Want to sell Joan Miró Ubu Roi lithographs? Our gallery reviews individual prints, illustrated books and complete suites for potential direct purchase. Send photographs for a free, confidential evaluation. We consider the exact edition, signature status, condition and ownership history before discussing a possible offer.
About Joan Miró’s Ubu Roi
Miró’s 1966 Ubu Roi, also known as King Ubu, illustrates Alfred Jarry’s play with 13 color lithographs. Exaggerated figures, creatures and vivid colors translate the story into Miró’s visual language. The illustrated book and the separate Suites pour Ubu Roi portfolio have different formats and edition structures.
Explore the Ubu Roi Illustrations
These are the 13 illustrations from the book edition, identified by their placement in the volume. The separate suite also includes additional states.
Ubu Roi — Frontispiece, 1966
Ubu Roi — Pages 20–21, 1966
Ubu Roi — Pages 28–29, 1966
Ubu Roi — Pages 36–37, 1966
Ubu Roi — Pages 40–41, 1966
Ubu Roi — Pages 44–45, 1966
Ubu Roi — Pages 60–61, 1966
Ubu Roi — Pages 72–73, 1966
Ubu Roi — Pages 84–85, 1966
Ubu Roi — Pages 96–97, 1966
Ubu Roi — Pages 104–105, 1966
Ubu Roi — Pages 108–109, 1966
Ubu Roi — Pages 132–133, 1966
Which Ubu Roi Edition Do You Own?
| Format | Edition and Identification |
|---|---|
| Illustrated book | 180 numbered copies plus 25 hors commerce copies. Contains 13 lithographs; Miró signed the justification page. Cramer Books 107. |
| Suites pour Ubu Roi | Edition of 75. A complete portfolio contains 39 sheets across different states: 13 signed, 13 initialled and 13 unsigned, as issued. Cramer Books 108; Mourlot 460–498. |
A group of 13 signed color lithographs can represent the final color state without constituting the complete 39-sheet suite. Send the title page, justification, contents list and case if you have them.
Paper, Dimensions and Production
Published by Tériade, Paris, and printed by Mourlot, Paris, the lithographs were produced on Arches paper. Book illustrations are approximately 42 × 65 cm unfolded and were issued with a central fold. Separate suite sheets have larger margins, approximately 54 × 75 cm. Check the specific sheet and edition rather than image size alone.
What Affects an Ubu Roi Lithograph’s Value?
Edition format, composition, state, signature status, condition and provenance all matter. For complete books and portfolios, completeness and the survival of original text, wrappers and cases can also affect an assessment. We compare the work with relevant sales from the same edition and state. Read our Joan Miró value guide for more information.
How to Sell Your Joan Miró Ubu Roi
1. Send Photographs and Basic Details
Photograph each print, the full margins, signatures, numbering and the reverse where accessible. Include dimensions and any publication pages or purchase records.
2. Discuss the Artwork With Our Gallery
We review the edition and condition, then explain any additional information or inspection needed.
3. Review the Offer and Sale Terms
If the work fits our acquisitions, we may make a direct purchase offer. We agree on price, payment and transport arrangements before proceeding. Learn more about our selling process.
Can an Unsigned Ubu Roi Lithograph Be Original?
Yes. Book illustrations were not individually signed, and the separate suite includes unsigned states. A missing signature alone does not establish that a sheet is a reproduction. The paper, printing, dimensions and documented edition must be assessed together.
Submit Your Joan Miró Ubu Roi for Review
Use our selling page to share photographs and the details you know. We review individual prints and complete groups, with no obligation to sell.