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A wonderfully fun and playful original artist’s proof lithograph, signed by Leif Sylvester and inscribed ‘E.A’ (épreuve d’artiste) to the bottom.

An artist proof print has a connection to limited edition prints. These prints are used as a test print by the artist and kept for their personal collection. Traditionally the artist would take the proof straight off the printing press and amend the colours and quality. Then, once the artist was happy with the proof, they would then proceed with the limited edition print.

Artist Proofs are generally valued higher than other prints in the edition, due to the rarity and small quantity of them. Oftentimes the Artist Proof are altered from the final edition, creating a uniqueness to them that is very desirable.

This lithograph is housed behind glass in a complementary silver frame. Both print and frame are in good vintage condition.

Size: 48 x 38 cm (including frame)

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A mid century limited edition (50/310) coloured lithograph, signed by Esaias Thorén.

Esaias Thorén (1901-81) was a Swedish artist who studied in Paris in the 1920s with Carl Wilhelmson. While there he visited Fernand Léger’s studio and was influenced by his approach.  Initially inspired by cubism he later developed more as a surrealist artist in the 1930s and was part of a group of artists in Halmstad group who followed that approach including Waldemar Lorentzon, Axel and Eric Olson each of whom went on to become notable artists in their own right. He exhibited widely in Sweden where is is well-known and collected as a leading Swedish modernist. His work is represented in the Museum of Modern art in Stockholm, Gothenburg Art Museum and the Malmo Museum.

This mid century print is housed behind glass in a very complementary metal frame. There is a very small crack in the glass to the lower left which is visible upon close inspection. It does not detract from the artwork and the overall appeal of the piece, which is in good condition otherwise.

Size: 51 x 61 cm (including the frame)

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