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This exquisite lithograph after Henri Matisse (1869–1954), titled Serie E, var. 4 (Series E, Variation 4), from the album Henri Matisse, Dessins, Themes et Variations (Drawings, Them...

This exquisite lithograph after Jean Cocteau (1889–1963), titled Manuscrit (Manuscript), originates from the 1972 edition published by Editions A. C. Mazo et Cie., Paris, in collabor...

This exquisite lithograph after Georges Braque (1882–1963), titled Marine noire (Black Seascape), originates from the 1968 folio Varengeville, published by Maeght Editeur, Paris, and...

This exquisite lithograph, titled Sans titre (Untitled), by Leonor Fini, from the folio Parallelement (Parallel), Illustre de lithographies originales de Leonor Fini (Illustrated wit...

This exquisite lithograph after Joan Miro (1893–1983), titled Sans titre (Untitled), from the folio Tapis De Tarragona, illustrations, Joan Miro (Tarragona Tapestry, Illustrations), ...

This exquisite lithograph after Georges Braque (1882–1963), titled La charrue (The Plow), originates from the 1968 folio Varengeville, published by Maeght Editeur, Paris, and printed...

This exquisite lithograph after Georges Braque (1882–1963), titled La barque echouee (The Stranded Boat), originates from the 1968 folio Varengeville, published by Maeght Editeur, Pa...

This exquisite lithograph after Henri Matisse (1869–1954), titled Crayon (Crayon), from the album Dessins de Henri-Matisse (Drawings by Henri Matisse), originates from the 1925 editi...

Engraving on vélin papier à la cuve du Moulin Richard de Bas paper. Unsigned and unnumbered, as issued. Good condition. Notes: From the folio, L'amour du plus lointain, neuf gravures...

Woodcut on vélin d'Arches paper. Inscription: signed in the plate and unnumbered, as issued. Good condition. Notes: from the folio, Vingt fables de La fontaine, 1961. Published by Éd...

This exquisite lithograph by Maurice Esteve (1904–2001), titled Face a face (Face to Face), from the album XXe Siecle, Nouvelle serie, XXXe Annee No. 30, Juin 1968, originates from t...

This exquisite lithograph by Graham Sutherland (1903–1980), titled Hybrid, originates from the 1972 edition published by Editions A. C. Mazo et Cie., Paris, in collaboration with Leo...

This exquisite lithograph and pochoir after Juan Gris (1887–1927), titled Nature morte (Still Life), from the album L'Art Cubiste, Theories et Realisations, Etude Critique (Cubist Ar...

This exquisite heliogravure after Henri Matisse (1869–1954), titled John Dewey, from the album Portraits par Henri Matisse (Portraits by Henri Matisse), originates from the 1954 edit...

Silkscreen on vélin paper. Inscription: unsigned and unnumbered, as issued. Good condition. Notes: From the album, Numbers, 1968. Published by the Edition Domberger, Stuttgart, and G...

This exquisite lithograph by Andre Minaux (1923–1986), titled La femme et l'oiseau (The Woman and the Bird), originates from the 1972 edition published by Editions A. C. Mazo et Cie....

This exquisite heliogravure, titled Sans titre (Untitled), after Leonor Fini, from the album Fruits de la passion, trente-deux variations sur un theme de Leonor Fini (Fruits of Passi...

Original watercolor on archival paper of the Cape Neddick Lighthouse in York, Maine. Signed lower right. Circa 1950. Condition is very good. Several tiny spots of foxing. The wa...

This exquisite lithograph after Henri Matisse (1869–1954), titled Vigne (Vine), from Verve, Revue Artistique et Litteraire, Vol. IX, No. 35–36, originates from the 1958 issue publish...

Beautiful original oil on canvas double portrait painting of a young boy and girl with cat (moist likely brother and sister) attributed to the hand of American artist, John Carlin. ...

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 (...

This exquisite lithograph after Joan Miro (1893–1983), titled Sans titre (Untitled), originates from the 1967 folio Derriere le miroir, L'oiseau solaire, l'oiseau lunaire, etin-celle...

This exquisite lithograph after Joan Miro (1893–1983), titled Sans titre (Untitled), originates from the 1967 folio Derriere le miroir, L'oiseau solaire, l'oiseau lunaire, etin-celle...

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 (...

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 (...

This exquisite lithograph by Alfred Manessier (1911–1993), titled Sans titre (Untitled), from the album Prints from the Mourlot Press, exhibition sponsored by the French Embassy, cir...

Printer’s ink from rubber stamp on Cambersand paper, mounted on vélin paper, as issued. Paper Size: 8 x 8 inches. Inscription: Unsigned, as issued. Notes: From the folio, Rubber Stamp Portfolio, 1977. Published by Parasol Press, Ltd., New York; distributed by Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), New York; rubber stamp engraved by Unity Engraving Company Inc, Englewood; printed by Parasol Press, Ltd., New York, under the direction of Aaron Arnow, New York, from an edition of M, 1977. ROBERT MANGOLD (1937) is an American minimalist artist. His son is the film director, producer and screenwriter James Mangold. “Robert Mangold’s paintings...

Original etching on archival paper by Jack Levine. Condition is very good; strong impression. Done in 1963. The etching is housed in a contemporary matte black frame. Under glass. Overall framed measurements are 24.5 by 17.25 inches. Provenance: A Sarasota, Florida estate. Publication Printed by Emiliano Sorini; published by Associated American Artists Full sheet; not trimmed. 22 by 15 inches Edition 74/100 in pencil lower left margin. Pencil signed by artist lower right margin Jack Levine American, 1915–2010 A painter and printmaker best known for political and social commentaries, Jack Levine drew inspiration from satirical German expressionist artists, such as George Grosz and Oskar Kokoscha, and took stylistic cues from the paintings of Titian, Diego Velázquez, and Francisco de Goya. Rejecting the formal qualities and ideologies of contemporary art movements, Levine caricatured 20th-century issues—inequality, big business...

This exquisite lithograph and pochoir after Marc Chagall (1887–1985), titled La Danseuse Aux Oiseaux (The Dancer with Birds), from the folio Couleur amour, 13 Aquarelles, Gouaches, L...

This exquisite lithograph after Georges Braque (1882–1963), titled Oiseaux de nuit (Night Birds), from the album Prints from the Mourlot Press, exhibition sponsored by the French Embassy, circulated by the Traveling Exhibition Service of the National Collection of Fine Arts, Smithsonian Institution 1964–1965, originates from the 1964 edition published by Fernand Mourlot, Paris, in collaboration with the Embassy of France, Washington, D.C., and the Smithsonian Institution, Washington D.C., and printed by Mourlot Freres, Paris, October 27, 1964. This lithograph exemplifies Braque’s poetic exploration of form, balance, and symbolism, merging Cubist structure with lyrical abstraction. In Oiseaux de nuit, the recurring motif of the bird—one of Braque’s most personal and spiritual symbols—embodies freedom, transcendence, and harmony between nature and imagination. Executed as a lithograph on velin d'Arches paper, this work measures 10 x 7.5 inches. Unsigned and unnumbered as issued. The edition exemplifies the refined craftsmanship of Mourlot Freres and reflects Braque’s ability to fuse structural clarity with lyrical mystery. Artwork Details: Artist: After Georges Braque (1882–1963) Title: Oiseaux de nuit (Night Birds), from the album Prints from the Mourlot Press Medium: Lithograph on velin d'Arches paper Dimensions: 10 x 7.5 inches (25.4 x 19.05 cm) Inscription: Unsigned and unnumbered as issued Date: 1964 Publisher: Fernand Mourlot, Paris, in collaboration with the Embassy of France, Washington, D.C., and the Smithsonian Institution, Washington D.C. Printer: Mourlot Freres, Paris Condition: Well preserved, consistent with age and medium Provenance: From the album Prints from the Mourlot Press, published by Fernand Mourlot, Paris, 1964 Notes: Excerpted from the album, This exhibition is a manifestation of Franco-American friendship and we would be very happy if it is of interest to all those who visit it. I wish to thank Mrs. Annemarie Pope for proposing and organizing this exhibition of the work of the artists who have used our press. We are honored that Mr. Herve Alphand, Ambassador of France to the United States, and Mr. Edouard Morot-Sir, Cultural Counsellor at the French Embassy in New York, will sponsor this exhibition. I express to them my thanks and appreciation. As for the artists themselves, who executed the originals contained in this catalogue, I can only say simply, "Thank you." They are all friends. We would have liked to include not just the twenty-four illustrations in this small book, but many more. During the year 1963, we lost three great artists who were faithful friends of our press. Thanks to Mrs. Georges Braque, Mr. Louis Carre, and Mr. Edouard Dermit, who have been able to pay our respects to Georges Braque, Jacques Villon and Jean Cocteau. The great Henri Matisse is also with us, since Mrs. Du-thuit-Matisse and her brothers have allowed us to use an unpublished original lithograph. Thanks to them all for their generosity. —Fernand Mourlot. The lithography at Mourlot printing press by Jean Adhemar, Curator of prints at the Bibliotheque nationale. Acknowledgments, Fernand Mourlot has long been the acknowledged master printer of France in every field, from lithographs to fine books to posters. The unfailing quality of his work commands the respect of museums, collectors, and most important of all, the artists themselves. Every product of his workshop bears the mark of Mourlot's discipline and craft and can truly be called an ideal collaboration between artist and artisan. The result of years of thoughtful planning, this special exhibition presents an accurate portrait of the Mourlot Press. We are greatly indebted to Fernand Mourlot, who made the selection, supervised the production of the catalogue, and gave endless time and energy to the details of preparation. This album was finished in Paris on 27th October 1964. The original lithographs and the reproductions were printed on the presses of Mourlot. The Imprimerie Nationale, Director Andre Brignole, was responsible for the typography. The edition has been limited to MM examples on Velin d'Arches and CC on Velin de Rives, reserved for the artists, the staff and the friends of the Imprimerie Mourlot. About the Publication: Prints from the Mourlot Press, published in Paris by Fernand Mourlot in 1964 in collaboration with the Embassy of France and the Smithsonian Institution, celebrated the profound artistic partnerships that defined 20th-century printmaking. The portfolio accompanied a traveling exhibition organized by the Smithsonian’s National Collection of Fine Arts and presented at major institutions across the United States between 1964 and 1965. Containing twenty-four original lithographs by leading modern artists—including Pablo Picasso, Henri Matisse, Georges Braque, Joan Miro, Marc Chagall, Alexander Calder, Fernand Leger, Fritz Glarner, and Jean Cocteau—the publication chronicled the collaborative artistry of Mourlot Freres, whose Paris workshop elevated lithography to a fine art. Each plate demonstrated the mastery of color, composition, and craftsmanship that defined postwar printmaking, while the edition itself stood as a symbol of Franco-American cultural exchange. About the Artist: Georges Braque (1882–1963) was a French painter, sculptor, and printmaker whose pioneering vision transformed the course of 20th-century art. A central figure in modernism and the co-founder of Cubism alongside Pablo Picasso, Braque redefined visual perception by breaking objects into geometric forms and reassembling them from multiple perspectives, creating a new visual language that bridged the gap between abstraction and reality. His early work was influenced by the vibrant colors and expressive energy of the Fauvist painters Henri Matisse and Andre Derain, before evolving toward the more analytical and structured compositions inspired by Paul Cezanne’s theories of form and perspective. Braque’s collaboration with Picasso between 1908 and 1914 marked one of the most fertile and revolutionary periods in art history, resulting in works that challenged traditional notions of space, depth, and illusion. Throughout his career, Braque maintained a deep interest in harmony, rhythm, and balance, infusing his still lifes, landscapes, and later reliefs with poetic subtlety and intellectual rigor. He moved among a brilliant circle of contemporaries including Pablo Picasso, Henri Matisse, Marc Chagall, Juan Gris, Fernand Leger, and Amedeo Modigliani—artists united in their pursuit of new modes of artistic expression. Braque’s influence extended well beyond his own era, shaping the creative approaches of later modernists such as Alexander Calder, Alberto Giacometti, Salvador Dali, Joan Miro, Wassily Kandinsky, Marcel Duchamp, and Man Ray, all of whom drew inspiration from his structural innovations and aesthetic integrity. His works are held in major museum collections worldwide, including the Museum of Modern Art, the Centre Pompidou, the Tate, and the Guggenheim, where they continue to embody the essence of modern artistic thought and visual poetry. The highest price ever paid for a Georges Braque artwork is approximately 15 million USD, achieved in 2013 at Christie’s New York for Paysage a la Ciotat (1907). Georges Braque Oiseaux...

This exquisite lithograph by Fritz Glarner (1899–1972), titled Tondo, from the album Prints from the Mourlot Press, exhibition sponsored by the French Embassy, circulated by the Trav...

This exquisite lithograph after Pierre-Auguste Renoir (1841–1919), titled Claude Renoir la tete baissee (Claude Renoir with Head Lowered), from the album Les Lithographies de Renoir ...

This exquisite lithograph by Jacques Villon (1875–1963), titled Les Mondes (The Worlds), from the album XXe siecle, Nouvelle serie, XXIe Annee, No. 12, Mai-Juin 1959, originates from...

This exquisite lithograph by Maurice Brianchon (1899–1979), titled Saint-Jean-de-Luz: la plage (Saint-Jean-de-Luz: The Beach), from the album Prints from the Mourlot Press, exhibitio...

This exquisite lithograph after Maurice de Vlaminck (1876–1958), titled Voiliers sur la Seine (Sailboats on the Seine), from the album Vlaminck, originates from the 1958 edition publ...

This exquisite lithograph after Maurice de Vlaminck (1876–1958), titled Les Coteaux de Chatou (The Hills of Chatou), from the album Vlaminck, originates from the 1958 edition publish...

China Trade aquatint engraving. The plate was engraved by Dadley in London after drawings by Pu Qua of Canton and published in 1799 by W. Miller of Bond Street in London. Sight size 11.5 by 9.5 inches. Under glass. Silver leaf frame with wear consistent with age. Overall framed measurements are 13.5 by 11.5 inches. Not examined out of frame. Borghese label verso. Provenance: Sarasota collector. Inscriptions read as follows: Pu-Qua. Canton. Delin. Dadley, London, Sculpt. Published May 4, 1799, by W. Miller, Old Bond Street, London. John Dadley...

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 ...

This exquisite lithograph by Joan Miro (1893–1983), titled Jaune et vert (Yellow and Green), originates from the 1961 folio Derriere le miroir, No. 128. Published by Maeght Editeur, ...

This exquisite lithograph by Joan Miro (1893–1983), titled Lanneau (The Ring), originates from the 1961 folio Derriere le miroir, No. 128. Published by Maeght Editeur, Paris, under t...

This exquisite lithograph by Joan Miro (1893–1983), titled Lanneau (The Ring), originates from the 1961 folio Derriere le miroir, No. 128. Published by Maeght Editeur, Paris, under t...

This exquisite lithograph by Joan Miro (1893–1983), titled Tete detoile (Star Head), originates from the 1961 folio Derriere le miroir, No. 128. Published by Maeght Editeur, Paris, u...

Lithograph on vélin pur Chiffon Moulin à papier Richard de Bas paper. Inscription: unsigned and unnumbered, as issued. Good condition, with centerfolds, as issued. Notes: from the fo...

This exquisite lithograph after Georges Braque (1882–1963), titled L’Oiseau et son nid (The Bird and Its Nest), originates from the 1964 folio Derriere le Miroir, Nos. 144–145–146, L...

This exquisite lithograph by Marie Laurencin (1883–1956), titled Alice et la Reine (Alice and the Queen), from the folio Les aventures d'Alice au pays des merveilles (Alice's Adventu...

This exquisite lithograph after Henri Matisse (1869–1954), titled Serie N, var. 5 (Series N, Variation 5), from the album Henri Matisse, Dessins, Themes et Variations (Drawings, Them...

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...

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...

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...

This exquisite lithograph by Henri Matisse (1869–1954), titled Lithographie II (Lithograph II), from the album Repli, Gravures de Henri Matisse (Repli, Engravings by Henri Matisse), ...

This exquisite lithograph by Karel Appel (1921–2006), titled Sans titre (Untitled), from the album XXe Siecle, Nouvelle serie, XXIII Annee, No. 17, Noel 1961, originates from the 196...

Mid Century Post Modern Lounge Chairs by Donghia for Kroehler After Parsons. A handsome matching pair of armchairs designed by Donghia for Kroehler, They are in good overall conditio...

This exquisite lithograph after Maurice de Vlaminck (1876–1958), titled Les tilleuls sous la neige (Linden Trees in the Snow), from the album Vlaminck, originates from the 1958 editi...

19th century Gothic Revival painted ivory white and gold armchair.

This exquisite lithograph after Marc Chagall (1887–1985), titled Tribe of Judah, from the album Marc Chagall, The Jerusalem Windows, originates from the 1962 edition published by Andre Sauret, Editeur, Paris, and printed by Mourlot Freres, Paris, June 7, 1962. This radiant composition embodies Chagall’s deep engagement with spiritual symbolism and his unparalleled command of color, representing the Tribe of Judah—one of the twelve tribes of Israel—as a luminous expression of strength, faith, and divine grace. Tribe of Judah reflects the artist’s poetic vision, uniting the biblical and the universal through a synthesis of vibrant color and dreamlike form. The composition evokes the transcendent beauty and spiritual energy that define Chagall’s monumental stained-glass windows for the Hadassah-Hebrew University Medical Center in Jerusalem, where light and faith merge into a single radiant harmony. Executed as a lithograph on velin paper, this work measures 15 x 11 inches (38.1 x 27.94 cm). Unsigned and unnumbered as issued. The edition exemplifies the exceptional craftsmanship of the Mourlot Freres atelier, renowned for its collaboration with the most important modern artists of the 20th century. Artwork Details: Artist: After Marc Chagall (1887–1985) Title: Tribe of Judah, from Marc Chagall, The Jerusalem Windows Medium: Lithograph on velin paper Dimensions: 15 x 11 inches (38.1 x 27.94 cm) Inscription: Unsigned and unnumbered as issued Date: 1962 Publisher: Andre Sauret, Editeur, Paris Printer: Mourlot Freres, Paris Condition: Well preserved, consistent with age and medium Provenance: From the album Marc Chagall, The Jerusalem Windows, published by Andre Sauret, Editeur, Paris, June 7, 1962 Notes: Excerpted from the album, This album, which was compiled by Andre Sauret, was completed on June 7, 1962. The texts by Jean Leymarie were composed by hand in "Romain du roi" and were printed by The Imprimerie Nationale de France. The thirty-six preparatory color designs, some of which are in twenty colors, were transferred to the stones by Charles Sorlier under the direction of Marc Chagall. These designs and the two original lithographs by Marc Chagall were printed by Mourlot Freres. The other reproductions and the binding are by Draeger Freres. About the Publication: Marc Chagall, The Jerusalem Windows (Les Vitraux de Jerusalem), published in 1962 by Andre Sauret, Editeur, Paris, stands as one of the artist’s most celebrated illustrated albums and a cornerstone of modern printmaking. The publication documents Chagall’s monumental stained-glass windows created for the synagogue of the Hadassah-Hebrew University Medical Center in Jerusalem—an artistic and spiritual masterpiece dedicated to the twelve tribes of Israel. Conceived in collaboration with master printer Charles Sorlier and the renowned Mourlot Freres atelier, the album compiles the artist’s original color studies through vibrant lithography, achieving a remarkable luminosity that mirrors the glowing transparency of stained glass. The accompanying text by art historian Jean Leymarie offers profound insights into Chagall’s vision, faith, and symbolism. Completed on June 7, 1962, this edition embodies the union of fine art, craftsmanship, and devotion, capturing the transcendent beauty of Chagall’s windows and their universal message of peace and faith. About the Artist: Marc Chagall (1887–1985) was a Belarus-born French painter, printmaker, and designer whose visionary imagination, radiant color, and deeply poetic symbolism made him one of the most beloved and influential artists of the 20th century. Rooted in the imagery of his Jewish heritage and the memories of his childhood in Vitebsk, Chagall’s art wove together themes of faith, love, folklore, and fantasy with a dreamlike modern sensibility. His unique style—merging elements of Cubism, Fauvism, Expressionism, and Surrealism—defied categorization, transforming ordinary scenes into lyrical meditations on memory and emotion. Influenced by Russian icon painting, medieval religious art, and the modern innovations of artists such as Pablo Picasso, Henri Matisse, and Georges Braque, Chagall developed a profoundly personal visual language filled with floating figures, vibrant animals, musicians, and lovers that symbolized the transcendent power of imagination and love. During his early years in Paris, he became an integral part of the Ecole de Paris circle, forming friendships with Amedeo Modigliani, Fernand Leger, and Sonia Delaunay, and his creative spirit resonated with that of his peers and successors—Alexander Calder, Alberto Giacometti, Salvador Dali, Joan Miro, Wassily Kandinsky, Marcel Duchamp, and Man Ray—artists who, like Chagall, sought to push the boundaries of perception, emotion, and form. Over a prolific career that spanned painting, printmaking, stained glass, ceramics, and stage design, Chagall brought an unparalleled poetic sensibility to modern art, infusing even the most abstract subjects with human warmth and spiritual depth. His works are held in the most prestigious museums around the world, including the Museum of Modern Art, the Centre Pompidou, the Tate, and the Guggenheim, where they continue to inspire generations of artists and collectors. The highest price ever paid for a Marc Chagall artwork is approximately $28.5 million USD, achieved in 2017 at Sotheby’s New York for Les Amoureux (1928). Marc Chagall Tribe of Judah, Chagall Jerusalem Windows...

Lithograph on vélin pur Chiffon Moulin à papier Richard de Bas paper. Inscription: unsigned and unnumbered, as issued. Good condition. Notes: from the folio, Le Tir à l'arc mis en lu...

Etching on vélin Johannot d’Arches paper. Inscription: Unsigned and unnumbered, as issued. Good condition. Notes: From the album, Paroles peintes I, 1962. Published by Éditions O. La...

This exquisite lithograph after Fernand Leger (1881–1955), titled Acrobates et musiciens (Acrobats and Musicians), originates from the 1960 folio Derriere le Miroir, No. 119, Poetes, peintres, sculpteurs (Poets, Painters, Sculptors), published by Maeght Editeur, Paris, under the direction of Aime Maeght, and printed by Mourlot Freres, Paris. Acrobates et musiciens exemplifies Leger’s dynamic integration of human movement, geometric rhythm, and vibrant color—hallmarks of his post-Cubist visual language. The composition celebrates modern vitality and the harmony of mechanized and organic forms, capturing the artist’s enduring fascination with energy, structure, and the human figure in motion. Executed on velin paper, this lithograph measures 15 x 22 inches (38.1 x 55.9 cm), with centerfold, as issued. Signed in the plate, as issued. The edition reflects the exceptional quality and craftsmanship of the Maeght and Mourlot collaborations, translating Leger’s bold visual vocabulary into a masterful graphic work. Artwork Details: Artist: After Fernand Leger (1881–1955) Title: Acrobates et musiciens (Acrobats and Musicians), from Derriere le Miroir, No. 119, Poetes, peintres, sculpteurs (Poets, Painters, Sculptors), 1960 Medium: Lithograph on velin paper Dimensions: 15 x 22 inches (38.1 x 55.9 cm), with centerfold, as issued Inscription: Signed in the plate, as issued Date: 1960 Publisher: Maeght Editeur, Paris Printer: Mourlot Freres, Paris Catalogue raisonne reference: Leger, Fernand, and Lawrence Saphire. Fernand Leger: The Complete Graphic Work. Blue Moon Press, 1978, illustration 270 Condition: Well preserved, consistent with age and medium Provenance: From the 1960 folio Derriere le Miroir, No. 119, Poetes, peintres, sculpteurs (Poets, Painters, Sculptors), published by Maeght Editeur, Paris About the Publication: Derriere le Miroir (translated as "Behind the Mirror") was an iconic French art periodical published from 1946 to 1982 by Maeght Editeur, one of the most influential art publishers of the 20th century. Founded by Aime Maeght in Paris, the publication was conceived as a visual and literary collaboration between leading modern artists, poets, and critics. Each issue functioned as both an exhibition catalogue and a work of art in itself—featuring original lithographs printed directly from the artists' stones or plates, alongside essays, poems, and critical commentary. Over the course of 36 years, Derriere le Miroir produced more than 250 issues and showcased an extraordinary roster of artists including Henri Matisse, Marc Chagall, Joan Miro, Georges Braque, Alexander Calder, Fernand Leger, Pierre Bonnard, Alberto Giacometti, Eduardo Chillida, Ellsworth Kelly, Francis Bacon, Paul Rebeyrolle, Claude Garache, Antoni Tapies, Bram van Velde, Pierre Alechinsky, Pol Bury, Shusaku Arakawa, and Gerard Titus-Carmel. Printed in the ateliers of Mourlot, Arte, and Imprimerie Moderne du Lion, the periodical set new standards for quality in color lithography, combining fine art printing with elegant typography and poetic text. Beyond its visual brilliance, Derriere le Miroir also became a cultural chronicle of postwar European modernism. Each issue coincided with exhibitions held at Galerie Maeght, providing a collectible and widely accessible record of groundbreaking shows. Its integration of image, text, and philosophy created a dialogue between art and literature that elevated the modern art book to new aesthetic heights. Today, Derriere le Miroir remains one of the most sought-after and historically significant art publications, prized by collectors and scholars alike for its craftsmanship, influence, and its role in defining the visual language of 20th-century modernism. The Maeght Foundation in Saint-Paul-de-Vence continues to honor this legacy through exhibitions and archival preservation of the series, affirming Derriere le Miroir's enduring place in the history of modern art and fine art publishing. About the Artist: Fernand Leger (1881–1955) was a French painter, sculptor, and filmmaker whose bold, mechanized aesthetic made him one of the most influential figures of modern art. A pioneer of Cubism alongside Pablo Picasso and Georges Braque, Leger developed a distinctive style that celebrated modern life through rhythmic forms, tubular figures, and vibrant color contrasts. His compositions combined industrial precision with human warmth, reflecting both the dynamism and optimism of the 20th century. Influenced by and in dialogue with leading artists such as Henri Matisse, Alexander Calder, Marc Chagall, Alberto Giacometti, Salvador Dali, Joan Miro, Wassily Kandinsky, Marcel Duchamp, and Man Ray, Leger bridged the gap between Cubism, abstraction, and the rise of modern design. His work extended into murals, sculpture, and film, uniting fine art with architecture and everyday life. Represented in major museums worldwide—including MoMA, the Guggenheim, the Centre Pompidou, and the Tate—Leger’s art continues to captivate collectors for its clarity, structure, and vitality. The highest price ever paid for a Fernand Leger artwork is approximately $70 million USD, achieved in 2012 at Christie's New York for Contraste de formes (1913). Fernand Leger Acrobates et musiciens, Leger Derriere le Miroir, Leger Maeght Editeur Paris, Leger Mourlot...

This exquisite lithograph by Marc Chagall (1887–1985), titled David sauve par Michal (David Saved by Michal), from Marc Chagall, Dessins Pour La Bible (Drawings for the Bible), Verve...

This exquisite heliogravure after Mark Tobey (1890–1976), titled L'automne (Autumn), from the folio Mark Tobey, Peintres d'aujourd'hui (Mark Tobey, Painters of Today), originates fro...