Lot 262

Marie Čermínová - Toyen (1902 - 1980) TOYEN - CATALOGUE OF CLASSICS OF SURREALISM

Toyen. Catalogue of the classics of Surrealism - the trio of Breton, Heisler, Péret - with a three-line manuscript dedication, dating and signature of Toyen. Paris, Editions Sokolova 1953. Published by Meda Mládková in emigration under the maiden name Sokolová. The first complete catalogue of Toyen, with a mounted reproduction of a photograph of Toyen in the introduction, extensive photographic documentation of her paintings, a biographical note and an inventory of her publications to date. Avant-garde cover by Guy Doumayrou, printed on a hand press by Meyer-Ruelle, numbered copy. 21x15,5x1 cm. Rare. Excellent condition.