Description R.B. KITAJ (American 1932-2007) SIX PRINTS, FROM THE SERIES "In Our Time: Covers for a Small Library After the Life for the Most Part," 1969-70, comprising six screenprints on paper from a?portfolio of fifty, all signed in margin in pencil L/R, "RK."?"(7)Der Russische Revolutionsfilm." 15" x 10"; "(28) Wir haben es nicht vergessen-Nous n'avons pas oublie- We Have Not Forgotten." 12 1/4" x 18"; "(34) Vampyr." 18" x 13"; "(35) La Lucha del Pueblo Espa?ol por su Libertad." initialed in pencil in margin L/R "RK," 22" x 17 1/2"; "(36) With Scott to the Pole," numbered in margin in pencil L/L 146/150. 19 1/4" x 14 1/2"; "(50), London by Night - Life and Art in Photograph; no. four." 19 1/4" x 15"?? Note: In Our Time: Covers for a Small Library After the Life for the Most Part, Kitaj’s finest and strangest print projects, and consists of... 50 screenprints...each of which replicates the cover of a single book from the artist’s own library and marked a significant departure from the visual complexity of his earlier work. It was made by [Chris Prater of Kelpra Studios] Prater in London on the basis of detailed instructions sent to him by Kitaj...He produced few paintings during this period, dedicating his energies chiefly to this large-scale project. While each book stands alone in each print, together they map the artist’s pursuit of cultural and artistic identity through literature, poetry, history, Jewish subjects, politics, film, and the human form. Kitaj in our Time: Prints and Obsessions Reference: Catherine Daunt, from Volume 3, Number 4 Provenance: Estate of David E. Brauer, Houston, Texas.
Condition Report All generally in very good to excellent condition. All have printed stamp verso with "K" along with an identification number.?"(36) With Scott to the Pole" is the only print to be numbered in margin in pencil L/L 146/150. Simpson Galleries strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Simpson Galleries regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Simpson Galleries. All lots offered are sold "AS IS." NO REFUNDS will be issued based on condition.