Peter Beard (American, 1938-2020) Invitation to the Opening of Peter Beard's Exhibition, "Carnets Africains: A Retrospective (1955-Present)" at The Time Is Always Now, New York City, April 1-2, 1997 Card invitation, with inscription and drawings by Zara Beard; invitation envelope inscribed 'the one and only' [Audra Allen] and with Beard's handwritten Hog's Ranch, Nairobi address and elaborate drawings in ink. 6 x 7 inches (15.2 x 17.8 cm) PROVENANCE: Gift of the Artist. Beard's Retrospective Carnets Africains was originally shown at the Centre National de la Photographie, Paris, from November 6, 1996 to January 20, 1997. A portion of the proceeds from this Auction will be donated to Aprile's Memorial French Bulldogs Special Needs Support Services. Aprile's Memorial French Bulldogs Special Needs Support Services, Inc. is organized exclusively for charitable purposes within the meaning of section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and the New York Not-for-Profit Corporation Law. EIN: 99-1580540 This charity is devoted to the prevention of Special Needs and Handicapped Dogs, with a special focus on French Bulldogs from being abandoned, surrendered to shelters and rescues and from being euthanized because of their vulnerabilities. Through the charity's Stop And Think Educational Outreach Program and its Support Services Program they are improving upon the quality of life of dogs with special needs, providing support to the people who care for them and saving them from being euthanized. Aprile's Memorial French Bulldogs Special Needs Support Services is named after Audra Allen's sister, Aprile, who passed away unexpectedly. Throughout her lifetime, Aprile was actively involved in animal rescue. HID12401132022 © 2024 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved
