TSUGUHARU FOUJITA (Japanese, 1886-1968) “A BOOK OF CATS: BEING 20 DRAWINGS”.

New York: Covici Friede, 1930. 4to (328 x 247 mm). Poems in prose by Michael Joseph. [2], 84 pp. Illustrated with 20 hors-texte etchings by Foujita. Printed on Arches paper. Book divided into sections by a decorative page with individual cat’s name followed by poem and sketch. With 3 additional loose pages. Original salmon-colored cloth stamped in silver. Limited edition, signed by Foujita on the limitation page, no 177 from an edition of 500. SIZE: Etchings: approximately 260 x 200 mm on 310 x 235 mm sheets (or the reverse). CONDITION: Contents about fine with just a few fingersoils at start, partially unopened. Toning to pages. Cover slightly worn. 47866-3 (10,000-15,000) – Lot 4343

Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antiques - August 2015

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	4343	$32,587.50	TSUGUHARU FOUJITA (Japanese, 1886-1968) “A BOOK OF CATS: BEING 20 DRAWINGS”. New York: Covici Friede, 1930. 4to (328 x 247 mm). Poems in prose by Michael Joseph. [2], 84 pp. Illustrated with 20 hors-texte etchings by Foujita. Printed on Arches paper. Book divided into sections by a decorative page with individual cat’s name followed by poem and sketch. With 3 additional loose pages. Original salmon-colored cloth stamped in silver. Limited edition, signed by Foujita on the limitation page, no 177 from an edition of 500. SIZE: Etchings: approximately 260 x 200 mm on 310 x 235 mm sheets (or the reverse). CONDITION: Contents about fine with just a few fingersoils at start, partially unopened. Toning to pages. Cover slightly worn. 47866-3 (10,000-15,000) – Lot 4343 Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antiques - August 2015 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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TSUGUHARU FOUJITA (Japanese, 1886-1968) “A BOOK OF CATS: BEING 20 DRAWINGS”.