‘Art Beauties’ Portfolio Annual Edition of Nude Models- Lot 413, Auction 4/29/2019
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United States or England, ca. early 20th century CE. A volume entitled, “Art Beauties: Over 60 Poses of the World’s Most Beautiful Models,” including dozens of vintage black and white printed photographs of nude female models ‘framed’ by sinuous Art Nouveau/Art Deco style borders, many posed as classical subjects – i.e. Cupid and Psyche, Abduction of Amymone, Siren with Unbound Hair, Leda and the Swan, and Venus Rising from the Sea – others presented as exotic lovelies inspired by a taste for Orientalism – and still others presented in generalized temptress poses that highlight their curves and grace. Size: 9.75″ L x 6.875″ W (24.8 cm x 17.5 cm)
Condition: Centerfold has been separated from the volume, but is still there. Overall excellent.
Provenance: private East Coast USA collection
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