Eckhardt J., [entry by J. Wysocki] JAN WYSOCKI HIS SCULPTURES AND MEDALS, 1939

Eckhardtna, Joanna (1901-1970)
Jan Wysocki his sculptures and medals
Poznan 1939, Numismatic Society
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Life - Creativity - Works
(guide for visitors to the touring jubilee exhibition of Prof. Jan Wysocki)
Katowice 1957

pp [2 pp. of illustrations], [4], 60, [4], 96 pp. of plates of illustrations; 24.5cm, half cloth with pastedown booklet cover on front cover
very good condition; in addition to the 96 illustrations mentioned in the descriptions, the book includes 2 k. plates of illustrations
the item was accompanied by a 2tys edition booklet, 'Life - Creativity - Works' with a handwritten dedication and signature by Jan Wysocki '.... To my colleague Rolicki I offer Christmas Eve 1957 Jan Wysocki'.

The first part of the book is biographical in nature, introducing the figure of sculptor and medallic artist Professor Jan Wysocki. The second part is an outline of medallic art from the Renaissance to the 20th century. The next part describes the artist's rich output - medals, plaques and sculptures. The whole is completed by 96 plates with reproductions of Jan Wysocki's works.
A rare publication in the trade, almost the entire edition was destroyed by the Germans at the outbreak of World War II.