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This two-plate set presents finely detailed illustrations of mushroom species within the genera Inoloma and Dermocybe, subgroups of the family Cortinariaceae. These engravings reflect the same Enlightenment spirit of classification, precision, and artistic elegance applied to fungi. Adalbert Ricken (1851–1921) was a German Franciscan friar and mycologist known for his contributions to fungal classification in Central Europe. His major work, Die Blätterpilze Deutschlands, remains a key reference in the study of agarics. Ricken’s legacy lies in his rigorous documentation and taxonomic clarity, bridging ecclesiastical discipline with scientific inquiry. Artist or Maker:Adalbert Ricken Dimensions (each plate):25 cm x 32 cm Medium:Copperplate Engravings Date:1915 Condition Report:This work is in good condition overall. There may be a few minor imperfections or fox or mottled marks to be expected with age. Please review the images carefully for condition details, and feel free to contact us with any questions or for a comprehensive condition report.

Adalbert Ricken – Set of 2 Plates of Dermocybe Mushrooms - 1915

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This two-plate set presents scientifically accurate engravings of mushroom species from the genus Flammula, part of the Cortinariaceae family. The illustrations depict a rich variety of forms and textures—some showing velvety caps, others gilled undersides or distinctive stems—all labeled with Latin binomials. Each specimen is rendered with meticulous attention to structure and differentiation, exemplifying Enlightenment-era standards in botanical and mycological documentation. Adalbert Ricken (1851–1921) was a German Franciscan friar and mycologist known for his contributions to fungal classification in Central Europe. His major work, Die Blätterpilze Deutschlands, remains a key reference in the study of agarics. Ricken’s legacy lies in his rigorous documentation and taxonomic clarity, bridging ecclesiastical discipline with scientific inquiry. Artist or Maker:Adalbert Ricken Dimensions (each plate):25 cm x 32 cm Medium:Copperplate Engravings Date:1915 Condition Report:This work is in good condition overall. There may be a few minor imperfections or fox or mottled marks to be expected with age. Please review the images carefully for condition details, and feel free to contact us with any questions or for a comprehensive condition report.

Abalberd Ricken  – Set of 2 Plates of Flammula Mushrooms - 1915

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This original hand-coloured engraving presents a detailed natural history plate depicting marine barnacles, shellfish, and anatomical studies of sea life, including poussepieds, pholades, and glands de mer. Each specimen is rendered with a scientific approach and artistic finesse, labelled with figure letters, and arranged in a manner reflecting 18th-century Enlightenment aesthetics. The composition was designed by François Boucher and engraved by Pierre-Quentin Chedel, as part of Antoine Joseph Dezallier de Argenville’s influential natural history project. Published in 1742, this work reflects the merging of scientific inquiry and the Rococo visual tradition in France. Antoine Joseph Dezallier de Argenville (1680–1765) was a French naturalist and connoisseur who published extensively on shells, minerals, and gardens, helping shape early museological and scientific collecting practices. Artist or Maker: Pierre-Quentin Chedel after François Boucher; Antoine Joseph Dezallier de Argenville Dimensions: 21 cm x 28 cm Medium: Hand-Coloured Engraving Date: 1742 Condition Report:This work is in good condition overall. There may be a few minor imperfections or fox or mottled marks to be expected with age. Please review the images carefully for condition details, and feel free to contact us with any questions or for a comprehensive condition report.

Pierre-Quentin Chedel (1705–1763) after François Boucher (1703–1770) – Hand-Coloured Engraving of Marine Shells and Barnacles – Glands de Mer, Poussepieds, Conques Anatifères, Pholades (1742)

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This original 18th-century copperplate engraving, executed by Isaac Taylor, presents a scientific illustration of various species of articulated corallines and keratophytes. Titled Corallines Tab. II, the plate includes multiple labeled figures of branching marine algae, with detailed structural sections of Eschara and other marine organisms. Taylor’s engravings are known for their clarity and precision, reflecting the Enlightenment-era pursuit of natural knowledge. This print was likely issued as part of a broader encyclopedic or natural history publication and serves as both an educational tool and an example of refined scientific engraving. Artist or Maker: Isaac Taylor Dimensions: 31.5 cm x 20.5 cm Medium: Copperplate Engraving Date: c. 1770s–1780s Condition Report:This work is in good condition overall. There may be a few minor imperfections or fox or mottled marks to be expected with age. Please review the images carefully for condition details, and feel free to contact us with any questions or for a comprehensive condition report.

Isaac Taylor – Corallines: Articulated and Keratophyta – Original Engraving – 18th Century

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This original copperplate engraving presents a detailed classification of shells and marine invertebrates, including Pecten, Solen, Echini marini, Tubuli marini, Balani, Polypus, and more. The illustration is titled Shells Tab III – Conchae Conduplicatae or Heart Shells, and it showcases the scientific curiosity and taxonomic ambition of the late Enlightenment. Engraved by Isaac Taylor and published in George Selby Howard’s monumental The New Royal Cyclopaedia and Encyclopaedia (1788), this plate is a striking example of early scientific illustration, combining clarity, structure, and aesthetics. Artist or Maker: Isaac Taylor Dimensions: 27 cm x 17.5 cm Medium: Copperplate Engraving Date: 1788 Condition Report:This work is in good condition overall. There may be a few minor imperfections or fox or mottled marks to be expected with age. Please review the images carefully for condition details, and feel free to contact us with any questions or for a comprehensive condition report.

Isaac Taylor – Shells: Various Marine and Bivalve Forms – Original Scientific Engraving – 1788

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This finely detailed copperplate engraving illustrates various forms of marine corallines categorized as Vesiculated, Tubular, and Celliferous. The plate includes six labeled figures, depicting botanical-marine specimens with accompanying mollusks and structural features. Such scientific plates were instrumental in 18th-century natural history studies and taxonomic classification. The engraving was executed by Isaac Taylor and published in 1788 in The New Royal Cyclopaedia and Encyclopaedia, edited by George Selby Howard, LL.D., F.R.S. This work was one of the many encyclopedic publications of the Enlightenment era aimed at disseminating scientific knowledge to a broader audience. Artist or Maker: Isaac Taylor Dimensions: 27 cm x 17.5 cm Medium: Copperplate Engraving Date: 1788 Condition Report:This work is in good condition overall. There may be a few minor imperfections or fox or mottled marks to be expected with age. Please review the images carefully for condition details, and feel free to contact us with any questions or for a comprehensive condition report.

Isaac Taylor – Corallines: Vesiculated, Tubular, Celliferous – Original Scientific Engraving – 1788

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This bold ink wash drawing dated 5.7.59 I is the first sheet completed by Pablo Picasso on July 5th, 1959, as part of his renowned Toros y Toreros series. The work depicts a solitary mounted picador—his wide-brimmed hat and upright lance forming stark silhouettes against the paper. The rider and horse are rendered in a rapid, gestural style, emphasizing movement, form, and dramatic contrast over anatomical detail. Executed with expressive spontaneity, the image reflects Picasso’s lifelong fascination with the bullfight as both ritual and spectacle. The powerful brushstrokes echo East Asian calligraphy and evoke the immediacy of the arena. This piece was later reproduced in the 1961 volume Toros y Toreros, published by Cercle d’Art and printed by Mourlot in Paris. In this series, Picasso reinterprets the corrida not only as cultural symbol but as a psychological theater of life, death, courage, and style. The numbered inscription “I” at top left identifies it as the first of the sequentially dated works from that day. Artist or Maker:Pablo Picasso Dimensions:25 cm x 20 cm Medium:Ink on paper Date:5 July 1959 Condition Report:This work is in good condition overall. There may be a few minor imperfections or fox or mottled marks to be expected with age. Please review the images carefully for condition details, and feel free to contact us with any questions or for a comprehensive condition report.

Pablo Picasso (1881–1973) – 5.7.59 I – Ink Drawing from the Toros y Toreros

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This striking monochrome work by Pablo Picasso, dated 5.7.59 VII, forms part of his celebrated Toros y Toreros series, created during the summer of 1959. Executed in expressive ink wash, the composition captures three silhouetted matador figures—one on horseback—set against the suggestive backdrop of a bullring. With minimal brushstrokes and dramatic contrast, Picasso evokes the theatrical atmosphere of the corrida, reducing complex forms to pure gesture and rhythm. The number and date at the bottom (5.7.59 VII) mark this as the seventh drawing from July 5th, 1959—part of the intensely productive period when Picasso revisited the bullfight theme, a lifelong obsession symbolic of ritual, masculinity, and death. This piece was later included in the 1961 publication Toros y Toreros, printed by Mourlot and published by Éditions Cercle d’Art in Paris. Picasso, one of the most influential artists of the 20th century, used this series to merge drawing with performance, blending the immediacy of ink with the energy of the Spanish arena. Artist or Maker: Pablo Picasso Dimensions: 25 cm x 20 cm Medium: Ink on paper Date: 5 July 1959 Condition Report:This work is in good condition overall. There may be a few minor imperfections or fox or mottled marks to be expected with age. Please review the images carefully for condition details, and feel free to contact us with any questions or for a comprehensive condition report.

Pablo Picasso (1881–1973) – 5.7.59 VII – Ink Drawing from the Toros y Toreros Series (1959)

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This original color lithograph titled Les Fleurs was created by American artist Alexander Calder for the renowned French art publication Derrière Le Miroir. Published in 1966 by Maeght Éditeur, Paris, and printed by Maeght’s studio, the work exemplifies Calder’s playful and dynamic visual language, using abstract organic forms in bold red and black hues to evoke a bouquet in motion. Alexander Calder was an American sculptor and artist celebrated for his revolutionary work with kinetic sculpture and his playful, abstract visual language. His collaboration with Maeght resulted in a vibrant series of lithographs capturing the energy and harmony found throughout his oeuvre. This piece exemplifies his ability to merge color and form into a unified, expressive visual statement. Artist or Maker:Alexander Calder Dimensions:38 cm x 28 cm Medium:Color Lithograph Date:1965 Condition Report:This work is in good condition overall. There may be a few minor imperfections or fox or mottled marks to be expected with age. Please review the images carefully for condition details, and feel free to contact us with any questions or for a comprehensive condition report.

Alexander Calder (1898–1976) - Color Lithograph - Les Fleurs from Derrière Le Miroir – 1965

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A lithography originates from the 1976 edition of Derriere Le Miroir #221 by Alexander Calder, limited edition of 150 copies. Derrière Le Miroir was a publication that ran from 1946 to 1982, featuring prints by the era’s most celebrated Modernists. Produced by Galerie Maeght in Paris, the publication was dedicated to making art widely accessible at a time when many exiled artists and creative thinkers had just returned to France at the end of World War II. Alexander Calder (1898 - 1976) was an American sculptor known both for his innovative mobiles (kinetic sculptures powered by motors or air currents) that embrace chance in their aesthetic, his static "stabiles", and his monumental public sculptures. Calder preferred not to analyze his work, saying, "Theories may be all very well for the artist himself, but they shouldn't be broadcast to other people." Calder's work is in many permanent collections across the world.&nbsp; Artist of MakerAlexander Calder MediumLithograph Date1976 Condition Report:This work is in good condition overall. There may be a few minor imperfections or fox or mottled marks to be expected with age. Please review the images carefully for condition details, and feel free to contact us with any questions or for a comprehensive condition report.

Alexander Calder (1898–1976) - The Sun and the Moon - Original lithography

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This original lithographic cover by Henri Matisse was published in Derrière le Miroir No. 46–47 in 1952 by Galerie Maeght, Paris. The image features a minimalist portrait executed in black line drawing, exemplifying Matisse’s late-period style where he used economy of line to express emotional and aesthetic clarity. This particular issue of Derrière le Miroir was dedicated to Matisse and included works that reflect his lifelong exploration of form, portraiture, and the purity of visual expression. Matisse (1869–1954) was a French artist known for his revolutionary use of color and line. Though initially associated with Fauvism, his later works, particularly the paper cutouts and simple graphic line drawings, came to define his legacy. His collaborations with Derrière le Miroir and Maeght represent an important chapter in postwar European print culture. Artist or Maker: Henri Matisse Dimensions: Approx. 38 cm x 28 cm Medium: Original Lithograph on Wove Paper Date: 1952 Condition Report:This work is in good condition overall. There may be a few minor imperfections or fox or mottled marks to be expected with age. Please review the images carefully for condition details, and feel free to contact us with any questions or for a comprehensive condition report.

Henri Matisse – Derrière le Miroir No. 46–47 – Original Lithograph – 1952

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This striking original lithograph in vivid red tones was created for Derrière le Miroir No. 237, dedicated to the work of French painter and sculptor Garache. Published in 1979 by the legendary Maeght Éditeur, this edition explores Garache’s fascination with the human form, particularly the female figure rendered in expressive, almost abstract gestures. The work exemplifies the artist's bold use of color and minimal form to convey emotion and sensuality. Printed by Arte, Paris, and issued for Galerie Maeght, this publication continued the tradition of pairing avant-garde artists with high-quality printmaking, as seen in other Derrière le Miroir collaborations. Artist or Maker: Garache Dimensions: Approx. 38 cm x 56 cm Medium: Original Lithograph on Wove Paper Date: 1979 Condition Report:This work is in good condition overall. There may be a few minor imperfections or fox or mottled marks to be expected with age. Please review the images carefully for condition details, and feel free to contact us with any questions or for a comprehensive condition report.

Alechinsky Garache – Derrière le Miroir No. 237 – Original Lithograph – 1979

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This original lithograph by Valerio Adami was created for the 1970 edition of&nbsp;Derrière Le Miroir&nbsp;(No. 188), published by Maeght Éditeur in Paris. Adami’s distinctive style — characterized by bold black outlines, flat color fields, and schematic forms — is on full display in this striking composition. The image depicts a stylized interior with fragmented body parts, abstract furnishings, and gestural color applications in yellow, green, and purple. The signature “Adami” appears integrated within the work. Valerio Adami (born 1935) is a celebrated Italian painter and printmaker associated with postmodern figuration. A student of Felice Carena and inspired by artists like Fernand Léger, Adami developed a graphic style that combines narrative and formalism. He gained international recognition in the 1960s and has exhibited widely across Europe and the Americas. His works are held in major public and private collections worldwide. Artist or Maker:Valerio Adami Dimensions:51 cm x 61 cm Medium:Original Lithograph Date:1970 (Published by Maeght Éditeur in&nbsp;Derrière Le Miroir&nbsp;No. 188) Condition Report:This work is in good condition overall. There may be a few minor imperfections or fox or mottled marks to be expected with age. Please review the images carefully for condition details, and feel free to contact us with any questions or for a comprehensive condition report.

Valerio Adami – Untitled (Interior Scene) – Original Lithograph

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This original 1967 lithograph by Antoni Tàpies presents a stark, minimalist composition rendered in gestural black and red crayon-like lines. The dynamic markings — suggestive of calligraphy, bodily traces, or subconscious expression — reflect Tàpies’ philosophical interest in Zen aesthetics, matter, and the silent power of the mark. Sparse yet emotionally charged, the print captures the essence of his visual language: the tension between gesture and void, movement and stillness. Antoni Tàpies (1923–2012) was a leading Spanish postwar artist and a founder of the Informalist movement. His work is characterized by its embrace of texture, earth tones, symbolic abstraction, and metaphysical inquiry. Internationally acclaimed, Tàpies’ legacy is preserved in major collections such as MoMA, the Centre Pompidou, and the Fundació Antoni Tàpies in Barcelona. Artist or Maker:Antoni Tàpies Dimensions:51 cm x 61 cm Medium:Original Lithograph Date:1967 Condition Report:This work is in good condition overall. There may be a few minor imperfections or fox or mottled marks to be expected with age. Please review the images carefully for condition details, and feel free to contact us with any questions or for a comprehensive condition report.

Antoni Tàpies (1923–2012) – Untitled – Original Lithograph (1967)

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This dynamic untitled lithograph by Jean René Bazaine was created for Derrière le Miroir No. 211, published in 1974 by Maeght Éditeur. The composition bursts with gestural red strokes and splatters that convey pure energy and emotion, exemplifying Bazaine’s approach to lyrical abstraction. His use of explosive color and free-form brushwork connects with both the spiritual and the elemental. Bazaine (1904–2001) was a pivotal figure in post-war French painting, bridging abstract and symbolic art. He was closely associated with other major figures of the École de Paris and played a significant role in the revival of sacred art in France. His collaborations with Maeght and contributions to Derrière le Miroir reflect his deep engagement with the avant-garde publishing and exhibition culture of the time. Artist or Maker: Jean René Bazaine Dimensions: Approx. 38 cm x 28 cm Medium: Original Lithograph on Wove Paper Date: 1974 Condition Report:This work is in good condition overall. There may be a few minor imperfections or fox or mottled marks to be expected with age. Please review the images carefully for condition details, and feel free to contact us with any questions or for a comprehensive condition report.

Jean René Bazaine – Untitled – Original Lithograph from Derrière le Miroir – 1974

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This striking color lithograph by Joan Miró features an abstract figure composed of curvilinear outlines and vibrant patches of red, blue, green, yellow, and black. The composition is dynamic and playful, characterized by a deliberate tension between spontaneity and control. Miró’s graphic language here is both whimsical and symbolic, filled with animated energy, primitive forms, and cosmic overtones. The figure appears to twist and rise within the picture plane, surrounded by a textured background that evokes movement and subconscious expression. The print exemplifies Miró’s mature graphic style, where intuition and color merge into poetic abstraction. Joan Miró (1893–1983) was a Catalan painter, sculptor, and printmaker whose work is celebrated for its playful abstraction, symbolic imagery, and deep connection to poetry. Closely associated with Surrealism, he developed a distinctive visual vocabulary that bridged modernist experimentation and Mediterranean sensibility. In addition to painting, Miró was a prolific printmaker, producing hundreds of etchings and lithographs that brought his imaginative world to a wide audience. His work had a profound influence on postwar abstraction and remains one of the most recognizable styles in 20th-century art. Artist or Maker: Joan Miró Dimensions: approx. 38 cm x 28 cm Medium: Color Lithograph Date: Mid-20th Century Condition Report:This work is in good condition overall. There may be a few minor imperfections or fox or mottled marks to be expected with age. Please review the images carefully for condition details, and feel free to contact us with any questions or for a comprehensive condition report.

Joan Miró (1893–1983) – Abstract Figure with Geometric Forms – Color Lithograph – Mid-20th Century

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This vivid color lithograph by Joan Miró exemplifies the artist’s signature visual language, combining biomorphic forms, bold primary colors, and whimsical linework. Executed in black, red, blue, yellow, and violet tones, the composition evokes a dreamlike world of floating shapes and surreal creatures. Miró’s dynamic balance between spontaneity and structure captures a poetic abstraction rooted in Surrealism, yet uniquely personal and autonomous. The textured background and layered color fields suggest movement, transformation, and subconscious energy, all central to his mature style. Joan Miró (1893–1983) was a Catalan painter, sculptor, and printmaker whose work is celebrated for its playful abstraction, symbolic imagery, and deep connection to poetry. Closely associated with Surrealism, he developed a distinctive visual vocabulary that bridged modernist experimentation and Mediterranean sensibility. In addition to painting, Miró was a prolific printmaker, producing hundreds of etchings and lithographs that brought his imaginative world to a wide audience. His work had a profound influence on postwar abstraction and remains one of the most recognizable styles in 20th-century art. Artist or Maker: Joan Miró Dimensions: approx. 38 cm x 28 cm Medium: Color Lithograph Date: Mid-20th Century Condition Report:This work is in good condition overall. There may be a few minor imperfections or fox or mottled marks to be expected with age. Please review the images carefully for condition details, and feel free to contact us with any questions or for a comprehensive condition report.

Joan Miró (1893–1983) – Abstract Composition – Color Lithograph – Mid-20th Century

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This expressive lithograph of a standing nude by Henri Matisse comes from Derrière le Miroir No. 46–47, published in 1952 by Maeght Éditeur in Paris. Rendered in Matisse’s unmistakable minimalist line style, this image exemplifies his mastery of form and rhythm. Using only a few swift, confident strokes, Matisse conveys a powerful sense of volume, sensuality, and movement.This piece is part of the series of lithographs that accompanied the special issue of Derrière le Miroir dedicated to Matisse. These works mark the late period of the artist’s career when he focused on simplified representations of the human figure, influenced by his cut-outs and paper découpages. Henri Matisse (1869–1954) was one of the leading figures of modern art. Known for both his revolutionary use of color and his elegant line work, Matisse’s contribution to 20th-century visual culture is profound. His later collaborations with Maeght and Derrière le Miroir helped disseminate his work to a wide audience and remain iconic examples of art publishing. Artist or Maker: Henri Matisse Dimensions: Approx. 38 cm x 28 cm Medium: Original Lithograph on Wove Paper Date: 1952 Condition Report:This work is in good condition overall. There may be a few minor imperfections or fox or mottled marks to be expected with age. Please review the images carefully for condition details, and feel free to contact us with any questions or for a comprehensive condition report.