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Lot No. 168

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Joan Miro

Spanish 1893-1983
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    "Person And Bird (Galerie Maeght Exhibition,1948)"

    color lithograph on Maris paper,, 1948, signed by the artist,, a working proof on Marais paper, from a few signed examples, no general edition in this version , Printed by Mourlot, Paris.Published by Galerie Maeght, Paris.

  • Condition:In very good condition overall, the colors fresh. Archival matting.
  • Sheet: 25 3/4 by 19 3/4 in. ( 65 x 50 cm.)
  • References: Recorded and illustrated in the standard text on the original lithographs of Miro by Mourlot, No.67; Corredor-Matheos, No. 4
  • Provenance: Pierre Matisse Gallery, New York.
  • Exhibitions: Edwin A. Ulrich Museum of Art, Wichita State University, 1978, with the original exhibition label on the support sheet.
  • Framing: Framed in accordance with accepted conservation standards, acid free mats and mounts, removable hinging.
  • Note: This highly anthropomorphic original lithograph was produced in conjunction with Miro's first one-man show at Gallerie Maeght in 1948. The work had lettering added for the general exhibition printing run (as here). The Ulrich Museum has confirmed that this is their label from the 1978 exhibition. Very rare.
    Marais paper is very thin and fragile and used for proofs and tests but is not suitable for general runs.
Estimates*
US $minpr
Euro
UK pound
Swiss Fr
3000-5000,
( )
2970-4950
2520-4200
2970-4950

* Estimates do not include 25% buyer's premium (see Terms and Conditions). NR means no reserve (minimum bid $50 unless otherwise posted). Estimates in other currencies based on conversion rates of Euro: 0.99 , British Pound 0.84, Swiss Fr 0.99. All conversion values are approximate with the final cost determined in dollars.
workcode: jm-2001a-56