Book Collection Lot of Two Western Australian Artist. Book (1) Beatrice Darbyshire. Book (2) The Tiggy Puggenheim Collection: Leon Pericles

Book(1) Barbara Chapman. Book (2) Julian Leatherdale

Published by Book (2) Cygnet Books, 1990. Book (2) Pen & Paint,1994.

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Book Collection Lot of Two Western Australian Artist. Book (1) Beatrice Darbyshire. Book (2) The Tiggy Puggenheim Collection: Leon Pericles. Extra charges for over-sea shipping due to weight is over 500grams. Below is a book condition report & synopsis. Book (1) Beatrice Darbyshire. Signed name on the first fly lead page "Barbara Chapman". This book also come some Two leaflet inside the book. The first one a small card of book launch (See photo). Also another leaflet titled "Aspect of Isolation" from Lawrence Wilson Art Gallery (see Photo). This book appears it came from a book launch. Book boards are clean & Unmarked. Book block clean & Unmarked. Text body clean throughout the book. Dust jacket near fine, no tears. Spine intact. Over-all a excellent and neat copy. Beatrice Darbyshire by Barbara Chapman is a beautifully crafted biographical study of the Western Australian artist Beatrice Dean Darbyshire (1901 1988). Published in 1990 by Cygnet Books and the University of Western Australia Press, the book spans 112 pages and includes over 90 illustrations of Darbyshire s etchings and drawings. Darbyshire was renowned for her printmaking, particularly in the 1920s and 1930s, and was considered one of the finest etchers in Western Australia. She studied at the Royal College of Art in London and exhibited internationally, including at the British Empire Exhibition at Wembley. Her work often depicted the landscapes of Balingup and portraits of Aboriginal people she met during travels in the Kimberley region. Chapman s book not only showcases Darbyshire s artistic achievements but also includes tributes from figures like Hendrik Kolenberg, Mollie Lukis, and Mary Durack. It s a heartfelt homage to an artist whose quiet brilliance was rediscovered later in life. If you're interested in Australian art history or the story of a remarkable woman artist, this book is a gem. Book (2) The Tiggy Puggenheim Collection: Leon Pericles. Book also appear is came from a book launch. Type letter with a signature "Moira Pericles" Date 1994. and another leaflet (see photo). Book condition is near fine. Book boars and book block are clean & unmarked. Spine intact. Dust jacket very good, light scratches and no tear. Spine intact. Over-all a very special & neat copy. The Tiggy Puggenheim Collection is one of Leon Pericles most iconic and satirical exhibitions, first launched in 1995. It cleverly riffs on the legacy of famed art patron Peggy Guggenheim, reimagining her as Tiggy Puggenheim in a whimsical and irreverent parody of blockbuster art shows. Here s what makes it special: Concept & Style: Pericles created a fictional art collection filled with humorous and surreal works, blending collage, printmaking, and painting. The pieces often feature imaginary artists and absurd backstories, poking fun at the art world s pretensions. Touring Exhibition: The collection toured 20 venues across Australia over nine months, making it one of the largest solo touring exhibitions by an Australian artist at the time. Book Edition: A beautifully illustrated hardcover book was published in 1994, featuring 146 pages of artworks and commentary by Julian Leatherdale. It s now a collector s item and occasionally resurfaces in rare bookshops. Cultural Impact: The exhibition helped cement Pericles reputation for blending satire with fine art, and his fictional town of Widjimorphup plays a recurring role in the narrative. If you re into art that s both clever and visually rich, this collection is a gem. Over-all both books are in great condition. See photo. Extra charges for over-sea shipping due to weight is over 500gram. For more information you can contact me via e-mail or by mobile. Weight of book (1) 0.884. Book (2) 1.165kg. Total weight is 2.035kg.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Book Collection Lot of Two Western Australian Artist. Book (1) Beatrice Darbyshire. Book (2) The Tiggy Puggenheim Collection: Leon Pericles
• Publisher: Book (2) Cygnet Books, 1990. Book (2) Pen & Paint,1994.
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: Near Fine
• Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine
• Signed: Signed by Author(s)