05-16-201405-17-2014
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2727BBoston
May 16, 2014 12:00 PMCalender
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Joan Miró (Spanish, 1893-1983) Poster for the Ballet "Lucifer"

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$2,952$2,400
Auction: American & European Works of Art - 2727BLocation: BostonDate / Time: May 16, 2014 12:00PM

Description:

Joan Miró (Spanish, 1893-1983)

Poster for the Ballet "Lucifer" 1975, from the edition before lettering of 75, published by the Martha Graham Dance Company, New York, printed by Maeght, Paris (Mourlot, 1050). Signed "Miró" in pencil within the image l.r., numbered "51/75" in pencil within the image l.l. Color lithograph on paper, image/sheet size 30 3/4 x 22 1/4 in. (78.0 x 56.4 cm),unmatted, shrink-wrapped.
Condition: Deckled edges, not examined out of wrap.

Provenance: Through the family of former Rhode Island governor and United States senator John Orlando Pastore (1907-2000).
Estimate $1,000-1,500


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Keywords

Paris, Martha Graham Dance Company, Senator, United States, John Orlando Pastore, Rhode Island