Joan Miro
 
Grand Ours (Great Bear); published by Maeght, Paris in 1965. 
 
Description
 
Lithograph in multicolour on wove paper, created for the landmark double issue of Derrière le Miroir in 1965, which accompanied Miro’s Cartons exhibition at Galerie Maeght, Paris. Produced using Bavarian stone plates, each plate carved separately for its respective colour application. 
Well preserved and in fine condition; without colour loss or fading. The sheet remains structurally sound, bright and clean throughout.
Catalogue raisonné ref: Mourlot 431; Cramer 102.
Framed and glazed; contemporary hardwood frame with natural grey-brown stain finishing.
Sheet, 37.8x27.7cm; external, 40.5x30.6cm.