Carl Milles: An Interpretation of His Work

Rogers, Meyric R. Carl Milles: An Interpretation of His Work. New Haven: Yale University Press, 1948. Second printing. Folio. VIII, [4], 73, [1]pp (text), 163 leaves (plates). Original burgundy cloth, with gold lettering on spine. Striking pictorial monograph on Swedish sculptor Carl Milles (1875-1955), best known for his fountains. Carl Milles sculpted the Poseidon statue in Gothenburg, the Gustaf Vasa statue at the Nordiska museet, the Orfeus group outside the Stockholm Concert Hall and the Folke Filbyter sculpture in Linköping. He was married to artist Olga Milles and brother to Ruth Milles and half brother to the architect Evert Milles. Moderate shelf wear. Spine slightly sunned. Previous owner’s name on front free endpaper (Robert Ortlieb). Binding in overall good, interior in good+ condition. g to g+. Hardcover. (37651) $45