Surrealism Art Prints

Medium: original etching and aquatint. Signed in pencil and numbered 68 of 80. Printed in 1947 on Velin de Hollande paper and published in New York by the Quadrangle Press as a special insert presented with the deluxe edition of Robert Goldwater's "Rufino Tamayo". Plate size: 7 7/8 x 5 3/4 inches (200 x 148 mm). Sheet size: 11 1/8 x 8 1/8 inches (282 x 205 mm). A rich and beautifully printed impression.

Medium: original etching and aquatint. Printed in 1947 on Velin de Hollande paper and published in New York by the Quadrangle Press as the frontispiece of the deluxe edition of Robert Goldwater's "Rufino Tamayo". The edition size was limited to 80. Plate size: 7 7/8 x 5 3/4 inches (200 x 148 mm). Sheet size: 11 7/8 x 8 5/8 inches (300 x 220 mm). A rich and beautifully printed impression. Not signed.

Medium: original lithograph. Printed in 1972 on Rives wove paper at the atelier Clot, Bramsen et Georges and published by Philippe Lebaud in a limited edition of 190 for the "Variations sur l'imaginaire" portfolio. Size: 14 1/2 x 10 3/4 inches (370 x 275 mm). Signed in pencil by Man Ray.

Medium: original lithograph. Catalogue reference: Mourlot 209. Executed in 1953 and issued in an edition of 1350 for the rare exhibition catalogue "Miro Recent Paintings", published by the Pierre Matisse Gallery. The printing was done in Paris by Mourlot Freres. Sheet size: 12 1/8 x 9 3/8 inches (310 x 238 mm). Not signed.

Medium: lithograph and pochoir. Catalogue reference: Dupin 1310, Benhoura 396. This lithograph was printed in 1938 at the atelier Mourlot and published in Paris by Teriade for the art revue Verve (volume 1, number 3). Four artists were commissioned to contribute compositions on the four seasons, with Miro choosing Summer. A beautiful, richly-inked impression of this important Miro print. Size: 14 x 10 3/8 inches (353 x 263 mm). Signed in the plate (not by hand).

Medium: stencil print on sandpaper (after the painting). At the height of his period of creative experimentation during the 1930's, Miro executed an abstract painting on sandpaper.
The rare work offered here is a faithful vintage re-creation of that work, and is printed on actual sandpaper. This is the same Wellington Mills, John Oakey & Sons Waterproof No. 2/0 flint sandpaper that was used by Miro for the original painting. Printed in London in 1937 for "Signature: A Quadrimestrial of Typography and Graphic Arts". Size: 9 3/4 x 6 1/2 inches (245 x 165mm). Not signed.
A richly inked impression, this unusual Miro seems to invite the viewer to touch it!

Medium: original lithograph. Printed in Paris by Mourlot and published by Pierre à Feu and Maeght Editeur for the Marcel Duchamp / André Breton project "Surréalisme en 1947". Issued in a limited edition of 999. Sheet size: 9 3/8 x 8 inches; 240 x 204mm. Signed in the plate (not hand-signed).

Condition: there is a small mark in the paper near the right of center.

Medium: original lithograph. This impression was printed in 1939 for the art revue XXe Siecle (issue number 5-6) and published by San Lazzaro. A later edition was also published by XXe Siecle in 1959, but this is the original, first edition Max Ernst lithograph. Size: 12 1/2 x 9 5/8 inches (317 x 245 mm). Signed in the plate (not by hand).

Condition: there are six pinholes along the left edge of the sheet from the publisher's original binding staples, which also demonstrates the provenance of this work.

Medium: pochoir (after Miro). This rare pochoir was printed in 1949 and published in Paris by Cahiers d'Art. Image size: 7 1/2 x 11 1/4 inches (193 x 287 mm). Sheet size: 9 x 12 1/4 inches (230 x 313 mm). Cahiers d'Art was an art revue published from 1926-1960 by the Greek writer, collector and art critic Christian Zervos. Not signed.

Medium: original lithograph. Catalogue reference: Mourlot 244. This charming Miro lithograph was printed by Mourlot for XXe Siecle in 1957 for issue number 8 "Art et humour au XXe Siecle" and published in Paris by San Lazzaro. Size: 12 3/8 x 9 1/2 inches (315 x 243 mm). In 1960 XXe Siecle published a reproduction of a similar (but not identical) composition, not to be confused with this, the original lithograph. Not signed.

Condition: there are bumps to two corners of the sheet.

Medium: original pochoir stencil print in four colors. Catalogue reference: Dupin 50. Printed in 1947 in an edition of 1500 by Meriden Gravure and published by Curt Valentin for the rare portfolio "The Prints of Joan Miro". The English title of this work is "Woman and Birds in the Night". The publisher's inscription is printed on verso. Size: 11 x 8 1/2 inches (278 x 214 mm). Not signed.

Condition: there is foxing, wear and soiling to the paper.

Medium: original lithograph. Printed in 1972 on Rives wove paper at the atelier Mourlot and published by Philippe Lebaud in a limited edition of 190 for the "Variations sur l'imaginaire" portfolio. Size: 14 1/2 x 10 3/4 inches (370 x 275 mm). Signed in pencil by Jacques Herold.

Medium: pochoir (after the painting). This exquisitely rich impression on black wove paper was published in 1941 by the Nierendorf Gallery, of New York, for the cover of a now quite rare Kurt Seligmann exhibition catalogue. The sheet size is 9 1/4 x 6 1/2 inches (235 x 165 mm). Not signed.

Medium: lithograph (after the gouache). This is the whimsical and striking surrealist composition, created by Rene Magritte for the cover of the December 1946 issue of "View", devoted to Surrealism in Belgium. View was a quarterly American art revue, published in New York from 1940-1947, focused especially on surrealist art. The total sheet measures 12 x 9 inches (305 x 230 mm). This was the actual cover and there is text printed on verso, as issued. Signed in the plate, not hand-signed.

Medium: original color etching. Printed in 1965 for the "Paroles Peintes II" portfolio, and published in Paris by Lazar-Vernet. This magnificent, rich impression is one of 150 printed on Johannot wove paper. Plate size: 10 1/2 x 7 1/4 inches (265 x 182 mm). Sheet size: 14 3/4 x 11 inches (375 x 285 mm). Not signed.

Medium: original lithograph. Printed in 1956 for the rare Miro / Artigas exhibition catalogue and published by the Pierre Matisse Gallery. Size: 8 x 27 inches (202 x 694 mm). This work was issued as a folded sheet with three folds, and there are different original Miro lithographs printed on the back side. Not signed.

Condition: there is some creasing and wear, with pinholes along the middle fold.

Medium: pochoir (after the oil on paper). Printed in 1965 at the atelier Daniel Jacomet in an edition of 1200 for the rare exhibition catalogue "Miro Cartones 1959-1965" and published by the Pierre Matisse Gallery. An exquisite, richly inked impression. Size: 12 1/4 x 8 5/8 inches (315 x 220 mm). Signed in the plate (not by hand).

Medium: pochoir (after the oil on paper). Printed in 1965 at the atelier Daniel Jacomet in an edition of 1200 for the rare exhibition catalogue "Miro Cartones 1959-1965" and published by the Pierre Matisse Gallery. An exquisite, richly inked impression. Size: 12 1/4 x 8 5/8 inches (315 x 220 mm). Signed in the plate (not by hand).

Medium: pochoir (after the oil on paper). Printed in 1965 at the atelier Daniel Jacomet in an edition of 1200 for the rare exhibition catalogue "Miro Cartones 1959-1965" and published by the Pierre Matisse Gallery. An exquisite, richly inked impression. Size: 8 5/8 x 12 1/4 inches (220 x 315 mm). Signed in the plate (not by hand).

Medium: original lithograph. Printed in 1972 on Rives wove paper at the atelier Clot, Bramsen et Georges and published by Philippe Lebaud in a limited edition of 190 for the "Variations sur l'imaginaire" portfolio. Size: 14 1/2 x 10 3/4 inches (370 x 275 mm). Signed in pencil by Bernard Dufour.

Medium: original lithograph. Printed in 1972 on Rives wove paper at the atelier Mourlot and published by Philippe Lebaud in a limited edition of 190 for the "Variations sur l'imaginaire" portfolio. Size: 14 1/2 x 10 3/4 inches (370 x 275 mm). Signed in pencil by Fred Deux.

Medium: original lithograph. Catalogue reference: Lust 1. Executed in 1931, this is the first lithograph created by Giacometti. This impression is from the second edition, printed in 1952 for the art revue XXe Siecle and published in Paris by San Lazzaro. Size: 12 1/4 x 18 inches (310 x 457 mm). There is a center fold, as issued. Not signed.

Condition: there is age-toning to the paper and pinholes along the center crease from the publisher's binding stitches.

Medium: gelatin silver print (photogram). Printed in 1931 and published in Paris for the journal Arts et Metiers Graphiques. A photogram was an experimental technique conceived by Man Ray and Max Ernst as a way of making photographic prints without a camera. Size: 7 x 4 1/2 inches (175 x 113 mm). This work was attached by the publisher onto a larger support sheet. Not signed.

Medium: original lithograph. Printed in Paris in 1975 at the atelier Mourlot and published as the frontispiece of the Mira Jacob catalogue raisonne of Paul Delvaux engraved works. Size: 12 1/2 x 9 1/4 inches (318 x 235 mm). Not signed.

Medium: lithograph (after the painting). Printed in 1966 for Derriere le Miroir (issue number 162) and published in Paris by Maeght. This lithograph was done after the Francis Bacon oil painting that was executed the same year for a Paris exhibition. Sheet size: 15 x 11 inches (377 x 275 mm). Not signed.

Condition: there is no margin on the left side, as printed; plus there is minor creasing near the bottom right corner.

Purgatory - plate 10
Medium: woodblock engraving. During the 1950's Salvador Dali was commissioned by the Italian Government to illustrate The Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri. Dali created 101 watercolors to represent scenes from Dante's travels through Inferno, Purgatory and Paradise. However, the extravagantly surrealistic art works were not well received by the Italian public at the time and the government canceled the project. Fortunately, French publisher Joseph Foret was interested and work began on the engraving of woodblocks, chosen as the best medium to represent the nuances of Dali's compositions into print format. The woodblocks were destroyed after printing. This impression was printed on BFK Rives wove paper and issued in 1964 by Les Heures Claires in a total edition of 4765. The image measures 10 x 7 1/4 inches (255 x 187 mm) with full original margins; the full sheet measuring 13 x 10 1/4 inches (330 x 263 mm). The Divine Comedy is held to be one of Dali's masterpieces and the artist himself considered this series to be among his most important works. A rich, magnificent impression. Not signed.

Medium: lithograph (after the painting). Printed in 1966 for Derriere le Miroir (issue number 162) and published in Paris by Maeght. This lithograph was done after the Francis Bacon oil painting that was executed the same year for a Paris exhibition. Image size: 13 1/4 x 9 3/4 inches. Sheet size: 15 x 11 inches (377 x 277 mm). There is printed text on the back side, as issued. Not signed.

Condition: there is minor creasing near the bottom right corner.

Medium: original lithograph. Published in Milan in 1969 by Alfonso Ciranna and printed on quality wove paper. Size: 14 x 10 inches (360 x 255 mm). A soulful self-portrait by Surrealist artist Giorgio de Chirico. Signed in the plate (not by hand).

Condition: there is discoloration near the left edge of the sheet.

Medium: original lithograph. Printed in Paris in 1974 by the Atelier Arte and published by Maeght. Size: 11 x 22 inches (275 x 562 mm). This lithograph was published as a folded sheet with a center crease. Signed in the plate; not hand-signed.

Medium: original lithograph. Printed in Paris in 1974 by the Atelier Arte and published by Maeght. Size: 11 x 22 inches (275 x 562 mm). This lithograph was published as a folded sheet with a center crease. Signed in the plate; not hand-signed.

Medium: original lithograph. Printed in 1972 on Rives wove paper at the atelier Mourlot and published by Philippe Lebaud in a limited edition of 190 for the "Variations sur l'imaginaire" portfolio. Size: 14 1/2 x 10 3/4 inches (370 x 275 mm). Signed in pencil by Leonardo Cremonini at the upper right.

Medium: original lithograph. Printed in 1972 on Rives wove paper at the atelier of Michel Casse and published by Philippe Lebaud in a limited edition of 190 for the "Variations sur l'imaginaire" portfolio. Size: 14 1/2 x 10 3/4 inches (370 x 275 mm). Signed in pencil by Francois Lunven.

Medium: original lithograph. Printed in 1972 on Rives wove paper at the atelier of Rene Guillard and published by Philippe Lebaud in a limited edition of 190 for the "Variations sur l'imaginaire" portfolio. Size: 14 1/2 x 10 3/4 inches (370 x 275 mm). The artist Pierre Lambert was also known as Lamy. Signed in pencil.

Medium: original lithograph. Printed in 1972 on Rives wove paper at the atelier of Jacques Desjobert and published by Philippe Lebaud in a limited edition of 190 for the "Variations sur l'imaginaire" portfolio. Size: 14 1/2 x 10 3/4 inches (370 x 275 mm). Signed in pencil by Lucien Coutaud.

Medium: original lithograph. Catalogue reference: Mourlot 223. Printed in 1956 for the art revue Derriere le Miroir (issue number 87-88-89) and published in Paris by Maeght. Size: 15 x 11 inches (378 x 276 mm). There is printed text on verso, as issued. Not signed.

Condition: some of the text from the back side shows through partially.

Medium: original lithograph. Catalogue reference: Lust 100. Printed for Derriere le Miroir (issue number 98) and published in Paris in 1957 by Maeght. Sheet size: 15 x 22 inches. There is a center fold, as originally published. Not signed.

Medium: original lithograph. Executed by Hans Erni in 1970 for the "Dames des Décans" deluxe book portfolio. There were 324 copies of the book issued, but this impression was apart from the book edition and without the usual center crease (the lithographs were customarily folded to fit into the portfolio). The size is 15 x 22 inches (390 x 565 mm). A beautiful impression on quality japon paper. Not signed.

Medium: original woodcut. Executed by Hans Erni in 1970 for the "Dames des Décans" deluxe book portfolio. There were 324 copies of the book issued, but this impression was apart from the book edition and without the usual center crease (the prints were customarily folded to fit into the portfolio). The image size is 15 x 25 inches (380 x 630 mm) and the full sheet measures 18 x 28 inches (470 x 720 mm). A beautiful impression on quality Arches paper. Not signed.

Condition: there is some creasing in the margin, not affecting the woodcut image.

Medium: pochoir with embossing. Printed in 1958 for the art revue XXe Siecle (issue number 11) and published in Paris by San Lazzaro. Sheet size: 12 3/8 x 9 1/2 inches (315 x 242 mm). A richly inked impression, parts of the design have a raised relief. Not signed.

Condition: there is a small bump to the bottom right corner of the sheet.

Medium: original lithograph. Catalogue reference: M 235. Printed in 1956 at the Mourlot atelier and published in Paris by Maeght for the Jacques Prévert catalogue. Size: 9 x 7 3/4 inches (230 x 197 mm). Not signed.