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Max Bill created many types of items during his career. The Swiss artist worked as a graphic designer creating many compositions indicative of the modern style of the time. In addition, he was an industrial designer who made a variety of decorative objects and furnishings. He is best known for the clocks produced for Junghans, the Ulmer Hocker stool, the Atomic chandelier and the Tulip floor lamp. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Max Bill art, furniture and decorative objects.
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Untitled (Geometric Abstraction Minimalism)
By Max Bill
Located in Kansas City, MO
Max Bill
Composition with white center
Color silkscreen
Year: 1972
Edition: Edition for "Look at"
Size: 23.3 × 23.3 inches
Unsigned, unknown edition size (pres. ~2,000) - sometimes an edition of 2,000 is mentioned - this is not verified.
COA provided
*Framing options available. Please inquire.
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(Geometric Abstraction, Minimalism, Constructivism)
Max Bill (22 December 1908 – 9 December 1994) was a Swiss architect, artist, painter, typeface designer, industrial designer and graphic designer.
Bill is widely considered the single most decisive influence on Swiss graphic design beginning in the 1950s with his theoretical writing and progressive work.[3] His connection to the days of the Modern Movement gave him special authority. As an industrial designer, his work is characterized by a clarity of design and precise proportions.[4] Examples are the elegant clocks and watches designed for Junghans, a long-term client. Among Bill's most notable product designs is the "Ulmer Hocker" of 1954, a stool that can also be used as a shelf element, a speaker's desk, a tablet or a side table. Although the stool was a creation of Bill and Ulm school...
Category
1970s Abstract Geometric Prints and Multiples
Materials
Screen
Abstract Composition - Screen Print by Max Bill - 1970s
By Max Bill
Located in Roma, IT
Abstract Composition is an original Screen Print realized by Max Bill in 1970s.
Good conditions.
The artwork is depicted harmonious colors in a well-balanced composition.
Category
1970s Abstract Geometric Abstract Prints
Materials
Screen
Geometry - Lithograph by Max Bill - 1975
By Max Bill
Located in Roma, IT
Not Signed.
Belongs to the series "Hommage à San Lazzaro" realized by artists such as Lucio Fontana, Marc Chagall, Alexander Calder and Max Ernst among others.
Edited by the Magazine...
Category
1970s Abstract Geometric Abstract Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Untitled, from ‘The International Association of Art Portfolio’
By Max Bill
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
Untitled, from ‘The International Association of Art Portfolio’
By Max Bill
Medium - Screen print
Edition - 3/25
Signed - Yes
Size - 640mm x 460mm
Date...
Category
Mid-20th Century Abstract Abstract Prints
Materials
Screen
Concentric Squares - Screen Print by Max Bill - 1969
By Max Bill
Located in Roma, IT
Concentric squares is a rare vintage Screen Print realized by Max Bill in 1969.
Hand signed and dated on the right margin. Numbered 52/150 on the left corner
The artwork is depicte...
Category
1960s Abstract Abstract Prints
Materials
Screen
Munich Olympics Silkscreen by Max Bill 1972
By Max Bill
Located in Long Island City, NY
This silkscreen was created by Swiss architect, designer, and artist, Max Bill. Bill is widely considered the single most decisive influence on Swiss graphic design. He sought to create forms that visually represent the New Physics of the early 20th century. This print was published for the 1972 Munich...
Category
1970s Minimalist Abstract Prints
Materials
Screen
