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Richard Florsheim Abstract Prints

American, 1916-1979
Richard Florsheim was born in Chicago to the wealthy Florsheim Shoe family. He studied at the University of Chicago and continued his studies in France, Italy. During WWII, Florsheim served in the U.S. Navy, where he worked a a cartographer. He exhibited at Milwaukee Art Institute and Layton School of Art in Milwaukee, WI. His works can be found in the collection of the Art Institute of Chicago. Florsheim’s artwork often depicts natural or electric light. In 1979, Florsheim died in Chicago at the age of 63.
(Biography provided by Richard Norton Gallery, LLC)
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Artist: Richard Florsheim
Wharf-side
By Richard Florsheim
Located in New York, NY
Richard Florsheim created this color lithograph entitled “Warf-Side” in 1962 in an edition of 60 pieces. This impression is signed and inscribed “Trial Proof” and printed at the Mour...
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1960s American Modern Richard Florsheim Abstract Prints

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Lithograph

Thunderheads
By Richard Florsheim
Located in New York, NY
Richard Florsheim created this color lithograph entitled “Thunderheads” in 1972 in an edition of 50 pieces. Published by Associated American Artists and printed by Mourlot Press, Par...
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1970s American Modern Richard Florsheim Abstract Prints

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Lithograph

Glowing City
By Richard Florsheim
Located in New York, NY
Richard Florsheim created this color lithograph entitled “Glowing City” in 1969 in an edition of 250 pieces. Published by Associated American Artists and printed by Mourlot Press, Pa...
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1960s American Modern Richard Florsheim Abstract Prints

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Lithograph

Light and Water
By Richard Florsheim
Located in New York, NY
Richard Florsheim created this color lithograph entitled “Light and Water” in 1972 in an edition of 50 pieces. Printed by Mourlot Press, Paris, this impression is signed and inscribed “5/50” – the fifth print of fifty. It is in good condition with full original color. The printed image size is 16 7/8 x 23 1/16 inches and paper size 19.75 x 25.50 inches. RICHARD ABERLE FLORSHEIM...
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1970s American Modern Richard Florsheim Abstract Prints

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Incandescent City
By Richard Florsheim
Located in New York, NY
Richard Florsheim created this color lithograph entitled “Incandescent City” in 1960 in an edition of 35 pieces. This impression is signed and inscribed “34/35.” It is in good condit...
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1960s American Modern Richard Florsheim Abstract Prints

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Approaching Storm
By Richard Florsheim
Located in New York, NY
Richard Florsheim created this color lithograph entitled “Approaching Storm” in 1967 in an edition of 125 pieces. Published by Associated American Artists and printed by Mourlot Press, Paris, this impression is signed and inscribed “Artist Proof.” It is in good condition with full original color. The printed image size is 28.25 x 19 3/4 inches and the paper size is 31.12 x 22 inches. RICHARD ABERLE...
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1960s American Modern Richard Florsheim Abstract Prints

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Lithograph

Waves
By Richard Florsheim
Located in New York, NY
Richard Florsheim created this color lithograph entitled “Waves” in 1973 in an edition of 50 pieces. Printed by Mourlot Press, Paris, this impression is signed and inscribed “3/50” – the third print of fifty. It is in good condition with full original color. The printed image size is 16 3/8 x 23.75 inches and the paper size is 19.75 x 26.50 inches. RICHARD ABERLE FLORSHEIM...
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1970s American Modern Richard Florsheim Abstract Prints

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Lithograph

Carnival
By Richard Florsheim
Located in New York, NY
Richard Florsheim created this color lithograph entitled “Carnival” in 1972 in an edition of 30 pieces. Published by Associated American Artists and printed by Landfall Press, this i...
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1970s American Modern Richard Florsheim Abstract Prints

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Lithograph

Richard Florsheim - Paris Seine - Original Lithograph
By Richard Florsheim
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
Richard Florsheim - Paris Seine - Original Lithograph 1964 Dimensions: 30 x 20 cm Edition of 200 (one of the 200 on Vélin de Rives) Mourlot Press, 1964 B...
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1960s Modern Richard Florsheim Abstract Prints

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