CESAR (César BALDACCINI dit, 1921-1998). Composition,... Lot 241

CESAR (César BALDACCINI dit, 1921-1998). Composition, 1976. Mixed media on paper, based on the first page of the book "César" by RESTANY (Pierre). Monte-Carlo, Editions Sauret, 1975. One volume in-4°. Bound in publisher's full unbleached cloth with title in black in the center of the 1st board, in a full illustrated dust jacket. Numerous black and color illustrations. Enriched copy of the drawing with signed autograph dispatch "pour David, César". Also included: - CESAR (César BALDACCINI dit, 1921-1998), attributed to. Polychrome work on crumpled paper, found loose in the book. - Autographed by the artist, signed in felt-tip pen and dated 71. Provenance: former David Beccaria collection, Nice. David Beccaria ran an ice-cream shop at 2 Cours Saleya, frequented by artists, particularly those of the Ecole de Nice. An enthusiastic and highly regarded artist, he built up an important collection of works by his contemporaries.