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Le Corbusier (1887-1965), 2 in-12° books, dedicated...

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Le Corbusier (1887-1965), 2 in-12° books, dedicated by the artist to Henri Druaux, Le Corbusier's confidant: 1) Le Modulor, Editions de l'architecture d'aujourd'hui, Boulogne, 1950, publisher's binding and dust jacket. Copy signed and dedicated in ink "Pour Henri, avec mon Amitié, avr 50" 2) Modulor 2, Editions de l'architecture d'aujourd'hui, Boulogne, 1954, ed. limited to 4100 copies, publisher's binding and dust jacket. Copy signed and dedicated in ink "Pour Henri, amitié, déc 55". Includes 5 books and fold-outs by the artist and a pin, including : Le Corbusier: 80 dessins, Edizioni Ente Fiere di Bologna, 1977 ; Le Corbusier, 1987, Centenaire, Fondation Le Corbusier, 1987 ; Notre Dame du Haut à Ronchamp, Schnell et Steiner Münich et Zürich, 1965 Provenance: Monsieur Henri Bruaux (Le Corbusier's confidant), received directly from the artist; Swiss private collection (acquired from previous provenance) and remained in the family for over 30 years. Note: bindings in poor condition