Joan Miro (1893-1983) - Lithographie originale pour XXe Siècle N° 46 - Complete Issue with Matta & Calder





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Joan Miró Lithographie originale pour XXe Siècle N° 46 (1976), original color lithograph, plate 32 x 24.5 cm, in the complete XXe Siècle N° 46 issue with works by Matta & Calder, in excellent condition.
Description from the seller
Joan Miró – Lithographie originale pour XXe Siècle N° 46 (1976) – Complete Issue with Original Lithograph & Works by Matta & Calder
1. Artwork Specifications
Artist: Joan Miró (Spanish / Catalan, 1893–1983)
Title of Artwork: Lithographie originale pour XXe Siècle N° 46
Year of Creation / Printing: 1976
Technique: Original color lithograph
Paper Type: Special high-quality heavy wove paper stock
Plate / Page Dimensions: 32 x 24.5 cm
Signature / Numbering: Plate-signed / Unnumbered by hand (issued original as an insert plate for the magazine edition)
Catalogue Raisonné References: Miró Lithographe V (Maeght / Cramer) / Listed in the XXe Siècle graphics catalogue
Publisher: Société Internationale d'Art XXe Siècle / F. Hazan, Paris
Printer: Atelier San Lazzaro / Mourlot, Paris
Provenance: Private collection (from the intact and complete original magazine)
2. Artwork Description & Condition Report
This iconic original lithograph displays Joan Miró's most celebrated stylistic hallmark: a dense, rhythmic black brushwork paired with organic shapes and vibrant fields of pure primary colors (red, blue, and yellow). The print is preserved inside the original bound magazine, exactly as published in September 1976.
Artwork Condition: Excellent Condition. Colors are vivid, crisp, and extremely bright. Paper is clean, free of tears, creases, or trimming. The margins and original binding remain fully intact.
3. Other Artworks & Artistic Contributions in the Volume
The value of this issue is further enhanced by the presence of all other original artistic and graphic contributions integrated into the volume:
Joan Miró (Cover & In-text Illustrations):
1 original gouache created specifically by Miró for the volume's cover.
2 original black-and-white drawings within the text.
Roberto Matta: 1 full-page original drawing created as a tribute dedicated to Max Ernst.
Alexander Calder: Portrait and visual tribute to Gualtieri di San Lazzaro within the commemorative text.
4. Editorial Content & Art-Historical Significance
The volume XXe Siècle N° 46 ("Spécial Japon & Panorama 76", September 1976) is a fundamental reference publication for studies on the international avant-garde:
Dossier on the Japanese Avant-Garde: Extensive historical and critical section covering the Gutai, High Red Center, and Neo-Dada movements, featuring essays by Pierre Restany, Shuzo Takiguchi, and Ichiro Haryu.
Monographs & Articles: In-depth features on prominent artists such as Jiro Takamatsu, Shusaku Arakawa, Ay-O, and Toshimitsu Imai.
Commemorative Feature: Special text "San Lazzaro vivant" in memory of the magazine's founder.
5. Book & Publication Specifications
Publication Title: XXe Siècle N° 46 – Spécial Japon & Panorama 76
Publication Date: September 1976
Binding: Hardcover (Original hardcover editorial binding)
Number of Pages: Approx. 136 pages
Dimensions: 32 x 24.5 cm
Language: French
Book Condition: Very Good (VG). Binding is firm, square, and tight. Internal pages are fresh, clean, and well preserved.
6. Collector’s Note
A large number of XXe Siècle copies were unfortunately broken up over the decades to frame and sell the individual lithographs separately. Finding a completely intact, original, and unrestored volume that preserves Miró's lithograph alongside all other graphic works and original texts is a rare and valuable opportunity for fine art collectors and bibliophiles alike.
7. Packaging & Shipping
Guaranteed safe shipping with professional rigid packaging designed to protect the corners of the volume during transit. Shipped via tracked and insured express courier.
Seller's Story
Joan Miró – Lithographie originale pour XXe Siècle N° 46 (1976) – Complete Issue with Original Lithograph & Works by Matta & Calder
1. Artwork Specifications
Artist: Joan Miró (Spanish / Catalan, 1893–1983)
Title of Artwork: Lithographie originale pour XXe Siècle N° 46
Year of Creation / Printing: 1976
Technique: Original color lithograph
Paper Type: Special high-quality heavy wove paper stock
Plate / Page Dimensions: 32 x 24.5 cm
Signature / Numbering: Plate-signed / Unnumbered by hand (issued original as an insert plate for the magazine edition)
Catalogue Raisonné References: Miró Lithographe V (Maeght / Cramer) / Listed in the XXe Siècle graphics catalogue
Publisher: Société Internationale d'Art XXe Siècle / F. Hazan, Paris
Printer: Atelier San Lazzaro / Mourlot, Paris
Provenance: Private collection (from the intact and complete original magazine)
2. Artwork Description & Condition Report
This iconic original lithograph displays Joan Miró's most celebrated stylistic hallmark: a dense, rhythmic black brushwork paired with organic shapes and vibrant fields of pure primary colors (red, blue, and yellow). The print is preserved inside the original bound magazine, exactly as published in September 1976.
Artwork Condition: Excellent Condition. Colors are vivid, crisp, and extremely bright. Paper is clean, free of tears, creases, or trimming. The margins and original binding remain fully intact.
3. Other Artworks & Artistic Contributions in the Volume
The value of this issue is further enhanced by the presence of all other original artistic and graphic contributions integrated into the volume:
Joan Miró (Cover & In-text Illustrations):
1 original gouache created specifically by Miró for the volume's cover.
2 original black-and-white drawings within the text.
Roberto Matta: 1 full-page original drawing created as a tribute dedicated to Max Ernst.
Alexander Calder: Portrait and visual tribute to Gualtieri di San Lazzaro within the commemorative text.
4. Editorial Content & Art-Historical Significance
The volume XXe Siècle N° 46 ("Spécial Japon & Panorama 76", September 1976) is a fundamental reference publication for studies on the international avant-garde:
Dossier on the Japanese Avant-Garde: Extensive historical and critical section covering the Gutai, High Red Center, and Neo-Dada movements, featuring essays by Pierre Restany, Shuzo Takiguchi, and Ichiro Haryu.
Monographs & Articles: In-depth features on prominent artists such as Jiro Takamatsu, Shusaku Arakawa, Ay-O, and Toshimitsu Imai.
Commemorative Feature: Special text "San Lazzaro vivant" in memory of the magazine's founder.
5. Book & Publication Specifications
Publication Title: XXe Siècle N° 46 – Spécial Japon & Panorama 76
Publication Date: September 1976
Binding: Hardcover (Original hardcover editorial binding)
Number of Pages: Approx. 136 pages
Dimensions: 32 x 24.5 cm
Language: French
Book Condition: Very Good (VG). Binding is firm, square, and tight. Internal pages are fresh, clean, and well preserved.
6. Collector’s Note
A large number of XXe Siècle copies were unfortunately broken up over the decades to frame and sell the individual lithographs separately. Finding a completely intact, original, and unrestored volume that preserves Miró's lithograph alongside all other graphic works and original texts is a rare and valuable opportunity for fine art collectors and bibliophiles alike.
7. Packaging & Shipping
Guaranteed safe shipping with professional rigid packaging designed to protect the corners of the volume during transit. Shipped via tracked and insured express courier.

