ANTONAKOS Stephen (Αντωνάκος Στυλιανός), “BOOK 1980-1985”.

ONE OF THE 80 COPIES prepared by the Greek born American sculptor most well known for his abstract sculptures often incorporating neon. Numbered “48/80” and signed in pen by the artist. 4to (31x31cm), 62 leaves.

Rare conceptual artwork in the form of an illustrated book. The book is formed of 62 unnumbered coloured sheets, including eight collages, several silkscreens and lithographs, photographic illustrations and various cut paper works. Some of the sheets are accompanied by artists “notes” printed on loose small transparent drawing papers.

Title and number of the copy on one of the last sheets, without publication place or date. Original cloth covers and spine illustrated with artist’s design. Thick case. In excellent condition. Few only copies tracked in museums collections, not tracked in auction sale.