Original Lithograph
Bengt Lindström
Swedish, 1925–2008
Savage - Épreuve d'Artiste II/X
Circa 1970s
An Ultra-Rare Artist's Proof (EA) Run of Only 10 Copies
This pristine impression comes directly from Bengt Lindström's highly exclusive, ultra-limited Épreuve d'Artiste (EA) run. Distinct from standard commercial editions, this elite artist's proof is strictly limited to an exceptional global run of only 10 copies worldwide (numbered II/X), representing an absolute peak of scarcity and investment-grade modern heritage.
Sheet Size: 29.1 × 22.6 in (74 × 57.5 cm)
Medium: Original Lithograph on Fine Arches Paper
Rarity: Ultra-Rare Artist's Proof (EA II/X aside from the main edition)
Condition: Pristine / Excellent condition. The vibrant pigments remain extraordinarily fresh and perfectly preserved.
Signature: Hand-signed by the artist in pencil (bottom right)
Deeply rooted in the raw expressionism of the CoBrA movement and Nordic myth, Savage radiates visceral power. The composition captures primitive, mask-like faces rendered in intense emerald greens, vivid yellows, fiery reds, and deep blues, separated by Lindström’s signature bold black contours.
The dramatic dynamic between the figures evokes ancient shamanic spirits and Scandinavian folklore, transferring the painter’s physical, gestural energy directly onto paper with captivating visual presence.
The lower margin bears the artist's original hand-signature in pencil on the right and the formal Roman numeral numbering E.A. II/X on the left, confirming its authenticity and direct link to the master’s studio.
