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This original lithograph by Joan Miró was published as part of Derrière le Miroir, the legendary art revue produced by Maeght Éditeur in Paris. The composition exemplifies Miró’s iconic abstract visual language—free-floating forms, dynamic black linework, and spontaneous marks that evoke both cosmic and calligraphic energy. Printed on velin d'Arches paper, this lithograph was issued unsigned as part of the regular edition. Joan Miró (1893–1983) was a Catalan painter, sculptor, and printmaker whose work bridged Surrealism, abstraction, and modernist lyricism. A long-time collaborator with Maeght, Miró contributed dozens of original lithographs to Derrière le Miroir, making the series one of the most celebrated achievements in postwar print publishing. Artist or Maker:Joan Miró Dimensions:38 cm x 28 cm Medium:Original Lithograph on Wove Paper Date:c. 1960s–70s 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) – Untitled – Original Lithograph from Derrière le Miroir (c. 1960s–70s)

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Dated 12.4.59, this powerful ink lithograph by Pablo Picasso captures a charging bull in raw gestural energy, using only a few sweeping lines and expressive textures. The bull, central to the iconography of Toros y Toreros, is rendered with dynamism and vitality, standing poised with force and symbolic weight. This image is one of Picasso’s most evocative tributes to the corrida, distilling the subject to its primal essence. The work was published in 1961 by Maeght Éditeur as part of the Toros y Toreros suite. Pablo Picasso (1881–1973), one of the most influential artists of the 20th century, returned to the theme of bullfighting throughout his career. In the late 1950s, this obsession culminated in the creation of Toros y Toreros, a series of ink drawings and lithographs merging personal mythology, Spanish tradition, and radical artistic reduction. The series reflects Picasso’s mastery in conveying motion, violence, and drama with minimal means. Artist or Maker:Pablo Picasso Dimensions:25 cm x 20 cm Medium:Ink lithograph Date: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) – Bull in Motion – Ink Lithograph from Toros y Toreros

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This original color lithograph by Italian artist Valerio Adami, titled A Sincere Man, exemplifies his distinctive linear style and use of vivid, flat colors bordered by black contours. The composition features an abstracted male figure wearing a hat and tie, drawn with a blend of expressive simplicity and refined structure. The handwritten word "Sincerely" across the lower half adds a conceptual layer of irony or intimacy, characteristic of Adami’s intellectual engagement with language, identity, and modernity. Valerio Adami (born 1935) is a prominent Italian painter and printmaker associated with the European Pop Art and Narrative Figuration movements. Trained at the Brera Academy in Milan, he became known for his flat, boldly outlined figures, often dealing with themes of history, literature, politics, and identity. His work has been widely exhibited in major museums and international biennials, earning him recognition as a leading intellectual artist of postwar Europe. Artist or Maker: Valerio Adami (born 1935) Dimensions: 51 cm x 61 cm Medium: Color Lithograph Date: 1970 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 (born 1935) – A Sincere Man – Original Color Lithograph (1970)

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This double issue of Derrière Le Miroir (nos. 80–81) is dedicated to the French abstract painter and stained-glass artist Jean René Bazaine. The publication includes ten original lithographs printed by the renowned studio Arte in Paris, showcasing Bazaine’s fluid interplay of color and gesture. Executed in striking reds and oranges, the compositions reflect Bazaine’s lyrical abstraction rooted in both nature and spiritual expression. The edition also includes poetic texts and commentary that resonate with the artist’s own vision of painting as a meditative act. Jean René Bazaine (1904–2001) was a French painter, writer, and designer of stained glass. Though trained in both literature and art, he fully embraced abstract painting after WWII and became a prominent contributor to the movement of lyrical abstraction. His work was deeply influenced by poetry and the natural world, often blending spiritual motifs with gestural color fields. He worked closely with Henri Matisse, Georges Braque, and Georges Rouault, and designed numerous stained-glass windows for French churches. Artist or Maker: Jean René Bazaine (1904–2001) Dimensions: 38 cm x 28 cm Medium: Illustrated Artist Book with Original Lithographs Date: 1955 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 (1904–2001) – Derrière Le Miroir no. 80–81 – Original Lithographs – Maeght Éditeur, Paris (1955)

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This original lithograph by Antoni Tàpies, created in 1967, embodies the artist’s philosophical exploration of materiality and gesture. Executed in muted black and grey ink, the print captures a sweeping motion of expressive strokes—almost calligraphic in nature—emerging from the lower left quadrant and diffusing into the negative space of the composition. The dynamic energy and asymmetrical balance convey a meditative, almost zen-like force, characteristic of Tàpies’ interest in Eastern aesthetics, mysticism, and the material presence of the artwork itself. Antoni Tàpies was a Catalan painter, printmaker, and theorist, and one of the most influential European artists of the postwar period. Initially associated with Surrealism and later with Art Informel, Tàpies developed a unique visual language rooted in abstraction, spiritual inquiry, and material experimentation. His work often incorporates unconventional media such as dust, string, and marble dust, blurring the boundary between painting and sculpture. Artist or Maker: Antoni Tàpies Dimensions: 51 cm x 61 cm Medium: Original Lithograph Date: 1967 (Published by Maeght Éditeur in Derrière Le Miroir) 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 Abstract Composition – Original Lithograph (1967)

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This edition of Derrière Le Miroir (no. 217) is devoted to the French artist Claude Garache, known for his intense focus on the female nude, rendered in sweeping, gestural strokes often dominated by red pigments. The publication includes several original lithographs by Garache, printed by Arte in Paris, and text contributions celebrating the sensual, almost elemental force of his work. The composition on the cover, with its fiery and abstracted human form, is typical of Garache’s visceral and minimalist style. Published by Maeght Éditeur in 1975, this issue continues the tradition of the renowned Derrière Le Miroir series, which featured collaborations with leading 20th-century artists. Garache’s work in this volume explores the expressive potential of the human figure through reduction and intensity, revealing his background in both drawing and sculpture. Claude Garache (born 1929) is a French painter, printmaker, and sculptor, best known for his representations of the female body using minimalistic yet emotionally charged lines and color. A student of André Lhote and friend to Samuel Beckett, Garache worked with several masters of print and maintained a lifelong commitment to exploring the nude through a singular aesthetic language. Artist or Maker: Claude Garache Dimensions: 38 cm x 28 cm Medium: Illustrated Artist Book with Original Lithographs Date: 1975 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.

Claude Garache (b. 1929) – Derrière Le Miroir no. 217 – Original Lithographs – Maeght Éditeur, Paris (1975)

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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 powerful original lithograph by Antoni Tàpies, created in 1967, exemplifies the Catalan artist’s radical material sensibility and expressive visual language. Featuring abstract textures and raw surface treatments, the composition incorporates heavy black fields, gestural markings, and the iconic "X" motif — a recurring symbol in Tàpies’ vocabulary associated with negation, presence, and the metaphysical trace of the body. The earthy palette and rough layering evoke both urban decay and spiritual introspection. Antoni Tàpies (1923–2012) was one of Spain’s most significant post-war artists and a central figure in European Informalism. His early interest in surrealism and Eastern thought led to a highly distinctive visual language combining abstract forms, symbolic markings, and tactile materials. Tàpies’ works are held in major collections worldwide, including the MoMA, Tate, and the Fundació Antoni Tàpies in Barcelona, established in his honor. 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 original lithograph by Valerio Adami was created for the 1970 edition of Derrière Le Miroir (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 Derrière Le Miroir 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 (born 1935) – Untitled (Interior Scene) – Original Lithograph from Derrière Le Miroir No. 188 (1970)

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This striking double-page lithograph by Jacques Monory was created for the issue No. 217 of Derrière Le Miroir, published by Maeght Éditeur in 1976. The composition, titled Opéra Glaces, is a quintessential example of Monory’s cinematic, hyper-real style, rendered in his signature palette of icy blue tones. Depicting a blindfolded woman in a dramatic pose of fear or ecstasy, the image reflects Monory's fascination with American pop culture, film noir, and emotional alienation. A white cord slashes diagonally through the scene, adding tension and narrative ambiguity. Jacques Monory was a leading figure of Narrative Figuration in France, a movement that emerged as a European counterpart to Pop Art. Influenced by American cinema, advertising, and photography, Monory developed a distinctive visual language marked by monochrome blue, staged imagery, and existential themes. His works often explore fear, death, and urban detachment, rendered with precision and visual drama. Artist or Maker: Jacques Monory Dimensions: 38 cm x 56 cm Medium: Original Lithograph on Arches Date: 1976 (Published by Maeght Éditeur in Derrière Le Miroir No. 217) 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.

Jacques Monory (1924–2018) – Opéra Glaces – Original Lithograph from Derrière Le Miroir No. 217 – Hand-Signed (1976)

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This original double-page lithograph by Jean-Paul Riopelle was created in 1974 as part of a limited edition series published in Derrière Le Miroir. The composition features a dynamic interplay of gestural black lines, bold red marks, and soft grey tonal areas, evoking the artist’s signature language of lyrical abstraction. The tension between spontaneity and structure reflects Riopelle’s mature style, in which his energetic mark-making creates rhythmic visual fields. Jean-Paul Riopelle was a leading figure of post-war abstraction in both Canada and France. A member of the Automatistes and a close associate of André Breton and the Parisian avant-garde, Riopelle developed a distinctive mosaic-like technique characterized by thick impasto and vibrant chromatic arrangements. His lithographs extend the language of his paintings into a more graphic realm, preserving the spontaneity and gesture that define his visual identity. Artist or Maker: Jean-Paul Riopelle Dimensions: 51 cm x 61 cm Medium: Original Color Lithograph (double-page) Date: 1974 (Published by Maeght Éditeur in Derrière Le Miroir) 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-Paul Riopelle (1923–2002) – Untitled Abstract Composition – Original Lithograph in Color (1974)

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This beautiful vintage print from 1988 features Henri Matisse's iconic artwork Paula, originally created in 1952. The composition showcases Matisse's masterful use of bold lines and elegant minimalism, capturing the essence of the subject with fluidity and simplicity. Matisse's portraits are celebrated for their unique interpretation of human features, distilled into pure line and abstract form, reflecting his belief in art's capacity to express emotion through minimal yet impactful strokes. This print preserves the artistic integrity of the original work while presenting it in a collectible format, exhibiting minor signs of age that add to its vintage charm. Henri Matisse was one of the most influential artists of the 20th century, known for his groundbreaking use of color and form. His contributions to Fauvism and modern art reshaped artistic expression and solidified his legacy as a master of simplicity and elegance. Artist or Maker:Henri Matisse Dimensions:50 cm x 65 cm Medium:Vintage Print Date:1988 (Original work: 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 (1869–1954) – Paula –  Large Vintage Print (1988)

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This elegant charcoal drawing, titled Study of a Dancer, was created by the legendary French artist Henri Matisse in 1949. Rendered with fluid, expressive lines, Matisse captures the essence of movement and grace in the form of a dancer. His masterful use of charcoal showcases his ability to convey both structure and spontaneity, highlighting the delicate balance of motion and stillness. The simplified forms and bold contours reflect Matisse's fascination with the human figure and his pursuit of purity in line and expression. This study is a quintessential example of Matisse's late-period works, where his technique became increasingly abstract yet powerfully evocative. Henri Matisse is celebrated as one of the most influential artists of the 20th century, known for his contributions to Fauvism and his pioneering exploration of form and color. His drawings are marked by their fluidity and lyrical qualities, embodying his belief that simplicity is the essence of beauty. Artist or Maker:Henri Matisse Dimensions:50 cm x 65 cm Medium:Charcoal Drawing Date:1949 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 (1869–1954) – Study of a Dancer – Charcoal Drawing (1949)

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This stylized ink and wash portrait shows the actor Grigneu in profile, wearing a theatrical hat and a stiff ruffled collar characteristic of the early Baroque period. The figure’s sharply defined nose, curled mustache, and elongated silhouette lend the drawing a caricatural quality, suggesting a comic or grotesque stage persona. The handwritten label reads "Grigneu – Prosperchem 1603," possibly referencing a historical role or imagined reconstruction of an actor active in early 17th-century French or Flemish theater. Executed in fluid ink with tonal wash, this drawing belongs to the 19th-century tradition of theatrical studies that documented or reimagined past performers. It was likely created by an anonymous artist interested in stage costume, physiognomy, or the preservation of historical character types, often used in scenography or academic studies. Artist or Maker: European School (Anonymous) Dimensions: approx. 21 cm x 25 cm Medium: Ink and wash drawing on paper Date: 19th 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.

European School – Portrait of the Actor Grigneu – Ink and Wash Drawing – 19th Century

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This expressive ink and wash drawing portrays the French comic actor Tourboul, depicted in theatrical costume with a broad-brimmed hat, long hair, and a pronounced collar. His exaggerated expression, slightly turned pose, and stylized features suggest a caricature or character study, likely intended for a theatrical publication or costume record. Attached to the drawing is a manuscript note in French, identifying him as an actor known for parody and mimicry, gifted in creating comic imitations of his contemporaries. The drawing belongs to the anonymous tradition of 19th-century European theatrical studies. Such portraits were often created by stage illustrators, students of the fine arts, or costume designers documenting the personalities and performers of the Parisian theatre world. These ink sketches, with tonal washes and stylized gestures, reflect the visual culture of the comedic stage and popular entertainment in the 1800s. Artist or Maker: European School (Anonymous) Dimensions: 21 cm x 25 cm Medium: Ink and wash drawing on paper Date: 19th 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.

European School – Portrait of the Actor Tourboul – Ink and Wash Drawing – 19th Century

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This expressive ink and wash portrait depicts the French actor Viard in half-profile, with sharply defined features, curled hair, and a theatrical expression. He wears a double-buttoned cloak or costume, and the drawing emphasizes exaggerated contours and tonal modeling. Below the image, a manuscript label identifies him as "Viard, acteur de Mystère 1798," referencing his role in religious or historical dramatic productions known as mystères. This drawing belongs to a series of 19th-century European theatrical character studies. Such portraits, often executed by anonymous hands, served as visual records of actors active on the French stage, particularly in satirical, parodic, or popular religious genres. Rendered in ink with wash, the image captures both physiognomic specificity and the stylized mannerisms associated with performance. Artist or Maker: European School (Anonymous) Dimensions: approx. 21 cm x 25 cm Medium: Ink and wash drawing on paper Date: 19th 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.

European School – Portrait of the Actor Viard – Ink and Wash Drawing – 19th Century

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This ink and wash drawing portrays Marie Antoinette in a simplified and idealized manner, emphasizing soft facial features, curled hair, and a decorative ruffled neckline. The sitter’s identity is indicated by the handwritten inscription “Marie Antoinette” both beside and below the portrait. The rendering is delicate and symmetrical, suggesting that this work may have been intended as a commemorative or educational portrait rather than a formal historical likeness. Attributed to the anonymous European School of the 19th century, this drawing reflects a Romantic-era fascination with historical figures from the ancien régime. Such portraits were commonly created as part of academic exercises or as sentimental images for collectors interested in royal iconography. The use of wash shading and light contour suggests an academic hand trained in traditional techniques. Artist or Maker: European School (Anonymous) Dimensions: approx. 21 cm x 25 cm Medium: Ink and wash drawing on paper Date: 19th 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.

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