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Lot 31

 

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a) Jacques Lassaigne, Raza, Paris: Galerie Lara Vincy, 1958

Unpaginated [approx. 15 pages] including black-and-white and colour plates, some tipped-in; softcover, stapled wrappers
6.75 x 9.5 in (17 x 24.5 cm)

Text in English and French. A rare and important catalogue from Raza’s solo exhibition held at Galerie Lara Vincy, Paris, in 1958. Featuring a critical bilingual essay by noted French art historian Jacques Lassaigne, the publication contextualizes Raza’s evolving style during his early Paris period. The catalogue includes several high-quality plates, with some works presented as tipped-in reproductions, underscoring the gallery’s commitment to showcasing the artist’s vibrant abstract language.

This publication marks a pivotal moment in Raza’s international trajectory, capturing his early transition from expressionist landscapes toward a more formal abstraction influenced by the Parisian art scene.

b) This lot is accompanied by a folded Christmas card with a personal greeting by Lilian Vincy dated 1967. The card had a tipped-in lithograph of S H Raza on the right hand side
5.5 x 9 in (14 x 23 cm)

Such Christmas cards were part of Galerie Lara Vincy's tradition of collaborating with contemporary artists to create unique holiday greetings. This piece not only serves as a festive token but also as a testament to Raza's artistic journey and his association with the Parisian art scene and specifically with Galerie Lara Vincy.

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