Signed in pencil, limited edition, #16 out of 75, great condition, currently framed. Painting 22 3/4 X 34 Frame 29 1/2 X 40 1/2
My father owned this before me and I believe he owned it since the late 1970’s.
Dear Amelia,
Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry.
The presented object appears to be a lithograph in colors on Arches woven paper with the measurements of 29 1/2 x 40 1/2 including the frame/ passepartout. This is an abstract composition signed by hand with pencil by the famous Spanish artist Joan MIRO (1893-1983) and it has the edition number signed by hand 16/ 75. This lithograph has the title "Peinture = Poesie", was made in the year 1976 and was printed by Arte Adrien Maeght in Paris.
Works by this artist were recently offered and sold on the international auction market.
This piece is in good condition and there is no serious damage visible in the images provided.
A fair market estimation would be between 2.500 to 4.000 USD.
This estimate is based on actual recent past recorded auction sales of comparable items. Retail "asking prices" can be higher and may vary.
With kind regards,
George