Art + Antiques
Sat, May 4, 2024 11:00AM EDT
Lot 78
Pierre Louys: Two Illustrated Erotic Volumes (1945-46)
Estimate: $200 - $400
Unsold
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $5,000 | $250 |
| $10,000 | $500 |
| $20,000 | $1,000 |
| $50,000 | $2,500 |
| $75,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
1. Pierre Louys
Les Aventures du Roi Pausole
Editions du Livre (Monte Carlo), 1945
Illustrated by Suzanne Ballivet
11 1/4" x 9 1/4"
A humorous collection of erotic stories by Louys. Number 205 from an edition of 965, printed on Grand Velin Renage. Ballivet's original lithograph illustrations throughout, with an additional suite of a dozen plates. Loosely contained in a white paper folder, further contained in a cardboard folder, and housed in a simulated pearl slipcase.
2. Pierre Louys
Aphrodite [Moeurs Antiques]
Editions Calliope (Paris), 1946
Illustrated by "Theocrates" (unknown pseudonym)
10 1/4" x 6 3/4"
Louys' scandalous tale with a classical setting. Number 534 from an edition of 1000, printed on white rag paper. Ethereal and suggestive lithograph illustrations interspersed in the text. Bound in thick white paper, and housed in a red marbled cardboard slipcase.
Condition
[Roi Pausole] Good condition, noting some wear to the slipcase and occasional minor creases to pages from handling. [Aphrodite] Minor stains to the cover. Some wear to the slipcase.
Overall Dimensions
Height: 11.25 in
Width: 9.25 in
Depth: 3.25 in
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