Joan Miró Les Pénalités de l’Enfer... Lithograph 1974
$4,800.00
A striking abstract lithograph by Joan Miro (Spanish 1893-1983) for Robert Desnos’ surrealist text 'Les Pénalités de l’Enfer ou les Nouvelles-Hébrides" (The Penalties of Hell or The New Hebrides), identified as plate 16, edition 14/200. The work presents a bold field of emerald green, taupe, ochre, and lavender, presented in a black and gilt frame with a linen-textured mat. A white organic form containing a radiating sunburst motif is depicted across a richly mottled and textured ground with vivid coloring. The work belongs to Miró’s illustrated project for Robert Desnos’ "Les Pénalités de l’Enfer ou les Nouvelles-Hébrides", a 1974 portfolio comprised of 25 lithographs, printed on Arches paper and published by Maeght, Paris. The work is accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity, authenticated June 12, 2013 by Franklin Bowles Galleries, New York. The sight of the piece measures 14.75" wide by 10.75" tall. Mounted in a black lacquered frame with light intentional distressing and a white linen border having gilt trim. From an estate in san Francisco, CA.
Dimensions: 28"w x 1.5"d x 23"h
Circa: 1974, Spain
Materials: Giltwood, Glass, Linen, Paper, Wood
Condition: Good, minor wear consistent with age and use. Very good, well-preserved condition with no clearly visible fading, marks, or damage observed through glass as seen in photos. Light age-appropriate edge wear to frame. Back dust cover is intact. COA is present.
