**Originally Listed At $300**

Daniel Sabater y Salabert (Spanish, 1888-1951). lithograph, ca. 1940s. Hand numbered 222 of 350 on lower left. Signed "D. Sabater" on lower right and titled "El Faquir Equilibrista" in the plate on lower left. A captivating composition by Daniel Sabater y Salabert, a Spanish artist who was born in Valencia in 1888 and became a Surrealist artist following a period of Impressionism. As we see in this example, he usually signed his paintings "D. Sabater". "El Faquir Equilibrista" or "The Tightrope Faker" features a mesmerizing performer who assumes a pose reminiscent of a balletic first position with extended arms, and balances a pumpkin or gourd in a chalice atop his head. Beside him is a bowl of veggies - perhaps at the ready to add to his balancing act. Size of image: 23.25" W x 14.75" H (59.1 cm x 37.5 cm) Size of sheet: 33.125" W x 22.5" H (84.1 cm x 57.2 cm)

Behind a curtain is a crowd of villagers who watch with various levels of engagement, and coins have been tossed beside the entertainer who dons a flamboyant costume consisting a red vest adorned by ribbons and medals and matching pleated skirt with a gold belt. For an extra touch of humor, a spider makes his web between the performer's squatting legs.

Provenance: private Lucille Lucas collection, Crested Butte, Colorado, USA

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Hand numbered 222 of 350 on lower left. Signed "D. Sabater" on lower right and titled "El Faquir Equilibrista" in the plate on lower left. Paper has expected toning and minor tears/losses to peripheries, some taped on verso, that do not impact the printed image. Creases to margins and composition. Image and colors are vivid.