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Frontispiece, for Sablier couché (Reclining Hourglass) (D. 20, C. 5) by Joan Miró, 1938, Etching in red, on cut yellow paper, Chine collé to laid Arches paper, the full sheet (without a fold), title page with , sold Apr 2021Photo © Phillips — view this lot on Phillips ↗

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Frontispiece, for Sablier couché (Reclining Hourglass) (D. 20, C. 5)

Joan Miró (Spanish, 1893–1983) · 1938

$18,900 price realized incl. premium

≈ £13,534≈ €15,683

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Medium
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As published: “Etching in red, on cut yellow paper, Chine collé to laid Arches paper, the full sheet (without a fold), title page with Casse-Nuit title printed on the right side (changed to Sablier couché for the book edition), the poem Muttra by Alice Paalen (Rahon) printed on the reverse”
Support
Paper
Edition
BAT
Signed / inscribed
Signed · Joan Miró signature
Category
Etchings
Dimensions
S. 8 1/4 x 12 1/2 in. (21 x 31.8 cm)
Auction house
Phillips
Sale
Editions & Works on Paper (NY030121)
Date
April 20, 2021
Location
New York, United States
Lot
5
Estimate
$10,000 – $15,000 (≈ £7,161 – £10,741) (≈ €8,298 – €12,447)
Source
Auction house phillips.com ↗
Retrieved Sep 26, 2026

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