Yves SAINT LAURENT: "Kouros" - SIGNED Portfolio of Prints

Yves SAINT LAURENT: "Kouros" - SIGNED Portfolio of Prints

Saint Laurent, Yves. (1936–2008) "Kouros" - SIGNED Paris: Maquette et Edition Mafia. [1981]. First and only edition. . Interesting portfolio entitled "Kouros," limited to 1,500 copies, this being copy no. 909 of 1000 numbered. 8 bifolia; 9 printed poems, each accompanied by a full-page illustration on the opposing page; 10 plates in total (including one double page plate) printed in blues, black and silver in a pochoir style; decorated leaf with title and justification; loose in printed blue wrappers, houséd in original printed white cardboard case. 380 x 280mm (15 x 11"). 0.7kg. This copy signed and inscribed by the artist and author on a preliminary page in black ink to the model Kris Lovimaskaia: "Pour Kris, avec amour, Yves, 23 Octobre 1986, Paris." Contents in fine condition; the original box which has preserved the book well exhibits extensive wear and staining. A wonderful piece from one of the most influential fashion designers of the 20th century.A beautifully produced artist's book by Yves Saint Laurent publicising his perfume Kouros, "the scent of the Gods". Saint Laurent's poems are accompanied by his illustrations. His words and images combine Greek myth and art with the male body and the perfection of masculine beauty. The book was issued as a luxurious publicity brochure and, although there was a limitation of 1,500, copies are now scarce. OCLC records only two copies. The inscription is from the year after Caroline Rennolds Milbank wrote, "The most consistently celebrated and influential designer of the past twenty-five years, Yves Saint Laurent can be credited with both spurring the couture's rise from its sixties ashes and with finally rendering ready-to-wear reputable." Schubertiade Music & Arts LLC - BUY WITH CONFIDENCE! ***ALL AUTOGRAPHS GUARANTEED AUTHENTIC WITHOUT LIMIT*** I was the President of the Professional Autograph Dealers Association from 2013-2018 and a leading and trusted authenticator of autographs, including for many of the world's auction houses and for James Spence (JSA). Schubertiade Music & Arts are also members in good standing of ABAA/ILAB, the most exclusive consortium of Rare Book and Manuscript Dealers in the world, as well as the MLA (Music Librarian Association), and MARIAB (Massachusetts and Rhode Island Antiquarian Booksellers). You can read more about us by searching for Schubertiade Music & Arts and may buy with utmost confidence! SCHUBERTIADE MUSIC & ARTS deals in Music, Entertainment, Literary and other Autographs, Antiquarian Music, Books, Prints, Photographs & Paintings and Ephemera. Please read more about us in our "about me" page by clicking next to our username / feedback listing. We issue seasonal and occasional catalogues - please contact us if you would like to receive notifications or let us know about your collection. Everything we offer is guaranteed authentic without limit and is so stated on the signed and detailed receipt which comes with every item. Because this Guarantee is attached to an actual and meaningful money-back guarantee (see our Terms for further details), this is much more significant than most COAs which are generally but worthless pieces of paper if not issued by recognized experts in the field and backed by a real authenticity return policy. We accept payment by ALL MAJOR CREDIT CARDS, Check, and by Paypal. Shipping Charges are as listed and are not subject to negotiation. We will of course be happy to combine shipments and do NOT charge multiple shipping charges except for large/heavy items which naturally affect the cost. We ship exclusively via insured FedEx and pride ourselves on our thorough and expert packaging.

A beautifully produced artist's book by Yves Saint Laurent publicising his perfume Kouros, "the scent of the Gods". Saint Laurent's poems are accompanied by his illustrations. His words and images combine Greek myth and art with the male body and the perfection of masculine beauty. The book was issued as a luxurious publicity brochure and, although there was a limitation of 1,500, copies are now scarce. OCLC records only two copies. The inscription is from the year after Caroline Rennolds Milbank wrote, "The most consistently celebrated and influential designer of the past twenty-five years, Yves Saint Laurent can be credited with both spurring the couture's rise from its sixties ashes and with finally rendering ready-to-wear reputable."