Gehard Demetz, Sculptural Child Figures by Galli, Paolo (Editor); Demetz, Gehard (Artist) - 2008

Milan: Silvana Editoriale, 2008. First Edition. Hardcover. Fine. First English edition, quarto size, [93] pp. Gehard Demetz (b. 1972) rose to international fame by applying his skill as a traditional woodcarver to contemporary subjects. His sculptures are mostly of children, and are composed by taking small woodblocks and puzzling them together to make larger figures, juxtaposing rough and polished pieces to make a more interesting surface; an absolutely unique process that makes his work especially collectible and visually intriguing. Born 1972, in Bolzano, he currently lives and works in Selva di Val Gardena; since his debut in 2005, Demetz has exhibited and produced sculptures on commission for galleries and collectors around the world. ___DESCRIPTION: Pictorial matt finished paper covered boards, illustrated throughout in full-colour high quality photo reproductions, often showing both the full figure as well as portions in order to appreciate the detailed work; quarto size (11.25" by 9.5"), [1-6] 7-89 [90-93] pp., first English edition. ___CONDITION: Fine overall, the covers clean, the corners straight and unrubbed, the binding tight with solid hinges, the interior clean and bright, and free of prior owner markings; other than a few stray, almost invisible marks on the paper covers clean and as new. ___POSTAGE: International customers, please note that additional postage may apply as the standard shipping charge does not always cover costs; please inquire for details. ___Swan's Fine Books is pleased to be a member of the ABAA, ILAB, and IOBA and we stand behind every book we sell. Please contact us with any questions you may have, we are here to help.