RICHARD AVEDON (American, 1923-2004). In the American West and John Harrison, lumber salesman, and his daughter Meliss... (Total: 9 Items)

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RICHARD AVEDON (American, 1923-2004)
In the American West and John Harrison, lumber salesman, and his daughter Melissa, Lewisville, Texas 11/22/1981, 1985
First edition book and engraver's proof
12-1/2 x 9-3/4 inches (31.8 x 24.8 cm) (engraver's proof)
Proof signed and dated in pencil on the overmat.
First edition inscribed 'For John Harrison & Melissa / Avedon 85' in ink; black-stamped brown cloth with mounted photographic reproductions on the covers; and with acetate dust jacket.

Accompanying this lot is a signed and inscribed Texas Monthly 'Faces of the West' Magazine cover 'For John and Melissa with more gratitude than I can express Dick Avedon' in a presentation mat and frame and three additional typed letters from Avedon to the Harrison family.

'Dear John Harrison:

At last the exhibition is opening. The Five years passed quickly, and with some regret on my part ,the project is over.

"In the American West" opens at the Amon Carter Museum in Fort Worth, Texas on September 14 and will continue there until November 17, 1985. Following that, the show will tour in the United States for two years and then go on to Europe and Japan. I sincerely hope that you will have the opportunity to see the exhibition.

Harry N. Abrams, Inc. is publishing the book of this work, In the American West, which will be released this September, concurrent with the opening of the exhibition . It should be available in bookstores at that time.

Enclosed is an engraver's proof of my portrait of you which appears in the book and the exhibition. Your complimentary copy of the book will follow within a month or two.

This letter is to keep you informed, and most of all to thank you once again for allowing me to photograph you. It was a privilege.

Sincerely,

Richard Avedon (signed in ink)'




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