1980s Art

Artist: Kay Ritter Title: Janitor Medium: Painted Papier-mache on Metal Base, with mop, duster, scrubbing brush, and key chain Year: c. 1983 Size: 52 x 28 x 30 in. (132.08 x 71.12...

This contemporary figurative oil painting was created by Jennifer Hornyak. As a young artist, Jennifer Hornyak’s scenes of Montreal personalities were exhibited in the 1987 Paris Wo...

In the Park by Claude Marin (French 1914-2001) signed and dated 86 oil on artist card stuck on board, unframed board: 7.5 x 9.5 inches Provenance: private collection, Paris, France C...

Rotor IV Todd Boppel, American (1934–2000) Date: 1990 Oil on Canvas, signed verso Size: 60 x 44 in. (152.4 x 111.76 cm) Frame Size: 61 x 45 inches

Antenna, 1980, acrylic on canvas, signed and dated lower right, 32 x 48 inches, “Alfred P. Maurice, 2725 A South Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL, 60616, ‘Antenna’” inscribed verso, exhibit...

Seascape Moonlight with Crashing Waves Vintage British Oil Painting Signed to lower left Art measures 20 x 16 inches Frame measures 24 x 20 inches This painting depicts a serene an...

Jean-Michel Basquiat (untitled), 'MAN MADE Sweatshirt', c. 1979: Basquiat produced this rare original hand-painted sweatshirt (among others, with only few known to have survived) for the purposes of selling these on his own and through the historic downtown fashion boutique, Patricia Field’s. Basquiat was captured wearing a similar example in the well publicized 1979 photo, 'Basquiat Dancing at The Mudd Club' by Nicholas Taylor of Gray. This double-sided work notably features Basquiat’s ‘MANMADE’ tag - Basquiat’s alias after he took to the streets to declare “SAMO is Dead”. The work is further highlighted by Basquiat’s ‘BAD’ motif - uniquely paralleling his consideration to naming his band, ‘Bad Fools’ prior to Gray. In trademark Basquiat style, we also find the vertically spaced ‘E’ on both sides of the piece, as well as dashed lines which would appear in many of the artist’s Anti-Product cards, early drawings and more. The work emanates directly from the collection of world renowned author Lucy Sante (formerly Luc Sante). As it is well publicized, Basquiat worked with Sante in 1979/80 on the downtown-art scene publication, ‘Stranded’ (New York, 1980). Medium: Acrylic on cotton sweatshirt (double-sided artwork). Executed circa 1979/1980. Dimensions: 16.5 x 22 inches (outstretched cuff to cuff: 50 inches & sleeve length: 18 inches). Condition: In good overall vintage condition. Bright well-preserved colors; some minor discoloration in several areas due to normal age related wear and use; scattered stains located on the hem, inner arm area(s) and cuffs; scattered minor pilling; loose thread on the reverse of hem. Basquiat's artwork throughout remains fully intact. Unique. One of a kind. Signed ‘MANMADE’ and numbered 5/100 on the reverse. Provenance: Gifted by Basquiat to Lucy Sante; obtained directly from the former. Sante's relationship to Basquiat is well documented in three publications (see below literature/references for more). Accompanied by a letter of provenance from Sante. Literature/References: -'Boom for Real: The Late Teenage Years of Jean-Michel Basquiat,' by Sarah Driver - this 2018 documentary features an in-depth section devoted to Basquiat's 'Man Made' clothing, featuring an interview with designer Patricia Field & artist Kenny Scharf. - 'Basquiat Before Basquiat' (MCA Denver; see Sante, p.40-43 ). - 'Stranded' issue four index (Spring 1980). Basquiat's identity is confirmed as 'Man-Made' midway on page. - 'Zeitgeist: The Art Scene of Teenage Basquiat' (Howl Arts 2018; essay: 'Stranded' by Lucy Sante). - 'An Intimate Look at Jean-Michel Basquiat's Early Days' by Lucy Sante (Village Voice 2/8/17). -'Man Made by Basquiat' (MinnieMuse) May 2019. -'Exploring Jean-Michel Basquiat's 1970's Clothing Collection, 'Man Made.'' Vice Magazine, May 2019. - ‘The Jean-Michel Basquiat Reader’ (Moore pg. 334) discusses Basquiat’s Man Made painted clothing. - 'Basquiat Dancing at The Mudd Club' photograph by Nicholas Taylor of Gray (Basquiat wears a similarly painted sweatshirt). Basquiat’s use of ’MAN MADE', see: - Glenn O'Brien "Graffiti '80;" High Times, June 1980 (p. 53-54); "Jean-Michel Basquiat who is known to many as SAMO, had changed his alias to Man Made". - Jean-Michel Basquiat: 1981, the Studio of the Street (Diego Cortez; 2007 p. 80). - The Last Time I Saw Basquiat (NYR Daily 9/3/16; essay by Lucy Sante). - Basquiat: Boom For Real (Barbican; Nairne, Buchhart & Johnson p.26). - Sotheby's S2 Catalog & Sale, "Man Made" (May 2013). Intertextual References: Basquiat's 'BAD' motif further appears in the following 1979 works: - "Stupid Games, Bad Ideas" (color xerox; see Basquiat: Boom For Real pg. 108). - Basquiat (untitled) "Test Pattern" (original drawing and xerox; see Basquiat: Boom For Real pg. 147). - Basquiat (untitled) "Gumby Is Bad" t-shirt (worn on camera by the artist at Canal Zone...

This original 1981 exhibition poster was created by Christo, the renowned environmental and installation artist, for the Salon de Mai, held at Espace Pierre Cardin in Paris from Apri...

Steve McCurry Afghan Girl 1984 (printed later C-print on Fuji Crystal archival paper 24 x 20 inches Signed and dated Steve McCurry has been one of the most iconic voices in contempo...

This exceptional original 1890s watercolor by celebrated American Western landscape artist Charles Partridge Adams captures the raw beauty of a Colorado mountain river scene. Painted...

The 1984 Winter Olympics in Sarajevo, Yugoslavia, marked a momentous occasion in Olympic history, and one of the most iconic pieces of memorabilia from this event is Andy Warhol’s striking official poster. Known for his revolutionary pop art style, Warhol was among several renowned artists commissioned to create promotional artwork for the XIV Olympic Winter Games. Warhol’s silkscreen-inspired poster captures the intensity and movement of a speed skater in full stride. Using bold neon outlines, a vibrant red body suit, and dynamic geometric background elements, the composition conveys a sense of urgency and athleticism. The contrasting colors—deep black, electric green, yellow, and blue—amplify the subject’s momentum, making the skater appear almost weightless against the abstract backdrop. While Warhol is best known for his depictions of celebrities and consumer goods, this Olympic commission demonstrated his versatility as an artist. His ability to distill movement and expression into a minimalist yet powerful composition makes this piece stand out among other Olympic posters. This official 1984 Sarajevo Winter Olympics poster is highly sought after by collectors and Olympic memorabilia enthusiasts alike. As one of Warhol’s few sports-related works, it embodies both his unmistakable artistic style and the spirit of global athletic competition. Warhol’s Sarajevo Olympics...

The limited edition was printed at Fine Creations Inc. and has the printer's blind stamp on the bottom right. It was published by Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts. The availab...

Magenta and Yellow Abstract Expressionist Composition in Acrylic on Paper Abstract in bright colors on heavy grey paper by California-based artist Ricardo de Silva (Brazilian, 20th ...

Frank Stella Frank Stella The Circuit Prints (Hand Signed), 1988 Color offset lithograph poster (hand signed by Frank Stella) Signed and dated 88 in ink by Frank Stella directly unde...

Andy Warhol Carly Simon, 1980 Stamped by The Estate of Andy Warhol on the reverse Gelatin silver print 10 x 8 inches Provenance The artist Estate of the artist Long-Sharp Gallery, I...

You don't have to be a Catholic, or a medievalist, or a Catholic medievalist (Tolkien?) to appreciate this striking image of St. George taking on the dragon. In style it falls somewhere between Cubism and Guernica, to my eye. The limited color palette, with the bold red, gives it the energy of early 20th-century Russian poster...

Screen print realized by the italian painter Rolandi, in the 1980s. Hand signed in pencil on the lower right margin. Artist's proof (as reported in the lower left margin) Dry stam...

Aleksandr Rodin (1922-2001) Painter Born in a family of farmers. Wife Rasma Lace - art scholar. Studied at the Stalingrad School of Art, Saratov Art School, graduated from the Depar...

In February 1983, Keith Haring made his first visit to Japan to host an exhibition of his work in Tokyo. Enthralled by the experience, he let loose his spray cans covering every inch...

Pastel Landscape: Impressionist Trees is an original hand drawn (not digitally or photo reproduced) limited edition lithograph by the American artis...

Rover Joolama Thomas' distinctive style helped shape contemporary Aboriginal art. His paintings, deeply connected to traditional lore and culture, played a vital role in preserving t...

This is an original square button with a fastening pin on the verso, created as merchandise for Roy Lichtenstein's exhibition at the Kupferstichkabinett in Berlin in 1981. This butto...

Nude Male Torso Bronze Sculpture on Marble Base Nicola Rivelli large bronze sculpture of a male torso mounted on a rectangular gray stone/marble base, artist signed on back lower ri...

Studio portrait from the 1940s of Ingrid Bergman rendered in Warhol's signature style published by Galerie Borjeson. Known for his bold, repetitive portrait style, Warhol transformed...

Natura morta verde,mele Maya KOPITZEVA (Gagra, Georgia 1924 – San Pietroburgo 2005) Maya Kuzminichna Kopitzeva nasce nel 1924 in Georgia, ma già l’anno successivo la famiglia si tra...

Pop Shop II Plate 3 By Keith Haring Keith Haring was a visionary American artist and social activist known for his iconic, colorful, and dynamic graffiti-inspired artwork that eme...

Untitled, Sarayevo Winter Olympic Games 1984, is an etching with aquatint and lithograph in colors realized by Cy Twombly on the occasion of the Winter Olympics Games 1984 in Sarajev...

Etching and aquatint realized by Edolo Masci. Hand signed and numbered in pencil. Edition of 90. Excellent condition.

Silkscreen, 1986 Edition : 53/175 Catalog : [Benavides 1016] Image dimensions : 50.00 cm. x 50.00 cm. (19.69 in. x 19.69 in.) Paper dimensions : 64.50 cm. x 65.00 cm. (25.39 in. x 25...

Signed limited edition print of John Lennon and Yoko Ono during the filming of a video to promote their new album, "Double Fantasy", New York City, November 26, 1980, taken by Allen Tannenbaum. Filming began in Central Park, then moved to a gallery on SoHo for scenes where they would arrive in a white bedroom, first in street clothes and later in kimonos, strip, and make love. Allan Tannenbaum is an esteemed photojournalist and fine art photographer. His documentation of New York art, music, and nightlife has become iconic, particularly his definitive coverage of the burgeoning 1970s punk...

Michel DELACROIX Paris : Moulin Rouge Lithograph Printed signature in the plate On wove paper 63 x 74 cm Lithographic poster for the artist personal exhibition at Lublin Gallery. Th...

Artist: Joan Miró (Spanish, 1893-1983) Title: "Untitled (page 20, 21)" Portfolio: Derrière Le Miroir: Hommage à Aimé et Marguerite Maeght (No. 250) *Issued uns...

Presenting Bills and Taxes is a thought-provoking black-and-white lithograph by Max Schweber, originally created for the ABA Journal's "Fair Tax" issue (April 1984) and later feature...

Medium: silkscreen. Printed in 1984 for "Ficciones" and published by The Limited Editions Club in an edition of 1500. Size: 8 x 7 3/4 inches (203 x 198 mm). Not signed. Condition: t...

Salvador Dalí (Spanish, 1904–1989) "Peace Menorah" (Menorat Hashalom) 1980 Bronze with dark patina on stepped Jerusalem Stone base Approximately 20"H x 11.5"W x 5.5"D overall Inscri...

This vibrant abstract work is by Gustavo Ramos Rivera (1940-) The work is a mixed media composition on paper. It measures 20.5 x 26.5 inches. It is mounted on heavy matboard that measures 26 x 33 inches. There are various techniques and materials employed in the creation of this painting. Collage, drawing, painting with oil paint, pastel crayon cardboard and other materials that I cannot identify. The painting is in very good condition. The matboard mounting has a bit of time stain on the edges. It is not presently framed. Gustavo Ramos Rivera was born in Ciudad Acuna, Mexico in 1940, and immigrated to the United States in 1969. He has lived and worked in San Francisco for over 40 years. Ramos Rivera’s work is in the permanent collections of prominent institutions including the Fine Arts Museum of San Francisco, The Mexican Museum in San Francisco and The Nevada Museum of Art. In 2006, the San Jose Museum of Art presented a retrospective exhibition of the artist’s work, which then traveled to additional institutions in California and Mexico. Through his use of color and a personal symbology, Ramos Rivera has created a language that is written throughout his paintings, monotypes, and collages. This singular expression functions on both an intellectual and emotional level and its deployment is reminiscent of the work of Paul Klee, Joan Miró, and Cy Twombly.(1) It also harkens back to the pre-Columbian Mesoamerican art...

Signed pontillist style oil on canvas figures in cityscape circa 1980 by French post impressionist artist Hugues Claude Pissarro. The piece depicts a view of the top of the Pont Neuf...

Isaac Monteiro (1938-2008) Apple, 1985 Oil on canvas 36 x 48 in. Framed: 37 1/2 x 49 x 1 1/4 in. Signed lower left: I Monteiro Inscribed verso: Apple I Monteir...

Jack Hofflander, American (1920 - 2003) - Floral Balloons, Year: 1980, Medium: Screenprint, signed and numbered in pencil, Edition: 250, 30 AP, Image Size: 30 x 22 inches, Size: ...

Bald Eagle, from Endangered Species. Screen print in colors on Lennox Museum Board. Hand signed and numbered by Andy Warhol. Edition 75/150 (there were also 30 AP's, 5 PP's, 5 EP'...

Richard Diebenkorn - Ojai Festival - VIP Deluxe Signed Limited Edition, 1980 Lithograph with offset lettering Boldly signed "R Diebenkorn" and numbered 49 in blue marker with the art...

Medium: offset lithograph (after the monotype). This is an offset lithograph reproducing one of Jasper Johns' Savarin monotypes, and it was printed by Norman Lithographers in 1982 an...

Keith Haring Luna Luna Karussell. A Poetic Extravaganza!, 1986 (Keith haring Luna Luna): Luna Luna "was organized by Andre Heller for “A Fair with Mod...

A masked performer gestures his hands, wearing bright green garb, a long hat, and jaunty black shoes with white socks. Hockney paints in loose strokes of color: garnet, sapphire, bright yellow, and emerald green. This vintage David Hockney...

6145 Tuscan landscape painting on artist board Set in a vintage ornate wood frame Image size 10.5x9"

Scenes of Las Ramblas in Barcelona remain among the most recognizable urban subjects in European painting and are highly sought after by collectors and interior designers worldwide. Artist Jordi Junyent Title Rambla de las Flores, Barcelona Date 1988 Medium Oil on canvas Dimensions 50 × 61 cm 19.7 × 24 in Signature Signed “Junyent” lower left and dated 1988. Frame Unframed Condition Very good condition. Canvas firm and well stretched. Stable paint layer with bright colors. No visible restorations. Atmospheric urban painting depicting Las Ramblas flower market in Barcelona, one of the most recognizable and vibrant locations in the city. The composition captures the scene after rainfall, with reflective pavement, flower stalls and strolling figures creating depth and movement. The wet street surface reflects light and silhouettes, enhancing the lively Mediterranean atmosphere. Executed with a confident and expressive brushstroke, the artist uses a palette dominated by cool greys, greens and blues contrasted with vivid reds from the flower displays. The simplified figures and loose handling of paint emphasize the mood of the place rather than strict detail, a characteristic approach of post-impressionist urban painting. Scenes of Barcelona’s Las Ramblas are particularly sought after in the international decorative art market due to their strong visual identity and association with one of Europe’s most iconic boulevards. An attractive and highly decorative cityscape, ideal for collectors of European urban painting or for interior design settings seeking a vibrant Mediterranean atmosphere. Jordi Junyent was a Spanish painter active in the late twentieth century whose work focused primarily on urban scenes and Mediterranean city views. His paintings often depict recognizable locations such as the streets of Barcelona, rendered with a loose brushstroke and an emphasis on atmosphere, light and color. Working within a post-impressionist tradition, Junyent developed compositions that balance figurative clarity with painterly spontaneity, making his works appealing within the European decorative art market. Barcelona Las Ramblas Barcelona street scene Flower market painting...

Michael Lucero (born 1953) is an American sculptor. His work has been exhibited in the Carnegie Museum of Art and the Mint Museum. Lucero works with multiple mediums and usually work...

Erwin Rambow, American (1925 - 2013) - Owl, Medium: Offset Lithograph, Size: 19.5 x 15.5 in. (49.53 x 39.37 cm), Frame Size: 21.75 x 17.5 inches

This rare mixed media serigraph by Elba Alvarez captures the essence of a defining moment in late 20th-century decorative art—when bold abstraction, vibrant color, and emerging postm...

Original Abstract Portrait in Mixed Media on Paper I (1987) Example of 1980s vintage Latin American School abstract expressionist art of a minimalist portrait by California-based La...

Title: Numbers in Color Year: 1981 Medium: Offset Lithograph exhibition poster on archival paper Edition: 5,000 Size: 39.5 x 27 inches Condition: Excellent Notes: Published by the Al...

Annie Leibovitz ( 1949- ) photo : 24 x19 cm . Ella Fitzgerald devant un cabriolet Mercedes . 1988 Original Vintage work . Framed : 42 X 42 cm

Fernando Botero's painting titled National Holiday was created in 1987. This work exemplifies Botero's distinctive style, often referred to as "Boterismo," characterized by the depic...

Robert Longo Men In The Cities album cover art: A rare highly sought-after 1981 record art cover featuring original artwork by Robert Longo on...

Blue, Pink & Red Abstract in Watercolor on Paper A bold abstract expressionist watercolor by Les (Leslie Luverne) Anderson (American, 1928-2009). Bright sections of yellow, pink, orange, and red are divided by dark blue lines. Although some shapes are repeated, there is not a definitive pattern, which creates a dynamic composition. Signed "Les Anderson" on verso. From the estate of Les Anderson in Monterey, California. Unframed. Paper size: 14"H x 20"W. Les (Leslie Luverne) Anderson(American, 1928-2009) owned and operated the Bear Flag Gallery in San Juan Bautista...

Artist:Knox Martin, American (1923 - ) Title: Flowers 8 Year: 1981 Medium: Silkscreen on Heavy Hand-Made Paper, signed in pencil Paper Size: 42 x 30 inches Printed by American Atelier...

Joan Miró Lithographie Originale (Cover) Color Lithograph Year: 1981 Size: 15.6 × 12.75 inches Catalogue Raisonné: Cramer 177, Der Lithograph IV, 1969-1972, Ref.: 1255, p.178 Publisher: Maeght Editeur, Paris, France With coverfold, recto - as issued Recto, right: Typographically annotated: 'Lithographie Originale' Unsigned, Unknown Edition Size --------------------------------------- Joan Miró i Ferrà was a Spanish painter, sculptor, and ceramicist born in Barcelona. A museum dedicated to his work, the Fundació Joan Miró, was established in his native city of Barcelona in 1975, and another, the Fundació Pilar i Joan Miró, was established in his adoptive city of Palma de Mallorca in 1981 Surrealism, Fauvism, Cubism, Abstract expressionism, Naive art, Expressionism, Suprematism Pablo Picasso, André Breton, Hans Arp, André Masson, Hieronymus Bosch, Tristan Tzara, Modest Urgell

Figures on Parisian Street Paris in Impressionist Style by British Artist, Tony Mercier (Born 1945) Art measures 8 x 10 inches Frame measures 11 x 13 inches This evocative Parisian...

Pablo PICASSO (1881-1973) (after) Picasso à la cigarette, 1982 Original vintage poster Printed signature in the plate On paper 65 x 45 cm INFORMATION: Poster published for the rele...

Dynamic and bold color lithograph on Rives BFK. One of 20 numbered Hors Commerce impressions, aside from the edition of 176. This stunning print is signed and inscribed "H.C. 10/20" ...