Bo. A Small Drypoint Portrait, Signed, Dated & Numbered 2/10
by Pietilä, Tuulikki
- Used
- Fine
- Signed
- first
- Condition
- Fine
- Seller
-
Sastamala, Finland
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About This Item
Finland: Self-published, 1947. 1st Edition . No Binding. Fine. An exquisite and early, small drypoint by Tuulikki Pietilä (1917-2009), Finland's most influential graphic artist of the 20th Century. Numbered 2/10 (lower left) and hand-signed/dated in pencil in 1947 by the artist (middle to lower right). Framed and under glass, the frame measures 24cm x 28cm approx. Image measures 4 cm x 4.5 cm approx. "Bo" is the name of the subject, a small boy. The print appears to be in VG to Fine condition, not examined under frame. Original backing with label to verso. The frame is a simple wooden one with a few scrapes and minor chips to edge surfaces, commensurate with age - likely to be the original.
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Details
- Seller
- Northern Lights Rare Books (FI)
- Seller's Inventory #
- 1901200146
- Title
- Bo. A Small Drypoint Portrait, Signed, Dated & Numbered 2/10
- Author
- Pietilä, Tuulikki
- Format/Binding
- No Binding
- Book Condition
- Used - Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Publisher
- Self-published
- Place of Publication
- Finland
- Date Published
- 1947
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Keywords
- graphic art, finnish art & design, etchings, artworks, limited editions, tuulikki, Too-Ticky, moomins, Tove Jansson, mumit
- Bookseller catalogs
- Tove Jansson;
Terms of Sale
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About the Seller
Northern Lights Rare Books
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Sastamala
About Northern Lights Rare Books
Fine and rare books with an emphasis on signed books and autograph material. Special interests and expertise include the works of Tove Jansson and we are active buyers of her works - feel free to contact us if you have material to sell.
Glossary
Some terminology that may be used in this description includes:
- Fine
- A book in fine condition exhibits no flaws. A fine condition book closely approaches As New condition, but may lack the...
- Verso
- The page bound on the left side of a book, opposite to the recto page.
- VG
- Very Good condition can describe a used book that does show some small signs of wear - but no tears - on either binding or...