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Lot 69
Spanish (1893-1983)
Three Exhibition Posters
Medium
lithograph
Dimensions
sheet (largest): 33 /4 x 22 1/4 inches

Estimate: $200 - $400

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About this Lot
Description
Comprising exhibition posters for Joan Miro including Graphics at the Philadelphia Museum of Art from 1966, Vision Nouvelle Estampes Originales from Arte Paris, and Sobreteixims I Escultures by Sala Gaspar from 1972
Frame Information
unframed
Provenance
From the Collection of Jack Krumholz, owner of Morningstar Gallery, SoHo, NYC
Condition
each in overall good condition, with some toning and foxing, small tear to bottom edge of largest poster

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Art has not been examined out of the frame unless otherwise stated. Frames, lampshades, or items described as “supplementary” are not considered integral to the value of the lot and are excluded from condition assessments. This includes any mat, mounting, glazing, hanging apparatus, case, box, or stand. Timepiece movements, lighting elements and items with mechanical or electrical components have not been thoroughly tested and are not covered under warranty by Capsule.

Joan Miró

Spanish 1893-1983
Image for Artist Joan Miró
Joan Miró was a painter, sculptor, and ceramicist, known for his distinctive style that combined Surrealism and abstraction. Miró's art is characterized by whimsical, biomorphic forms, bright and bold colors, and a sense of childlike playfulness. He often used a combination of abstract and figurative elements in his works, creating dreamlike and imaginative compositions. Miró was a pioneer of automatic drawing, a Surrealist technique that aimed to access the subconscious mind to create art. Joan Miró's art was influenced by the Spanish Civil War (1936-1939), a conflict between the Nationalist forces, led by General Francisco Franco, and the Republican forces. Miró, being a Catalan artist from Barcelona, was deeply affected by the war and its impact on Spain. During the Spanish Civil War, Miró was sympathetic to the Republican cause, which represented the democratic and left-wing forces opposing the Nationalists. His art from this period often reflected the turmoil and violence of the war, as well as his personal emotional response to the conflict. After the war, Miró's art continued to be influenced by the political and social issues of his time, but he also returned to more abstract and playful themes in his work. The Spanish Civil War left a lasting impact on him and the trajectory of his art, serving as a reminder of the importance of social and political engagement in the life of an artist. Image: Joan Miro, Barcelona 1935, by Carl Van Vechten