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Balthus, The Sonnets to Orpheus, 1997, Text by Rainer Maria Rilke Woodcuts in Color on Paper© DuMouchelles — view on DuMouchelles website ↗

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The Sonnets to Orpheus

Balthus (French, 1908–2001) · 1997

$450 hammer

≈ £340≈ €392

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Medium
Woodcut / linocut · Prints & multiples all woodcut / linocut results →
As published: “Text by Rainer Maria Rilke Woodcuts in Color on Paper”
Support
Paper
Signed / inscribed
Signed by Balthus
Category
Woodcuts
Dimensions
H 17.75" W 14"
Auction house
DuMouchelles
Sale
June 2026: Day Two (23607)
Date
June 19, 2026
Location
Detroit, United States
Lot
1052
Estimate
$500 – $1,000 (≈ £378 – £756) (≈ €436 – €872)
Source
Auction house live.dumoart.com ↗
Retrieved Sep 25, 2026

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