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Surrealist Abstract Prints

SURREALIST STYLE

In the wake of World War I’s ravaging of Europe, artists delved into the unconscious mind to confront and grapple with this reality. Poet and critic André Breton, a leader of the Surrealist movement who authored the 1924 Surrealist Manifesto, called this approach “a violent reaction against the impoverishment and sterility of thought processes that resulted from centuries of rationalism.” Surrealist art emerged in the 1920s with dreamlike and uncanny imagery guided by a variety of techniques such as automatic drawing, which can be likened to a stream of consciousness, to channel psychological experiences.

Although Surrealism was a groundbreaking approach for European art, its practitioners were inspired by Indigenous art and ancient mysticism for reenvisioning how sculptures, paintings, prints, performance art and more could respond to the unsettled world around them.

Surrealist artists were also informed by the Dada movement, which originated in 1916 Zurich and embraced absurdity over the logic that had propelled modernity into violence. Some of the Surrealists had witnessed this firsthand, such as Max Ernst, who served in the trenches during World War I, and Salvador Dalí, whose otherworldly paintings and other work responded to the dawning civil war in Spain.

Other key artists associated with the revolutionary art and literary movement included Man Ray, Joan Miró, René Magritte, Yves Tanguy, Frida Kahlo and Meret Oppenheim, all of whom had a distinct perspective on reimagining reality and freeing the unconscious mind from the conventions and restrictions of rational thought. Pablo Picasso showed some of his works in “La Peinture Surréaliste” — the first collective exhibition of Surrealist painting — which opened at Paris’s Galerie Pierre in November of 1925. (Although Magritte is best known as one of the visual Surrealist movement’s most talented practitioners, his famous 1943 painting, The Fifth Season, can be interpreted as a formal break from Surrealism.)

The outbreak of World War II led many in the movement to flee Europe for the Americas, further spreading Surrealism abroad. Generations of modern and contemporary artists were subsequently influenced by the richly symbolic and unearthly imagery of Surrealism, from Joseph Cornell to Arshile Gorky.

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Style: Surrealist
Alexander Calder, A Patriot, from Derriere le Miroir, 1975
Located in Southampton, NY
This exquisite lithograph by Alexander Calder (1898–1976), titled Un Patriote (A Patriot), originates from the historic 1975 folio Derriere le Miroir, No. 212. Published by Maeght Ed...
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1970s Surrealist Abstract Prints

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Lithograph

Joan Miro, Homage to Dorothea Tanning, from XXe siecle, 1977
Located in Southampton, NY
This exquisite lithograph by Joan Miro (1893–1983), titled Hommage a Dorothea Tanning (Homage to Dorothea Tanning), from the album XXe Siecle, Numero special hors abonnement, Hommage...
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1970s Surrealist Abstract Prints

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Lithograph

Joan Miro, Untitled, Marvels with Acrostic Variations in Miro’s Garden, 1975
Located in Southampton, NY
This exquisite lithograph by Joan Miro (1893–1983), titled Sans titre (Untitled), from the folio Maravillas con variaciones acrosticas en el Jardin de Miro (Marvels with Acrostic Var...
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1970s Surrealist Abstract Prints

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Lithograph

Alexander Calder, Composition with Spirals, from Derriere le miroir, 1968
Located in Southampton, NY
This exquisite lithograph by Alexander Calder (1898–1976), titled Composition aux Spirales (Composition with Spirals), from the folio Derriere le miroir, No. 173, originates from the 1968 edition published by Maeght Editeur, Paris, and printed by Mourlot Freres, Paris, 1968. Composition aux Spirales exemplifies Calder’s mastery of rhythm and form, translating his sculptural language of balance and motion into vivid, dynamic compositions on paper that capture his signature sense of energy and harmony. Executed as a lithograph on velin paper, this work measures 15 x 22 inches, with centerfold, as issued. Unsigned and unnumbered as issued. The edition exemplifies the superb craftsmanship of Mourlot Freres, Paris. Artwork Details: Artist: Alexander Calder (1898–1976) Title: Composition aux Spirales (Composition with Spirals), from the folio Derriere le miroir, No. 173 Medium: Lithograph on velin paper Dimensions: 15 x 22 inches (38.1 x 55.88 cm), with centerfold, as issued Inscription: Unsigned and unnumbered as issued Date: 1968 Publisher: Maeght Editeur, Paris Printer: Mourlot Freres, Paris Condition: Well preserved, consistent with age and medium Provenance: From the folio Derriere le miroir, No. 173, published by Maeght Editeur, Paris; printed by Mourlot Freres, Paris, 1968 Notes: Excerpted from the folio (translated from French), The illustrations in this issue are original lithographs by Alexander Calder drawn in the workshops of the Arte printing shop. This issue of "Behind the Mirror" has a luxury edition drawn on velin de Lana and limited to CL examples numbered and signed by the artist on the colophon. The text of G. Carandente was translated from Italian by Alain Veinstein. About the Publication: Derriere le miroir (Behind the Mirror) was one of the most important art publications of the 20th century, created and published by Maeght Editeur in Paris from 1946 to 1982. Founded by the visionary art dealer and publisher Aime Maeght, the series served as both an exhibition catalogue and a work of art in its own right, uniting original lithographs by leading modern and contemporary artists with critical essays, poetry, and design of the highest quality. Printed by master lithographers such as Mourlot Freres and Arte, Derriere le miroir became synonymous with the artistic vanguard of postwar Europe. Each issue was devoted to a single artist or theme and published to accompany exhibitions at the Galerie Maeght in Paris, featuring works by Pablo Picasso, Henri Matisse, Georges Braque, Joan Miro, Marc Chagall, Alexander Calder, Fernand Leger, and Alberto Giacometti, among others. The publication reflected Maeght’s belief that art should be both accessible and elevated—an ideal realized through its luxurious production values, meticulous printing, and collaboration with the greatest creative minds of its time. About the Artist: Alexander Calder (1898–1976) was an American sculptor, painter, and printmaker whose pioneering innovations in kinetic art revolutionized 20th-century sculpture and transformed modern visual language. Born in Lawnton, Pennsylvania, into a family of artists, Calder initially trained as a mechanical engineer at the Stevens Institute of Technology before turning to art at the Art Students League in New York—a combination of technical precision and creative imagination that defined his career. Moving to Paris in 1926, he immersed himself in the avant-garde and formed friendships with Pablo Picasso, Alberto Giacometti, Joan Miro, Wassily Kandinsky, Salvador Dali, Marcel Duchamp, and Man Ray, whose ideas profoundly shaped his artistic philosophy. From Picasso, he absorbed structural invention; from Miro, lyrical abstraction; from Kandinsky, spiritual geometry; and from Duchamp and Man Ray, the courage to merge intellect and play. In Paris, Calder created his famous Cirque Calder, a miniature mechanical circus that introduced motion and performance as central components of sculpture, and by the early 1930s, he invented the mobile—a term coined by Duchamp—to describe his delicately balanced, moving sculptures that responded to air currents. Later, Jean Arp would name his stationary counterparts stabiles. These two inventions—sculptures that could either float and spin gracefully or stand monumentally still—transformed art into a dynamic dialogue between movement, balance, and space. Calder’s signature forms, painted in vivid reds, blacks, blues, and yellows, embodied both joy and precision, creating an art that was at once abstract, organic, and deeply human. Like Kandinsky and Miro, he viewed art as a form of rhythm and emotion; like Duchamp, he embraced innovation and humor; and like Giacometti and Dali, he was fascinated by perception, structure, and the unseen forces of motion. His monumental public sculptures—such as La Grande Vitesse (1969) in Grand Rapids and Flamingo (1973) in Chicago—redefined public art as a symbol of civic optimism and modern progress. A key bridge between European modernism and American abstraction, Calder’s influence extended to artists including Jean Tinguely, George Rickey, Donald Judd, Ellsworth Kelly, Richard Serra, and Olafur Eliasson, whose works in kinetic and spatial art continue to echo his vision. His gouaches, prints, and jewelry carried the same balance and movement as his sculptures, revealing a unified language of rhythm across media. Represented in every major modern museum—including MoMA, the Guggenheim, the Tate, and the Centre Pompidou—Calder remains celebrated for merging engineering, color, and poetry into an art of pure equilibrium. Standing alongside Pablo Picasso, Alexander Calder, Alberto Giacometti, Salvador Dali, Joan Miro, Wassily Kandinsky, Marcel Duchamp, and Man Ray, he remains one of the cornerstones of modern art—a visionary whose works breathe with motion, grace, and joy. His highest auction record was achieved by Poisson Volant (Flying Fish) (1957), which sold for $25.9 million at Christie’s, New York, on May 15, 2014, reaffirming Alexander Calder’s enduring legacy as one of the most inventive, dynamic, and collectible artists in the history of modern art. Alexander Calder Composition...
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1960s Surrealist Abstract Prints

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Lithograph

Joan Ponç - UNTITLED Etching. Spanish Surrealism Contemporary Art Purple
Located in Madrid, Madrid
Joan Ponç - SIN TÍTULO 1 Date of creation: 1975 Medium: Etching on paper Edition number: 70/75 Size: 56 x 76 cm Condition: In perfect conditions and never framed Observations: Etchin...
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1970s Surrealist Abstract Prints

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Engraving, Etching

Visions de Quevedo Paysage avec Squelette (Lanscape with Skeleton)
Located in Hollywood, FL
ARTIST: Salvador Dali TITLE: Visions de Quevedo Paysage avec Squelette (Landscape With Skeleton) MEDIUM: Etching SIGNED: Hand Signed PUBLISHER: EGI/Kean-Paul Loup/Borjeson EDI...
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1970s Surrealist Abstract Prints

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Etching

Le Prophete Encercle
Located in New York, NY
Color aquatint and etching. Signed and numbered 10/75 in pencil, lower margin. Printed and published by Maeght, Paris. Catalogue reference: Dupin 396.
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1960s Surrealist Abstract Prints

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Etching, Aquatint, Color

Joan Miro, The Bow, from Derriere le Miroir, 1964
Located in Southampton, NY
This exquisite lithograph by Joan Miro (1893–1983), titled L'arc (The Bow), originates from the 1964 folio Derriere le Miroir, No. 148, published by Maeght Editeur, Paris, under the ...
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1960s Surrealist Abstract Prints

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Lithograph

Alexander Calder, Card Players II, from Derriere le Miroir, 1975
Located in Southampton, NY
This exquisite lithograph by Alexander Calder (1898–1976), titled Joueurs de cartes II (Card Players II), originates from the historic 1975 folio Derriere le Miroir, No. 212. Publish...
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1970s Surrealist Abstract Prints

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Lithograph

Child and Seeing Hands — after the artist s 1948 Surrealist masterwork
Located in Myrtle Beach, SC
Hans Bellmer, 'Child and Seeing Hands', photogravure and engraving, edition 9, 1970. Flahutez 4-9. Signed by the artist and numbered '41/90' in pencil. A superb, richly-inked impress...
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1670s Surrealist Abstract Prints

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Engraving, Photogravure

Invasion de l Espace - Lithograph by Man Ray - 1975
Located in Roma, IT
Invasion de l'espace  is a color lithograph by the American artist and exponent of Dadaism and Surrealism Man Ray  (Philadelphia, 1890 - Paris, 1976). The workr was edited by the Fr...
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1970s Surrealist Abstract Prints

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Lithograph

Joan Miro, The Ring, from Derriere le miroir, 1961
Located in Southampton, NY
This exquisite lithograph by Joan Miro (1893–1983), titled L’anneau (The Ring), originates from the 1961 folio Derriere le miroir, No. 128. Published by Maeght Editeur, Paris, under ...
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1960s Surrealist Abstract Prints

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Lithograph

Alexander Calder, Untitled, from XXe Siecle, 1971
Located in Southampton, NY
This exquisite lithograph by Alexander Calder (1898–1976), titled Sans titre (Untitled), from the album XXe Siecle, Nouvelle serie, XXXIIIe Annee, No. 37, Decembre 1971, originates f...
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1970s Surrealist Abstract Prints

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Lithograph

Le Lézard aux Plumes d’Or - Lithograph by Joan Mirò - 1971
Located in Roma, IT
Hand signed, and han written in pencil "H.C." (hors commerce). Edition of 150 numbered in Arabic numerals on Rives with “Miro” watermark + 20 numbered in Roman numerals on Rives wit...
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1970s Surrealist Abstract Prints

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Lithograph

Joan Miro, Untitled, from Miro Recent Paintings, 1953
Located in Southampton, NY
This exquisite lithograph by Joan Miro (1893–1983), titled Sans titre (Untitled), originates from the 1953 album Miro Recent Paintings. Published by the Pierre Matisse Gallery, New Y...
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1950s Surrealist Abstract Prints

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Lithograph

Galerie Maeght Lithograph by Joan Miró, Surrealist, 1960s, Unframed
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This lithograph by Joan Miró, printed by Mourlot for the book "Art in Posters" by Sauret in 1959, reproduces the original poster #51, which was published for the Galerie Maeght. The ...
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1960s Surrealist Abstract Prints

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Lithograph

Joan Miro, Untitled, from Miro Recent Paintings, 1953
Located in Southampton, NY
This exquisite lithograph by Joan Miro (1893–1983), titled Sans titre (Untitled), originates from the 1953 album Miro Recent Paintings. Published by the Pierre Matisse Gallery, New Y...
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1950s Surrealist Abstract Prints

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Lithograph

Untitled (Two Nudes) — Erotic Surrealism
Located in Myrtle Beach, SC
Hans Bellmer, Untitled (Two Nudes), engraving and drypoint, 1971, edition 99. Signed and numbered '94/99' in pencil. A fine impression, on Arches cream wove paper; the full sheet wit...
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1960s Surrealist Abstract Prints

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Engraving, Drypoint

Paysage aux Isbas, from: Jacques Lassaigne - French Russian
Located in London, GB
This lithograph in colours is hand signed in pencil by the artist “Marc Chagall” at the lower right margin. It is also numbered 25 in pencil from the deluxe edition of 90, at the low...
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1950s Surrealist Abstract Prints

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Lithograph

Untitled - Lithograph by J. Hérold - 1974
Located in Roma, IT
Original artwork realized by Jacques Hérold in 1974. Colored lithograph. Not signed, as issued. Printed by Mourlot , France. Excellent condition.  This lithograph was realized  b...
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1970s Surrealist Abstract Prints

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Lithograph

Joan Miro, Untitled, from Joan Miro, 1956
Located in Southampton, NY
This exquisite lithograph by Joan Miro (1893–1983), titled Sans titre (Untitled), originates from the 1956 publication Joan Miro. Published by Maeght Editeur, Paris, and printed by M...
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1950s Surrealist Abstract Prints

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Lithograph

Joan Miro, Figure, The Stage Revolutions, from XXe Siecle, 1975
Located in Southampton, NY
This exquisite lithograph by Joan Miro (1893–1983), titled Personnage (Figure), from the album Les Revolutions Sceniques du XXe Siecle, originates from the 1975 edition published by ...
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1970s Surrealist Abstract Prints

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Lithograph

Lithographie Originale V (Abstract, Modern, Surrealism, FRAMED, ~20% OFF)
Located in Kansas City, MO
Joan Miro Lithographie Originale V (Abstract, Modern, Surrealism, Colorful, Iconic) Color Lithograph Year: 1977 Size: 12.5 × 9.6 inches Framed: 18.25 x 15.5 x 1 inches Catalogue Rais...
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1970s Surrealist Abstract Prints

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Lithograph

Miró, Miró Sculpteur (Cramer 194; Mourlot 937) (after)
Located in Southampton, NY
Lithograph on Guarro vélin paper. Inscription: Unsigned and unnumbered, as issued. Good condition. Notes: Published by Bijuts Shupan Sha, Tokyo; printed by La Polígrafa, Barcelona, 1...
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1970s Surrealist Abstract Prints

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Lithograph

Lithograph 1977 CERET (Maeght 1120) Pencil Signed HC
Located in New York, NY
ORIGINAL PENCIL SIGNED MIRO LITHOGRAPH, the glare is from my camera (sorry) Joan Miro CERET MAEGHT 1120 Year done: 1977 21.5x29 inches sight size 29.5x37 inches with frame Lithog...
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1970s Surrealist Abstract Prints

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Lithograph

Joan Miro, For Fernand Mourlot, from XXXIIe Festival d Avignon, 1978 (after)
Located in Southampton, NY
This exquisite lithograph after Joan Miro (1893–1983), titled Pour Fernand Mourlot (For Fernand Mourlot), originates from the 1978 album XXXIIe Festival d'Avignon, Cinquante Annees d...
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1970s Surrealist Abstract Prints

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Lithograph

1966 Exhibition Poster Philadelphia
Located in Wilton Manors, FL
An original lithograph exhibition poster by Spanish artist Joan Miro (1893-1983) titled "Graphics: Philadelphia Museum of Art", 1966. Printed by Arte Adrien Maeght in Paris France an...
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Mid-20th Century Surrealist Abstract Prints

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Lithograph

Parade (Surrealist Black Philadelphia Artist)
Located in Wilton Manors, FL
Roland Ayers (1932-2014). Parade, 1960 Drypoint Etching, 5.5 × 17.75 inches. Signed, titled and dated by the artist in pencil, lower margin. Small tear, left margin which exte...
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1960s Surrealist Abstract Prints

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Paper, Ink

Jeremiah s Prophecy Against the King Joachim, 1967 by Salvador Dali
Located in Paonia, CO
  Jeremiah's Prophecy Against the King Joachim, 1967 is a colored lithograph from the original gouache on heavy rag paper from Salvador Dali’s five volume Biblia Sacra Suite ...
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1960s Surrealist Abstract Prints

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Lithograph

Les Marionettes I — Erotic Surrealism
Located in Myrtle Beach, SC
Hans Bellmer, Les Marionettes I, etching with hand coloring, 1969, edition 150. Signed and annotated 'HC' in pencil. A fine impression on brown Roma hand-made laid paper; the full sheet with margins (1 to 2 5/8 inches), in excellent condition. Archivally sleeved, unmatted. Image size 11 13/16 x 11 1/8 inches; sheet size 15 5/8 x 13 1/4 inches. A 'Hors Commerce' impression. From a suite of 11 etchings created by Bellmer to illustrate 'On the Marionette Theatre...
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1960s Surrealist Abstract Prints

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Etching

Joan Miro, Untitled, from Derriere le miroir, 1967
Located in Southampton, NY
This exquisite lithograph by Joan Miro (1893–1983), titled Sans titre (Untitled), originates from the 1967 folio Derriere le miroir, L'oiseau solaire, l'oiseau lunaire, etin-celles (...
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1960s Surrealist Abstract Prints

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Lithograph

Joan Miro, The Awakening, from Miro 1959–1960, 1961 (after)
Located in Southampton, NY
This exquisite lithograph and pochoir after Joan Miro (1893–1983), titled Le reveil (The Awakening), from the album Miro 1959–1960 (Miro 1959–1960), origi...
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1960s Surrealist Abstract Prints

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Lithograph

Joan Miro, Untitled, from Miro Recent Paintings, 1953
Located in Southampton, NY
This exquisite lithograph by Joan Miro (1893–1983), titled Sans titre (Untitled), originates from the 1953 album Miro Recent Paintings. Published by the Pierre Matisse Gallery, New Y...
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1950s Surrealist Abstract Prints

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Lithograph

Joan Miro, Untitled, from Joan Miro, 1956
Located in Southampton, NY
This exquisite lithograph by Joan Miro (1893–1983), titled Sans titre (Untitled), originates from the 1956 publication Joan Miro. Published by Maeght Editeur, Paris, and printed by M...
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1950s Surrealist Abstract Prints

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Lithograph

Untitled - Lithograph by Dorothea Tanning - 1974
Located in Roma, IT
Untitled  is an artwork realized by Dorothea Tanning  in 1974. Colored lithograph. Good conditions. Printed by  Atelier Pierre Chave in Vence, France. This lithograph was realized...
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1970s Surrealist Abstract Prints

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Lithograph

Joan Miro, Untitled, Marvels with Acrostic Variations in Miro’s Garden, 1975
Located in Southampton, NY
This exquisite lithograph by Joan Miro (1893–1983), titled Sans titre (Untitled), from the folio Maravillas con variaciones acrosticas en el Jardin de Miro (Marvels with Acrostic Var...
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1970s Surrealist Abstract Prints

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Lithograph

Joan Miro, Mural, from Derriere le miroir, 1961
Located in Southampton, NY
This exquisite lithograph by Joan Miro (1893–1983), titled Murale (Mural), originates from the 1961 folio Derriere le miroir, No. 128. Published by Maeght Editeur, Paris, under the d...
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1960s Surrealist Abstract Prints

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Lithograph

Joan Miro, Yellow, from Derriere le miroir, 1961
Located in Southampton, NY
This exquisite lithograph by Joan Miro (1893–1983), titled Jaune (Yellow), originates from the 1961 folio Derriere le miroir, No. 128. Published by Maeght Editeur, Paris, under the d...
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1960s Surrealist Abstract Prints

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Lithograph

Discussion in the Night, King Ubu - Original Lithograph (Maeght #411)
Located in Paris, IDF
Joan MIRO Discussion in the Night, King Ubu, 1966 Original lithograph (Atelier Mourlot, Paris) Unsigned Numbered / 75 copies On Arches vellum 54 x 75 cm (c. 21.2 x 29.5 in) REFEREN...
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1960s Surrealist Abstract Prints

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Lithograph

Japan 1966 Exhibition Poster Lithograph
Located in Wilton Manors, FL
Height: 15.5 in (39.37 cm)Width: 22.5 in (57.15 cm) SHIPS ROLLED IN TUBE
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Mid-20th Century Surrealist Abstract Prints

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Lithograph

Les Danseurs à la Lune - Etching by Marc Chagall - 1967
Located in Roma, IT
Hand signed and numbered. Edition of 35 prints. Rare and precious artwork by Chagall, in excellent conditions. Ref. Cat. Cramer, n. 32 Image dimensions : 30.5 x 24 cm
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1960s Surrealist Abstract Prints

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Etching, Aquatint

Joan Miro, Lithograph IX, from Lithographs II, 1975
Located in Southampton, NY
This exquisite lithograph by Joan Miro (1893–1983), titled Lithograph IX, from the album Joan Miro Lithographs, Volume II, originates from the 1975 edition published by Leon Amiel, N...
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1970s Surrealist Abstract Prints

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Lithograph

Untitled - Lithograph by J. Hérold - 1974
Located in Roma, IT
Colored lithograph realized by Jacques Hérold in 1974. Not signed, as issued. Printed by Mourlot , France. Excellent condition.  This lithograph was realized  by the artist in 19...
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1970s Surrealist Abstract Prints

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Lithograph

Desert Bracelet original lithograph from TIME suite by Salvador Dali 1977
Located in Paonia, CO
Desert Bracelet ( Essence of time ) is a signed limited edition ( 58 /250 ) lithograph from the TIME suite by Salvador Dali. Published by Levine and Levine, NY, 1977. The su...
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1970s Surrealist Abstract Prints

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Lithograph

Joan Miro, Lithograph II, from Lithographs IV, 1981
Located in Southampton, NY
This exquisite lithograph by Joan Miro (1893–1983), titled Lithograph II, from the album Joan Miro Lithographs, Volume IV 1969–1972, originates from the 1981 edition published by Maeght Editeur, Paris, and printed by Mourlot Freres, Paris, August 31, 1981. Lithograph II reflects Miros poetic mastery of line, movement, and color, capturing his lifelong pursuit of visual rhythm and lyrical abstraction. Combining spontaneity and control, this composition embodies Miros signature balance of playful geometry and poetic energy—translating instinct and imagination into a harmonious field of motion and light. Executed as a lithograph on velin paper, this work measures 12.5 x 9.625 inches. Unsigned and unnumbered as issued. The edition exemplifies the refined craftsmanship and technical mastery of Mourlot Freres, Paris, one of the foremost printmaking ateliers of the 20th century. Artwork Details: Artist: Joan Miro (1893–1983) Title: Lithograph II, from the album Joan Miro Lithographs, Volume IV 1969–1972, 1981 Medium: Lithograph on velin paper Dimensions: 12.5 x 9.625 inches (31.8 x 24.4 cm) Inscription: Unsigned and unnumbered as issued Date: 1981 Publisher: Maeght Editeur, Paris Printer: Mourlot Freres, Paris Catalogue raisonne references: Cramer, Patrick, and Joan Miro. Joan Miro, Catalogue Raisonne Des Livres Illustres. P. Cramer, 1989, illustration 249. Miro, Joan, and Patrick Cramer. Joan Miro: VI 1976–1981. Maeght, 1992, illustration 1256. Condition: Well preserved, consistent with age and medium Provenance: From the album Joan Miro Lithographs, Volume IV 1969–1972, published by Maeght Editeur, Paris; printed by Mourlot Freres, Paris, August 31, 1981 Notes: Excerpted from the album, Final printing in Paris on 31 August 1981 at Imprimerte Moderne du Lion. The wide margin lithographs as well as the supplementary lithographs were printed by the Mourlot press. Documentation: Brigitte Videcoq. I̅V̅ examples of this English language edition, numbered I- I̅V̅, have been printed. A deluxe edition of CL examples, numbered I- CL, with two additional original lithographs signed by Joan Miro, and LXXX suites, numbered I-LXXX, containing the VIII original lithographs on velin with wide margins and with each lithograph signed by the artist, have also been printed. About the Publication: Joan Miro Lithographs, Volume IV 1969–1972, published in 1981 by Maeght Editeur, Paris, represents the culminating volume of the definitive four-part catalogue series devoted to Miros original lithographs. Printed by Mourlot Freres and completed on August 31, 1981, the volume documents the final phase of Miros printmaking career, uniting eight original lithographs with scholarly commentary and documentation compiled by Brigitte Videcoq. The album exemplifies the collaboration between Miro and the renowned Maeght and Mourlot workshops, which together set the benchmark for 20th-century fine art lithography. Each plate embodies Miros mastery of line, gesture, and chromatic resonance, capturing the dynamic interplay between intuition and structure that defines his late work. As both a visual record and an aesthetic testament, Volume IV serves as a culmination of decades of creative partnership between Miro and his printers, reflecting a synthesis of technical innovation, lyrical freedom, and poetic abstraction that continues to inspire collectors and scholars worldwide. About the Artist: Joan Miro (1893–1983) was a Catalan painter, sculptor, printmaker, and ceramicist whose visionary imagination and lyrical abstraction made him one of the most influential and beloved artists of the 20th century. Born in Barcelona, Miro drew inspiration from Catalan folk art, Romanesque frescoes, and the luminous landscapes of Mont-roig del Camp, developing a deep connection to nature that infused his work with vitality and symbolism. After formal training at the Escola d'Art in Barcelona, he absorbed the lessons of Post-Impressionism and Cubism before moving to Paris in the early 1920s, where he became a leading figure in the Surrealist movement. There, Miro forged a personal visual language of biomorphic shapes, floating symbols, and radiant color harmonies that reflected both spontaneity and spiritual depth. In creative dialogue with peers such as Alexander Calder, Alberto Giacometti, Salvador Dali, Wassily Kandinsky, Marcel Duchamp, and Man Ray, he helped revolutionize modern art by dissolving the boundaries between abstraction and dream imagery. Miros inventive approach extended far beyond painting, embracing sculpture, ceramics, and monumental public commissions that redefined how art could interact with space and emotion. His expressive freedom and gestural abstraction profoundly influenced later artists including Jackson Pollock, Mark Rothko, Alexander Calder, Jean Dubuffet, Antoni Tapies, and Joan Mitchell, inspiring generations who sought to merge instinct, color, and imagination. Today, Miros work remains a cornerstone of modernism, prized by collectors and celebrated in major museums worldwide. His highest auction record was achieved by Peinture (Etoile Bleue) (1927), which sold for 23,561,250 GBP (approximately 37 million USD) at Sotheby's, London, on June 19, 2012. Joan Miro Lithograph II...
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1980s Surrealist Abstract Prints

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Lithograph

Alexander Calder, Clog and Phrygian Cap, from Derriere le Miroir, 1963
Located in Southampton, NY
This exquisite lithograph by Alexander Calder (1898–1976), titled Sabot et le bonnet phrygien (Clog and Phrygian Cap), originates from the historic 1963 folio Derriere le Miroir, No....
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1960s Surrealist Abstract Prints

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Lithograph

Invasion de l Espace - Lithograph by Man Ray - 1975
Located in Roma, IT
Invasion de l'espace  is a color lithograph by the American artist and exponent of Dadaism and Surrealism Man Ray  (Philadelphia, 1890 - Paris, 1976). The workr was edited by the Fr...
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1970s Surrealist Abstract Prints

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Lithograph

Untitled XXI, Surrealist Lithograph by Wojtek Kowalczyk
Located in Long Island City, NY
Untitled XXI Wojtek Kowalczyk, Polish (1960) Date: 2005 Lithograph, signed in pencil Size: 19.5 in. x 13.5 in. (49.53 cm x 34.29 cm)
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Early 2000s Surrealist Abstract Prints

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Lithograph

Invasion de l Espace - Lithograph by Man Ray - 1975
Located in Roma, IT
Invasion de l'espace is a vintage print by the American artist and exponent of Dadaism Man Ray (Philadelphia 1890 - Paris 1976). This color lithograph on paper, was edited by the Fr...
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1970s Surrealist Abstract Prints

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Lithograph

Figurative Accumulation II, Surrealist Etching and Watercolor by Petrov
Located in Long Island City, NY
Dimitri Petrov, American (1919 - 1986) - Untitled - Figurative Accumulation II, Year: 1976, Medium: Etching with Watercolor, signed in pencil, Edition: 52/99, Image Size: 16 x 23...
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1970s Surrealist Abstract Prints

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Watercolor, Etching

Good Luck with Your Art-istry (Hand Signed Card with clever word pun) by Wiley
Located in New York, NY
William T. Wiley Good Luck with Your Art-istry (Hand Signed Card), 2002 Offset lithograph invitation card. Hand signed in green ink with inscription "Good Luck with your ART istry" ...
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Early 2000s Surrealist Abstract Prints

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Lithograph, Offset

Untitled - Lithograph by J. Hérold - 1974
Located in Roma, IT
Original artwork realized by Jacques Hérold in 1974. Colored lithograph. Not signed, as issued.  Printed by Mourlot , France. Excellent condition.  This lithograph was realized  ...
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1970s Surrealist Abstract Prints

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Lithograph

Cat, Small Bird and Black Hand - Original lithograph
Located in Paris, IDF
Joan Miro (1893-1983) Cat, Small Bird and Black Hand, 1970 Original lithograph Printed signature in the plate On vellum 83 x 60 cm (c. 33 x 24 in) Excellent condition
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1970s Surrealist Abstract Prints

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Lithograph

Balancing Act, Surrealist Screenprint by Clarence Holbrook Carter
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Clarence Holbrook Carter, American (1904 - 2000) Title: Balancing Act Year: 1976 Medium: Serigraph, signed and numbered in pencil Edition: 200, A...
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1970s Surrealist Abstract Prints

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Screen

Alexander Calder, A Family from Over There II, from Derriere le Miroir, 1975
Located in Southampton, NY
This exquisite lithograph by Alexander Calder (1898–1976), titled Une famille de là-bas II (A Family from Over There II), originates from the historic 1975 folio Derriere le Miroir, ...
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1970s Surrealist Abstract Prints

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Lithograph

The Convict and his Companion
Located in London, GB
This original etching and aquatint is hand signed in white pencil by the artist "Miró" in the lower right image. It is also hand numbered in pencil from the edition of 50, at the low...
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1970s Surrealist Abstract Prints

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Etching, Aquatint

Joan Miro, Stars and Dancers, from Derriere le miroir, 1956 (after)
Located in Southampton, NY
This exquisite etching after Joan Miro (1893–1983), titled Astres et Danseurs (Stars and Dancers), from the folio Derriere le miroir, 10 Ans d'Edition 1946–1956, No. 92–93, originate...
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1950s Surrealist Abstract Prints

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Etching

Alexander Calder, The Arches, from Derriere le miroir, 1968
Located in Southampton, NY
This exquisite lithograph by Alexander Calder (1898–1976), titled Les Arcs (The Arches), from the folio Derriere le miroir, No. 173, originates from the 1968 edition published by Mae...
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1960s Surrealist Abstract Prints

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Lithograph

Composition V - Lithograph by Joan Mirò - 1974
Located in Roma, IT
Original Lithograph V is a really beautiful color lithograph on paper, realized in 1974 by Joan Miro for his catalog "Mirò Lithographe". This artwork is from a series composed by an...
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1970s Surrealist Abstract Prints

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Lithograph

Jean Dubuffet, Garden of Quick-Living, from XXe Siecle, 1957
Located in Southampton, NY
This exquisite lithograph and pochoir by Jean Dubuffet (1901–1985), titled Jardin de quite-vite (Garden of Quick-Living), from the album XXe Siecle, Nouvelle serie, No. 8 (double), J...
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1950s Surrealist Abstract Prints

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Lithograph

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