Leonor Fini
Leonor Fini, Untitled, from The Story of O, 1962
1962

Name: Leonor Fini, Untitled, from The Story of O, 1962
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About the Item

This exquisite lithograph, titled Sans titre, after Leonor Fini, from the folio L'Histoire d'O (The Story of O), 1962, was published and printed by La Compagnie des Vibliophiles, au Cercle du Livre Precieux, Paris, 1962. Executed as a lithograph on velin d'Arches pur chiffon paper, this work exemplifies the technical refinement and sophisticated aesthetic that defined the finest Parisian printmaking of the mid-twentieth century. Measuring 15.16 x 11.22 inches, the work is signed in the plate and unnumbered as issued. Printed on velin d'Arches pur chiffon paper, the composition reveals Finis distinctive blend of psychological intensity, theatrical sensuality, and symbolic mysticism. Artwork Details: Artist: After Leonor Fini (1907–1996) Title: Sans titre (Untitled), from the folio L'Histoire d'O (The Story of O) Medium: Lithograph on velin d'Arches pur chiffon paper Dimensions: 15.16 x 11.22 inches (38.5 x 28.5 cm) Inscription: Signed in the plate and unnumbered as issued Date: 1962 Publisher: La Compagnie des Vibliophiles, au Cercle du Livre Precieux, Paris Printer: La Compagnie des Vibliophiles, au Cercle du Livre Precieux, Paris Catalogue Raisonne Reference: Monod, Luc. Manuel de L'amateur de Livres Illustres Modernes: 1875-1975. Ides and Calendes, 1992, no. 9493. Condition: Well preserved, consistent with age and medium Provenance: From the folio L'Histoire d'O, published and printed by La Compagnie des Vibliophiles, au Cercle du Livre Precieux, Paris, 1962 Notes: Excerpted from the folio (translated from French), L'Histoire d'O, preceded by an introduction by Jean Paulhan, is published at the expense of La Compagnie des Vibliophiles, au Cercle du Livre Precieux, in Paris, in 1962. It was drawn from this book: a unique examples, on grand Japon imperial, bearing the no I, containing three original compositions by Leonor Fini and two refused plates, a black suite, a blood suite of the twelve plates out of text, bandeaux and cul-de-lampe. Three examples, on grand Japon imperial, numbers II to IV, and containing two original plates by the artist, two refused compositions, a suite in sangine, and a suite in black. VII examples, on papier a la main du Moulin Richard de Bas, numbered from V to XII, including a plate outside the original text, a black suite, and a sangine suite, as well as a refused plate. XXV examples, on Hollande van Gelder, numbered from XII to XXXVI, contain a black suite, a blood suite of all the boards, as well as a board refused. CCCXIV examples, on velin d'Arches pur chiffon, numbered from XXXVII to CCCL, illustrating the twelve compositions of Leonor Fini, bandeaux and culs-de-lampe. In addition, II examples were printed on grand Japon imperial bearing the numbers O and OO, reserved for two amateurs. About the Publication: L'Histoire d'O (The Story of O), published and printed in 1962 by La Compagnie des Vibliophiles, au Cercle du Livre Precieux, is one of the most exquisite and celebrated erotic livres d'artiste of the twentieth century, uniting the controversial and influential text attributed to Pauline Reage with twelve haunting compositions by Leonor Fini. Produced with uncompromising attention to printing, paper, and typographic refinement, the folio stands as a testament to the traditions of fine printmaking in mid-century Paris. Issued in multiple paper states—from grand Japon imperial to velin d'Arches pur chiffon—the publication is widely regarded as one of the most luxurious and ambitious illustrated editions of its era, showcasing the meticulous craftsmanship and artistic daring of both its publishers and its illustrator. About the Artist: Leonor Fini (1907–1996) was an Argentine-born Italian-French painter, illustrator, author, and stage designer whose electrifying fusion of myth, mysticism, eroticism, and psychological depth established her as one of the most unmistakable and influential artistic voices of the twentieth century. Celebrated for depicting women as sovereign, enigmatic, and psychologically commanding beings, Fini rejected the patriarchal hierarchy of Surrealism even as she exhibited alongside its foremost figures, forging instead a fiercely independent path defined by theatricality, female autonomy, and visionary imagination. Her richly symbolic universe filled with sphinxes, priestesses, witches, and androgynous guardians was shaped by a broad constellation of influences including Pablo Picasso, Alexander Calder, Alberto Giacometti, Salvador Dali, Joan Miro, Wassily Kandinsky, Marcel Duchamp, and Man Ray, while also drawing deeply from Symbolist painting, Renaissance portraiture, and Venetian colorism. Moving among artists such as Max Ernst, Giorgio de Chirico, Leonora Carrington, Dorothea Tanning, Meret Oppenheim, and Pavel Tchelitchew, she nevertheless maintained a singular vision whose impact reverberates through the work of later creators including Kiki Smith, Cindy Sherman, Marlene Dumas, Tracey Emin, Pierre et Gilles, Laurie Simmons, and numerous feminist and queer artists who embraced her exploration of gender, identity, and psychological mythology. A prolific illustrator and designer, Fini also shaped European performance culture through celebrated costumes and stage designs, while her paintings entered major museum collections worldwide, including the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Tate Modern, Centre Pompidou, the Museum of Modern Art in Buenos Aires, and the Moderna Museet. Known for her imaginative freedom, elaborate personal style, and legendary Parisian salon, she remains a defining figure in feminist and avant-garde art history. The highest auction record for Leonor Fini was achieved when her self-portrait Autoportrait au Scorpion sold for 2,319,000 USD at Sotheby's New York on May 12, 2021, underscoring the dramatic rise in appreciation for her visionary legacy. Leonor Fini LHistoire dO lithograph, Story of O Leonor Fini, Fini velin dArches pur chiffon, Fini erotic livre dartiste, Fini collectible lithograph.

Creator:
Leonor Fini (1908 - 1996, French)
Creation Year:
1962
Dimensions:
Height: 15.16 in (38.51 cm)Width: 11.22 in (28.5 cm)
Medium:
Lithograph
Movement & Style:
Modern
Period:
1960-1969
Condition:
Gallery Location:
Southampton, NY
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU1465215377802

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Leonor Fini

Leonor Fini was the life of the party during the French Surrealist movement. A socialite with connections to some of the movement's biggest names, Fini was also an astoundingly gifted artist in her own right. In fact, many consider her to be the most fiercely independent female artist of the 20th century. A theatrical personality, Fini created prints, paintings and drawings that are widely revered for their sensuous qualities and raw energy.

Fini's life started off in a dramatic fashion, which was perhaps a portent of things to come. She was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina in 1907, but her parents separated soon after and her mother took her away to Trieste, Italy. Due to her father's attempts to kidnap her, Fini was often dressed as a boy throughout her childhood.

Fini was surrounded by artistic women in Trieste, and she naturally developed a love for art as well. By the time she was 17, she had become familiar with Renaissance art and Mannerist painting and was exhibiting her own portraits. In 1931, at just 24 years of age, Fini moved to Paris and became acquainted with influential artists Giorgio de Chirico and Carlos Carrà. She also met and started a romantic relationship with Surrealist pioneer Max Ernst, who introduced her to others in the movement.

Though she had no formal art education, Fini proved herself to be both technically masterful and creatively exceptional. Her work and her flamboyant personality attracted the attention of many of the 20th century's most celebrated artists and thinkers, including Salvador Dalí, Jean Cocteau, Albert Camus and Jean Genet, just to name a very few. She exhibited her work in many Parisian art galleries, including the gallery of Christian Dior before the fashion icon became a designer.

In the 1950s, Fini continued painting while immersing herself in other artistic and dramatic endeavors, including theater costume and mask design. She also designed posters for the Paris Opera and wardrobes for movies.

Fini continued living and painting in Paris for the rest of her life. She died in 1996.