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Published by Walker and Company, New York, 2000
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Seller: Linden Avenue Books, Salem, OR, U.S.A.Linden Avenue Books
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Add to basketHardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. Walker and Company, 2001. First U.S. Edition, First Printing. Condition: Very Good in a Fine dustjacket. The corners are sharp and the binding is very tight. The book has a slight lean (see photo) and light soiling on top and fore-edge. The interior is cl…ean, bright, unmarked and appears unread. The unclipped dustjacket shows original $23.95 price with no chips, tears or creases. Protected in a clear archival mylar cover. Author's third novel and first to be published in the U.S. is a neo-noir mystery and gothic thriller set in New Zealand. Carefully packaged and shipped in a sturdy cardboard box. Krystyna Skalski, jacket design; Fred Cray, jacket art (illustrator).
FRED CRAY: SELF-PORTRAITS: THE TREMAINE GALLERY EXHIBITION CATALOG - Rare Pristine Copy of The Exhibition Catalog - ONLY COPY ONLINE
Cray, Fred (Artist/Photographer); Grundberg, Andy & Cooley, Martha (Contributors)
Published by Lakeville, Connecticut: Tremaine Gallery of Hotchkiss School, 1999
- Softcover
- First Edition
Seller: ModernRare, CHICAGO, IL, U.S.A.ModernRare
Contact seller5-star sellerSoft cover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: None, As Issued. 1st Edition. 1st Printing. 12 pages. Published in 1999. Exhibition Catalog. The first and only edition. Published in a small and limited print run as a softcover original only. There is no ISBN. The Catalog is now rare. An austerely elegant production by Fred C…ray: Regular-sized volume format. Pristine-white softcovers with black titles in front, as issued. Photographs by Fred Cray. Essays by Andy Grundberg and Martha Cooley. Printed on pristine-white, thick coated stock paper in the United States to the highest standards. Without DJ, as issued. Published on the occasion of the eponymous exhibition held at the Tremaine Gallery of Hotchkiss School, where Fred Cray studied and graduated from in 1975. Presents a selection of Fred Cray's self-portraits and collage photographs. They hark back to the Pictorialist tradition of photography, which emphasized expressiveness and aspired to the level of painting, rejecting the sharpness, clarity, and reproducibility of the photograph. In Cray's singular case, "self-portrait" means NOT being recognized in any of the portraits. In one of his most beautiful images, his back is actually turned from the camera. In another, his extreme closeup is a study in the color red of the most abstracted, Minimalist kind. As Andy Grundberg points out, these painting-photographs will be recognized as powerful and eloquent responses to the "objective" art of such figures as Richard Prince and Cindy Sherman. The only works that approach Cray's self-portraits in ambition and achievement are Adam Fuss' and Christopher Bucklow's, both also influenced by the Pictorialist tradition. An esoteric, somewhat eccentric figure, he keeps American Surrealism and the very idea of art alive in our time, which desperately needs it. Fred Cray has not received the kind of recognition that he deserves because his art is quirkily personal. But he is The Real Thing: Thoughtful yet intuitive, and deeply moving. As such, he is an anomaly in the midst of industrial-scale, manufactured art. His time will come because it is on his side. An absolute "must-have" title for Fred Cray collectors. This title is a contemporary art photography classic. As far as we know, this is the only copy of the Exhibition Catalog available online and is in especially fine condition: Clean, crisp, and bright. A rare copy thus. 9 full-page color and collage plates. One of the most brilliant American artists of our time. A fine copy. (SEE ALSO OTHER FRED CRAY TITLES IN OUR CATALOG). no.
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Seller: ModernRare, CHICAGO, IL, U.S.A.ModernRare
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Soft cover. Condition: As New. Dust Jacket Condition: None, As Issued. 1st Edition. 1st Printing. Signed. 58 pages. Published in 2016. Artist Book. Collection of unique silhouettes. One of the most beautiful Artist Books of our time. Limited Edition of 120 numbered copies. The first and only edition. An austerely elegant product…ion by Fred Cray: Regular-sized volume format. White pictorial softcovers with titles on the cover, as issued. Photographically-based art by Fred Cray. There is no text. Two loose 4 X 6 unique postcards laid-in. Printed on pristine-white, thick coated stock paper in the United States to the highest standards. Without DJ, as issued. Presents, in a Limited Edition format, Fred Cray's "Silhouettes". In many ways, his most exquisite "Unique Photographs" project thus far. Each of the images shows a silhouette that has been superimposed with another photographically-sourced image, rendering the silhouette insignificant albeit ever-present, and resulting in a unique image because the artist has made only one of each. Cray calls each resulting image a "double-printed photograph", of which there will potentially be an infinite number "left out in the world as unique photographs". It's an ingenious idea (that uses a rudimentary process called superimposition) because it turns the photograph, the most easily reproducible medium, into something unique, literally one-of-a-kind. At the same time, Cray reminds us of the artwork's reproducibility by making each piece exactly the same 4 X 6 inch postcard size (when he could have produced different sizes, as most people would have done). It is, of course, precisely Cray's rigor to the point of static repetition that makes him an artist. You could say that while Cray is basically agreeing with Walter Benjamin's insight about "the work of art in the age of mechanical reproduction", he is also dis-agreeing with it, by showing that despite its reproducible character, the photograph does not diminish or undermine an artist's ability to create a unique work of art that reflects his personal vision. Cray reminds us, pace Benjamin, that the most serious and ambitious contemporary art is increasingly more, not less, photographically-based. As Andy Grundberg has pointed out, these "painting-photographs" will be recognized as powerful and eloquent responses to the "objective" art of such figures as Richard Prince and Cindy Sherman. An esoteric, somewhat eccentric figure, Cray keeps American Surrealism and the very idea of art alive in our time, which desperately needs it. Fred Cray has not received the kind of recognition that he deserves because his art is quirkily personal. But he is The Real Thing: Thoughtful yet intuitive, and deeply moving. As such, he is an anomaly in the midst of industrial-scale, manufactured art. His time will come because it is on his side. An absolute "must-have" title for Fred Cray collectors. This is a copy of the Limited Edition of 120 numbered copies, indicated/numbered as such on the Back Limitation Page. It is very prominently, neatly, and beautifully signed in black ink-pen by Fred Cray. It is signed directly on the page itself, not on a tipped-in page. Laid in are four loose 4 X 6 inch unique postcard artworks. This is an Artist Book collectible. As far as we know, this is the only such signed copy (with four unique photographs) of the Limited Edition available online and is in especially fine condition: Clean, crisp, and bright. Please note: Cray did NOT sign most copies of the Limited Edition. He also limited himself to just one (1) unique photograph for most copies. This copy is signed and comes with four unique photographs. A rare signed copy thus. 37 color plates, 2 unique photographs. One of the most brilliant American artists of our time. A fine copy. (SEE ALSO OTHER FRED CRAY TITLES IN OUR CATALOG) ISBN 1617042099. Signed by Author.
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Seller: ModernRare, CHICAGO, IL, U.S.A.ModernRare
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Soft cover. Condition: As New. Dust Jacket Condition: None, As Issued. 1st Edition. 1st Printing. Signed. 58 pages. Published in 2016. Artist Book. Collection of unique silhouettes. One of the most beautiful Artist Books of our time. Limited Edition of 120 numbered copies. The first and only edition. An austerely elegant product…ion by Fred Cray: Regular-sized volume format. White pictorial softcovers with titles on the cover, as issued. Photographically-based art by Fred Cray. There is no text. Three loose 4 X 6 unique postcards laid-in. Printed on pristine-white, thick coated stock paper in the United States to the highest standards. Without DJ, as issued. Presents, in a Limited Edition format, Fred Cray's "Silhouettes". In many ways, his most exquisite "Unique Photographs" project thus far. Each of the images shows a silhouette that has been superimposed with another photographically-sourced image, rendering the silhouette insignificant albeit ever-present, and resulting in a unique image because the artist has made only one of each. Cray calls each resulting image a "double-printed photograph", of which there will potentially be an infinite number "left out in the world as unique photographs". It's an ingenious idea (that uses a rudimentary process called superimposition) because it turns the photograph, the most easily reproducible medium, into something unique, literally one-of-a-kind. At the same time, Cray reminds us of the artwork's reproducibility by making each piece exactly the same 4 X 6 inch postcard size (when he could have produced different sizes, as most people would have done). It is, of course, precisely Cray's rigor to the point of static repetition that makes him an artist. You could say that while Cray is basically agreeing with Walter Benjamin's insight about "the work of art in the age of mechanical reproduction", he is also dis-agreeing with it, by showing that despite its reproducible character, the photograph does not diminish or undermine an artist's ability to create a unique work of art that reflects his personal vision. Cray reminds us, pace Benjamin, that the most serious and ambitious contemporary art is increasingly more, not less, photographically-based. As Andy Grundberg has pointed out, these "painting-photographs" will be recognized as powerful and eloquent responses to the "objective" art of such figures as Richard Prince and Cindy Sherman. An esoteric, somewhat eccentric figure, Cray keeps American Surrealism and the very idea of art alive in our time, which desperately needs it. Fred Cray has not received the kind of recognition that he deserves because his art is quirkily personal. But he is The Real Thing: Thoughtful yet intuitive, and deeply moving. As such, he is an anomaly in the midst of industrial-scale, manufactured art. His time will come because it is on his side. An absolute "must-have" title for Fred Cray collectors. This is a copy of the Limited Edition of 120 numbered copies, indicated/numbered as such on the Back Limitation Page. It is very prominently, neatly, and beautifully signed in black ink-pen by Fred Cray. It is signed directly on the page itself, not on a tipped-in page. Laid in are three loose 4 X 6 inch unique postcard artworks. This is a beautiful Artist Book collectible. As far as we know, this is the only such signed copy (with three unique photographs) of the Limited Edition available online and is in especially fine condition: Clean, crisp, and bright. Please note: Cray did NOT sign most copies of the Limited Edition. He also limited himself to just one (1) unique photograph for most copies. This copy is signed and comes with three unique photographs. A rare signed copy thus. 37 color plates, 3 unique photographs. One of the most brilliant American artists of our time. A fine copy. (SEE ALSO OTHER FRED CRAY TITLES IN OUR CATALOG) ISBN 1617042099. Signed by Author.
Language: English
Published by New York City, NY: Fred Cray Studios, 2014, 2014
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- First Edition
- Signed
Seller: ModernRare, CHICAGO, IL, U.S.A.ModernRare
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Hardcover. Condition: As New. Dust Jacket Condition: None, As Issued. 1st Edition. 1st Printing. Signed. Unpaginated. Published in 2014. Artist Book. Collection of unique self-portraits. One of the most beautiful Artist Books of our time. Limited Edition of 200 numbered and signed copies. The first and only edition. An austerely… elegant production by Fred Cray: Oversize-volume format. Gray cloth boards with photographic reproduction pasted in front and metallic-silver titles embossed on the spine, as issued. Photographically-based art by Fred Cray. There is no text. Two loose 4 X 6 unique postcards laid-in. Printed on pristine-white, thick coated stock paper in the United States to the highest standards. Without DJ, as issued. Presents, in a Limited Edition format, Fred Cray's "Changing The Guard". His most rigorous "Unique Photographs" project. The sly title refers to the fact that each of the images shows exactly the same self-portrait, which has been superimposed with another photographically-sourced image, rendering the self-portrait insignificant albeit ever-present, and resulting in a unique image because the artist has made only one of each. Cray calls each resulting image a "double-printed photograph", of which there will potentially be an infinite number "left out in the world as unique photographs". It's an ingenious idea (that uses a rudimentary process called superimposition) because it turns the photograph, the most easily reproducible medium, into something unique. At the same time, Cray reminds us of the artwork's reproducibility by using the same self-portrait and making each piece exactly the same 4 X 6 inch postcard size. Cray is basically agreeing with Walter Benjamin's insight about "the work of art in the age of mechanical reproduction", he is also dis-agreeing with it, by showing that despite its reproducible character, the photograph does not diminish or undermine an artist's ability to create a unique work of art that reflects his personal vision. Cray reminds us, pace Benjamin, that the most serious and ambitious contemporary art is increasingly more, not less, photographically-based. An esoteric figure, Cray keeps American Surrealism and the very idea of art alive in our time. Fred Cray is The Real Thing: Thoughtful yet intuitive, and deeply moving. An absolute "must-have" title for Fred Cray collectors. This is a copy of the Limited Edition of 200 numbered and signed copies, indicated/numbered as such on the Back Limitation Page. It is very prominently, neatly, and beautifully signed in black ink-pen by Fred Cray. It is signed directly on the page itself, not on a tipped-in page. Laid in are two loose 4 X 6 inch unique postcard artworks. This is an Artist Book collectible. This is one of few copies of the Limited Edition still available online and is in especially fine condition: Clean, crisp, and bright. A rare signed copy thus. Lavishly illustrated with color plates, 2 unique photographs. One of the most brilliant American artists of our time. A fine copy. (SEE ALSO OTHER FRED CRAY TITLES IN OUR CATALOG) ISBN 1617042021. Signed by Author.
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Seller: Armadillo Alley Books, Carrollton, TX, U.S.A.Armadillo Alley Books
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Hardcover. Condition: New. Limited Edition. New. An unread, austerely elegant production by Fred Cray. Limited Edition of 200 numbered and signed copies on the Back Limitation Page - this is #22. Gray cloth boards with a photographic reproduction pasted in front and metallic-silver titles embossed on the spine. The book opens na…turally to the back signature page. There is no text. Four loose 4 x 6 unique postcards laid in. Printed on pristine-white, thick coated stock paper. Without a DJ or copyright page, as issued. Unpaginated. 8 x 10" tall. "Changing The Guard" is Cray's most rigorous "Unique Photographs" project. The title refers to the fact that each image shows the same self-portrait superimposed with another photographically sourced image, creating a unique image. Cray calls each image a 'double-printed photograph' of which there is an infinite number "left out in the world as unique photographs". An esoteric figure, Cray keeps American Surrealism and the very idea of art alive today. Signed by Author(s).
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Seller: Grendel Books, ABAA/ILAB, Springfield, MA, U.S.A.Grendel Books, ABAA/ILAB
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Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Color photographs throughout. Limited edition: this copy is number 22 of 200 copies. SIGNED by Fred Cray on the limitation page. Laid in are six postcard sized color photographs, each numbered and stamped "Unique Photograph Fred Cray" on the back. Also laid in is a larger (6.5" x 9.5") color photograp…h with the same stamp but also SIGNED and dated (2014) by Fred Cray on the back. Fine in gray cloth with a color image on the front board. No dust jacket, as issued.
Published by New York City, NY: Fred Cray Studios, 2013
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Seller: ModernRare, CHICAGO, IL, U.S.A.ModernRare
Contact seller5-star sellerHardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: None, As Issued. 1st Edition. 1st Printing. Signed. 1 pages. Published in 2013. Rare Fred Cray collectible artwork. An original artwork that the artist has produced once a year to celebrate the Holiday Season and welcome the New Year. This particular piece measures 15 X 10 inche…s. The piece is unique. Presents Fred Cray's "Untitled Original Artwork". One of a Series of unique pieces that he makes once a year, the work of art as thoughtful gesture. The art is Surrealist-inspired, with a touch of Symbolism, and consists of three juxtaposed "found" items that are pasted on hand-cut paper board: Two New York Lottery tickets (which symbolize the ultimate good luck-wish for the New Year) on both sides with a self-portrait in the middle (which symbolizes the ultimate mystery and beauty of art and life itself). His dedication is hand-written at the back. In this truly wonderful Series, Cray uses the juxtaposition of photographs, the most easily reproducible medium, to make something unique, literally one-of-a-kind. Despite its reproducible character, the photograph does not diminish or undermine Cray's ability to create a unique work of art that reflects his personal vision. He reminds us that the most serious and ambitious contemporary art is increasingly more, not less, photographically-based. An esoteric, somewhat eccentric figure, Cray keeps American Surrealism and the very idea of art alive in our time, which desperately needs it. Fred Cray has not received the kind of recognition that he deserves because his art is quirkily personal. But he is The Real Thing: Thoughtful yet intuitive, and deeply moving. As such, he is an anomaly in the midst of industrial-scale, manufactured art. His time will come because it is on his side. An absolute "must-have" work of art for Fred Cray collectors. This 15 X 10 inch original artwork is very prominently and beautifully signed and inscribed in black ink-pen on verso by the artist: "Happy holidays. Hope spirits are good and business not too bad. I did get my first two books out this year and have a show opening at Janet's in January. Otherwise healthy and happy. Love, Fred Cray". The recipient, Martha Schneider, who is named, is an important figure in the art photography world. This comes with a pristine copy of the Invitation Card for Fred Cray's "Unique Photographs" at Janet Borden New York City in 2014. This is the only such artwork available online and is in especially fine condition: Clean, crisp, and bright. A rare signed piece thus. 1 original artwork. One of the most brilliant American artists of our time. A collectible piece. (SEE ALSO OTHER FRED CRAY TITLES IN OUR CATALOG). Signed by Author.
Published by New York City, NY: Fred Cray Studios, 2010
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Seller: ModernRare, CHICAGO, IL, U.S.A.ModernRare
Contact seller5-star sellerHardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: None, As Issued. 1st Edition. 1st Printing. Signed. 1 pages. Published in 2010. Rare Fred Cray collectible artwork. An original artwork that the artist has produced once a year to celebrate the Holiday Season and welcome the New Year. This particular piece measures 16 X 10 inche…s. The piece is unique. Presents Fred Cray's "Untitled Original Artwork". One of a Series of unique pieces that he makes once a year, the work of art as thoughtful gesture. The art is Surrealist-inspired, with a touch of Symbolism, and consists of three juxtaposed "found" items that are pasted on hand-cut paper board: A New York Lottery ticket (which symbolizes the ultimate good luck-wish for the New Year) in the middle flanked by two similar images of sculptures (which symbolize the ultimate mystery and beauty of art and life itself). His dedication is hand-written at the back. In this truly wonderful Series, Cray uses the juxtaposition of photographs, the most easily reproducible medium, to make something unique, literally one-of-a-kind. Despite its reproducible character, the photograph does not diminish or undermine Cray's ability to create a unique work of art that reflects his personal vision. He reminds us that the most serious and ambitious contemporary art is increasingly more, not less, photographically-based. An esoteric, somewhat eccentric figure, Cray keeps American Surrealism and the very idea of art alive in our time, which desperately needs it. Fred Cray has not received the kind of recognition that he deserves because his art is quirkily personal. But he is The Real Thing: Thoughtful yet intuitive, and deeply moving. As such, he is an anomaly in the midst of industrial-scale, manufactured art. His time will come because it is on his side. An absolute "must-have" work of art for Fred Cray collectors. This 16 X 10 inch original artwork is very prominently and beautifully signed and inscribed in pencil on verso by the artist: "And Happy New Year, Fred Cray". The recipient, Martha Schneider, who is named, is an important figure in the art photography world. This is the only such artwork available online and is in especially fine condition: Clean, crisp, and bright. A rare signed piece thus. 1 original artwork. One of the most brilliant American artists of our time. A collectible piece. (SEE ALSO OTHER FRED CRAY TITLES IN OUR CATALOG). Signed by Author.
Published by New York City, NY: Fred Cray Studios, 2014
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Seller: ModernRare, CHICAGO, IL, U.S.A.ModernRare
Contact seller5-star sellerHardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: None, As Issued. 1st Edition. 1st Printing. Signed. 1 pages. Published in 2014. Rare Fred Cray collectible artwork. An original artwork that the artist has produced once a year to celebrate the Holiday Season and welcome the New Year. This particular piece measures 16 X 8 inches…. The piece is unique. Presents Fred Cray's "Untitled Original Artwork". One of a Series of unique pieces that he makes once a year, the work of art as thoughtful gesture. The art is Surrealist-inspired, with a touch of Symbolism, and consists of three juxtaposed "found" items that are pasted on hand-cut paper board: A Paris Lottery ticket (which symbolizes the ultimate good luck-wish for the New Year) in the middle flanked by two similar superimposition-photographs (which symbolize the ultimate mystery and beauty of art and life itself). His dedication is hand-written at the back. In this truly wonderful Series, Cray uses the juxtaposition of photographs, the most easily reproducible medium, to make something unique, literally one-of-a-kind. Despite its reproducible character, the photograph does not diminish or undermine Cray's ability to create a unique work of art that reflects his personal vision. He reminds us that the most serious and ambitious contemporary art is increasingly more, not less, photographically-based. An esoteric, somewhat eccentric figure, Cray keeps American Surrealism and the very idea of art alive in our time, which desperately needs it. Fred Cray has not received the kind of recognition that he deserves because his art is quirkily personal. But he is The Real Thing: Thoughtful yet intuitive, and deeply moving. As such, he is an anomaly in the midst of industrial-scale, manufactured art. His time will come because it is on his side. An absolute "must-have" work of art for Fred Cray collectors. This 16 X 8 inch original artwork is very prominently and beautifully signed and inscribed in pencil on verso by the artist: "Hoping you are well and have a great coming year. XO, Fred Cray". The recipient, Martha Schneider, who is named, is an important figure in the art photography world. This is the only such artwork available online and is in especially fine condition: Clean, crisp, and bright. A rare signed piece thus. 1 original artwork. One of the most brilliant American artists of our time. A collectible piece. (SEE ALSO OTHER FRED CRAY TITLES IN OUR CATALOG). Signed by Author.
Published by New York City, NY: Fred Cray Studios, 2012
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Seller: ModernRare, CHICAGO, IL, U.S.A.ModernRare
Contact seller5-star sellerHardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: None, As Issued. 1st Edition. 1st Printing. Signed. 1 pages. Published in 2012. Rare Fred Cray collectible artwork. An original artwork that the artist has produced once a year to celebrate the Holiday Season and welcome the New Year. This particular piece measures 14 X 10 inche…s. The piece is unique. Presents Fred Cray's "Untitled Original Artwork". One of a Series of unique pieces that he makes once a year, the work of art as thoughtful gesture. The art is Surrealist-inspired, with a touch of Symbolism, and consists of three juxtaposed "found" items that are pasted on hand-cut paper board: A New York Lottery ticket (which symbolizes the ultimate good luck-wish for the New Year) in the middle flanked by two identical images of the Egyptian Pyramids (which symbolize the ultimate mystery and beauty of art and life itself, and in this case, the fact that the artist finally went to Egypt). His dedication is hand-written at the back. In this truly wonderful Series, Cray uses the juxtaposition of photographs, the most easily reproducible medium, to make something unique, literally one-of-a-kind. Despite its reproducible character, the photograph does not diminish or undermine Cray's ability to create a unique work of art that reflects his personal vision. He reminds us that the most serious and ambitious contemporary art is increasingly more, not less, photographically-based. An esoteric, somewhat eccentric figure, Cray keeps American Surrealism and the very idea of art alive in our time, which desperately needs it. Fred Cray has not received the kind of recognition that he deserves because his art is quirkily personal. But he is The Real Thing: Thoughtful yet intuitive, and deeply moving. As such, he is an anomaly in the midst of industrial-scale, manufactured art. His time will come because it is on his side. An absolute "must-have" work of art for Fred Cray collectors. This 14 X 10 inch original artwork is very prominently and beautifully signed and inscribed in pencil on verso by the artist: "Just getting back from Egypt and Art Basel. Hope things are well. Love, Fred Cray". The recipient, Martha Schneider, who is named, is an important figure in the art photography world. This is the only such artwork available online and is in especially fine condition: Clean, crisp, and bright. A rare signed piece thus. 1 original artwork. One of the most brilliant American artists of our time. A collectible piece. (SEE ALSO OTHER FRED CRAY TITLES IN OUR CATALOG). Signed by Author.
Published by New York City, NY: Fred Cray Studios, 2009
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Seller: ModernRare, CHICAGO, IL, U.S.A.ModernRare
Contact seller5-star sellerHardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: None, As Issued. 1st Edition. 1st Printing. Signed. 1 pages. Published in 2009. Rare Fred Cray collectible artwork. An original artwork that the artist has produced once a year to celebrate the Holiday Season and welcome the New Year. This particular piece measures 8 X 10 inches…. The piece is unique. Presents Fred Cray's "Untitled Original Artwork". One of a Series of unique pieces that he makes once a year, the work of art as thoughtful gesture. The art is Surrealist-inspired, with a touch of Symbolism, and consists of two juxtaposed "found" items that are pasted on hand-cut paper board: A New York Lottery ticket (which symbolizes the ultimate good luck-wish for the New Year) and the image of a full-dressed couple floating in a swimming pool (which symbolizes the ultimate mystery and beauty of art and life itself). His dedication is hand-written at the back. In this truly wonderful Series, Cray uses the juxtaposition of photographs, the most easily reproducible medium, to make something unique, literally one-of-a-kind. Despite its reproducible character, the photograph does not diminish or undermine Cray's ability to create a unique work of art that reflects his personal vision. He reminds us that the most serious and ambitious contemporary art is increasingly more, not less, photographically-based. An esoteric, somewhat eccentric figure, Cray keeps American Surrealism and the very idea of art alive in our time, which desperately needs it. Fred Cray has not received the kind of recognition that he deserves because his art is quirkily personal. But he is The Real Thing: Thoughtful yet intuitive, and deeply moving. As such, he is an anomaly in the midst of industrial-scale, manufactured art. His time will come because it is on his side. An absolute "must-have" work of art for Fred Cray collectors. This 8 X 10 inch original artwork is very prominently and beautifully signed and inscribed in pencil on verso by the artist: "Hope you are well and in good spirits. Much love, Fred Cray". The recipient, Martha Schneider, who is named, is an important figure in the art photography world. This is the only such artwork available online and is in especially fine condition: Clean, crisp, and bright. A rare signed piece thus. 1 original artwork. One of the most brilliant American artists of our time. A collectible piece. (SEE ALSO OTHER FRED CRAY TITLES IN OUR CATALOG). Signed by Author.
Published by New York City, NY: Fred Cray Studios, 2011
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Seller: ModernRare, CHICAGO, IL, U.S.A.ModernRare
Contact seller5-star sellerHardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: None, As Issued. 1st Edition. 1st Printing. Signed. 1 pages. Published in 2011. Rare Fred Cray collectible artwork. An original artwork that the artist has produced once a year to celebrate the Holiday Season and welcome the New Year. This particular piece measures 15 X 8 inches…. The piece is unique. Presents Fred Cray's "Untitled Original Artwork". One of a Series of unique pieces that he makes once a year, the work of art as thoughtful gesture. The art is Surrealist-inspired, with a touch of Symbolism, and consists of two juxtaposed "found" items that are pasted on hand-cut paper board: A New York Lottery ticket (which symbolizes the ultimate good luck-wish for the New Year) on the left side paired with a dazzling superimposition-photograph (which symbolizes the ultimate mystery and beauty of art and life itself). His dedication is hand-written at the back. In this truly wonderful Series, Cray uses the juxtaposition of photographs, the most easily reproducible medium, to make something unique, literally one-of-a-kind. Despite its reproducible character, the photograph does not diminish or undermine Cray's ability to create a unique work of art that reflects his personal vision. He reminds us that the most serious and ambitious contemporary art is increasingly more, not less, photographically-based. An esoteric, somewhat eccentric figure, Cray keeps American Surrealism and the very idea of art alive in our time, which desperately needs it. Fred Cray has not received the kind of recognition that he deserves because his art is quirkily personal. But he is The Real Thing: Thoughtful yet intuitive, and deeply moving. As such, he is an anomaly in the midst of industrial-scale, manufactured art. His time will come because it is on his side. An absolute "must-have" work of art for Fred Cray collectors. This 15 X 8 inch original artwork is very prominently and beautifully signed and inscribed in pencil on verso by the artist: "Many thanks for the show and support this year. Enjoy the New Year. Love, Fred Cray". The recipient, Martha Schneider, who is named, is an important figure in the art photography world. This is the only such artwork available online and is in especially fine condition: Clean, crisp, and bright. A rare signed piece thus. 1 original artwork. One of the most brilliant American artists of our time. A collectible piece. (SEE ALSO OTHER FRED CRAY TITLES IN OUR CATALOG). Signed by Author.
Published by New York City, NY: Fred Cray Studios, 2008
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- First Edition
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Seller: ModernRare, CHICAGO, IL, U.S.A.ModernRare
Contact seller5-star sellerHardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: None, As Issued. 1st Edition. 1st Printing. Signed. 1 pages. Published in 2008. Rare Fred Cray collectible artwork. An original artwork that the artist has produced once a year to celebrate the Holiday Season and welcome the New Year. This particular piece measures 8 X 12 inches…. The piece is unique. Presents Fred Cray's "Untitled Original Artwork". One of a Series of unique pieces that he makes once a year, the work of art as thoughtful gesture. The art is Surrealist-inspired, with a touch of Symbolism, and consists of two juxtaposed "found" items that are pasted on hand-cut paper board: A New York Lottery ticket (which symbolizes the ultimate good luck-wish for the New Year) and a gauzy female nude image (which symbolizes the ultimate mystery and beauty of art and life itself). His dedication is hand-written at the back. In this truly wonderful Series, Cray uses the juxtaposition of photographs, the most easily reproducible medium, to make something unique, literally one-of-a-kind. Despite its reproducible character, the photograph does not diminish or undermine Cray's ability to create a unique work of art that reflects his personal vision. He reminds us that the most serious and ambitious contemporary art is increasingly more, not less, photographically-based. An esoteric, somewhat eccentric figure, Cray keeps American Surrealism and the very idea of art alive in our time, which desperately needs it. Fred Cray has not received the kind of recognition that he deserves because his art is quirkily personal. But he is The Real Thing: Thoughtful yet intuitive, and deeply moving. As such, he is an anomaly in the midst of industrial-scale, manufactured art. His time will come because it is on his side. An absolute "must-have" work of art for Fred Cray collectors. This 8 X 12 inch original artwork is very prominently and beautifully signed and inscribed in pencil on verso by the artist: "Hope you're well. Happy Holidays as always. Love, Fred Cray". The recipient, Martha Schneider, who is named, is an important figure in the art photography world. This is the only such artwork available online and is in especially fine condition: Clean, crisp, and bright. A rare signed piece thus. 1 original artwork. One of the most brilliant American artists of our time. A collectible piece. (SEE ALSO OTHER FRED CRAY TITLES IN OUR CATALOG). Signed by Author.
Published by New York City, NY: Fred Cray Studios, 2015
- Hardcover
- First Edition
- Signed
Seller: ModernRare, CHICAGO, IL, U.S.A.ModernRare
Contact seller5-star sellerHardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: None, As Issued. 1st Edition. 1st Printing. Signed. 1 pages. Published in 2015. Rare Fred Cray collectible artwork. An original artwork that the artist has produced once a year to celebrate the Holiday Season and welcome the New Year. This particular piece measures 15 X 8 inches…. The piece is unique. Presents Fred Cray's "Untitled Original Artwork". One of a Series of unique pieces that he makes once a year, the work of art as thoughtful gesture. The art is Surrealist-inspired, with a touch of Symbolism, and consists of three juxtaposed "found" items that are pasted on hand-cut paper board: A New York Lottery ticket (which symbolizes the ultimate good luck-wish for the New Year) in the middle flanked by two stunningly beautiful "double-printed" photographs by the artist (which symbolize the ultimate mystery and beauty of art and life itself). His dedication is hand-written at the back. In this truly wonderful Series, Cray uses the juxtaposition of photographs, the most easily reproducible medium, to make something unique, literally one-of-a-kind. Despite its reproducible character, the photograph does not diminish or undermine Cray's ability to create a unique work of art that reflects his personal vision. He reminds us that the most serious and ambitious contemporary art is increasingly more, not less, photographically-based. An esoteric, somewhat eccentric figure, Cray keeps American Surrealism and the very idea of art alive in our time, which desperately needs it. Fred Cray has not received the kind of recognition that he deserves because his art is quirkily personal. But he is The Real Thing: Thoughtful yet intuitive, and deeply moving. As such, he is an anomaly in the midst of industrial-scale, manufactured art. His time will come because it is on his side. An absolute "must-have" work of art for Fred Cray collectors. This 16 X 8 inch original artwork is very prominently and beautifully signed and inscribed in black ink-pen on verso by the artist: "Hope you have a great and healthy coming year. Love, Fred Cray". The recipient, Martha Schneider, who is named, is an important figure in the art photography world. This is the only such artwork available online and is in especially fine condition: Clean, crisp, and bright. A rare signed piece thus. 1 original artwork. One of the most brilliant American artists of our time. A collectible piece. (SEE ALSO OTHER FRED CRAY TITLES IN OUR CATALOG). Signed by Author.
More imagesPublished by Fred Cray, 2017
- Hardcover
- First Edition
Seller: Southampton Books, Sag Harbor, NY, U.S.A.Southampton Books
Contact seller5-star sellerCondition: Used - As new
£ 191.72
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Add to basketHardcover. Condition: Like New. First Edition. First Edition, First Printing (Presumed). Published by Fred Cray, 2017. Quarto. Hardcover. Book is like new still in plastic. Scarce copy of this excellent art title.100% positive feedback. 30 day money back guarantee. NEXT DAY SHIPPING! Excellent customer service. Please email with… any questions. All books packed carefully and ship with free delivery confirmation/tracking. All books come with free bookmarks. Ships from Sag Harbor, New York.
