Joan Miro (Spanish 1893–1983) Oil on Canvas

Updated August 7, 2026

Title Femme et Oiseau ou Le Réveil de l'Étoile Amour II Medium Oil on Canvas Dimensions 31 1/2 × 23 1/2 inches (80 × 60 cm) Date May 21, 1968 Condition Good overall condition. The painting displays strong color saturation with bold black gestural lines and well-preserved painted surfaces throughout. Minor wear consistent with age and handling. The canvas remains structurally stable and presents beautifully for display. Please review all photographs carefully, as they form part of the description. Provenance The reverse bears a Matthew Marks Gallery, 523 West 24th Street, New York, New York, label identifying the work as Femme et Oiseau ou Le Réveil de l'Étoile Amour II by Joan Miró (1893–1983), signed "Miró," oil on canvas, painted on May 21, 1968. This label is presented as part of the artwork's provenance and historical documentation and should not be interpreted as a certificate of authenticity or definitive proof of authorship. Description This vibrant abstract composition presents bold black calligraphic forms surrounding brilliant areas of cobalt blue, emerald green, yellow, and crimson against a textured light background. Expressive brushwork, playful biomorphic shapes, and spontaneous linear movement create a rhythmic visual balance that evokes the poetic imagination and symbolic language of twentieth-century abstraction. Attributed to Joan Miró (1893–1983), this work displays many of the stylistic characteristics associated with the artist's mature period, including expressive black contours, biomorphic imagery, vivid primary colors, spontaneous gestural forms, and a playful sense of abstraction. The composition reflects the distinctive visual language that established Miró as one of the leading innovators of Surrealism and Modern Art. Condition Report:This artwork is offered as attributed to the artist referenced in the title. An attribution represents an opinion or belief regarding the possible authorship of the work, but it does not constitute a guarantee or certification of authenticity. This artwork is not catalogued, and no representation is made that it has been accepted by the artist's catalogue raisonné, estate, foundation, or any recognized authentication authority. Any provenance information provided with this lot is offered for informational purposes only and should not be considered a certificate of authenticity or definitive proof of authorship. In some cases, provenance information may be limited or unavailable. For additional information regarding this lot, including any available provenance details, condition, or questions about this or other artworks, please contact us through the HiBid platform. We encourage all bidders to carefully review the complete description, photographs, and terms of sale before placing a bid. Works offered as attributed, particularly those that are uncatalogued, may trade on the secondary market at values that differ significantly from works that have been fully authenticated,

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