Sir Anthony Caro (British, b. 1924) Book of Eden, 1999-2000

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Sir Anthony Caro (British, b. 1924)

Book of Eden, 1999-2000, Signed edition of 50 plus 20 artist's proofs. Signed, dated, and numbered "ACaro/1999/48/50" on the second sheet l.l., Tyler Graphics Ltd. (TGL) blindstamp l.r. Lithograph on two sheets of handmade (okaware) paper, mounted to two panels of four layer TGL plaster paper, plaster book size approx. 10 x 13 3/8 x 2 in. (25.2 x 34.0 x 5.0 cm),set within a Plexiglas box.
Condition: TGL plaster paper velcroed to backing mat, not examined out of frame.

Literature: Dieter Blume, Anthony Caro: A Catalogue Raisonné [complete record of sculptures 1942-2005], Vol. XIV (Koln: Verlag Galerie Wentzel, 1981-2007),B2653, p. 142.

N.B. In a letter to Dieter Blume, Caro notes, "Book of Eden emerged as I attempted to make a print. It ended up being three-dimensional, like a book..." We wish to thank Barford Sculptures for their kind assistance with cataloging the lot.


Estimate $1,500-2,000


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