Joan Miro Galerie Maeght Exhibition Poster 1970 Appraisal

Joan Miró: Galerie Maeght Exhibition Poster (1970)

This item is a vintage color lithograph exhibition poster created for the artist Joan Miró's solo exhibition at the Galerie Maeght in Paris, circa 1970. The artwork features Miró's characteristic surrealist abstract style with bold, whimsical calligraphic forms in black ink overlaid on vibrant primary color fields of yellow, red, and blue, along with a prominent green oval at the top left. The text 'GALERIE MAEGHT,' 'PEINTURES,' and 'MIRO' are integrated into the composition in a hand-drawn, expressive font. The poster is housed in an ornate, silver-toned or champagne-gilded frame with a repetitive leaf-and-dart molding pattern, which suggests a decorative framing choice that contrasts with the modernism of the art. Regarding condition, the paper appears to be flat under glass, though slight undulation or 'cockling' is visible, which is common in older prints. There is no immediate evidence of foxing or water damage, but the colors seem slightly muted, possibly due to light exposure or the lighting of the photograph. The frame shows minor surface wear but remains structurally sound. This piece represents a high-quality example of mid-century graphic design and promotional art from one of the 20th century's most influential artists and his longstanding relationship with the Maeght gallery.