Zurich: Edition Gallery Bruno Bischofberger, 1985. First Edition. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. Limited to 1,000 copies signed by Jean-Michel Basquiat, this is Number 994. Magnificent catalogue of the iconic artist's paintings and collages, issued in conjunction with an exhibition at the Gallery Bruno Bischofberger in Zurich from January 19 to February 16, 1985. Features 12 full-color reproductions, with a folding plate for the Zydeko triptych, as well as a frontispiece portrait of Basquiat by Jeannette Montgomery. Quarto. Original red cloth binding, with black titles. A fine copy in a fine dust jacket with some very light rubbing.

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Bookseller: Johnson Rare Books & Archives (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 76667
Title: JEAN-MICHEL BASQUIAT
Author: Basquiat, Jean-Michel
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used - Fine
Jacket Condition: Fine
Quantity Available: 1
Edition: First Edition
ISBN 10: 3905173077
ISBN 13: 9783905173079
Publisher: Edition Gallery Bruno Bischofberger
Place of Publication: Zurich
Date Published: 1985
Keywords: Artists, Neo-expressionism, Graffiti, Street Art, Jean-Michel Basquiat, Black Americana, New York

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