05-20-201105-21-2011
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2547BBoston
May 20, 2011 12:00 PMCalender
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Joan Miró (Spanish, 1893-1983) Soleil noyé II

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$3,674$3,100
Auction: American & European Works of Art - 2547BLocation: BostonDate / Time: May 20, 2011 12:00PM

Description:

Joan Miró (Spanish, 1893-1983)

Soleil noyé II, 1962, edition of 75 plus proofs (Dupin, 349). Signed "Miró." in pencil l.r., numbered "16/75" in pencil l.l. Color aquatint on paper, plate size 8 5/8 x 23 1/4 in. (21.8 x 58.8 cm),framed.
Condition: Margins over 4 inches with deckled edges, gentle rippling, not examined out of frame.

Provenance: Estate of an arts benefactor, New York.


Estimate $1,200-1,800

Sheet size is 20 1/2 x 31 3/4 in. (52.0 c 80.6 cm). Toning to sheet, rippling and minor staining to u.l. corner. Annotations to reverse, including title "Soleil Noyé II" and other numerical inventory notations.