Miro numbered print
This was gifted to me from my uncle who purchased it in Boston in the 1970's I think. He has since passed. It is numbered 180 of 300.
Not exhibited that I know of. Just hung in his house in Boston for many years.
Inherited
Maybe
Hello John,
Thank you for your appraisal inquiry with Mearto. The item presented appears to be a color lithograph designed by Joan Miro (Spanish; 1893 – 1983), known as "L’Oiseau Solaire, L’Oiseau Lunaire," 1967. The print appears to be signed in plate and marked 180 of an edition of 300. The image was featured in an art magazine titled "Derrière Le Miroir," no. 164-165.
The edition notion is concerning. Miro did not typically edition any lithograph that were signed in plate. The edition may have been added by an unknown hand in the hopes to add value. I would suggest addition authentication.
The estimate provided is based on recent auction estimates and results of this work and other lithographs by Miro, pulled from "Derrière Le Miroir" without an edition. Please note asking or dealer prices may vary. Thank you and please take care
https://www.christies.com/features/A-guide-to-Joan-Miro-prints-10323-1.aspx
Hi John,
The prints seen on the Christie's link you provided include editioned prints but all are signed by the Miro. A plate signature is a printed signature from the lithographic stone or plate. If your uncle has additional information, please feel free to share and I'd be happy to consider the information if authentication is the route you'd like to take. There are also several catalogue raisonné for Miro graphic works that would be consulted in that process.
Thanks again Sara for all your thoughts and advice. I will get back to you if I learn more about the piece. Very best to you. John
That is really interesting. My uncle's brother is alive and is a big art collector, maybe he knows more. So, I was looking at this Christies site at some of the prints that had been editioned and they don't appear to have a signature in plate as you mentioned. Or maybe they do. Is this what you mean? My uncle who purchased this was a well-known Boston architect and I would imagine have dealt with reputable dealers...but who knows?