Louis Toffoli (1907-1999) - Maternité suédoise
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Louis Toffoli’s lithograph Maternité suédoise (1972) is an excellent framed Portrait image, signed by hand, limited to 30/75, 40 × 33 cm, produced in France and catalogued as Raisonné n° 40.
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Louis TOFFOLI (1907-1999) – "Swedish Motherhood" (1972)
HISTORICAL RARITY: LISTED IN THE CATALOGUE RAISONNÉ No. 40
Original Lithograph – Ultra-limited edition 30/75 – Framed in contemporary art style
EXPERT ARGUMENT: A PIECE OF GENESIS
This work marks a crucial milestone in Louis Toffoli’s career. Listed in the Catalogue Raisonné of the engraved work (No. 40, p. 49), it belongs to the artist’s early lithographic creation period.
Number 40 testifies to its antiquity: it is one of the first times Toffoli applies his famous “transparency” technique to the universal theme of motherhood. A foundational piece for any serious collector.
EXCEPTIONAL APPRAISAL ELEMENTS
Official Documentation: Catalogue Raisonné reference No. 40. This absolute traceability guarantees authenticity and investment value.
Collector’s Print: Edition 30/75. This print is two to three times rarer than Toffoli’s usual editions (often 150 or 250 copies). This confidentiality is a powerful driver for bidding activity.
Intimate & Precious Format: 27 x 20 cm. A cabinet-size work that concentrates the artist’s line strength in a small space.
Preferred Theme: Motherhood is the most sought-after and enduring subject of the École de Paris, here treated with a unique geometric tenderness.
PRESENTATION & STYLE: THE ALLIANCE OF THE CLASSIC AND THE MODERN
The Work: A masterpiece of “lyrical transparency.” Toffoli fragments light to unite mother and child in a single spiritual clarity. The soft palette, with Scandinavian undertones, brings immediate serenity.
The Contemporary Frame: The piece is enhanced by a bold citron-yellow frame paired with a beveled silver presentation mat. This professional mounting (approx. 40 x 33 cm) modernizes the 1972 work and makes it a true design object ready for display.
Condition: Preserved under glass, the impression has retained all the freshness of its original inks.
WHY DOES THIS LITHOGRAPH STAND OUT?
Absolute Rarity: A print run of only 75 copies is a rare market opportunity.
Dual Value: It combines the artistic value of a work from the École de Paris with the decorative value of a contemporary art object thanks to its “Pop” frame.
-secure Investment: The small numbered and cataloged proofs by Toffoli maintain a stable market value and strong liquidity on the international market.
Louis Toffoli Toffoli Maternity Swedish Maternity Catalogue Raisonné No. 40 Original Lithograph Limited Edition 75 Modern Art Pencil Signature Investment Frame yellow Contemporary Design
Louis TOFFOLI (1907-1999) – "Swedish Motherhood" (1972)
HISTORICAL RARITY: LISTED IN THE CATALOGUE RAISONNÉ No. 40
Original Lithograph – Ultra-limited edition 30/75 – Framed in contemporary art style
EXPERT ARGUMENT: A PIECE OF GENESIS
This work marks a crucial milestone in Louis Toffoli’s career. Listed in the Catalogue Raisonné of the engraved work (No. 40, p. 49), it belongs to the artist’s early lithographic creation period.
Number 40 testifies to its antiquity: it is one of the first times Toffoli applies his famous “transparency” technique to the universal theme of motherhood. A foundational piece for any serious collector.
EXCEPTIONAL APPRAISAL ELEMENTS
Official Documentation: Catalogue Raisonné reference No. 40. This absolute traceability guarantees authenticity and investment value.
Collector’s Print: Edition 30/75. This print is two to three times rarer than Toffoli’s usual editions (often 150 or 250 copies). This confidentiality is a powerful driver for bidding activity.
Intimate & Precious Format: 27 x 20 cm. A cabinet-size work that concentrates the artist’s line strength in a small space.
Preferred Theme: Motherhood is the most sought-after and enduring subject of the École de Paris, here treated with a unique geometric tenderness.
PRESENTATION & STYLE: THE ALLIANCE OF THE CLASSIC AND THE MODERN
The Work: A masterpiece of “lyrical transparency.” Toffoli fragments light to unite mother and child in a single spiritual clarity. The soft palette, with Scandinavian undertones, brings immediate serenity.
The Contemporary Frame: The piece is enhanced by a bold citron-yellow frame paired with a beveled silver presentation mat. This professional mounting (approx. 40 x 33 cm) modernizes the 1972 work and makes it a true design object ready for display.
Condition: Preserved under glass, the impression has retained all the freshness of its original inks.
WHY DOES THIS LITHOGRAPH STAND OUT?
Absolute Rarity: A print run of only 75 copies is a rare market opportunity.
Dual Value: It combines the artistic value of a work from the École de Paris with the decorative value of a contemporary art object thanks to its “Pop” frame.
-secure Investment: The small numbered and cataloged proofs by Toffoli maintain a stable market value and strong liquidity on the international market.
Louis Toffoli Toffoli Maternity Swedish Maternity Catalogue Raisonné No. 40 Original Lithograph Limited Edition 75 Modern Art Pencil Signature Investment Frame yellow Contemporary Design
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Artist
Louis Toffoli (1907-1999)
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Owner or reseller
Edition
Limited edition
Edition number
Exemplaire 30/75. Catalogue Raisonné n° 40.
Title of artwork
Maternité suédoise
Technique
Lithograph
Signature
Hand signed
Country of origin
France
Year
1972
Condition
Excellent condition
Height
40 cm
Width
33 cm
Depiction/theme
Portrait
Period
1970-1980
Sold with frame
Yes
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