Helen Frankenthaler, Valentine for Mr. Wonderful, 1996 (Hand signed twice and inscribed)

Helen Frankenthaler

Beautifully hand signed, dated and inscribed for Carolyn Clark in ink by Helen Frankenthaler on the title page - with her initials as well as her full signature. This elegant hardback book with slipcase features eight beautiful color plates, to accompany a 1941 poem by William Carlos Williams called "St. Valentine". The book has 24 pages and gorgeous illustrations.   Authenticity of the signature and inscription unconditionally guaranteed. The title -- Valentine for Mr. Wonderful -- says it all. It makes a memorable gift on Valentine's Day - or any day!!! By the way, this book itself was created as a gift from Frankenthaler to her husband. Many people know that she was once married to Robert Motherwell - but the art world's volatile Golden Couple divorced in 1971.  The Mr. Wonderful referenced here is the artist's second husband, Stephen M. Dubrul, Jr., a Harvard educated former CIA officer turned investment banking mogul, corporate director and philanthropist who bore an uncanny physical resemblance to former President George W. Bush. Frankenthaler pre-deceased him by one year. in slipcase with no dust jacket as issued; minor scuffing to inside book cover; otherwise interior pages are clean and crisp and in fine condition.