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Art of the 80's New York Exhibition-Poster
Located in Clinton Township, MI
PEMA Art of the 80's, New York Exhibition-Poster. Measures 36 x 24 inches Unframed. Plate Signed
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1980s Still-life Prints

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Lithograph

Lithograph w Gloss Overprinting Stacked Signs Post Modern 80s Memphis Milano Era
Located in Surfside, FL
Untitled, 1981 (Stacked Signs Series) lithograph with Glosscote overprinting. Published by Holly
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1980s Post-Modern Abstract Prints

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Lithograph

Italian Abstract Aquatint Collage Lithograph Print Eugenio Carmi 80s Memphis Era
By Eugenio Carmi
Located in Surfside, FL
welded and lithographed milk. Iron and steel is the work that in 1962 presented at Spoleto Sculpture
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1980s Post-Modern Abstract Prints

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Aquatint

Italian Abstract Aquatint Collage Lithograph Print Eugenio Carmi 80s Memphis Era
By Eugenio Carmi
Located in Surfside, FL
welded and lithographed milk. Iron and steel is the work that in 1962 presented at Spoleto Sculpture
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1980s Post-Modern Abstract Prints

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Aquatint

Italian Abstract Aquatint Collage Lithograph Print Eugenio Carmi 80s Memphis Era
By Eugenio Carmi
Located in Surfside, FL
enamels on steel and since 1960 he made various iron and steel works welded and lithographed milk. Iron
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1980s Post-Modern Abstract Prints

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Aquatint

Italian Abstract Aquatint Collage Lithograph Print Eugenio Carmi 80s Memphis Era
By Eugenio Carmi
Located in Surfside, FL
enamels on steel and since 1960 he made various iron and steel works welded and lithographed milk. Iron
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1980s Post-Modern Abstract Prints

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Aquatint

Italian Abstract Aquatint Collage Lithograph Print Eugenio Carmi 80s Memphis Era
By Eugenio Carmi
Located in Surfside, FL
enamels on steel and since 1960 he made various iron and steel works welded and lithographed milk. Iron
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1980s Post-Modern Abstract Prints

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Aquatint

Italian Abstract Aquatint Collage Lithograph Print Eugenio Carmi 80s Memphis Era
By Eugenio Carmi
Located in Surfside, FL
enamels on steel and since 1960 he made various iron and steel works welded and lithographed milk. Iron
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1980s Post-Modern Abstract Prints

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Aquatint

Italian Artist Abstract Lithograph
By Renzo Eusebi
Located in Surfside, FL
in for the next twenty years. In the 70s and 80s, he began the search for his own artistic
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Late 20th Century Abstract Abstract Prints

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Lithograph

Italian Artist Abstract Lithograph
By Renzo Eusebi
Located in Surfside, FL
in for the next twenty years. In the 70s and 80s, he began the search for his own artistic
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Late 20th Century Abstract Abstract Prints

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Lithograph

Indéfrisable - Lithograph after Domenico Gnoli - 1963
By Domenico Gnoli
Located in Roma, IT
Indéfrisable is the work of Domenico Gnoli (After), realized in 1963. Color lithograph on China
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1960s Modern Figurative Prints

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Lithograph

"Mujer Con Sombrero" Large lithograph
By Rufino Tamayo
Located in San Francisco, CA
lithograph on Arches paper by renown Mexican artist Rufino Tamayo, 1899-1991. It is hand signed and numbered
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Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Prints

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Lithograph

Alexander Calder 'DLM 156 Cover' 1966- Lithograph
By Alexander Calder
Located in Brooklyn, NY
's until the early 80's that featured limited edition prints of artists works that often spanned
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1960s Prints and Multiples

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Lithograph

Geo Dorival 'Venise, Train Rapide Quotidien' Lithograph
By Geo Dorival
Located in Brooklyn, NY
: Second edition lithograph of Dorival's Venise printed in Paris in the early 80's. Slight water stain on
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1980s Art Deco Prints and Multiples

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Lithograph

Original poster of the 80s of the Alcazar of Paris. In 1968, Jean-Marie Rivière
Located in PARIS, FR
Original poster of the 80s of the Alcazar of Paris. In 1968, Jean-Marie Rivière, future director
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1980s Prints and Multiples

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Paper, Lithograph

Marriage - Original Lithograph by Adam Moussa - 1980
By Abdayem Moussa
Located in Roma, IT
Image dimensions: 29 x 21.7 cm. Marriage is a beautiful color lithograph on paper, realized around
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1980s Contemporary More Prints

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Lithograph

1963 Alexander Calder 'Colored Wedge Structure' Modernism Lithograph
By Alexander Calder
Located in Brooklyn, NY
the late 30's until the early 80's that featured limited edition prints of artists works that often
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1960s Prints and Multiples

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Lithograph

Landscape - Lithograph by Mario Biancosi - Late 1900
By Manlio Biancosi
Located in Roma, IT
Braschi. In 1976, he organized an anthological exhibition of over 80 works and was awarded the S
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Late 20th Century Contemporary Figurative Prints

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Lithograph

Spanish Modernist 'Paloma' Colorful Lithograph of a Bird
By Juan García Ripollés
Located in Surfside, FL
early 80’s, his routine has not changed and he can still be found painting in the vegetable patch of his
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1960s Modern Animal Prints

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Lithograph

No Time - Contemporary, 21st Century, Lithograph, Chinese, Chinese Culture
By Wang Guangyi
Located in Zug, CH
belongs to the set of twenty lithographs from "Wang Gaungyi´s Rhythmical Dichotomy", which comes as a
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Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Prints

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Lithograph

French Modernist Abstract Portrait Lithograph (After Jasper Johns)
By André Cottavoz
Located in Surfside, FL
. In the late 80s, Cottavoz grants the exclusive sale of his paintings to Taménaga gallery, from then
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1960s Abstract Abstract Prints

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Lithograph

No Time - Contemporary, 21st Century, Lithograph, Chinese, Chinese Culture
By Wang Guangyi
Located in Zug, CH
belongs to the set of twenty lithographs from "Wang Gaungyi´s Rhythmical Dichotomy", which comes as a
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Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Prints

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Lithograph

Natural Landscape - Lithograph by Mario Biancosi - Late 1900
By Manlio Biancosi
Located in Roma, IT
anthological exhibition of over 80 works and was awarded the S. Valentino d'Oro International Award for
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Late 20th Century Contemporary Figurative Prints

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Lithograph

Large Pop Art Abstract Figure Digital Barcode Silkscreen Screenprint 80s Memphis
By David Prentice
Located in Surfside, FL
Lithograph serigraph on BFK Rives art paper, dated 1981, signed and numbered. It has light wear in the
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1980s Pop Art Figurative Prints

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Screen

Triptychos Post Historicus Picasso Conceptual Art Silkscreen Gold Lithograph
Located in Surfside, FL
Czechoslovakia and Poland. The Moscow conceptual scene developed in the ’80s. I had no contacts with any of the
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1980s Conceptual Still-life Prints

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Lithograph, Screen

DaVinci Tee Threesome, Signed Lithograph, Group Portrait, Pizza, Orange, Rust
By Lester Johnson
Located in Union City, NJ
style, posed crowded together in their multi-color gritty cool 1970's-80's fashion print shirts and long
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1980s Contemporary Portrait Prints

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Lithograph

Judy Rifka Abstract Expressionist Contemporary Lithograph Hebrew 10 Commandment
By Judy Rifka
Located in Surfside, FL
Judy Rifka (American, b. 1945) 44/84 Lithograph on paper titled "Thou Shalt Not Bear False
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1980s Pop Art Abstract Prints

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Lithograph, Screen

Joyce T. Nagel Lithograph "Snowscape" Artist's Proof Winter Scene Signed Dated
Located in Detroit, MI
Bloomfield Art Association. In the 70’s and 80’s she taught adults drawing, design, printmaking and pastel
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1980s Landscape Prints

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Paper, Lithograph

Set of Eyes, Color Lithograph, Belgian Abstract Expressionist Tamarind Print
By Dirk de Bruycker
Located in Surfside, FL
the 1980's. During the past few decades he divided his time between New Mexico and Granada, Nicaragua
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1990s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Prints

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Lithograph, Archival Paper

COSMIC HOLIDAY Hand Drawn Lithograph, Dreamy Face Portrait, Psychedelic Pop Art
By Peter Max
Located in Union City, NJ
COSMIC HOLIDAY is an original hand drawn lithograph by Peter Max printed using traditional hand
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1980s Pop Art Portrait Prints

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Lithograph

ANGEL WITH HEART Signed Lithograph, Guardian Angel, Red Heart, Rainbow Colors
By Peter Max
Located in Union City, NJ
ANGEL WITH HEART is an original hand drawn limited edition lithograph by the pop culture icon
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1990s Pop Art Portrait Prints

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Lithograph

DRESSED UP Hand Drawn Lithograph, Abstract Fashion Drawing, Pop Art
By Peter Max
Located in Union City, NJ
DRESSED UP is an original hand drawn lithograph by Peter Max printed in an edition of 280, using
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1980s Pop Art Figurative Prints

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Lithograph

HEART II Signed Hand Colored Lithograph, Love Symbol, Red, Yellow, Turquoise
By Peter Max
Located in Union City, NJ
HEART II - is a unique, hand colored lithograph by the pop culture icon - Peter Max. The image
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1980s Pop Art Mixed Media

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Mixed Media, Lithograph

COMPOSITION RED AND GREEN Signed Lithograph, Young Woman Off Shoulder Dress
By Peter Max
Located in Union City, NJ
COMPOSITION RED AND GREEN is an original hand drawn lithograph by the renowned American Pop artist
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1980s Pop Art Portrait Prints

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Lithograph

FROM ZEKE'S PLACE Signed Lithograph, Maine Landscape, Pine Trees Blue Sky Clouds
By Neil Welliver
Located in Union City, NJ
FROM ZEKE'S is an original hand drawn lithograph by Neil Welliver, American, 1929–2005 printed
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1970s Contemporary Landscape Prints

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Lithograph

FLOWER SPECTRUM II Signed Lithograph, Woman Profile Portrait Pink, Green, Yellow
By Peter Max
Located in Union City, NJ
FLOWER SPECTRUM II is an original hand drawn lithograph by the American Pop artist Peter Max
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1990s Pop Art Portrait Prints

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Lithograph

Abstract Latin American Art Spanish Catalan Lithograph Josep Guinovart New York
By Josep Guinovart Bertrán
Located in Surfside, FL
Guinovart, Josep (Spanish/Catalan, 1927-2007), Untitled Abstract, 1984, lithograph on paper, hand
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1980s Abstract Abstract Prints

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Lithograph

Jane Dickson Color Lithograph NYC Feminist Artist Film Noir White Collar Crime
By Jane Dickson
Located in Surfside, FL
Jane Dickson (b. 1952) Lithograph printed in colors, 1987, Dimensions: 24 X 18 Hand signed and
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1980s Contemporary Figurative Prints

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Lithograph

TWO FLOATING Signed Lithograph, Abstract Balloons, Pop Art, Red Pink Yellow Blue
By Peter Max
Located in Union City, NJ
TWO FLOATING is an original hand drawn lithograph by the renowned American Pop artist, Peter Max
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1980s Pop Art Abstract Prints

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Lithograph

AMERICAN WOMAN Hand Colored Lithograph, Pastel Lady Portrait, Yellow Red Blue
By Peter Max
Located in Union City, NJ
AMERICAN WOMAN is an original hand drawn lithograph enhanced with hand coloring by the renowned
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1980s Pop Art Portrait Prints

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Mixed Media, Pastel, Lithograph

Pair Antique Hotel Architectural Lithograph Prints, Paul Planat France
Located in Lambertville, NJ
numbered plates. Very minor aging to the paper and age appropriate wear. Probably framed in the 80's
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Antique Late 19th Century French Prints

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Paper

Anthony Quinn Abstract Signed Limited Edition Lithograph 2/15 Tribal Series
By Anthony Quinn
Located in Miami, FL
80s Anthony Quinn Abstract Signed Limited Edition Lithograph 2/15 Tribal Series Offered for sale
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Vintage 1980s American Prints

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Glass, Wood, Paper

Latvian Israeli Surrealism Illustration Art Lithograph Screenprint Flying Baruch
By Maris Bishofs
Located in Surfside, FL
1980's, then New York, then in 2003 returned permanently to Latvia. His successful career as an
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20th Century Surrealist Figurative Paintings

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Screen

Venus in Watts Post-Modern Lithograph Portrait by Marcus Elliot
Located in Pasadena, CA
castle in the Haut Var. In the mid 80’s began a new chapter: After a trip to the Sahara desert on a
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1990s American Post-Modern Prints

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Paper

Sam Middleton "Color Jazz" 1965 Color lithograph on BFK Rives
Located in Münster, DE
Sam Middleton (1927 New York - 2015 Schagen NL) "Color Jazz", 1965 Color lithograph on BFK Rives
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Vintage 1960s American Modern Contemporary Art

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Paint, Paper

Pablo Picasso "Before the Goading of the Bull" Gilt Framed Signed Lithograph
By Pablo Picasso
Located in High Wycombe, GB
Pablo Picasso (1881-1973) Framed Offset Lithograph of the Linocut print entitled 'Before the
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Mid-20th Century British Modern Prints

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Paper

TAKESHI KAWASHIMA - No. 68 - Mid Century Original Lithograph - Circa 1960's
By Takeshi Kawashima
Located in Chatham, ON
TAKESHI KAWASHIMA (Japanese/American b. 1930) - Untitled No. 68 - 75/80 - Mid Century original
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Prints

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Paint, Paper

Matryoshka Portrait on a Red Background Lithograph by John Luke Eastman
By John Luke Eastman
Located in Pasadena, CA
This lithograph, created by the artist John Luke Eastman combines vintage beauty inspirations with
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Late 20th Century American Modern Prints

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Paper

The Woman and the Peacock Lithograph by Mr. Blackwell 114/250
Located in Pasadena, CA
Nancy Reagan. He started designing in 1958 and the "House of Blackwell" lasted only until the early 80's
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Mid-20th Century American Art Nouveau Prints

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Paper

Robert Kent Lithograph Print 'San Francisco Cable Car in Fog' Buena Vista
Located in Dayton, OH
and art direction began in New York in the 1950s, then to San Francisco in the 1960s. During the 80
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Late 20th Century Prints

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Paper

Vintage Porsche Signed and Number Lithograph Suite by the Iconic Erich Strenger
Located in Asbury Park, NJ
the 50's until the 80's and his influence is still seen today in the art produced for Porsche. Please
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Vintage 1980s German Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art

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Paper

Homenatge a Joan Prats
By Joan Miró
Located in Paris, FR
Lithograph, 1975 Handsigned by the artist in pencil and numbered 80/100 Publisher : Fundacio Joan
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1970s Abstract Abstract Prints

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Lithograph

EARTH - Mandela, Former South African President, Signed Art, Symbol, Crescent
By Nelson Mandela
Located in Knowle Lane, Cranleigh
Mandela turned his hand to art in his 80's as a way of leaving a legacy for his family. He spent time with
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Prints

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Lithograph

Impressions of Africa - Mandela, Former South African President, Signed Artwork
By Nelson Mandela
Located in Knowle Lane, Cranleigh
people are unaware that Nelson Mandela turned his hand to art in his 80's as a way of leaving a legacy
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Early 2000s Contemporary Figurative Prints

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Lithograph

The Window - Mandela, Former South African President, Signed Art, Robben Island
By Nelson Mandela
Located in Knowle Lane, Cranleigh
Mandela turned his hand to art in his 80's as a way of leaving a legacy for his family. He spent time with
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Early 2000s Contemporary Interior Prints

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Lithograph

The Lighthouse - Mandela, Former South African President, Signed, Robben Island
By Nelson Mandela
Located in Knowle Lane, Cranleigh
Nelson Mandela turned his hand to art in his 80's as a way of leaving a legacy for his family. He spent
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Early 2000s Contemporary Landscape Prints

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Lithograph

The Harbour - Mandela, Former South African President, Signed Art, Robben Island
By Nelson Mandela
Located in Knowle Lane, Cranleigh
Mandela turned his hand to art in his 80's as a way of leaving a legacy for his family. He spent time with
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Early 2000s Contemporary Landscape Prints

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Lithograph

The Church - Mandela, Former South African President, Signed Art, Robben Island
By Nelson Mandela
Located in Knowle Lane, Cranleigh
Mandela turned his hand to art in his 80's as a way of leaving a legacy for his family. He spent time with
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Early 2000s Contemporary Landscape Prints

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Lithograph

1963 Alexander Calder 'DLM No. 141 Pages 4, 5' Surrealism Black & White, Red Litho
By Alexander Calder
Located in Brooklyn, NY
's until the early 80's that featured limited edition prints of artists works that often spanned
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1960s Prints and Multiples

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Lithograph

1968 Alexander Calder 'Derriere le Miroir no.173 Double Page' Surrealism
By Alexander Calder
Located in Brooklyn, NY
the late 30's until the early 80's that featured limited edition prints of artists works that often
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1960s Prints and Multiples

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Lithograph

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Find the exact 80s lithograph you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. In our selection of items, you can find Modern examples as well as a Abstract version. You’re likely to find the perfect 80s lithograph among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 20th Century as well as those made as recently as the 20th Century. On 1stDibs, the right 80s lithograph is waiting for you and the choices span a range of colors that includes beige, gray, white and brown. There have been many interesting 80s lithograph examples over the years, but those made by Alain Raya Sorkine, Alex Katz, Henry Moore, Jasper Johns and Yoram Lukov are often thought to be among the most thought-provoking. Artworks like these of any era or style can make for thoughtful decor in any space, but a selection from our variety of those made in lithograph, screen print and paper can add an especially memorable touch.

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A 80s lithograph can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price for items in our inventory is $355, while the lowest priced sells for $90 and the highest can go for as much as $22,000.
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  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A lithograph is a piece of artwork created using oil and water. An after lithograph is a copy of an existing painting done after the original painting’s creation. Pablo Picasso would have after lithographs created of his famous works, usually by another approved artist. On 1stDibs, find a collection of lithographs from some of the world’s top sellers.
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    An “after” lithograph, or after print, refers to a print that is made by an artist based on an original painting or a work by a different artist. For example, a lithographer could make an engraving based on a painting by Picasso, and the resulting print would be “after” Picasso. Shop a collection of after lithography from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    Yes, there is a market for lithographs. However, demand for this type of artwork varies based on the artist, subject, age, condition and other factors. Fine art prints are created in strictly limited editions — of 20 or 30 or maybe 50 — and are always based on an image created specifically to be made into an edition. Because an artist’s editions tend to be more affordable and available than his or her unique works, new collectors are often directed toward prints as a starting point. Experts suggest that as collecting prints online has become more common, the market for lithographs and other kinds of prints is poised to flourish in the years to come. On 1stDibs, find a variety of lithographs and other prints from some of the world’s top galleries.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A genuine lithograph is when an artist creates a piece of art on a stone or metal plate that is re-inked every time the image is pressed to paper. To ensure you purchase authentic, high-quality lithographs, look for a reputable seller. Shop a selection of expertly vetted lithograph art on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    The most valuable lithographs are ones made by the artist, rather than someone mimicking a famous work of art. Original lithographs can be worth tens of thousands of dollars.
  • Lilac Gallery Ltd.March 17, 2021
    When a lithograph is numbered by the artist, it means that this particular artwork is from a 'limited edition' series. As when the lithographs are not numbered, they would be from an open edition and the total number similar of artworks is unknown. When a lithograph is numbered it usually also comes hand-signed by the artist.
  • It's a print using an offset lithograph press. Although still used today it has been primarily replaced with digital printing.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    An original lithograph is a print made by way of a specific printing method (one of the most commonly used methods in the 20th and 21st centuries). With respect to lithography, the process begins by drawing on or painting on a stone surface with an oil-based substance, such as a greasy crayon or tusche (an oily wash). The stone is then covered with water, which is repelled by the oily areas. Oil-based ink is then applied to the wet stone, adhering only to the oily image. The stone is then covered with a sheet of paper and run through a press.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 16, 2024
    No, a lithograph is not an original. Lithographs are prints, which are authorized reproductions of works produced by artists. To produce a lithograph, an artist applies an image to a stone. Then, they treat the stone with chemicals to impart the image into it. Finally, they apply ink and transfer the image onto paper or another medium. Shop a large selection of lithographs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 16, 2024
    A signed lithograph is an art print produced with a particular method that bears the artist's real signature, signed in ink. The term lithograph refers to a print made by drawing an image onto a stone, etching the stone with chemicals and then applying ink. The term signed lithograph is different from a plate-signed lithograph, where the artist adds their signature to the stone to transfer it onto finished prints rather than signing their works by hand. Explore a large collection of lithographs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024
    A color lithograph is a print produced through the process of chromolithography. Unlike traditional lithography, which uses a single stone and one color of ink, chromolithography involves multiple printing stones, each of which corresponds to a single color. Artists etch the stones with only the elements of the image that will show up in that color, then transfer the image, part by part and color by color, onto paper. Find a range of color lithographs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    In a hand-pulled lithograph, the image is painted or drawn by hand on the plate, which is then inked and used to make an impression on the print medium; in an offset lithograph, the inked image is transferred to a rubber blanket or roller, which is then used to mass-produce the prints.

  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    There are many things that you can wear to a 1980s party. Get inspired by the era’s fitness craze and wear a leotard, tights, leg warmers and a headband or a wind suit with a matching jacket and pull-on bottoms. Give the preppy look a try with a sweater set for women or a crewneck sweater tied around the neck of a polo shirt for men. Or, go punk with a vintage band t-shirt, distressed jeans, spiked jewelry and a wallet chain. Find a collection of vintage 1980s apparel and accessories on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A number of bags were popular in the 1980s, including belt bags made of a variety of materials. Some designer handbags carried by celebrities of the era include the Hermès Birkin, Louis Vuitton Bucket Bag, the Chanel Gold Chain Classic Flap and various Prada nylon bags. On 1stDibs, find a variety of vintage handbags.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Fashion accessories were very popular in the '80s and some of the trendier ones included leg warmers, scrunchies, large neon earrings, plastic bangles and neon fingerless gloves.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, Banksy makes lithographs. The anonymous English-based artist primarily works in street art and has reproduced his work through stencil work, silkscreens and lithographs. These reproductions are often imitated. Always purchase Banksy prints from a reputable seller to ensure authenticity. Shop a large collection of expertly vetted Banksy prints from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    The difference between a print and a lithograph is that “print” is a general term and “lithograph” is a specific printing method (one of the most commonly used in the 20th and 21st centuries). This means that a lithograph is always a print, but not all prints are lithographs. A print is a work of art made by imprinting a design from a matrix made of one of the following media: stone, wood or metal. The artist creates the design on the matrix which is then inked and transferred onto the support. The support is usually made of paper. With respect to lithography, the process begins by drawing on or painting on a stone surface with an oil-based substance, such as a greasy crayon or tusche (an oily wash). The stone is then covered with water, which is repelled by the oily areas. Oil-based ink is then applied to the wet stone, adhering only to the oily image. The stone is then covered with a sheet of paper and run through a press.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    To tell a lithograph from an original, look for the signature. On originals, the signature will usually be on the back, while a lithograph will showcase the artist's mark on the front. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of lithographs from some of the world's top dealers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A limited edition lithograph, or offset lithograph, is a mechanical reproduction of an existing artwork. The reproduction is usually not done by the artist themself, though sometimes might be signed by them after printing. You’ll find a variety of limited edition lithographs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, the famed artist Pierre-Auguste Renoir experimented with lithographs and etchings in the later part of his life. He made 59 of these prints with about half of them being lithographs. On 1stDibs, find a variety of original artwork from top artists.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There are a few things to look for in a vintage lithograph. First, check for a signature to determine the artist. Another check is to examine the print with a magnifying glass. There will be a dot pattern from the tooth of the surface it was drawn on. On 1stDibs, find a variety of vintage lithograph artwork from top artists.