Lot 101
  • 101

Joan Miró

Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • Joan Miró
  • Barcelona, XXVII (M. 32)
  • Image: 640 by 486mm; 25¼ by 19 1/8 in
  • Sheet: 701 by 530 mm; 27 1/2 by 20 5/8 in
Lithograph, 1944, signed and dated in pencil, numbered 5/5, on Torras Juvinya paper, with full margins, a tear at upper edge of sheet and a repaired tear at left edge of sheet, both extending into the image, other short tears and nicks at edges of sheet, a vertical sharp crease at upper edge of sheet, broken creases at lower corners, occasional handling creases in the image

Condition

This print is not in good condition. Recommend viewing before bidding. The mentioned tear at upper edge of sheet measures approx 50mm, at left edge of sheet approx 68mm. The longest of the mentioned other tears and nicks at edges measures approx 20mm. The diagonal crease at lower left measures approx 12cm, the vertical crease at lower right corner approx 40mm. Taped to mount at upper and lower edges of sheet verso. Other small defects.
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