Enigma Variations
New York: Big Sky, 1975. First Edition, First Printing. Softcover. Item #18431
Very Good, bound in original pictorial wraps. Crease to front panel, some rubbing to exterior, previous owner inscription fills second front end page. No other markings to interior. Illustrated throughout by Philip Guston. Signed by Guston on the title page. 8vo, 9"h x 6"w.
Philip Guston stands as one of the most influential and fiercely original painters of the 20th century, a visionary who reshaped the trajectory of modern and contemporary art. Moving boldly from lyrical abstraction to his now-iconic, raw figurative style, Guston confronted political violence, personal anxiety, and the absurdities of American life with unmatched honesty. His work continues to resonate powerfully with artists, scholars, and collectors alike—making any signed material associated with him not only culturally significant, but a rare and meaningful acquisition.
Price: $1,750.00