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John Cage (1912-1992)
The First Meeting of the Satie Society
John Cage (1912-1992) The First Meeting of the Satie Society stainless steel valise embossed with the words of Erik Satie, with shattered glass containing an introduction and seven artist books overall: 26 3/8 x 21 3/8 x 3¼ in. (67 x 54.3 x 8.3 cm.) Executed in 1992. This work is number three from an unrealized edition of nine bound versions plus six unbound versions. Relakus 2 signed and numbered '3/9 Jasper Johns' (on back credits page) artist book--text by John Cage based on Marcel Duchamp's notes with eight lithographic studies of Marcel Duchamp's 1919 painting Bride by Jasper Johns 31 x 17 in. (78.7 x 43.2 cm.) Variations with Interludes and Variations artist book--text and monotypes by John Cage 10½ x 13 in. (26.7 x 33 cm.) The First Edition of Writings through the Essay on the Duty of Civil Disobedience artist book--text by John Cage and lithographs by Stephen Bastian based on the writings and drawings of Henry David Thoreau on Nature 23 7/8 x 18¾ in. (60.6 x 47.6 cm.) Musikus 2 signed 'ROBERT RAUSCHENBERG' (on title page) artist book--text by John Cage and five etchings by Robert Rauschenberg based on the writings of Chris Mann 21 x 20 1/8 in. (53.3 x 51.1 cm.) Sonnekus 2 artist book--text by John Cage based on the First Book of Moses with new works after drawings by Mell Daniel 17 x 22 3/8 in. (43.2 x 56.8 cm.) Mesdamkus 2 signed and numbered 'Ryman 3' (on the back credits page) artist book--text by John Cage based on the writing of James Joyce with drawings in chalk by Robert Ryman 25 3/8 x 17 3/8 in. (64.5 x 44.1 cm.) Cinekus 2 artist book--text by John Cage based on the writing of Marshall McLuhan with etchings and a graphite drawing by Sol LeWitt 25 x 19 3/8 in. (63.5 x 49.2 cm.)