27 - JOAN MIRÓ (1893–1983)

JOAN MIRÓ (1893–1983) Haiku (Cramer, 118; Maeght, 482–488) Paris, Maeght, 1967 In-4° volume (422 x 260), with a black cloth half-cover decorated with the artist’s compositions on both covers, in a black cloth publisher’s slipcase 7 original color lithographs, each a signed artist’s proof, unmounted, printed on Arches paper On the back of each is a printed label indicating its correct placement within the volume 31 x 23 cm each Each page of text illustrated by the artist with cross-outs Total edition of 115 copies; this one is unnumbered, signed in the colophon as well as on each lithograph Printed by Arte Adrien Maeght, Paris In-4° volume (422 × 260 mm), in a black cloth-covered binding decorated with compositions by the artist on both covers, 7 original color lithographs, each an “hors commerce” proof signed by the artist, loose, printed on Arches paper; total edition of 115 proofs; this copy is unnumbered, signed in the colophon as well as on each lithograph Footnotes: Provenance Formerly in the collection of Mr. René Le Moigne, a chromist and lithographer who headed the Maeght Studio until 1982 and the Lelong Studio until its closure in 1988 Then passed down through the family This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: # AR # A reduced VAT rate of 5.5% will be applied to the buyer’s premium. This is subject to change by the government, and the rate payable will be the rate in effect on the date of the sale. For books, the buyer’s premium is subject to a reduced VAT rate of 5.5%. This rate is subject to change by the French authorities, and the rate payable will be the one in effect on the date of the sale. AR: Items subject to the artist’s resale right, payable by the buyer. For further information on this lot, please visit Bonhams.com