(Set 1:) Five famous original 1972 colour lithographs by Joan Miró (= Mourlot 857, 858, 859, 861, 862)

Summary: This set of five famous 1972 Miro lithographs is a must-have for any art collector. The portfolio includes Mourlot 857, 858, 859, 861, and 862, all created by the renowned artist Joan Miró. These lithographs are handmade and feature a limited edition print, with a portrait orientation and a flat height. The set is unframed and made of paper, with a size of 10 inches in length or 13.2 inches in width. The lithographs depict a variety of subjects, including insects, animal heads, and floral themes, all in a surrealistic, abstract, and experimental style. These pieces are perfect for any art enthusiast who appreciates the unique and original works of one of the greatest artists of all time.

Below are the details for a set of five highly sought-after 1972 Miro colour lithographs:

1.   Artist: Joan Miró (1893 -1983)

2.   Descriptions or titles of the five artworks (FR / UK / DE):

a.   Litho-1 = (Catalogue Raisonné:) Mourlot 857 = L'Astre Bleu / Blue Star / Blauer Stern; for more info about this lithograph, see pic2, pic3, pic4 & pic5

b.   Litho-2 = (Catalogue Raisonné:) Mourlot 858; for more info about this lithograph, see pic6, pic7, pic8 & pic9

c.   Litho-3 = (Catalogue Raisonné:) Mourlot 859 = Le Soleil Rouge / Red Sun / Rote Sonne; for more info about this lithograph, see pic10, pic11, pic12 & pic13

d.   Litho-4 = (Catalogue Raisonné:) Mourlot 861 = La Lune Verte / Green Moon / Grüner Mond; for more info about this lithograph, see pic14, pic15, pic16 & pic17

e.   Litho-5 = (Catalogue Raisonné:) Mourlot 862; for more info about this lithograph, see pic18, pic19, pic20 & pic21

(Pic22 & pic23 show other Miro lithographs, which you can buy in my other auctions)

For more info about these five lithographs, see the additional pictures included in this listing

3.   Price indication: the minimum offer price for this set of five Miró colour lithographs is $575; the Buy-it-now price is $625

4.   Type of artworks / objects: these five colour lithographs are derived from 'Litografo, Volume I', Spanish edition, published in 1972; they are original colour lithographs, printed on thick paper, drawn by Miró personally directly on the lithographic stone(s); therefore, these five lithographs are truly original Mirós and not reproductions or posters or art prints; the lithographs are unsigned and come unframed

5.   Extra information about Miro Litografo, Volume I, 1930-1952, Edition Poligrapha Barcelona, 1972: this is Volume 1 (or: the first part/book) of the Catalogue Raisonné of the lithographs by Miro; Volume I (or: 1) contains 10 original lithographs, at their backside numbered I, II - X (+ 1 extra, 11th, unnumbered lithograph on the cover or dust jacket); this Volume I covers the years 1930-1952, detailing the period when Miró was active in France and Spain, beginning his experiments with lithography

6.   Typographical remarks on the backs of the lithographs:

a. (Litho-1:) Joan Miró - Litografía original I

b. (Litho-2:) Joan Miró - Litografía original II

c. (Litho-3:) Joan Miró - Litografía original III

d. (Litho-4:) Joan Miró - Litografía original V

e. (Litho-5:) Joan Miró - Litografía original VI

7.   Publisher: Ediciones Poligrafa, Barcelona

8.   Condition: the lithographs are in good condition, with no significant damage or wear

9.   Sheet sizes: approx. 33.5 cm x 25.5 cm = approx. 13.2 inches x 10.0 inches

10. The national and international transport of the five lithographs costs $40 (handling costs included); all other extra, additional, costs (e.g. import taxes, sales taxes, other taxes, return costs, etc.) are also to be paid by the buyer