- René Magritte (after), "Le Rencontre, 1926/27". Offset lithograph on heavyweight smooth paper (300 gsm approx.). - Authorized edition 1986. - Plate signed. - Stamp on verso. - Discontinued item. Closed edition, available only in the secondary market (auctions, resellers, galleries, etc.) - Size: 60 x 90cm. - Condition: excellent. Never framed, never exposed. - René Magritte (1898-1967) was a Belgian surrealist artist known for his thought-provoking and witty images that challenge viewers' perceptions of reality. His work often features ordinary objects in unusual contexts, giving new meanings to familiar things. Magritte's iconic style is characterized by its meticulous realism combined with surreal, dream-like elements. One of his early significant works, "Le rencontre" (The Encounter) from 1926, exemplifies his innovative approach to art. This painting, like many of his works, invites viewers to question the relationship between objects and their representations, a central theme in Magritte's oeuvre. Magritte's artworks have gained substantial recognition and value over the years. His pieces are highly sought after in the art market, with prices for his works frequently reaching millions of dollars at auction. Notably, his painting "La pose enchantée" (1927) fetched $26.8 million at a famous auction house in 2018, and "Le principe du plaisir" (1937) sold for $26.8 million at other famous auction house in 2018. This growing appreciation reflects both his influence on contemporary art and the enduring appeal of his unique vision. Artists of similar importance: Basquiat, Picasso, Hockney, Lichtenstein, Miro, Banksy, Brainwash, Delaunay, Nara, Soulages, Lagasse, Ramos, Warhol, Lautrec, Klimt, Matisse, Hirst, Chagall, Koons, Haring, Indiana, Mondrian, Groening, Richter, Monroe, Herrera, Laurent, Klein, Coa, Dior, Vuitton, Kusama, Murakami, Testa, Villemot, Oldenburg, Hopper, Ripolles, Wesselmann, Magritte, Jenk, Orlinski, Wille, Rizzi, Manara, Thiebaud, Kaws, Valentino, Cappiello, Rothko, Dalí, among others.