Léonor Fini | Original Etching – Portrait of a Woman, Signed, H.C. (Hors Commerce) | Cat-Head embossed seal

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This rare and highly sought-after work is an original etching by Leonor Fini (1907–1996), an absolute icon of female Surrealism. This magnificent Surrealist portrait of a woman is signed in pencil by the artist and is an *H.C.* (*Hors Commerce*—Off Trade) proof. It is further distinguished by a superb blind-embossed cat’s head—a signature motif that serves as an emblematic hallmark of her “feline” period. Printed with full margins on high-quality vellum paper (measuring 15 x 11 inches / 38 x 28 cm), this modern engraving is offered unframed and is in exceptional condition for a collector’s piece of this era.

Technical Specifications
• Artist: Leonor Fini (1907–1996)
• Title: Portrait of a Woman with Flowered Hair (Surrealist Face)
• Technique: Original engraving / Etching
• Signature: Signed in pencil at the bottom right
• Edition/Status: *H.C.* (*Hors Commerce*) proof, marked at the bottom left
• Distinctive Feature: Blind-embossed cat’s head
• Sheet Dimensions: 15 x 11 inches (38 x 28 cm)
• Condition: Exceptional (the work on paper is perfectly preserved)
• Framing: Sold unframed

Analysis and Intensity
This is one of the finest impressions available on the art market. The print is notable for the remarkable intensity of its blacks, its deep contrast, and the pristine, clearly legible signature. A true gem on paper for the discerning collector.

Provenance and Editorial Background
This engraving belongs to the tradition of limited-edition portfolios and illustrative suites created by the artist for prestigious literary works. Similar prints in the same format (38 x 28 cm) can be found in major art publications from the 1970s and 1980s, such as *Le Livre de Monelle* (Marcel Schwob, Éditions de la Différence, 1976) and *Les Élus de la nuit* (Juan Pineiro, Éditions Michèle Trinckvel, 1986).

About the artist: Leonor Fini
A self-taught painter and a major figure in 20th-century Surrealist art, Leonor Fini is celebrated worldwide for her enigmatic, sensual portraits and a dreamlike universe often infused with feline motifs. A close friend of some of the greatest minds of her time—including Jean Genet, Leonora Carrington, and Meret Oppenheim—she created a body of work that is both magnetic and theatrical. This intimate portrait showcases her technical mastery and her unique vision of the female figure.

Premium, secure shipping:
– Museum-quality packaging: The artwork is delicately wrapped in acid-free (neutral) tissue paper to protect its pigments, then placed inside a double-walled shipping carton.
– Real-time tracking: You will receive a personalized tracking number upon dispatch, allowing you to follow every stage of the shipment’s journey.
– Secure, signature-required delivery: The package is handed over exclusively to you against a signature, ensuring peace of mind upon receipt.

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