Jean DUBUFFET

Jean DUBUFFET

Born31 juillet 1901
Died12 mai 1985
LanguageFrench
NationalityFrance
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DUBUFFET, Jean
  4. Painter to painter: Dubuffet gives a book on his own work
    Lettre autographe signée
    Jean DUBUFFET (to Louis FAVRE)

    Lettre autographe signée Autograph letter signed

    "mercredi 19" [1953]|15.8 x 24 cm|Une feuille

    Autograph letter signed by Jean Dubuffet to the painter Louis Favre, autograph date "Wednesday the 19th", probably 1950s, with a few traces of folds.

     

    An interesting letter from Dubuffet relating to a little-documented episode: his meeting with the painter Louis Favre, probably around 1953, at a pivotal moment when Limbour had just published the first substantial work on Dubuffet's paintings, Tableau bon levain, à vous de cuire la pâte. L'Art Brut de Jean Dubuffet.

     

    "My dear Louis Paul Favre,

    I wonder whether you have received Limbour's book on my paintings; allow me to offer it to you as a small token of...

    €600
  5. Carton d'invitation au vernissage de l'exposition des oeuvres Jean Dubuffet exécutées depuis 1942 jusqu'à 1954 à la Galerie René Drouin
    Jean DUBUFFET

    Carton d'invitation au vernissage de l'exposition des oeuvres Jean Dubuffet exécutées depuis 1942 jusqu'à 1954 à la Galerie René DrouinInvitation card to the private viewing of the exhibition of Jean Dubuffet's work produced from 1942 to 1954 at the Galerie Rene Drouin

    Galerie René Drouin|Paris 17 Avril 1954|21 x 27.50 cm|une feuille
    Invitation card to the private viewing of the exhibition of Jean Dubuffet's work produced from 1942 to 1954 at the Galerie René Drouin
    Galerie René Drouin, Paris 17 April 1954, 21 x 27.5 cm, one leaf
    Invitation card to the private viewing of Jean Dubuffet's retrospective exhibition at the Cercle Volney, organised at the René Drouin Gallery from 17 March to 17 April 1954.
    On the recto, a superb and large original photolithograph in black and white of Jean Dubuffet, printed by Mourlot. (Webel 389).
    We attached the exhibition catalogue illustrated with reproductions of Jean Dubuffet's works.
    Rare and large photolithograph that is unusual as it has not been folded.
    €1,200
  6. Mirobolus Macadam & Cie
    Jean DUBUFFET, Michel TAPIÉ

    Mirobolus Macadam & Cie

    René Drouin|Paris 1946|19.50 x 25 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 700 copies on colour paper, ours numbered in pencil.
    Copy complete of its folded rainbow dust jacket which has small angular pieces missing including on the flaps, good internal condition.
    Text by Michel Tapié.
    Work illustrated with 32 images by Jean Dubuffet.
    Handwritten presentation dated and signed by Jean Dubuffet to the writer, journalist and theatre historian Paul-Louis Mignon.
    €800
  7. Affiche-catalogue de l'exposition de Jean Dubuffet, à la Galerie René Drouin, intitulée : "Les gens sont bien plus beaux qu'ils croient. Vive leur vraie figure. Portraits."
    Jean DUBUFFET

    Affiche-catalogue de l'exposition de Jean Dubuffet, à la Galerie René Drouin, intitulée : "Les gens sont bien plus beaux qu'ils croient. Vive leur vraie figure. Portraits."Poster catalogue of Jean Dubuffet's exhibition at the Galerie Rene Drouin, entitled: "Les gens sont bien plus beaux qu'ils croient. Vive leur vraie figure. Portraits." "People are much more beautiful than they believe. Long live their true face. Portraits."

    Galerie René Drouin|Paris 1947|27 x 43.50 cm|une feuille

    Rare poster-catalogue of the exhibition “Les gens sont bien plus beaux qu'ils croient. Vive leur vraie figure. “People are much more beautiful than they believe. Long live their true face. Portraits.” by Jean Dubuffet at the Galerie René Drouin which took place from 7 to 31 October 1947.
    Beautiful copy of this catalogue, in poster format, two folds, one horizontal and one vertical, facilitating the storage of this document which presents as four-leaf journal illustrated with portraits of writers and artists such as Henri Michaux, Henri Calet, René Bertelé, Francis Ponge, Antonin Artaud, Jean Fautrier...
    Text by Jean Dubuffet entitled “Causette”.
    Rare.

    €1,200
  8. Correspondance
    Jean DUBUFFET, Witold GOMBROWICZ

    Correspondance

    Gallimard|Paris 1995|12 x 18.50 cm|broché
    The first edition, of which there were no deluxe copies.
    Handsome copy retaining publisher's wraparound band.
    €35
  9. Francis Ponge cinq fois
    Jean TORTEL, Jean DUBUFFET

    Francis Ponge cinq fois

    Fata Morgana|Montpellier 1984|14.50 x 22.50 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 680 copies on tinted laid, only print after 20 Johannot "pur-fil" paper vellum.
    Pleasant copy.
    Book illustrated with a frontispiece by Jean Dubuffet.
    Autograph signed by Jean Tortel to poet Charles Dobzynski.
    €50
  10. Correspondance 1970-1984
    Jean DUBUFFET, Claude SIMON

    Correspondance 1970-1984

    L'Echoppe|Paris 1994|12 x 18.50 cm|broché
    First edition on current paper.
    Nice copy.
    Autograph signed by Claude Simon to his friend Georges Raillard.
    €100
  11. La vache au pré noir
    Jean DUBUFFET

    La vache au pré noir

    Collège de Pataphysique|Paris 1963|22.50 x 28 cm|en feuilles sous chemise
    First edition printed with 333 numbered copies on vellum.
    Pleasant copy.
    Work illustrated with 24 insert plates.
    €350
  12. Lettres à J.B., 1946-1985
    Jean DUBUFFET

    Lettres à J.B., 1946-1985

    Hermann|Paris 1991|15 x 21 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 20 numbered copies on centaure paper, the only deluxe copies.
    Handsome copy.
    €250
  13. La botte à nique
    Jean DUBUFFET

    La botte à nique[The Snub Boot]

    Albert Skira|Paris 1973|16.50 x 21.50 cm|en feuilles sous chemise et étui

    DUBUFFET Jean. La Botte à nique
    Albert Skira, Paris 1973, 16,5 x 21,5 cm, loose leaves with custom slipcase
    First edition, one of 165 numbered copies on vélin d'Arches paper.
    Manuscript signature of Jean Dubuffet below the justification.
    This copy with its screen print in a separate chemise.
    A very good copy.
    €2,500
  14. Feu de braise
    André PIEYRE DE MANDIARGUES (to Jean DUBUFFET)

    Feu de braise

    Grasset|Paris 1959|12 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of 200 numbered copies on alfa and réservés to the press.
    Handsome autograph inscription signed by André Pieyre de Mandiargues to Jean Dubuffet and to his wife Lili.
    A small tear, not serious, to the upper cover.
    €600
  15. L'art brut
    Jean DUBUFFET, Michel THÉVOZ

    L'art brut[Art Brut]

    Skira|Geneva 1975|27.5 x 25 cm|Reliure de l'éditeur

    First edition, profusely illustrated.

    Publisher’s full black cloth binding, smooth spine, a fine copy complete with its illustrated dust jacket.
    Our copy bears a dated and signed presentation inscription from Jean Dubuffet to Robert Dauchez, to whom he offered this work: "Jean Dubuffet adresse son amical salut à Robert Dauchez. Paris, nov 1975."
     

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  16. A meaningful inscription: "For Jean Dubuffet - who will not agree"
    Psychologie de l'art : Le musée imaginaire
    André MALRAUX (inscribed to Jean DUBUFFET)

    Psychologie de l'art : Le musée imaginaire[The Psychology of Art: The Museum Without Walls]

    Skira|Genève [Geneva] 1947|23 x 29.50 cm|reliure de l'éditeur

    First edition, no deluxe issues published.
    Richly illustrated.
    A momentous presentation copy, signed and inscribed by André Malraux: "For Jean Dubuffet - who will not agree but who may console himself with the pictures! André Malraux. Dec. 1947." (Pour Jean Dubuffet - qui ne sera pas d'accord mais qui pourra se consoler avec les images ! André Malraux. Déc. 1947.)

    This highly interesting inscription by Malraux acts as a perfect demonstration of their differing views on the subject of art:

    "In 1947, as Malraux published, with Editions Albert Skira, the first essay of his Psychologie de l'art entitled Le Musée...

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  18. Catalogue de l'Exposition intitulée "L'Art brut préféré aux Arts culturels" à la Galerie René Drouin en Octobre 1949
    Jean DUBUFFET, COLLECTIF

    Catalogue de l'Exposition intitulée "L'Art brut préféré aux Arts culturels" à la Galerie René Drouin en Octobre 1949Catalogue of the exhibition entitled "L'Art brut prefere aux Arts culturels" at the Galerie Rene Drouin in October 1949

    René Drouin|Paris 1949|17 x 20 cm|agrafé
    Catalogue of the exhibition entitled “L'Art brut préféré aux Arts culturels” at the Galerie René Drouin in October 1949
    René Drouin, Paris 1949, 17 x 20 cm, stapled
    First edition of this manifest text by Jean Dubuffet.
    Foxing and faint water-stains on the first board, second board faded, pleasant interior condition.
    Work illustrated with reproductions of works by Jean Mar, Sylvie Lec, Clotilde Patard, Miguel Hernandez, Auguste For, Pierre Giraud, Bert, Joaquim Vicens Gironella, Gustav, Xavier Parguey, Arn, Scottie Wilson, Maurice Charrieau, Heinrich Anton, Julie Bar, Aloyse, Antinea, Gaston Chaissac, Beguin, Gaston Duf, Salingardes...
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  21. Carton d'invitation à l'exposition Jean Dubuffet "Ecrits et lithographies" à la galerie La Pochade
    Jean DUBUFFET

    Carton d'invitation à l'exposition Jean Dubuffet "Ecrits et lithographies" à la galerie La PochadeInvitation card for the Jean Dubuffet exhibition "Ecrits et lithographies" at the Galerie La Pochade

    Galerie La pochade|Paris 1968|11.50 x 13.50 cm|une feuille pliée en accordéon
    Invitation card for the Jean Dubuffet exhibition “Ecrits et lithographies” at the Galerie La Pochade
    Galerie La pochade, Paris 1968, 11.5 x 13.5 cm, one accordion-pleated leaf
    Invitation card for the exhibition of Jean Dubuffet's works presented at the Galerie La Pochade, the private viewing of which took place on 29 February 1968.
    Beautiful copy of this accordion-pleated invitation card.
    Invitation card illustrated with a drawing by Jean Dubuffet.
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  22. Carton d'invitation à l'exposition Jean Dubuffet "L'hourloupe" à la Galerie Jeanne Bucher
    Jean DUBUFFET

    Carton d'invitation à l'exposition Jean Dubuffet "L'hourloupe" à la Galerie Jeanne BucherInvitation card to the exhibition of the cycle of "L'hourloupe" by Jean Dubuffet at the Jeanne Bucher Gallery whose works were presented from December 8, 1964 until January 1965.

    Galerie Jeanne Bucher|Paris 1964|13.50 x 10.50 cm|une feuille
    Invitation card to the exhibition of the cycle of "L'hourloupe" by Jean Dubuffet at the Jeanne Bucher Gallery whose works were presented from December 8, 1964 until January 1965.
    Nice copy of this invitation card.
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  24. Catalogue de l'exposition de Jean Dubuffet, à la Galerie René Drouin, intitulée : "Les gens sont bien plus beaux qu'ils croient. Vive leur vraie figure. Portraits."
    Jean DUBUFFET

    Catalogue de l'exposition de Jean Dubuffet, à la Galerie René Drouin, intitulée : "Les gens sont bien plus beaux qu'ils croient. Vive leur vraie figure. Portraits."Jean Dubuffet exhibition catalogue, at the Galerie Rene Drouin, entitled: "Les gens sont bien plus beaux qu'ils croient. Vive leur vraie figure. Portraits." "People are much more beautiful than they think. Celebrate their true figure. Portraits."

    Galerie René Drouin|Paris 1947|27 x 43.50 cm|une feuille
    Jean Dubuffet exhibition catalogue, at the Galerie René Drouin, entitled: "Les gens sont bien plus beaux qu'ils croient. Vive leur vraie figure. Portraits.” “People are much more beautiful than they think. Celebrate their true figure. Portraits.”
    Galerie René Drouin, Paris 1947, 27 x 43.5 cm, one leaf
    Rare catalogue-poster of the exhibition "Les gens sont bien plus beaux qu'ils croient. Vive leur vraie figure. Portraits.” “People are much more beautiful than they think. Celebrate their true figure. Portraits.” by Jean Dubuffet at the Galerie René Drouin held form 7 to 31 October 1947.
    Beautiful copy of this catalogue, in poster format, despite two folds, one horizontal and one...
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  27. Prospectus aux amateurs de tout genre
    Jean DUBUFFET

    Prospectus aux amateurs de tout genre

    Gallimard|Paris 1946|14.50 x 19 cm|broché
    First edition, one of copies on châtaignier paper, the only printing with 550 Bonet binding.
    Spine slightly sunned, otherwise a very good copy.
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  28. Le bal des ardents
    Jean DUBUFFET, Pierre BETTENCOURT

    Le bal des ardents

    Soltisce • [chez l'auteur]|s. l. • [Saint-Maurice-d'Ételan] s. d. [1953]|12.50 x 17 cm|broché
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  29. Ler dla canpane
    Jean DUBUFFET

    Ler dla canpane

    L'art brut|Paris 1948|13.50 x 19 cm|agrafé sous coffret-étui
    DUBUFFET Jean
    Ler dla canpane L'Art Brut, Paris 1948, 135 x 190 mm (5 5/16 x 7 1/2 ”), stapled, custom slipcase
    The rare first edition of 165 copies, the author's calligraphic text throughout, illustrated with 6 original engravings by Jean Dubuffet.
    With an exceptional and very rare inscription from Jean Dubuffet to Hans Bellmer: “à Hans Bellmer amitiés Jean Dubuffet”.
    This copy is housed within a folding box in full ochre calf lined with velvet, reproducing the calligraphy of the upper cover. Covers and spine lightly and marginally sunned as usual, discreet, skillful restoration to margins at head and foot of plates.
    The...
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  33. Edifices
    Jean DUBUFFET

    Edifices

    Galerie Jeanne Bucher • editions Beyeler|Paris • & Bâle [Basel] 1968|17 x 24 cm|broché
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