Lot 39: A Mid-20th Century Surrealist Print, 'La Découverte de l'Amérique par Christophe Colomb' (The Discovery of America by Christopher Columbus)

A mid-20th century print, titled ‘LA DECOUVERTE DE L’AMERIQUE PAR CHRISTOPHE COLOMB’ (The Discovery of America by Christopher Columbus). The artwork depicts a complex, dreamlike surrealist scene featuring a large figure resembling Jesus Christ on a banner, various sailing vessels, and numerous figures in a vast, atmospheric maritime setting. Visible markings in the lower margin include ‘Copyright by COSMOPRESS, Genf,’ ‘S.P.A.D.E.M. Paris,’ and ‘Printed in France,’ followed by ‘No. 20038.’ The print is housed in an ornate, gold-toned wooden frame.