Lot 116
  • 116

JOAN MIRÓ | Femmes et oiseau devant la nuit and Femmes et oiseau devant la lune (D. 47-48)

Estimate
18,000 - 24,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • Joan Miró
  • Femmes et oiseau devant la nuit and Femmes et oiseau devant la lune (D. 47-48)
  • plates: 125 by 150 mm 4 7/8 by 5 7/8 in
  • sheets: 280 by 217 mm 11 by 8 1/2 in
Two etchings, the first printed in colors, the second with handcoloring, 1947, each signed in pencil and dated, the first numbered 53/100, the second inscribed 'XXIII/L', both from the total numbered edition of 100, on wove paper, printed by Atelier 17, New York, published by Curt Valentin, New York, framed together (2 prints)

Condition

The prints are in good condition, the sheets slightly trimmed at the right edge with associated tiny horizontal tears. Both sheets with faint uneven discoloration and a few fox marks in the margins and at the edges of the sheet.The top of the first sheet with a slight undulation, probably due to tight hinging on the verso. The verso of the first sheet in good condition, with several small fox marks, traces of surface soiling and a few spots of skinning from prior hinging. The verso of the second sheet in good condition, with faint traces of surface soiling.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
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