Description: LEONOR FINI (1907-1996) is considered one of the most important women artists of the twentieth century and also one of the most misunderstood. Frequently labeled a surrealist she was never a member of that group or movement, preferring to stake her own claim on modernism with a vision that owes more to the farthest shores of her imagination than to any affiliation with art trends, schools or movements. The originality of her art as well as her intelligence, famous wit and charisma accorded her celebrity status in the Paris art world and beyond beginning in the late thirties. In 1931, with an Italian prince who was her fiancé, she moved to Paris to forge a career as an artist. She quickly abandoned the prince, proclaimed her independence and formed friendships with Henri Cartier-Bresson, Salvador Dali, Max Ernst and the writer André Pieyre de Mandiargues who became her lover. She had her first one person show in Paris when she was twenty-five at a gallery directed by Christian Dior. Her work caught on fast and was included in the pivotal and groundbreaking Fantastic Art, Dada and Surrealism exhibition at the MOMA in 1936. Original Edition Lithograph on vélin d’Arches paper, 1969. Paper Size: 15.94 x 23.22 inches. Unsigned and unnumbered, as issued. Published and printed by Pierre de Tartas, Paris-Bièvres, Paris, 1969. Excellent condition, with centerfold, as issued; unframed. Notes: from the folio, Parallèlement, Illustré de lithographies originales de Leonor Fini, 1969. Excerpted from the folio (translated from French), Justification of draw: a unique copy on Japon nacré, including two original watercolors specially executed for the work, two vouchers to shoot, a suite of all the plates on large vélin d’Arches, a continuation of all the plates on Japon nacré, signed by the Artist, as well as a series of the plates refused on large vélin d’Arches; a unique example. Twenty examples on Japon nacré with an original watercolor of the Artist executed for the work, a suite of all the plates on large vélin d’Arches, a continuation of all the plates on Japon nacré, signed by the Artist, as well as a series of the plates refused on large vélin d’Arches; lettered from A to T; Thirty examples on Japon nacré including a suite of all the boards on large vélin d’Arches, as well as a suite of the plates refused on large velin d’Arches; numbered from 1 to 50. Sixty examples on large vélin d’Arches, including a suite of the six double-boards on grand vélin d'Arches, as well as a series of the plates refused on grand vélin d'Arches; numbered from 31 to 90. Two hundred large vélin d’Arches, with the definitive state of the illustrations; numbered from 91 to 290; In addition, some examples were drawn, all nominative, reserved for the Artist, the Publisher and those who contributed to the production of this album. All examples are signed by the Artist on the colophon, the publisher, and endorsed by Ministère d'Huissier de Justice. On Japon nacré, it was taken from the sequels of the plates numbered and signed by the Artist.The satisfaction of our customers is our top priority. We wish to build long lasting relationships with all of the people we sell to. We pride ourselves on offering only the highest quality fine art, along with the best service and price in the industry. Be sure to add me to your favorites list!CHECK OUT OUR E-BAY STORE FOR MORE FINE ART, OR E-MAIL US FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.
Price: 1495 USD
Location: Fairfield, Connecticut
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Artist: Léonor Fini
Type: Print
Year of Production: 1969
Material: Paper
Features: Limited Edition
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Production Technique: Lithography
