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Lot No. 228

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Joan Miro

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    "Le Marteau Sans Maitre (The Hammer Without Master)

    Original Etching with aquatint in colours, on Arches wove paper(25 Hors Commerce proofs, marked HC and numbered from 1 to 25 (From which our example comes)125 proofs numbered from 1 to 12515 Exemplaires de Chapelle for collaborators50 proofs, numbered from I to L, with a suite of 26 etchings on Japan Nacre paper), 1976, signed by the artist in pencil, numbered H.C. 13/25, , Printed by Arte Adrien Maeght, Paris, France. Published by Maeght Editeur, Paris

  • Condition:In generally good condition with minor staining and folds well away from the image (see photos).
  • Sheet: 27 by 17 3/8 in. (67.5 x 44 cms)
  • Plate: 11 1/2 by 8 7/8 in (28.0 x 22.5 cms.)
  • References: Recorded and illustrated in Jacques Dupin “Miro Graveur” (Catalogue Raisonee) ( Volume IV, pages 34/40) Number 946; also Patrick Cramer “Joan Miro, The Illustrated Books” - Number 216 (pages 532/5).
  • Framing: offered unframed
  • Note: The etching was published in the page book “Le Marteaux sans Maitre” by Rene Char in 1976. It came in a portfolio of 26 etchings all printed in colours.
Estimates*
US $
Euro
UK pound
Swiss Fr
4000-6000
3640-5460
3280-4920
4040-6060

* Estimates do not include 25% buyer's premium (see Terms and Conditions). NR means no reserve (minimum bid $50 unless otherwise posted). Estimates in other currencies based on conversion rates of Euro: 0.91 , British Pound 0.82, Swiss Fr 1.01. All conversion values are approximate with the final cost determined in dollars.
workcode: jm-1745h-39