Property from a Private Collector, New York City

Description:

Joan Miro (Spanish, 1893-1983), Crapaud Lyre (Lyre Toad), Drypoint and Aquatint Etching, 1965, pencil signed lower right, numbered 21/75 lower left, floating in a metal frame, with Kulicke gallery label on verso. Frame size: 26 3/8 in. x 36 7/8 in.

Joan Miro was a Catalan Spanish painter, sculptor, ceramicist and printmaker from Barcelona. Miro had a brief stint in the business world before abandoning it to pursue art after a nervous collapse. He is largely classified as a surrealist, but some of his work reflects that of his fauvist and expressionist contemporaries. Miro split his time between Paris and Spain and was represented by Pierre Matisse in his New York Gallery. He recieved international recognition after World War II along with many prestigious commissions and accolades. His large scale projects can be seen as murals and large sculptures at Harvard University, the UNESCO building in Paris and in Chicago and Houston. His work can be found in the permanent collections of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Tate and the Art Insitute of Chicago among many others, including the Fundació Joan Miró in Barcelona, a museum dedicated to the artist and his legacy.

Measurements: Height: sheet size, 25 1/4 in. x Width: 35 1/2 in.

Condition:

Good condition, toning, not viewed out of frame, some waviness to paper, particularly along edges, wear to frame with some scratches to glazing.

Notice to bidders: The absence of a condition report does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections, or the conditions of aging. PHOTOS MAY ALSO ACT AS A CONDITION REPORT. Please review all photos closely prior to bidding. Complete condition reports are available by request, no later than 24 hours prior to the live auction. All lots are offered and sold 'AS IS’, and Everard Auctions will not provide refunds based on condition. Timepiece movements, lighting and electrics have not been tested, and art has not been examined out of the frame unless otherwise stated. We do not guarantee the condition of frames. By placing a bid, either in person, by phone, absentee or via the Internet, you signify that you agree to be bound by the conditions of sale. Everard Auctions does not provide any shipping or packing services. We recommend that all potential buyers obtain pack/ship estimates prior to bidding. Please contact us for a list of recommended shippers.