B/w and color reproductions throughout. Paper over boards. First edition of the catalogue issued for the title exhibition. This, being one of 500 hardbound examples signed by Beuys at the title page. Fine condition.

220 uk pounds

(Beuys, Joseph.).
Ruhe, Harry.
JOSEPH BEUYS. Werken in Het Fluxus-Archief.
Amsterdam: Galerie A, 1987. Small 8vo. 22pp. Four tipped-on reproductions + two rubber-stamped impressions. Printed wrappers. First issue of this catalogue of multiples and posters by Beuys. Published in an edition of 1000 examples. Fine condition.

16 uk pounds

BLOOM ZEITUNG. Edited & published by Bazon Brock, Bernhard Jager & Thomas Bayerle.
Frankfurt: April, 1963.
35 x 52.5 cm single tabloid sheet folded to comprise four printed pages. unique issue of this journal composed of appropriated newspaper articles (reconfigured to reflect the Bloom" concept and/or theme) and photographic material. The centerfold is comprised of the word-image Bloom" with interspersed (in smaller typeface) text. This is a Decollage in printed format. Tiny closed tear at the bottom edge of front page, else a fine example. Scarce.

200 uk pounds

Brecht, George, Andre Thomkins, Alex Kayser & Milan Moller.
DIE REISE NACH AMSTERDAM.
Dusseldorf: Verlag Galerie Leaman, 1977.
24 x 39 cm.. 98 pp. Photo-illustrations. Original boards. First edition of this collaborative artists' book. One of 1,000 regular examples printed, from a total edition of 1,120. A fine copy. Uncommon.

125 uk pounds

Brecht, George (with Hermann Braun & Wolfgang Feelisch).
FLUXNULLKIT.
Berlin: Edition Hundertmark, 1978.
23 x 32 cm. Printed card box. Subdivided interior content of two offset pagework multiples (constructions) and a 19 page collaborative text. First issue of this jointly created multiple. Edition of 180 examples signed and numbered by all three artist/authors. All pieces fine in like box.

250 uk pounds

(Brecht, George).
Martin, Henry.
AN INTRODUCTION TO GEORGE BRECHT'S BOOK OF THE TUMBLAR ON FIRE.
With interviews by Ben Vautier, Marcel Aloco, H. Martin, et. al.. With an anthology of texts by George Brecht.
Milano: Multhipla, 1978.
21.5 x 28.5 cm.. 250 pp. Profusely illustrated throughout. Cloth. First edition of this extensive thematic monograph, detailing projects by the Fluxus artist. A fine copy in like dustwrapper. Scarce.

100 uk pounds

Cage, John & David Tudor.
INDETERMINANCY: New Aspect of Form in Instrumental & Electronic Music.
New York: Folkways (FT 3704), 1959.

Two 12 33 rpm recordings + 8pp. booklet with texts by Cage and b/w photos by David Gahr. Housed in original card box. First issue of this collaborative soundwork composed of readings by Cage of stories at the rate on one per minute, which were designed to sync with Tudor's solo piano excerpt from 'Concert for Piano and Orchestra (1958)'. Both discs + booklet in excellent estate in box with some light wear. Very scarce.

135 uk pounds

(Cage, John)
Kaprow, Allan and Solway, Carl
A prepared box for John Cage
Cincinnati: Carl Solway Gallery, 1987.
First edition of this Fluxus-style tribute to John Cage. 25cm x 25cm x 2.5cm box wrapped with rubber bands. The box contains individual sheets with contributions by Allan Kaprow, Ray Johnson, Allen Ginsberg, Nam June Paik, Christo, Joseph Beuys, Jean Tinguely, George Brecht, Jasper Johns, Robert Rauschenberg and many, many others. Features photographs, texts, drawings, and graphics. Only 500 issued. Fine.

85 uk pounds

Christiansen, Henning.
ABSCHIEDSSYMPHONIE. Komponiert unter Verwendung Von Tonaufzeichnungen des Eroffnungkonzerts am 29. 11. 1985.
Berlin: Edition Block, 1986.
12 33 rpm recording in pictorial sleeve. First issue of this live recording (partly, in collaboration with Joseph Beuys and Nam June Paik) executed on the occasion of the Friedensbiennale Hamburg. Disc fine in like sleeve. Signed on the inner sleeve by the artist.

85 uk pounds

Christiansen, Henning.
KREUZ MUSIK.
Mon: self-published, 1989.
10.1 x 15.5 cm. original lithograph with collage-elements. Signed and numbered by the artist. A striking multiple by the Fluxus-affiliated artist and composer, which serves as a score of a kind. Edition of 100. Fine estate.

295 uk pounds

(Cucchi, Enzo)
Christiansen, Henning
VERENA VOGELZYMPHON/SCHAFE STATT GEIGEN
Munich: Edition Bernd Kluser, 1991
Cd in standard jewel case with b/w litho insert. Cover designed by Cucci. One of 800 signed and numbered (this one is # 674) copies. The music is inspired by birdsong. Fine condition in original (replaceable) slightly cracked jewel case.

95 uk pounds

Christiansen, Henning.
DUST OUT OF BRAIN
Unique piece, 1994. Three cd plastic covers each of which contains a homemade and stamped cover in three colours (gold, green, blue) and a cd (Dust out of Brian/Staub aus dem Gehirn by Moss / Patterson / Christiansen, 1993) and each signed. two of the covers have "write your own name" written on them by the artist and dated '95. All three have been attached to three pieces of wool and tied toether to create a cd /sculpture object to hang around the owner's neck. This is a unique piece which was given as a gift to my source by Christiansen. Image on request.

Added: a signed, titled (also Dust out of Brain") and dated (bizarrely "83") photo (24.5 x 18cm) of the artist vaccuuming his own hair /brain. The photograph taken by Hubate (Bjornstjerne Reuter Christiansen) in 1994 verso. Signed and titled and dated again (this time in in 1994) and titled again in 3 languages: English, German and Islandic.

Together 295 uk pounds

DE-COLLAGE. No. 4. Special "Happenings issue". Edited and published by Wolf Vostell.
Koln: 1964. 4to. 112 pp., many being fold-outs. Extensive photo-documentation throughout + tipped-in transparent bag multiple by Stanley Brouwn (stamped by the artist). Stapled card wrappers. The fourth number of Vostell's vanguard journal. This is a special issue devoted to text and photo-documentation of Happenings by Alan Kaprow, Dick Higgins, Bazon Brock, Nam June Paik, Robin Page, Jean Jacques Lebel, Claes Oldenburg, Al Hansen, Wolf Vostell, et. al. + an original and quite early object multiple by Stanley Brouwn. A fine example in near fine printed dustwrapper.

350 uk pounds

EDITION ET. 1. Edited and published by Christian Grutzmacher.
Berlin: 1966.
23 x 23 cm. printed paper folio content of 49 unbound card sheets, each constituting a picto and/or photographic pagework by individual contributors. The first number of this avant-garde journal in assemblage format. Edition Et was issued in two series over a two-year period (1966-67). Contributions by Eric Anderson, Jurgen Becker, Max Bense, George Brecht, Robert Filliou, Augusto de Campos, Gregory Corso, Eugen Gomringer, Ludwig Gosewitz, Dick Higgins, Bernhard Hoke, Robert Indiana, et. al. All sheets in fine condition in like folder. Uncommon.

175 uk pounds

Filliou, Robert
HANDSHOW
Germany: Ursula Bruner-Schwer, 1967.
Wooden box with perspex lid inclusive of 24 single-sided photographic b/w reproductions of various Fluxus affilated artist's hands (including Ayo, Cage, Williams). The transparent perspex cover is over-screenprinted in red to display palmistry marks allowing (theoretically) the viewer to read the future for the 24 participants. One of 30 numbered and signed boxes. Fine.

1,450 uk pounds

Filliou, Robert.
Untitled.
Koln: Galerie Art Intermedia, 1969.
23.3 x 32.5cm. offset pictorial image in colors (playing card "joker") with holograph additions by the artist. Signed and numbered by Filliou. A characteristic multiple by the artist, referential to his long lived interest in games of chance. Filliou's handwritten text reads: "Who wants to know/what I am/ and what other take me for/from Robert Filliou (and I am just as/people take me for)". Edition of 100 examples signed and numbered by the artist. Fine estate. Framed as issued. Scarce.

375 uk pounds

Filliou, Robert
Raining Cats and Dogs
Unique work, 1969
50 x 50 x 43 cm approx. unique assemblage by Filliou . Consisting of two dollÕs chairs, two small cloth, stuffed toys (cats and dog) and umbrella on custom made wooden plinth with titled brass plate. Signed and dated by the artist ("1964 -1969") Full. In very good condition.

Price on application.

Filliou, Robert
Permanent Creation Stamp
Germany, 1988
Artist designed invitation postcard with added artist designed 4cm stamp. Created posthumously with prior approval of the artist before his sad demise - the artist's widow contributed the materials as previously agreed by Filliou. Small edition of only 50 copies, from the inventor of Fluxus hair cigarettes. A scarce, presumably, last multiple.

245 uk pounds

Filliou, Robert.
A NEW WAY TO BLOW OUT MATCHES.
Malmo: Adlers Editions, 1980.
7.3 x 10.7 x 4.8 cm. Hinged wooden box with printed label. Contents: wooden matches + text instructions. Signed and numbered by the artist. First issue of this Flux multiple. One of only 30 examples issued signed and numbered by Filliou. The manifestation of a concept/invention from 1962 inspired by the activities of the artist's (then) 7-year old son. Fine estate.

775 uk pounds

Robert Filliou

Filliou, Robert
LE JEUDEVI
Germany: 1978
55,8 x 42 offset lithograph poster, hand signed by Filliou.

135 uk pounds

Filliou, Robert.
THERE WAS A DRAWING IN THE CENTER OF THIS PAGE. Vorwort von Dorothy Iannone.
Koln: Hundertmark, 1993. Small 8vo. 24 pp. 24 textual illustrations. Stiff printed wrappers. First edition of this playful bookwork by Filliou. One of 500 examples printed. A fine copy.

40 uk pounds

FLUXSHOE. Realized and coordinated by David Mayor.
Devon: The Beau Geste Press, 1972.
4to. 144 pp. 68 b/w illustrations. Stiff pictorial wrappers in red and gold. Curated by Ken Friedman, the contributors to this periodical ran the gamut of Fluxus originators and "new" Fluxus artists and writers. Individual pages devoted to Vautier, Knizak, Friedman, Higgins, Jones, et. al. A fine example.

Offered together with:

"FLUXSHOE ADD END A". Edited and assembled by Felipe Ehrenberg, Terry Wright & David Mayor. Devon: The Beau Geste Press, 1973. 4to. Printed folder content of 40 variously formatted posters, broadsides, scores & pageworks by the contributing artists. The scarce assemblage journal originally intended as a supplement to the "Fluxshoe" catalogue. Contributions by Eric Anderson, Carla Liss, Ian Breakwell, Ehrenberg, Milan Knizak, Takako Saito, Chris Welch & many others. All pieces fine in close to fine folder. Uncommon.

250 uk pounds

(Fluxus).
FILM CULTURE - EXPANDED ARTS. No. 43. Special issue of Film Culture.
New York: Film Culture Non-Profit Corp., 1966.
40 x 55 cm. 12pp. B/w illustrations throughout. Tabloid format designed by George Maciunas. Single number of this revue. Denoted as the "Fluxus number". Includes an extensive account of a symposium on Expanded Cinema (NY Film Festival, 1966) & 5 "Fluxpages" + Fluxsale list. Contributions by Maciunas, ("Expanded Arts Diagram"), Jonas Mekas, Henry Flynt, Gregory Battock, et. al. One of the most desirable numbers of this vanguard publication. A close to fine example.

80 uk pounds

FLUXUS ANTHOLOGY. 30th Anniversary 1962 - 1992.
Berlin: Edition (Fluxscan) Slowscan, 1992.
83 cm (diameter) hexagonal wooden box with silkscreened titling in black (lid and side-panels). Content of eight cassettes, six sound scores and one bookwork (21 x 31cm) + an original print by Ray Johnson. One of only 38 contributors copies (there were also 50 regular examples + 4 artist's proofs) issued of this soundwork anthology in multiple format. This copy was reserved for Ben Vautier and Emmett Williams (A.P.). Tape pieces by Henning Christiansen, Robert Filliou, Ken Friedman, Dick Higgins, Joe Jones, Milan Knizak, George Maciunas, Ben Vautier, Wolf Vostell, et al., many of which were issued here for the first time. Scores by Eric Anderson, Christiansen, Filliou, Friedman, Higgins, and Vostell. All pieces are signed by the contributors. Only the contributors examples include the Ray Johnson print (noted above). Bookwork composed of extensive bios. of each contributing artist and a detailed sound-art discography. All elements fine in like box.

1,075 uk pounds

FLUXUS ANTHOLOGY. 30th Anniversary 1962 - 1992.
Berlin: Edition (Fluxscan) Slowscan, 1992.
Large 4to. Wooden box with silkscreened titling in black (lid and side-panels). Content of eight cassettes, six sound scores and one bookwork (21 x 29.7cm). One of only 50 deluxe examples issued of this soundwork anthology in multiple format. All elements fine in like box.

225 uk pounds

FLUXUS PREVIEW REVIEW. 'Published by Fluxus in Europe'. Editorial Committee: Chairman: George Maciunas. Cross Section: Nam June Paik , Emmett Williams.
Koln-Mulheim: 1963.
9.6 x 166 cm. Content of three offset glossy black on white sheets (printed on both recto and verso) vertical scroll rolled together. Composed of text and 7 half-tone photographic illustrations. A scarce anthology in object-multiple format. Typographic design and layout by George Maciunas. Content of a montage of scores, performance photographs and adverts for Fluxus publications, et. al. Contributors include: Eric Anderson, Ben Patterson, La Monte Young, Jackson Mac Low, Dick Higgins, Daniel Spoerri, J. J. Lambert, Henry Flynt, Yoko Ono, et. al.. Includes the definition of the hyper-word "Fluxus". A fine example of this attractive and fragile piece (rolled, as issued). Silverman 542ff.

60 uk pounds

(Fluxus).
Flynt, Henry.
DOWN WITH ART.
New York: Fluxpress, 1968.
10 x 26cm. 10pp. One b/w photo-illustration. Photographic wrappers. First edition of this incendiary statement by the Fluxus collaborator. FlyntÕs text is supported by correspondence between Flynt, Waler de Maria and Robert Morris. Additionally included is a text by Ben Vautier. A fine example. Scarce.

85 uk pounds

(Fluxus Periodical).
V TRE 9: John, Yoko & Flux. All Photographs by Peter Moore. Edited by Robert Watts.
New York: Fluxus, 1970.
55 x 85cm single sheet folded to comprise four sections. 123 b/w photographic panels by Moore. Laid-in is the program/flyer: "Fluxfest Presentation of John Lennon & Yoko Ono" (15 x 55cm blue sheet printed in black), which includes numerical identification of the Moore photos. Single number of this Flux journal. This issue solely comprised of Peter Moore's photo-documentation of the Lennon/Ono "Fluxfest" of 1970. The environments and concepts were devised by Ono and Lennon in collaboration with George Brecht, George Maciunas, et. al. A pristine example of this important and attractive document. Scarce.

165 uk pounds

(Fluxus).
FRENCH SCHMUCK. Edited and designed by David Mayor.
Devon: Beau Geste Press, Nov. 1975.
4to. 98pp. + pasted in booklet by Ben Vautier ÔMe Ben I SignÕ. 133 illustrations. Flip-flop perfect bound wrappers with pasted-on pictorial design (front and back). An especially noteworthy issue. Pagework contributions by Filliou, Vautier (beyond the booklet), J.C. Lambert, Christian Boltanski, Marcel Broodthaers, et. al. Issued in an edition of only 550 examples. A fine copy of this inventive journal.

85 uk pounds

(Fluxus)
JAPANESE SCHMUCK. Edited by Tali Ashiwaza & Takehisa Kosugi.
Mexico, Surrey: Beau Geste Press, 1976. 4to. 54pp. (all illustrated) + bound-in booklet by Hideki Yoshida. Pictorial wrappers in colors designed by Ay-O. The final and most elaborate issue of ÔSchmuckÕ. One of only 500 examples printed. This number devoted to works by Japanese Fluxus and affiliated artists. Includes tipped-in pieces on tissue, wax and reflective paper, as well as cut-outs. Contributions by Saito, Shiomi, Takahashi, among others. A fine example.

100 uk pounds

Friedman, Ken.
A collection of six hand-bills designed and distributed by the artist. 1967-68.
Uniformly 8 x 11" single sheets composed of offset typo-pictorial images in b/w and color + text. Descriptions are as follows:
A "Aktual USA" SF: March, 1967. Issued to promote the "Keeping Together Manifestation" in cooperation with Fluxus West. Composed of a 20-line text and graphics in color.

B "Aktual USA: All Fellow Beings". SF: 1967. Issued in cooperation with Fluxus and Provo, etc. Composed of a four-line text and b/w graphics.

C "Par 4 - A Flux". SF: 1967. Composed of a collage designed by Friedman.

D "SLATS (Surrealist League of Action for Tired Scholars)". SF: 1967. Election flyer issued by Friedman and cohorts at S.F. State University during the course of the on campus protests of this period. Friedman was teaching here at this time. Composed of b/w image and text.

E "Surrealist Party to Elect Ken Friedman". SF: 1967. A second variant election flyer. Composed of text and illustrations in colors.

F "Surrealist Research Bureau". SF: Fluxus West, 1968. Composed of a 28-line manifest + b/w illustrations.

A decidedly scarce ensemble of documentation ephemera. All pieces in very good+ condition, while taking into account former folding.

All the above for 130 uk pounds

Friedman, Ken
Young Fluxus by Ken Friedman and Peter Frank with Elizabeth Brown
Artist's Space, NY 1982
22 x 14.5cm exhibtion catalogue 72pp plus printed card covers. texts by Friedman (8pp) on "Young Fluxus: how it got its name", Frank and Brown Artist's featured include Armleder, Boyd, Dupoy, V &R Gerlovin, Kocman, Liss, Miller, Tot, van Riper, Wada 41 b/w illustrations of artists and mostly works.

18 uk pounds

Al Hensen

Hansen, Al
The Hamlet of Gertrude Stein
New York: 1969.
25,4 cm x 32,7 cm. image size: 21,9 cm x 28,8 cm. Offset photograph on card, signed and numbered by Hansen with hand additions. One of 300 examples.

95 uk pounds

Higgins, Dick.
CELESTIALS FOR BENGT AF KLINTBERG.
New York: self-published, c. 1963.
4to. Single sheet. Stenciled mimeo text on yellow stock. This score is dedicated to the Danish Fluxus artist Klintberg, and was composed by Higgins en route to Copenhagen in November of 1962 (revised in part in 1963). Fine condition. Extremely scarce.

150 uk pounds

Higgins, Dick.
CONSTELLATIONS AND CONTRIBUTIONS.
New York: self-published, 1961.
4to. 7pp. Stenciled mimeo. Stapled self-wrappers. First issue of this self-published performance/text score by Higgins. A very good+ example of this scarce and ephemeral document.

150 uk pounds

Higgins, Dick.
DEAR OSMAN.
Koln: 1970. 34 cm. sq. Silkscreened text on napkin with acetate overlay (as issued). Signed and numbered by Higgins. A scarce text-piece in multiple format. Composed of a proposal for the Happening/Fluxus manifestation surrounding the Sohm Archive (Koln: 1970). Signed and numbered by Higgins. Fine estate. Scarce.

245 uk pounds

Higgins, Dick.
FOUR DANGERS, A STRUCTURE AND A SYMPHONY.
New York: self-published, 1961.
4to. 2pp. Stapled stenciled mimeo on pink stock. First issue. Again, a very scarce text score by Higgins. A very good+ example.

125 uk pounds

Higgins, Dick.
MORE DANGER AND FOUR POEMS TO BE PERFORMED.
New York: self-published, 1962.
4to. 3 pp. Stenciled mimeo on yellow stock. Stapled self-wrappers. First issue of this text score. A very good+ example. Scarce.

150 uk pounds

Higgins, Dick.
NEW POEMS. June 1959 - Jan. 1962.
New York: self-published, 1962.
4to. 11 pp. Stenciled mimeo text. Stapled self-wrappers. First issue of these poetic texts. Self-published and distributed by Higgins in this format. Very good+ condition. Extremely scarce.

175 uk pounds

Higgins, Dick.
PATTERN POETRY, GUIDE TO AN UNKNOWN LITERATURE.
Albany: SUNY, 1987.
Large 8vo. 275 pp. + errata. Cloth. First edition of this voluminous survey documenting and classifying some 2000 shaped and visual poetic works from B.C. through the 1980's. This example signed by Higgins. A fine copy in like dustwrapper.

80 uk pounds

Higgins, Dick.
SNAKE IN THE GRASS. A Variation on Concert No. 8.
New York: self-published, 1963. 8vo. Single sheet. Stenciled text on yellow stock. Again, a rare set of text instructions for a performance event; wherein performers + audience are directed to gradually approach one another, while chanting the title, accompanied by crashing cymbols. Final instruction: "Anybody who finds a snake in the grass gets to keep it". A fine example of this fragile document.

130 uk pounds

Higgins, Dick.
THE MUSICAL WIG.
New York: self-published, 1961.
4to. 22pp. Stenciled mimeo on blue stock. Stapled self-wrappers. A comparatively voluminous self-published text score by Higgins. Included are the errata + minor holograph annotations in the author/artist's hand. Rare.

230 uk pounds

Higgins, Dick.
TWENTY-TWO CONCERTS.
New York: self-published, c. 1962.
8vo. 2 pp. Stenciled text on stapled pink stock. A very scarce early Fluxus text-score piece by Higgins. Content of a series of instructions for "concert" events. Par example: "Concert Twenty-Two: this concert doesn"t happen". A fine example of this fragile document.

125 uk pounds

Higgins, Dick.
TWO-HUNDRED-SIXTEEN BASIC CUING SITUATIONS.
New York: self-published, c. 1962.
4to. 6pp. Stenciled mimeo text on blue stock. Stapled self-wrappers. First issue of these performance directives by Higgins. Very good condition. Again, extremely scarce.

130 uk pounds

Higgins, Dick.
USEFUL STANZAS-A PASSAGE FROM (A) TO (B). BY DICK HIGGINS AND ( C ).
New York: self-published, 1959.
Folio. 2 pp. Stenciled mimeo-text. Stapled. An extremely early pre-Fluxus text score by Higgins, which was distributed to possible collaborators. Fine condition.

250 uk pounds

Johnson, Ray.
THE PAPER SNAKE.
New York: The Something Else Press, 1965.
8 x 10 ". 50 unnumbered pages. Illustrations throughout in b/w and color. Cloth. First edition of this artists' book. One of 1,840 copies issued of the trade edition of the second book from the press by the important Fluxus artist. A fine copy in fine pictorial dustwrapper.

120 uk pounds

(Johnson, Ray).
MORE WORKS BY RAY JOHNSON 1951-1991. Introduction by Clive Phillpot.
Philadelphia: Moore College of Art & Design, 1991.
21.5 x 28 cm. 30pp. B/w illustrations after works by Johnson throughout. Pictorial wrappers. The excellent catalogue for the title exhibition of graphic and collage works by the Fluxus artist and progenitor of the "New York Correspondence School". A fine example.

40 uk pounds

Jones, Joe.
MUSIC BOX.
Asolo: Pari & Dispari (in cooperation with Francesco Conz), 1974.
16 x 103 x 39 cm. wood box content of a motorized hand-painted (in black) electric guitar + seven original b/w documentary photographs by Peter Moore (uniformly: 30 x 40.5 cm), each of which is signed by Jones and Moore. One of only 35 examples of this elaborate sound-sculpture multiple issued. Each example of the motorized electric guitar is uniquely hand-painted by Jones. The photographs by the great Fluxus documentarian Moore, primarily depict the artist at work and among his various "music machines", and are individually signed by both. Fine estate in like box. Rare.

3,300 uk pounds

Joe Jones

Jones, Joe.
SEA OF ZITHERS.
Asolo: Francesco Conz, 1974.
50 x 65 cm. Original photographic print in b/w (photographer: Gisela Scheidler). Titled, signed and dated by Jones on the verso. Possibly a unique print. The image is of the a young girl playing one of the instruments in the installed sound-sculpture of the title. Fine estate. Decidedly rare. Provenance: Francesco Conz Archive.

1,400 uk pounds

Jones, Joe.
SOLAR MUSIC CASE.
Koln: 1984. 27.5 x 37.5cm card box content of an original screenprinted photograph in colors. Signed, dated and numbered by the artist. First issue of this photo-piece/multiple by the intrepid sound sculptor and composer. One of only 43 examples signed, numbered and dated by Jones. Fine estate in like publisher's box.

250 uk pounds

Joe Jones

Jones, Joe.
THE LONGEST PULL TOY IN THE WORLD Original photograph by Geoffrey Hendricks.
New York: 1969.
50.7 x 60.8 cm. Vintage color photographic print. Signed by Jones and Hendricks (1980) and with Archivio Francesco Conz stamp on verso. A rare photo-document by the Fluxus artist Geoffrey Hendricks depicting the sound sculptor and composer's (Jones) intriguing contribution to Charlotte Moorman's Annual Avant Garde Festival (1969) in action. Signed by both Jones and Hendricks. Fine estate. Provenance: Archivio Francesco Conz, Verona.

350 uk pounds

Jones, Joe.
Untitled. (Zither).
Unique work. 1983.
31 x 53 x 68cm. Re-engineered and hand-embellished motorized zither with solar battery module and wood drop-frame suspension unit. Signed and dated by Jones. A superior self-playing unique sound-sculpture by the pioneering Fluxus artist and composer. Fine estate.

6,500 uk pounds

Kaprow, Allan.
ASSEMBLAGE, ENVIRONMENTS & HAPPENINGS. With a Selection of Scenarios by: 9 Japanese of the Gutai Group, Jean-Jacques Lebel, Wolf Vostell, George Brecht, Kenneth Dewey, Milan Knizak and Kaprow, Allan.
New York: Abrahms, 1966.
Sq. 4to. 344 pp. Printed on various stocks. 113 (primarily) photographic illustrations. Hessian covered boards with block-title. First edition of this (now) standard compendium of Action-art documentation. Inclusive of 42 specific Happenings, as well as retrospective material detailing the lineage(s) of 'Action Painting' +. As annotated and assembled by the premier 'Happener'. Laid into this example are two signed polaroids of Kaprow. A fine example.

650 uk pounds

Kaprow, Allan.
YARD.
Dortmund: Museum am Ostwall, Dortmund, 1986.
62 x 88 cm. Offset b/w photographic image (a tire) with surrounding text, printed on card stock. Designed, signed and dated by the artist. This print multiple recalls the event/happening of the title. One of 150 signed, numbered and dated examples issued. Fine estate.

250 uk pounds

(Kaprow, Allan.).
ALLAN KAPROW:
Collagen, Environments, Videos, Broschuren, Geschicten, Happening und Activity - Documente 1956-1986. Texts by the artist.
Dortmund: Museum am Ostwall, Dortmund, 1986.
15 x 25 cm. 150 pp. 89 b/w photo-illustrations. Bolted, corrugated card wrappers designed by Kaprow. First edition of this extensive documentary work, detailing the whole of Kaprow's activities (to date). Designed throughout by the artist. This example signed by Kaprow. A fine copy.

175 uk pounds

Knizak, Milan.
BROKEN MUSIC.
Dusseldorf: Edition Hundertmark, 1980.
Cassette recording with printed insert in plastic case. Edition of 60 signed. Composed of altered/appropriated soundworks. Fine condition. 70 172. Paik, Nam June. Poster. Venice: Venice Biennale, 1992. 60 x 84 cm.. Offset photographic image in colors with extensive hand-drawn embellishment by the artist. Signed. A unique example of this attractive poster. Image consists of a photo- portrait of Paik in foreground of a T.V. sculpture platformed upon a Volkswagon Bug. As previously noted, the image has been embellished in ink and signed by the artist. Fine condition.

525 uk pounds

Knizak, Milan.
OBRAD HORO MYSK.
Np.: Condor Music, CZ., 1991.
Two 30.5 cm 33 rpm recordings & unique record object -multiple in pictorial gatefold sleeve designed by the artist. One of only a few examples issued of this soundwork/sculptural multiple by the Czech Fluxus artist and 'Broken Music' composer. The manufactured LPs document 'composite' disassembled and then re-established composition. The object disc is a unique first-hand example of Knizak's playful aesthetic. All discs fine in like sleeve. Scarce.

280 uk pounds

Milan Knizak

Knizak, Milan.
PROZESS FUR EINE HALFE DES SINNES AND ROTEN HANSSCHUCH.
Remscheid: Edition Vice-Versand, c. 1968-9.
20 x 25 cm. Original b/w photographic print (portrait of the artist) with collaged text and intersecting (manipulatable) affixed cottonglove. Signed on the verso by Knizak. A rare (presumably unique) prototype for the title multiple, which was never editioned, as designed by the Czech Fluxus artist and actioneer. The cotton glove serves double duty as figurative symbolic element (re its varying position across the artist's mouth: either a slap in the face or the silencing of one's freedom of expression). Excellent estate.

500 uk pounds

Knizak, Milan.
STONE-RECRUIT.
Berlin: Hundertmark, 1981.
15cm. (diameter) stone with "spotted" embellishments in red by the artist. Signed, dated and numbered by Knizak. Housed in publisher's card box. First issue of this object-multiple by the Czech actionist and Fluxus-affiliate. For the total edition of only 20 examples. Signed, dated and numbered by Knizak. Fine estate. Very scarce.

300 uk pounds

Knizak, Milan.
ÔKILL YOURSELFÕ.
Original text-drawing. 1968-1985.
21 x 30cm. Text-image in graphite, ink and watercolor. Signed and dated by the artist. A typically ironic and strident statement by Knizak. Perhaps, referential to the Soviet invasion of Czechoslovakia in 1968. Signed and dated. Fine estate. Image upon request.

400 uk pounds

Knizak, Milan.
ÔUntitledÕ.
Unique photo-collage. 1971-1985.
21 x 30cm. Composed of central duotone photographic print (portrait of the artist) with collaged-on & hand-colored elements and surrounding ÔotherÕ variably hand torn portrait images. Signed and dated and with holograph legend on verso by Knizak. Mounted on card. A characteristic and self-referential photo-based composition by the pioneering Czech Fluxus actionist and founder of ÔAktualÕ in the 1960Õs. Assembled in 1985 from elements dating from 1971, as KnizakÕs handwritten legend on the verso states. Signed by the artist. Fine estate. Image upon request.

425 uk pounds

Knizak, Milan.
ÔUntitledÕ.
Unique photo-collage. 1971-1985.
21 x 30cm. Composed of central duotone photographic print (female nude perched within the perimeter of a geometric sand drawing) with several surrounding and variably hand-torn images of the same subject. Signed and dated and with holograph legend on verso by Knizak. Mounted on card. Again, an original piece made up of elements dating from 1971. Signed and dated, and with holograph legend by Knizak on verso. Fine estate. Image upon request.

425 uk pounds

Milan Knizak

Knizak, Milan.
ÔFASHION DESIGN/FUR STRIPESÕ.
Original photo and text collage. 1983-85.
21 x 30cm. Holograph text in pink graphite and goauche with surrounding collaged-on photographic elements. Signed and dated by the artist. A unique and humorous commentary by Knizak. Signed and dated. Fine estate. Image upon request. Scarce.

400 uk pounds

Knowles, Alison.
JACOBS CATTLE (State of Maine).
Malmo: Adlers Editions, 1978.
7.3 x 10.7 x 4.8 cm. hinged wooden box with printed label. Contents: green-felt lining and three beans. Signed and numbered by the artist. First issue of this mock-pastoral multiple by the Fluxus artist. A minimalist legume(istic) scape, presumably pertaining to Maine's fertile fields (of beans?). Edition of only 15 examples signed and numbered by Knowles. Fine estate.

550 uk pounds

Kosugi, Takehisa & David Tudor.
MUSIC FOR MERCE CUNNINGHAM/DIALECTICS/UNTITLED.
Tokyo: Rotating Arts Press, 1988.
30.5 cm 33 rpm recording on red vinyl + 12 pp. text insert in original sleeve. First issue of these live satellite recordings by the collaborating artists. One of only 200 "archive" copies pressed on red vinyl. Fine condition in like sleeve. Uncommon.

55 uk pound

Kren, Kurt & Wolf Vostell.
PSYCHOLOGISCHE REALITAET: WORKSHOP.
Aachen: Filmstudio der Aachen Theatersaal der Mensa, 3. Mai, 1967.
20 x 30 cm. 5 unbound tabloid sheets + carbon typescript and offset title page. 3 full-page photo-illustrations. The scarce program for this film symposium and discussion forum, as organized by Kren and Vostell. List of 18 films (by the artists) + 3 appropriated photographic images (negative images bleed onto versos or each). A very good+ example of this uncommon document.

50 uk pounds

(Tetsumi Kudo)

(Kudo, Tetsumi).
INSTANT SPERM - Kudo Co. Ltd. Texts by Pierre Restany, Otto Hahn, et. al.
Paris: Galerie Mathias, 1967.
16.5 x 27 cm. 16 pp. B/w and color photo-documents. Wrappers. The scarce catalogue documentation of the title series of works by the Japanese Fluxus artist. Kudo's machine sculptures of this period were actively phallic and interactively explosive. One of 1000 examples printed. Uncommon. Fine condition.

60 uk pounds

Lebel, Jean-Jacques.
30 CORPS MEMORABLES 1989/90. Arbeiten von 1957-1963.
Koln: Hundertmark, 1990. Texts by the artist and Felix Guattari.
15 x 21 cm. 24pp. 33 textual illustrations in color. Wire-bound notebook format. First edition of this self-documentation by the one-time Surrealist and (later) premier French Happener. One of 900 copies printed. A fine example.

35 uk pounds

Lebel, Jean-Jacques.
Happening Programme/Invitation: 'Happening - Open House in Paris'.
Paris: Serge Velnez, July 19, 1966.
Five printed mimeo-sheets together with holograph announcement. Housed in original mailing envelope. Scarce documentation of a Lebel co-organized Happening Event, featuring a reading by Allan Ginzberg ('Footnote to Howl'), which is included here in Lebel's French translation (presumably, the first thus) + a detailed step by step chronology of the Happening. Fine estate in slightly creased envelope.

80 uk pounds

Lebel, Jean-Jacques.
WORKSHOP DE LA LIBRE EXPRESSION. Original poster/programme + two handbills.
Paris: American Cultural Centre, May 25-30, 1964.
Program: 4to single card sheet printed with text on both recto and verso. Handbills: 4to, respectively. Mimeotext on blue stock. The scarce documentation for the Lebel organized first 'Festival de la Libre Expression'. Lebel was active in the 60's as a Happener. The festival included Fluxus actions, concert-events and films. Among non-Fluxus group participants were Christo, Richard Hamilton, Carolee Schneeman, Wolf Vostell and Andy Warhol. Each handbill is composed of a list of events, one of which varies from those noted in the poster-program. The latter with former central-fold, else all pieces in very good estate.

135 uk pounds

Mac Low, Jackson.
THE PRONOUNS.
New York: Station Hill Press, 1979. 8vo. 83 pp. B/w photo-documentation by Peter Moore. Photographic wrappers. First edition (thus). Composed of texts for and photo-documentation of the title "dances", as choreographed and engineered by the Fluxus poet and artist. This example signed by Mac Low. Fine condiiton.

60 uk pounds

Metzger, Gustav.
AUTO-DESTRUCTIVE ART.
London: Self-published, 1961.
21 x 29.7 cm single sheet printed with text. The rare first issue of the Vienese Aktionist's triad of auto-destructive manifestos. Printed as a hand-out for his acid on nylon and glass demonstrations on the South Bank (of London) on July 3, 1961. Metzger was the organizer of the 'Destruction in Art Symposium' in 1966, which was the primary platform for 'Happenings' in London, and which additionally furthered the notoriety of Vienese Aktionism on the continent. A close to fine example of this fragile document.

130 uk pounds

(Maciunas, George).
FLUXUS BOX.
Koln: Galerie und Editionen Hundertmark, 1992. 15 x 20cm transparent plastic box with printed label, inclusive of 18 printed pieces: artists" booklets, biographies, photographs, "Extra Bladet", postcards, etc. First issue of this collection of facsimiles, inclusive of primary Fluxus documents and pageworks by Maciunas, Vautier, Brecht, La Monte Young, and others. All elements fine in like box.

65 uk pounds

George Maciunas (Behind is page of writing paper, in front is "glove envelope")

Maciunas, George.
"FLUXUS STATIONARY".
New York: Fluxus/Wooster Publications, 1968.
Two sheets, uniformly 20 x 22.5cm. Each printed with an image of a hand. Original envelope, each printed with an imageof a glove in black (also designed by Maciunas) extant. Two examples of the quirky stationary plus one envelope designed by the innovative Fluxus pope.

100 uk pounds

Maciunas, George.
SAME CARD FLUX DECK.
ReFlux Editions, 1983.
6.8 x 9.3 x 2.3 cm. opaque plastic box with typo-pictorial label. Contents: 52 plastic-coated playing cards. One of 486 examples assembled of this reissue of the classic Fluxus multiple of the title. Both box and label are from the original Fluxus source. All cards fine in like box.

60 uk pound

Oldenburg, Claes & Coosje van Bruggen.
LARGE SCALE PROJECTS, 1977-1980.
New York: Rizzoli, 1980.
Large 4to. 100pp. 150 photo-documents + facsimile schematic plans and drawings (a number of which are in color). Original wrappers. First edition of this city-by-city self-documentation of site-specific projects by the duo. Includes the essay "Monuments" by R.H. Fuchs. A close to fine example.

40 uk pounds

Oldenburg, Claes.
NOTES IN HAND.
New York: E.P. Dutton & Co., 1971.
12 mo. 128 unnumbered pp. 52 illustrations (50 in color). Pictorial wrappers. First edition. Composed of notebook documentation of Oldenburg's various concepts and projects realized printed in facsimile of his holograph. A close to fine example.

40 uk pounds

Oldenburg, Claes.
STORE DAYS.
New York: The Something Else Press, 1967.
21 x 29.7cm 152pp. 75 documentary illustrations in b/w and color. Cloth. First edition of this keynote anthological documentation from "The Store, 1961", as selected by Oldenburg and Emmett Williams. Texts and illustrations by Oldenburg. A fine copy with "The Store" business card laid into wax paper pocket at flyleaf, and in a close to fine example of the pictorial dustwrapper.

65 uk pounds

(Oldenburg, Claes).
CLAES OLDENBURG. Essay by Otto Hahn.
Paris: Sonnabend, 1964.
Small 4to. 16pp. B/w "food photographs". Original wrappers. First edition. This scarce catalogue for this early European show of food-oriented pieces by Oldenburg. A very good+ example.

45 uk pounds

(Oldenburg, Claes).
Rose, Barbara.
CLAES OLDENBURG.
New York: NYMOMA, 1969.
Oblong 4to. 222pp. Numerous b/w illustrations + 40 in color. Flexible, floppy printed plastic. First edition of this major exhibition survey. A design work in itself in homage to Oldenburg's soft sculpture tendencies. Typical abrasions to front and back covers, else very good.

80 uk pounds

OMNIBUS NEWS 1 (all published). Edited and published by Thomas Niggl, Christian d"Orville, Heimrad Prim.
Munich: 1969.
21 x 30 cm. 140 pp. Numerous typo-pictorial, graphic and text pieces (many stenciled and printed on vari-colored stock) by the contributors. Original pictorial wrappers. Unique number of this uncommon revue. Composed of pagework multiples and texts by manifold contributors as follows: E. Anderson, M. Badura, S. Brouwn, J. Gerz, D. Higgins, J. Immendorf, M. Knizak, W. Feelisch, M. Merz, A. Ranier, K. Staeck, T. Ulrichs, W. Vostell, and many others. One of 1500 examples issued. Fine condition. Increasingly scarce.

220 uk pounds

Ono, Yoko.
BOTTOMS. Fluxus wallpaper.
New York: Fluxus, 1965.
40 x 57.5cm. Single sheet of glossy stock printed in offset with a b/w photographic image of two fleshy "bottoms", as designed by the artist. First issue of this print-multiple. Issued as a Fluxus product by George Maciunas in 1965. This piece was intended to be functional wallpaper. The image was adapted from Ono's experimental film of the title. Pristine condition. Scarce.

180 uk pounds

Ono, Yoko.
FILM NO.4.
Artist designed watch. Zurich: manufactured by Swatch, 1991. Watch designed by Ono + mini-poster housed in original plastic case. First issue of this design-multiple by Ono. Announced as an edition of 50,000 (nothing approaching this figure came to fruition). Original silver-foil extant on clock-face. Numbered. As new.

80 uk pounds

Ono, Yoko.
SPOTS ON THE WALL
Tokyo, 1996:
White linen box, 17.5 x 12.5 x 2.5 cm content of 38 cards, wrapped in white Japanese paper, printed offset litho. Each card reproduces one of OnoÕs spot drawings. One of 300 examples Signed and dated by the artist.

250 uk pounds

Paik, Nam June
Two signed postcards
Tokyo, 1980
Two hand-signed (recto) postcards (148 x 105mm) images are of "A tribute to John Cage" and "TV Bra"

60 uk pounds for both

Patterson, Benjamin.
JOYCE AND EUGENE.
Unique assemblage. 1973 (restored in 1980).
5 x 12 x 1 " iridescent blue, hinged aluminum box with hand- decorated lid. Inner-lid embellished with pasted-down holograph text (ink and crayon) by Patterson, which is signed and dated at end. The box is content of two appropriated/found autograph books from 1953. A narrative detailing the romance of title high school sweethearts, content of dedications from schoolmates and snapshots. A unique assemblage by the Fluxus actionist and musician. Originally created in 1973, this work was restored by Patterson in 1980. The books/albums are typically worn (though, probably in the same state as when they were discovered). Elsewise, in excellent condition.

4,750 uk pounds

PRESENT PROJECTS: George Brecht, Francois Dufrene, Oyvind Fahlstrom, Robert Filliou, Richard Hamilton, Ed Keinholz, Ben Vautier.
Malmo: Galerie Leger, 1970.
17 x 24cm. 56pp. 22 b/w illustrations and works by the contributing artists. Original wrappers. First edition of this uncommon bookwork catalogue. Comprised of then "new" intermedial and object-works by the various collaborators. A close to fine example.

60 uk pounds

Riley, Terry.
POPPY NOGOOD'S ALLNIGHT FLIGHT.
NY: Letter Edged in Black Press, 1967/88.
5.2 x 13 x 13.5 cm. printed box content of one audio-cassette. The uncommon reissue of the original reel to reel soundwork multiple originally issued in the boxed-assemblage SMS 3 in an edition of 25 (for initial subscribers only), this cassette version was published (some 20 years later), as to complete a small number of remainder sets. The title work is the sole documentation of a live concert by Riley at the Philadelphia College of Art (1967). Fine condition in like publisher's box. Scarce.

195 uk pounds

Dieter Roth

Roth, Dieter
Essay No. 12
Germany: 1990,
99 x 68cm full colour offset.Signed and numbered from a small edition of 100.

150 uk pounds

Rot, Dieter.
FRUHE SCHRIFTEN UND TYPISCHE SCHEISSE. Ausgewahlt und mit einem Haufen Teilverdautes von Oswald Wiener.
Darmstadt/Neuwied: Luchterhand, 1973.
11.5 x 18cm. 272pp. Original wrappers. First issue of this voluminous bookwork by Rot. Composed of text-image pieces and so-called indigestible commentary by Wiener. Issued in an edition of 1200 examples. Uncommon. Very good+ copy.

125 uk pounds

Saito, Takako.
GAMES.
Dusseldorf: Noodle Edition, 1976.
36 x 50 cm. folio, content of 25 offset prints in color. Folio with tipped-on print in color. First edition of this cohesively (per a "game") group of prints by the Fluxus artist. One of only 200 signed and numbered copies produced. The game is designed to be played with other objects (pieces), as stated in Saito's notes. All prints fine in like folio.

250 uk pounds

Saito, Takako.
ZEN MONDO NAPKIN.
Dusseldorf: Noodle Edition, 1984.
30 x 32.5cm printed paper bag with form-fitting pocket. Content of a screenprinted cloth napkin + sheet of newspaper with artist's stamp. Signed and numbered by Saito. One of only 65 signed and numbered examples of the multiple. The screenprint represents Saito's unique take on table-setting (in extremis). The envelope per. this example is uniquely embellished with small ink drawings and additionally signed by the artist. All elements in fine condition in like envelope.

225 uk pounds

Other editioned and unique works by Saito available. Contact Heart Fine Art for details if interested

Schippers, Wim.
T. A DYNAMISCHE WERKEN.
Amsterdam: Museum Fodor, 1962.
Offset A4 poster signed by the artist. B/w images and text + one original b/w press documentary photo of Schippers' so-called 'second salt-room' (a glass enclosed room filled with splintered glass). Two decidedly scarce pieces, documenting the Fluxus-affiliated artist's classic installation. Schippers (during this period) as both composer and conceptualist termed his works (collectively) 'Adynamical'. This installation represented an extreme manifestation, thus. Both pieces in fine estate.

175 uk pounds

Shiomi, Mieko
Spacial Poem
Sakaguchi, Japan: 1976
30 x 21cm artist's book. A summary of various mail art music projects with international contributors, mostly other Fluxus artists from 1969 - 1975. Illustrated with maps throughout. Uncommon. Fine estate.

60 uk pounds

Shiomi, Mieko
Twelve Music Recipies for P. Oliveros
Japan: 1989
18.5 x 13.5cm folder content with twelve, 18 x 13cm cards. Each card has hand-mounted minature scores (in notation) and instructions for each score: Sing this melody together with many others, surrounding a puddle./Move slowly around the puddle while watching the imafge reflected upon the water's surface.. First limited edition. Cards are fine in like folder with the exception of the slightest of tears in one side of the folder (less than 0.65 cm) - the folder is otherwise pristine.

80 uk pounds

Shiomi, Mieko.
WATER MUSIC.
New York: ReFlux Edition, 1991.
3 x 3 x 9cm. glass bottle with typo-pictorial instruction text, as label. Content of an inserted eyedropper with stopper. Designed by the artist. Signed and numbered by Shiomi. A demure Fluxus object-multiple by the intrepid artist. The bottle is designed to be filled with water, and then manipulated as to produce a subtle action akin to music. One of only 16 examples (total edition) signed and numbered by Shiomi. Fine estate. Scarce.

250 uk pounds

Shiomi, Mieko
An incidental store on the day of a solar eclipse 1/2/3
Edition Hundertmark, Germany: 1998
Tape recorder cassette, 51 minutes , signed and numbered. This is one of the deluxe copies (signed and numbered by Shiomi) rather than the more common edition of 400.

90 uk pounds

Schneemann, Carolee.
Circular Postcard
London. Arkwright Road Museum: 1969
Invitation card/multiple in the form of a circular postcard with show information verso, offset litho image of a naked Schneeman with friends recto.

40 uk pounds

Schneemann, Carolee.
UNTITLED (Self-portrait)
London. Self-published 1969.
Small 35mm photographic positive print with hand glued silver foil. Image despite the title is of skyscrapers in NY city. Fine. Scarce.

95 uk pounds

Schneemann, Carolee.
UNTITLED (Kitch the cat)
London. Self-published 1969.
Small 35mm photographic positive print with hand glued silver foil. Image is of Schneeman's pussycat. Fine. Scarce.

95 uk pounds

Schneemann, Carolee.
ABC-We print anything in the cards.
Amsterdam c. 1990s
9 x 13.5 x 9.2 cm. card box, content of 320 glossy text performance cards. Printed on vari-colored stocks. A possible reprint of the original by Brandt(?) Amsterdam using materials from the original edition which wasn't fully realised. All cards in fine estate in like box. Box contains a friendly hand written note on a post-it notefrom Schneeman (self adhesive post-it note) with her US telephone number. Fine.

250 uk pounds

Schneemann, Carolee.
EARLY & RECENT WORK.
New York: New Paltz/Documentext, 1983.
Oblong 8vo. c. 60 pp. 30 reproductions (10 in color, 2 double-page) + an original (bound-in) serigraph in colors, signed and numbered by the artist. First edition. Comprises the documentation of two separate retrospectives of Schneeman's works (1960-70), as mounted by Max Hutchinson Gallery (New York). Details not only the performance actions and film pieces, but her underlooked painterly collages, as well. Texts by the artist, bio-bibliography, et. al. One of only 60 deluxe examples to include the original signed and numbered serigraph by Schneeman. A fine example in close to fine dustwrapper. Scarce.

250 uk pounds

Schneemann, Carolee.
MORE THAN MEAT JOY. Complete performance works & selected writings. Edited by Bruce McPherson.
New York: New Paltz/Documentext, 1979.
22.5 x 27 cm. 292 pp. 249 b/w photo-illustrations + an original print on acetate signed and numbered by the artist. Cloth. First edition. One of only 100 examples issued to include the original signed and numbered print by Schneeman. Composed of extensive documentation of the artist's solo and collaborative action-performances and process works. Texts by Schneeman. Laid into this example is a short ALS from Schneeman (an invite to NYC). A fine example in like photographic dustwrapper.

200 uk pounds

Schneemann, Carolee.
Up to and including her own limits
Museum of Contemporary Art, NY: 1997.
Artist's book and catalogue issued on the occassion of a NY retrospective of the influencial performance and body artist. This copy later signed by Schneeman with the words "Your muse, Carolee" and a minor doodle extending the frontispiece image. Very good apart from slight marking on cover. Thus unusual.

75 uk pounds

Spoerri, Daniel.
(ANEKDOTEN) ZU EINER TYPOGRAPHIE DES ZUFALLS.
Berlin: Edition Nautilus, 1998.
4to box with pasted-down pictorial image in colors, hand-stamped by the artist. Content of a folded silkscreen in colors on linen (table setting) stamped by Spoerri + a reissue of the German - language edition of the title bookwork, which is embellished with numerous rubber-stampings. Signed and numbered. One of only 250 examples of this multiple produced upon the occasion of the German-language reissue of Spoerri's 'Typographie Anecdote du Hasard'/'Anecdoted Typography of Chance'. Well- known for his post-meal table setting pieces; the silkscreen (offered here) emulates just such works. Both pieces fine in like box.

475 uk pounds

Spoerri, Daniel.
KRAFT.
Amsterdam: Van Hulssen Encadreue, 1994.
31.5 x 48 cm. Original seriegraph printed in colors with recipe in German script and pictorial devices. Signed and numbered and with several rubber-stamped embellishments by the artist. A print-multiple which alludes to Spoerri's own history as chef and the recipe-potions of Germanic witchcraft. Aged, freeze-dried Parmesan, anyone? Edition of 69 examples signed and numbered. Fine estate.

350 uk pounds

(Spoerri, Daniel)
LE PETIT COLOSSE DE SYMI - The Nothing Else Revue 1-4 (all published). Edited and published by Daniel Spoerri & Kichka Baticheff.
Basel/Zurich: 1966-67. Four issues.
Uniformly 4to. 32pp. per. Each extensively illustrated. Tabloid self-wrappers. A complete run of this inventive Fluxus-oriented revue as co-edited by Spoerri. Text and pictorial contributions from Dieter Roth, Andre Thomkins, George Brecht, Emmett Williams, Tinguely, Spoerri, et. al. The first two numbers were issued on colored stock. All issues in fine condition. Increasingly scarce.

425 uk pounds

Vautier, Ben.
"LABORATOIRE 32-32, RUE TONDUIT DE L"ESCARENE". Placard designed by the artist.
Nice: c. 1962.
220 x 720 mm. Featherweight rose-colored stock printed in black with text by Vautier. A very rare promotional piece designed and (apparently) printed by the Fluxus artist. A somewhat cheeky advert for Vautier's famous record shop. Formerly folded, else a very good+ example of this attractive and ephemeral design piece.

250 uk pounds

(Ibid). Another example of the item described above. This, being a variant on lime green stock. Formerly folded, else a very good+ example.

250 uk pounds

Vautier, Ben.
FOURRE TOUT No. 2.
Nice: self-published, 4. Mai, 1967.
4to. plastic envelope content of 53 (identified) designed and/or designated small object-multiples, pageworks (some with unique embellishments), mimeo-critiques, a 16mm film, relics, photos, et. al. by numerous artists (see below) + colophon page. One of only 250 numbered examples (all issued) of this elaborate intermedial assemblage revue hosted and published by Vautier. Contributors are as follows: Robert Erebo (text score), Andre Thomkins (paper sculpture), Takahisha Kosugi (object), Marcel Alocco (text), Lourdes Castro (KWY surplus), Daniel Buren with Mosset, Parmentier & Torini (manifest), Daniel Biga (mimeo-text drawing), Milan Knizak (text + word drawing), Daniel Spoerri (relic object), Dieter Rot (relic object), Tomas Schmit (text with object attached), Henri Chopin (text), Eric Anderson (16 mm film + instructions), George Brecht (designated object-multiple), Rene Bertholo (pagework), Karl Gerstner (designated object-multiple), F. Arrabal (photo), Maurice Lemaitre (critique), Jean Tinguely (object relic), Hugo Nespolo (object multiple), Paul Armand Gette (text), Ben Vautier (numerous pageworks, designated multiples, relics, photos, et. al.) + many other contributions either unsigned or not noted on the colophon page. This example also includes duplicates of many contributions, including those by Erebo, Gerstner, Knizak, Nespolo, Schmit, Vautier, et. al. All elements in fine condition in like original plastic bag. Signed and dated.

1,000 uk pounds

BenVautier

Vautier, Ben
NINE DIRECTIONS FOR ART
Amsterdam, Gallarie Amstel, 1964.
8vo, 12pp, exhibition catalogue. Laid in as issued: vintage Spanish postcard and a single 1pp insert with the text 'By the present attestation I Ben Vautier declare artistic reality" and again in French. Very good condition

225 uk pounds

Ben (Vautier)
OPEN-FLUXUS-ART TOTAL Exposition a Nice, Galerie des Ponchettes, decembre 1967 - fevrier 1968.
Nice, Galerie des Ponchettes, 1968.
21 x 14.5cm 1pp, b/w invitation leaflet to the artist's exhibition at the 'Hall des remises en question' in Nice during the local festival. Fine.

95 uk pounds

Vautier, Ben
MOI NEMS J'AI SIGNE LES TROUS EN 1960
Antibes: Arrocaria Editions, n.d. (c. 1970s)
10.5 x 15cm b/w postcard with diecut hole (as issued). Arrocaria Editions produced many such alternative artist postcard editions - this is typically Ben. Fine condition apart from a slight glue mark verso.

25 uk pounds

Vautier, Ben.
HOMAGE A MAX ERNST.
Np, nd (c. 1970).
50 x 65 cm. original lithograph with appropriated image-embellishment. Composed of text in Ben's characteristic script, and with facing mounted Max Ernst postcard image. Signed and numbered by Vautier. A scarce and attractive print-multiple by the playful Fluxus 'signifier". Issued in an edition of 100 examples signed and numbered by the artist. Fine estate.

320 uk pounds

Vautier, Ben
BEN AKTIES IDEEEN HANDELINGEN
Antwerpen: ICC, 1972
22 x 16cm folder content of 81 A5 b/w pages of works by Ben. The cover is an original work by the artist and is a mirrored panel which has written on it in the artist's own hand (felt tipped pen) "moi" and an arrow pointing to his name. A rubber band binds the folder together. Texts in Dutch. Slight marking (as always) to the mirrored area and some pages have ink additions but otherwise very good. Priced to take account of these flaws.

100 uk pounds

Vautier, Ben
ART=BEN
Amsterdam: Stedelijk Museum, 1973
27.5 x 20.8 cm, 48pp + covers, b/w exhibition catalogue. Text by Ad Pettersen in Dutch. Numerous illustrations of Ben artworks and performances from 1957 to 1972. Wrappers minorly grubby otherwise very good +.

35 uk pounds

Vautier, Ben
UNTITLED COLLAGE/Mail Art unique work. circa 1978.
11 x 9 cm. Original collage /mail artwork created by Ben from a cut photograph of the upper torso of a naked young boy with the face obscured by a torn postcard fragment which has been glued completley over the boy's face (verso on the scrap an be seen some handwriting by Ben). Ben has signed this item ("Ben") and by means of a line has indicated that he (Ben) made be found or represtened by the boy's armpit! Excellent estate. Provenance and image upon request. Mailed from the USA to Amsterdam, franked and stamped by the postal authories on the rear, the addressee's name is slightly blurred by slight waterdamage during postage having caused the ink to run. Image on request.

250 uk pounds

Vautier, Ben
BEN VAUTIER
Amsterdam: Kunthandel Brinkman, n. d
15 x 21cm, 2pp artist designed invitation card for a show. The text is a faux ballot paper and the text reads : "For Ben/Against Ben/crosss the truth" and two voting boxes. Fine condition apart from a slight glue mark verso.

30 uk pounds

Vautier, Ben
UNTITLED private invitation card and change of address announcement designed by the artist for his home in the South of France.
Nice: s.p. , 1978
14.5 x 10.2 cm. 2pp b/w offset b/w leaflet with recto a map of Nice and the South of france reproduced with A large "ICI" and an arrow to indicate Ben's new address. rect