Vintage Walker Art Center Exhibition Catalog Lot (10 Volumes) – 1951–1978 Out of Print Art & Design
Lot #35
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Description
Remarkable, curated estate lot of 10 vintage exhibition catalogs and publications issued by the Walker Art Center. This collection spans nearly three decades of cutting-edge mid-century modern art, sculpture, industrial design, and architectural curation.A spectacular instant collection for art historians, mid-century design enthusiasts, or rare book dealers. Featured Publications in This Lot: Knife/Fork/Spoon (1951): The highly sought-after, historic first printing detailing the story and functional development of primary eating utensils. Noguchi’s Imaginary Landscapes (1978): Major monograph catalog for Isamu Noguchi's iconic landscape and spatial designs. 14 Sculptors: The Industrial Edge (1969): Key minimalist/industrial art catalog featuring inserts on artists like Don Judd, Robert Morris, and Ellsworth Kelly. Works for New Spaces (1971): Iconic yellow/blue multi-panel photo cover celebrating the opening of the Edward Larrabee Barnes-designed Walker building. Design Quarterly 77 - Projects for Urban Spaces (1970): Essential landscape architecture issue by M. Paul Friedberg. Design Quarterly 58 (1963): Focused on industrial design, interior architecture, and spatial grids. Design Quarterly 57 (1963): Featuring bold tri-color screenprint-style graphic cover art. 1966 Biennial of Painting and Sculpture: Essential regional survey with distinct modernist typography layout. Walker Art Center: History, Collection, Activities: Archive summary booklet with industrial crane cover photography. Stack Mix (Additional Volumes Included): Includes 60 American Painters: 1960, School of Paris 1959, Twentieth Century Sculpture, and Miró Sculptures. Condition Details:These are vintage paperbacks showing authentic age.Covers: 1966 Biennial has visible foxing/spotting on the front white cover. Other covers show typical edge wear, light surface scuffing, and minor corner bumps consistent with age and library shelf life.Spines: Mostly tight signatures. Some of the thicker booklets show minor rubbing at top/bottom spine edges.Interior Pages: Clean, complete, and unmarked.
Bidding Details
- Starting Bid: $30
- Buyer's Premium: 18%
- Auction End Date: September 27, 2026
Condition
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