Joan Miro (Spanish, 1893-1983) abstract lithograph on Japon paper, “Iran,” from the Escultor series, 1974. Printed by Poligrafa, Barcelona. One of ten Hors d'Commerce impressions on Japon paper. Signed in pencil, lower right, and editioned H.C. lower left. Sheet: 13 5/8 in. H x 20 5/16 in. W. Framed: 19 in. H x 26 in. W.  Ref.: Cramer Books 191. Housed under glass in an ebonized wood frame with custom black mat with gilt fillet.  A 1978 Catchpenny Art Gallery, Tarzana, CA certificate of authenticity signed by Charles Hecht and 1990 Galerie Michael, Beverly Hills, CA certificate of appraisal signed by Ivo Kirschen are available to the winning bidder. Note: The Escultor (Sculptor) series includes seven lithographs titled after countries that underwent significant political reforms (and thus were figuratively sculpted) in 1974. The series includes 120 impressions on Guerro paper (100 numbered in Arabic numerals, ten H.C. impressions, and ten A.P. impressions) and 70 impressions on Japon paper (50 numbered in Roman numerals, ten H.C. impressions, and ten A.P. impressions). Also available to the winning bidder is an unframed  "Carota" offset lithograph poster printed by Arti Grafische Ricordi, Milan, 1988. 31 1/2 in. H x 23 3/4 in. W.

Overall very good condition, with strong colors and minor toning to sheet outside of sight area. Hinged mounted en verso with archival tape. Poster is unframed and rolled. 

Private Nashville, Tennessee collection.