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Eileen Gray: Her Life and Work by Peter Adam (Book)
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Eileen Gray is nowadays looked upon as one of the most celebrated and influential designers of the 20th century. Her Bibendum chair and E.1027 table are familiar around the world and one of her chairs fetched the highest price ever for a 20th century piece of furniture at auction when sold at the Yves St. Laurent and Pierre Berge sale.
Peter Adam, the author of this book was a long-time friend of Gray's and has had privileged access to her private archives, drawings, sketchbooks and photographic archives. 360 pages with 427 illustrations, 153 in color and duotone. This is the first English version.
- Dimensions:Height: 11.75 in (29.85 cm)Width: 10.25 in (26.04 cm)Depth: 1.75 in (4.45 cm)
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- Date of Manufacture:2009
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. There is a stamp on the flyleaf (see picture).
- Seller Location:North Yorkshire, GB
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