Odilon Redon, Smiling Spider

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Lot number	177
Estimate	500.00 - 900.00 USD
Auction	International Fine Art & Original Peruvian Ceramics
Date	August 30, 2026 at 1:30 PM MDT
Auction house	Gallery Arts & Auctions Co.
Location	New Mexico, New Mexico

Odilon Redon (French, 1840-1916) Graphite and colored pencil drawing on paper depicting a whimsical spider-like creature with a humanized smiling face suspended within a sparse dreamlike setting. The composition combines delicate linework with subtle yellow tonal accents characteristic of Symbolist-inspired imagery. Odilon Redon was a French Symbolist artist renowned for his imaginative visions, enigmatic creatures, and psychological imagery. His works often explored dreams, fantasy, and the subconscious through highly original graphic compositions. Medium: Graphite and colored pencil on paper. Description: The drawing features a fuzzy spider-like figure with expressive facial features and elongated legs emerging from a softly rendered environment. Fine stippling, tonal shading, and restrained color create an atmosphere of mystery and quiet surrealism. Dimensions: Unframed: 14 1/8 x 11 Framed: 20 x 16 7/8 Provenance: Private collection.

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