Saul Steinberg (1914–1999) - A Man Drafting
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Saul Steinberg, A Man Drafting, a 1966 original lithograph, limited edition of 1,500 copies (edition no. 1500), 25.5 × 19 cm, France, sold by Gallery, in excellent condition.
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SAUL STEINBERG (1914–1999)
A Man Drafting
Original Lithograph
1966
Technique
– Original lithograph on paper
– Created specially for the catalogue Gravures Maeght Éditeur
– Printed by Atelier Arte, Paris
– Printed from the original lithographic stone
Publication
– Published by Maeght Éditeur, Paris
– Co-published with The Redfern Gallery, London
– Printed in France, 1966
– Copyright Maeght Éditeur & The Redfern Gallery
Edition
– Catalogue edition limited to 1,500 copies
– Printed on Chiffon de Mandeure paper
– Printing completed on 22 November 1966
Dimensions
– Approx. 25.5 × 19 cm
– Full sheet as issued
– Unframed
Catalogue Context
– Published in the prestigious Gravures Maeght Éditeur catalogue
– Original lithograph specially created for this publication
– Printed by Atelier Arte, Paris
– Issued alongside original lithographs by Joan Miró, Alexander Calder, Eduardo Chillida, Ellsworth Kelly, Raoul Ubac and Pierre Tal-Coat
Artwork
– Minimalist architectural composition depicting a drafting table within a geometric interior
– Characteristic linear style combining drawing, architecture and visual wit
– Fine example of Steinberg's unique fusion of illustration and conceptual art
– Executed in the artist's highly recognizable graphic language
– Delicate colour accents combined with elegant black line work
About the Artist
– Saul Steinberg was one of the most influential graphic artists of the twentieth century
– Internationally celebrated for his iconic drawings for The New Yorker
– His work bridges illustration, architecture, design and fine art
– Works held in major museum collections including MoMA, the Whitney Museum of American Art and the Art Institute of Chicago
Condition
– Good overall condition
– Minor age-related wear consistent with age
– Paper and image well preserved
– Please refer to photographs for a detailed condition assessment
Collector's Notes
– Authentic original lithograph from 1966
– Not a later reproduction
– Published by the legendary Maeght Éditeur
– Limited edition publication of only 1,500 copies
– Excellent example of Steinberg's distinctive graphic vocabulary
– Highly collectible work for collectors of twentieth-century graphic art, illustration and post-war modernism
SAUL STEINBERG (1914–1999)
A Man Drafting
Original Lithograph
1966
Technique
– Original lithograph on paper
– Created specially for the catalogue Gravures Maeght Éditeur
– Printed by Atelier Arte, Paris
– Printed from the original lithographic stone
Publication
– Published by Maeght Éditeur, Paris
– Co-published with The Redfern Gallery, London
– Printed in France, 1966
– Copyright Maeght Éditeur & The Redfern Gallery
Edition
– Catalogue edition limited to 1,500 copies
– Printed on Chiffon de Mandeure paper
– Printing completed on 22 November 1966
Dimensions
– Approx. 25.5 × 19 cm
– Full sheet as issued
– Unframed
Catalogue Context
– Published in the prestigious Gravures Maeght Éditeur catalogue
– Original lithograph specially created for this publication
– Printed by Atelier Arte, Paris
– Issued alongside original lithographs by Joan Miró, Alexander Calder, Eduardo Chillida, Ellsworth Kelly, Raoul Ubac and Pierre Tal-Coat
Artwork
– Minimalist architectural composition depicting a drafting table within a geometric interior
– Characteristic linear style combining drawing, architecture and visual wit
– Fine example of Steinberg's unique fusion of illustration and conceptual art
– Executed in the artist's highly recognizable graphic language
– Delicate colour accents combined with elegant black line work
About the Artist
– Saul Steinberg was one of the most influential graphic artists of the twentieth century
– Internationally celebrated for his iconic drawings for The New Yorker
– His work bridges illustration, architecture, design and fine art
– Works held in major museum collections including MoMA, the Whitney Museum of American Art and the Art Institute of Chicago
Condition
– Good overall condition
– Minor age-related wear consistent with age
– Paper and image well preserved
– Please refer to photographs for a detailed condition assessment
Collector's Notes
– Authentic original lithograph from 1966
– Not a later reproduction
– Published by the legendary Maeght Éditeur
– Limited edition publication of only 1,500 copies
– Excellent example of Steinberg's distinctive graphic vocabulary
– Highly collectible work for collectors of twentieth-century graphic art, illustration and post-war modernism
Details
Artist
Saul Steinberg (1914–1999)
Sold by
Gallery
Edition
Limited edition
Edition number
1500
Title of artwork
A Man Drafting
Technique
Lithograph
Signature
Not signed
Country of origin
France
Year
1966
Condition
Excellent condition
Height
25.5 cm
Width
19 cm
Period
1960-1970
Sold with frame
No
