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Bruce Conner — BOOK ONE
Bruce Conner — BOOK ONE
Bruce Conner — BOOK ONE
Bruce Conner — BOOK ONE
Bruce Conner — BOOK ONE
Bruce Conner

BOOK ONE

1970

BOOK ONE is a lithograph created on BFK Rives paper in 1970, showcasing the artist's exploration of printmaking techniques. The work demonstrates the characteristic style of its period, utilizing the rich tonal possibilities inherent to the lithographic medium. This piece represents an important moment in the artist's career as he engaged with traditional fine art printing methods. The composition and execution reflect the conceptual and visual concerns of early 1970s contemporary art. BFK Rives paper, known for its quality and receptiveness to ink, provides an ideal surface for this artistic expression.

Medium
lithograph on BFK Rives
Dimensions

Notes

Signed, titled, dated and numbered to lower edge of each work ‘2/90 Book One: 1-15 Bruce Conner 1970’. This complete portfolio of fifteen works plus cover page is number 2 from the edition of 90 printed by Kaiser Graphics, Oakland with typography by Grabhorn-Hoyem. Sold with original handmade portfolio by Schuberth Bindery. Provenance: Acquired directly from the artist, Collection of Vivian Kurz

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April 16, 2026

Estimate: $3,000$5,000

Lot 165

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Bruce Conner, BOOK ONE, 1970

BOOK ONE is a lithograph created on BFK Rives paper in 1970, showcasing the artist's exploration of printmaking techniques. The work demonstrates the characteristic style of its period, utilizing the rich tonal possibilities inherent to the lithographic medium. This piece represents an important moment in the artist's career as he engaged with traditional fine art printing methods. The composition and execution reflect the conceptual and visual concerns of early 1970s contemporary art. BFK Rives paper, known for its quality and receptiveness to ink, provides an ideal surface for this artistic expression.

Medium
lithograph on BFK Rives
Dimensions
21.6 x 13.7 cm
Year
1970
Seen at
Wright, Chicago, United States

Related themes

Mark Making, Contemporary Print, Modernist approach, Book One, Artistic Expression, Visual Language, Conceptual Work, Fine Art Printing, Figurative Elements, BFK Rives, Abstract Lithograph, Compositional balance, Lithograph Print, 1970s Art, Paper Medium, Tonal variation, Ink Drawing, Black and White, Abstract Composition

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