Portrait of Eduardo Chillida (Hand Signed by Chillida), 1975

Portrait of Eduardo Chillida (Hand Signed by Chillida), 1975

Vintage photograph (hand signed in ink by Eduardo Chillida with his distinctive monogram)

Vintage photograph, 1975
Hand signed in ink by Eduardo Chillida with his monogram
This is a signed print of a famous photograph taken of Eduardo Chillida in 1975 by Louis Monier.
The poster on the left of Chillida features a hand-written poem by French poet Charles Estienne, beginning with the words "Le trait est désir exaucé...". This text is from Chillida's original 1975 silkscreen portfolio titled "Placard."
The poster on the right: Visible on the bottom right is text reading "Olympische Spiele Münch[en]". Chillida was one of the major international artists commissioned to design an official art poster for the 1972 Munich Olympic Games.
Provenance: Renowned collector Jim Wiggins who accumulated one of the most unique and valuable autograph collections from artists and celebrities over a period of 70-plus years. Wiggins obtained his collection either in person or by writing to persons of fame and recognition.
This work has been elegantly floated and framed in a museum quality wood frame under UV plexiglass.
Measurements:
Framed:
12.5 inches (vertical) by 11 inches (horizontal) by 2 inches
Hand signed photograph:
5 inches (vertical) by 3.5 inches (horizontal)