SOTHEBY PARKE BERNET LOS ANGELES. - Lot 270

SOTHEBY PARKE BERNET LOS ANGELES. SOTHEBY'S. SOTHEBY'S PARKE BERNET LOS ANGELES. Fine 19th- and 20th-Century Prints and Photographs. Sale No. 242. Los Angeles, Sotheby Parke Bernet, February 1979. In-4, paperback, illustrated cover. Catalog of the public auction held February 5–8, 1979, in Los Angeles, preceded by an exhibition on February 2, 3, and 4. One of the most interesting American catalogs from the late 1970s devoted to modern prints and photography, featuring several hundred lots that are extensively reproduced and described along with their estimates. The photography section features major works from the 19th and 20th centuries, while the prints section includes works by Alexander Calder, Vija Celmins, David Young Cameron, and many other international artists. A valuable reference for studying the art market of the late 1970s, featuring detailed descriptions, illustrations, dimensions, condition notes, provenance (where known), and estimates. Condition: cover slightly soiled with minor signs of wear; interior fresh, complete, and in good condition.