Austin Osman Spare Dearest Vera + Exhibition Catalogues of A.O.S.

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Note: No International Buyers (Sorry). I Only Ship to the 48 Continental States. (Sorry AK and HI). I Only Accept PayPal for Payment. When PayPal Notifies Me The Transaction Has Been Processed, and Payment Has Been Deposited To My PayPal Acct, I Will Ship within Three Business Days. (Or Sooner if Possible) I'm Including FREE SHIPPING Too! I Ship U.P.S. Ground Service, Insured w/a Tracking Number or U.S.P.S. Priority Mail. PLEASE SEE MY PHOTOGRAPHS USE THE MAGNIFIER TO GET A CLOSER LOOK Dearest Vera Austin Osman Spare A Kaleidoscope of Facsimile Holograph Letters to his friend, the Poet and Painter Vera Wainwright assembled by Kenneth and Steffi Grant In his later creative life, Spare was sought out by artists and writers eager to receive insights of experience from the ‘Walworth Road Surrealist.’ And yet, there were very few indeed who became good friends. Vera Wainwright was one such friend. She arrived in Spare’s life as the clouds of war cast a long shadow over South London, and sought him out amid the debris of the blitz to offer her support and affection. Dearest Vera is an account of their friendship told by Spare himself, through the many letters sent to his new pupil. Those familiar with Spare will find new insights to his life and theories on art, while newcomers will discover an eccentric and gifted artist sharing a lifetime’s experience with an eager pupil. Compiled by Kenneth and Steffi Grant, this kaleidoscope of correspondence is a rare treat, and a major resource for those seeking to better understand this complex and neglected genius. Details – 4to (270 x 195mm) – 176 pages – coloured plates – profusely illustrated – 600 copies only – silver-stamped purple cloth – dust-jacket The Exhibition Catalogues of Austin Osman Spare edited by Robert Ansell During the course of his creative life Spare produced more than 2000 drawings, watercolours and pastels. His exhibitions ranged from the fashionable West End of Edwardian London, to the earthy characterful taverns of post-War Southwark. This volume gathers together his very rare exhibition catalogues: from his first show at the Bruton Galleries in 1907, to his last at the Archer Gallery in 1955. These facsimiles present a wealth of scarce information, including: 1. Commentaries by Austin Spare. 2. Essays from Kenneth Grant, Dennis Bardens, Grace E. Rogers, John Smith, Oswell Blakeston, G.S. Sandilands and others. 3. Lists of pictures exhibited, each with a catalogue number, often with prices. 4. Dates and locations for his shows. These facsimiles are illustrated with more than eighty pages of colour plates, carefully selected to represent the evolution of Spare’s work between 1902-1956, and his various styles throughout the period. The original catalogues are also augmented with an introduction by Robert Ansell and several useful appendices, including: 1. Signatures and Monograms of the artist, 1902-1956 2. Notes on Framing by Austin O. Spare (1947) 3. Inventory of Pictures at 5 Wynne Road, 1956 4. Decorated Objects 5. Exhibition Invitation Cards 6. Hand out for the Guinea Exhibition (1932) There is also a comprehensive index, which lists alphabetically nearly 2000 picture titles for Spare’s output 1907-1955, denoting exhibition, date and catalogue number. This substantial volume represents an invaluable and essential resource for collectors of his work. Details – 8vo (210mm x 148mm) – 320 pages – eighty colour plates – custom endpapers – 700 copies in blocked black cloth – dust-jacket Austin Osman Spare (1886-1956) is one of the most influential and innovative figures in twentieth century occultism. A natural artist and psychic, Spare’s explorations of the creative focus gave rise to an ontology and body of work that departs radically from conventional occultism, both then and now. Ahead of his time, he was dismissed by Crowley early in his career, but found appreciation and understanding with the next generation, who embraced his ideas with alacrity. A true Londone... read more

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