Michael Ayrton: Rudiments of Paradise (Signed)

Important collection of Ayrton’s writings on art, including his three admiringly hostile essays on the influence and legacy of Picasso: “To write anything but praise, or to attempt anything but a favourable analysis of the present value and future significance of the art of Picasso, is to be attacked at once”. Signed by Michael Ayrton on title page. Condition: mustard coloured cloth boards a little rubbed to extremities. Dust-wrapper a little worn to edges with light chipping to head and tail of spine.