Alexander Calder (1898-1976); Santa Claus Portfolio;

Alexander Calder (1898-1976) Santa Claus Portfolio, 1974 The complete portfolio, comprising 9 etchings on Auvergne à la main du Moulin Richard-de-Bas paper, each signed in pencil and numbered 5/75, with title, text and justification page, published/printed by Éditions de l'Herne/Maeght, Paris with full margins, in original linen clam shell portfolio box. 18 5/8 x 13 5/8in (47.3 x 34.6cm) or reverse sheet 26 x 20in (66 x 50.8cm) Saleroom notices: The unbound illustrated book Santa Claus by the adored American writer E.E. Cummings with accompanying illustrations by Alexander Calder. The play is inspired by Cummings' daughter, Nancy, upon their reunion after a tumultuous divorce. Alexander Calder beautifully illustrates this unique Christmas tale in nine full-page etchings as his simplistic linear designs enchantingly encapsulate this emotional story. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing

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The unbound illustrated book Santa Claus by the adored American writer E.E. Cummings with accompanying illustrations by Alexander Calder. The play is inspired by Cummings' daughter, Nancy, upon their reunion after a tumultuous divorce. Alexander Calder beautifully illustrates this unique Christmas tale in nine full-page etchings as his simplistic linear designs enchantingly encapsulate this emotional story.