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By Dahlströms Fine Art
Apr 5, 2025
Grönviksvägen 124167 76 BrommaSweden
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LOT 164:

Saul Steinberg (1914–1999) – "Derrière Le Miroir No. 52/54" – Illustrated Exhibition Portfolio (1953)

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Start price:
300 Skr
Estimated price :
2,000 Skr - 3,000 Skr
Buyer's Premium: 23%
Auction took place on Apr 5, 2025 at Dahlströms Fine Art
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Saul Steinberg (1914–1999) – "Derrière Le Miroir No. 52/54" – Illustrated Exhibition Portfolio (1953)
This original issue of Derrière Le Miroir (No. 52/54) was published in 1953 by Galerie Maeght to accompany Saul Steinberg’s landmark solo exhibition in Paris. The portfolio includes 28 pages with 22 color and black-and-white reproductions of Steinberg’s witty and surreal graphic work, showcasing his signature blend of line, satire, and architectural imagination.The cover illustration, featuring a stylized, abstracted figure beneath rays of geometric color, captures the artist’s unique visual language—one that blurs the boundary between drawing, design, and philosophy. The edition belongs to the legendary Derrière Le Miroir series, which presented original lithographs and exhibition content by 20th-century masters including Miró, Chagall, Giacometti, and Calder.Steinberg, an American artist of Romanian origin, was best known for his contributions to The New Yorker, as well as for his incisive drawings that critique modern life through playful visual metaphors.Artist or Maker: Saul Steinberg (1914-1999)Medium: Illustrated exhibition portfolioDate: 1953Dimensions: 28 cm x 38 cmCondition Report:This work is in good condition overall. There may be a few minor imperfections or fox or mottled marks to be expected with age. Please review the images carefully for condition details, and feel free to contact us with any questions or for a comprehensive condition report.