Duchamp_Dreier_MOMA_Report_SOCIÉTÉ_ANONYME_Avant_Garde_1920_1921_Art_Collecting - $868 - (New York, NY)
Katherine Dreier; Marcel Duchamp, et al: SOCIÉTÉ ANONYME, INC. (MUSEUM OF MODERN ART) REPORT 1920 - 1921 Important US Avant Garde Ephemera; Museum Grade Item [New York]: Société Anonyme, 1921. Large octavo. Printed pale pink-tan paper boards, paper label. Illustrations. The front and rear covers and the first and last pages have some soiling, as pictured, otherwise an unusually fresh, clean copy of this fragile book in the original chipped glassine dust jacket. Slightly bumped. First edition of the first annual report of the innovative and influential organization founded to foster the increased promotion of modern art in the U.S. by Katherine Dreier, Marcel Duchamp, Man Ray, et al. This report includes the articles of incorporation, membership and committee rosters, by-laws, Treasurer's report, a catalogue of the reference library, lists of past and scheduled exhibitions and lectures, publications, etc. The text is accompanied by reproductions or photographs of works by members and associates. A fundamental document in the history of 20th century American art collecting. Extremely rare, important document, from the library of a founding member of the Société Anonyme who is listed in this volume. Provenance documentation and additional images available upon request.
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