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Prints and Multiples For Sale
Artist: Pablo Picasso
Original Vintage Art Poster Guggenheim New York Pablo Picasso Paris Exhibition
Located in London, GB
Original vintage poster for the Solomon R Guggenheim New York Collection art exhibition at the Museum of Decorative Arts in Paris held from April to June 1958 - Collection S Guggenhe...
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1950s Prints and Multiples

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Paper

Visage, Cubist Portrait Lithograph after Pablo Picasso
Located in Long Island City, NY
Grabbing the faces of one another, the two women in this Pablo Picasso print tenderly kiss one another. Seen in profile view from the position of the viewer, the scene is loving albe...
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1980s Cubist Prints and Multiples

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Lithograph

"Bonne Fête Monsieur Picasso" - The UCLA Art Galleries by Pablo Picasso, 1961
Located in New York, NY
Artist: Pablo Picasso Medium: Original Lithographic Poster, 1961 Dimensions: 38.75 x 25 in, 98.4 x 63.5 cm Classic Poster Paper - Perfect Condition A+ This whimsical exhibition poster was an original design by Pablo Picasso for the University of California exhibition in 1961. Picasso's attribution 'for UCLA' can be seen written beneath a colorful bouquet of flowers, full of movement and life. Curated from Southern California collections of Picasso work, the exhibition celebrated Picasso's 81st birthday and entitled "Bonne Fête...
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1960s Prints and Multiples

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Lithograph

Picasso with Woman Head and Faun - Original etching - "Bon a tirer" proof
Located in Paris, FR
Pablo PICASSO and Paul LEMAGNY Portrait of Picasso with Woman Head and Faun, 1956 The upper part (portrait of Picasso) is an original etching by Paul Lemagny The lower part (woman head and faun) is an original etching by Pablo Picasso Printed signature in the plate Annotated 9th state and 'Bon à tirer...
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1950s Realist Prints and Multiples

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Etching

Circa 1950 Original lithograph by Pablo Picasso - Still Life with Black Bust
Located in PARIS, FR
Pablo Picasso, a name synonymous with artistic innovation, left an indelible mark on the world of visual arts. Among his extensive body of work, "Still Life with Black Bust...
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Mid-20th Century Prints and Multiples

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Paper, Lithograph

PABLO PICASSO "Buste de femme d'après Cranach le Jeune"
Located in Los Angeles, CA
PABLO PICASSO (1881-1973) "Buste de femme d'après Cranach le Jeune" linocut in colours, 1958, on Arches wove paper, signed in blue crayon, numbered 31/50, a very good impression of t...
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Mid-20th Century Prints and Multiples

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Linocut, Paper

Pablo Picasso 'Profil de taureau' (A. R. 317) Profile of a Bull Madoura Plaque
Located in Miami, FL
PABLO PICASSO (1881-1973) Profil de taureau (A. R. 317) Terre de faïence plaque, painted and partially glazed, 1956, from the edition of 450, with the Empreinte Originale de Picass...
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1950s Modern Prints and Multiples

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Ceramic, Earthenware

Pablo Ruiz Picasso Spanish 1958 limited edition original art print n14
Located in Miami, FL
Pablo Ruiz Picasso (Spain, 1881-1973) 'Mes Dessins d'Antibes', 1958 lithograph on paper Velin Arches 300 g. 20.1 x 25.8 in. (51 x 65.5 cm.) Edition of 200 Unframed ID: PIC2001-014 Prints based on original drawings by Pablo Picasso executed by Daniel Jacomet, artistic printer. The series “Mes dessins d'Antibes” is a fantastic study of the Homeric and mythological Antibes (the Greek Antipolis). In these lithographs Picasso...
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1950s Cubist Prints and Multiples

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Lithograph

Pablo Picasso Face with Two Images in the Eyes, Carmen Plate XXXVII
Located in Washington, DC
Artist: Pablo Picasso Title: Face with Two Images in the Eyes (Plate XXXVII) Portfolio: Carmen Medium: Original etching on Montval wove paper Year: 1949 Edition: 32/289 Frame Size: 2...
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1940s Cubist Prints and Multiples

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Etching

1966 Pablo Picasso 'Papiers Colles' ORIGINAL LITHOGRAPH
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Paper Size: 25.25 x 19 inches ( 64.135 x 48.26 cm ) Image Size: 17.5 x 14.25 inches ( 44.45 x 36.195 cm ) Framed: No Condition: A-: Near Mint, very light signs of handling Addi...
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1960s Pop Art Prints and Multiples

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Lithograph

Bacchanale with Acrobat, 1959 (B.933)
Located in Greenwich, CT
"Bacchanale with Acrobat" is a linocut on paper with an image size of 21 x 25 inches, signed 'Picasso' lower right, and framed in a Spanish-style, closed-corner, black and gold frame. One of about 20 signed artist proofs in the edition (there were also 50 Arabic). Catalogues - Bloch vol. I, #933; Baer vol. V, #1264 Picasso’s linocut prints...
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20th Century Modern Prints and Multiples

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Linocut, Paper

Combat pour Andromède entre Persée et Phinée - From "Les Métamorphoses d'Ovide"
Located in Roma, IT
Original etching from the portfolio "Les Métamorphoses d'Ovide"publised by Skira in 1930. Catalogue Bloch Vol. I n. 108. Includes passepartout: cm. 49x34.
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20th Century Modern Prints and Multiples

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Etching

A Los Toros Avec Picasso (Set of Four)
Located in Washington, DC
Artist: Pablo Picasso Medium: Set of four original transfer lithographs Titles: La Pique (I), Le Picador (II), Jeu de la Cape (III), Les Banderilles (IV) Portfolio: A Los Toros Avec Picasso...
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1960s Prints and Multiples

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Lithograph

Homme dévoilant une Femme. (Man uncovering a woman).
Located in Storrs, CT
Homme dévoilant une Femme. (Man uncovering a woman). 1931. Drypoint. Bloch 138; Baer 203 B.d. Vollard Suite, plate 5. Printed by: Lacourie...
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Mid-20th Century Modern Prints and Multiples

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Etching

Femme nue devant une Statue
Located in New York, NY
A very good impression of this etching. Edition of 260. Signed in pencil, lower right. Picasso watermark. Printed by Lacourière, Paris. Published by Vollard, Paris. Catalogue refer...
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1930s Cubist Prints and Multiples

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Etching

Carnaval
Located in Long Island City, NY
It is the night before Lent, the season when Catholics fast and abstain from pleasure in order to bring themselves closer to God. But it is Fat Tuesday, ...
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1960s Cubist Prints and Multiples

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Linocut

Pablo Picasso - The Painter - Original Lithograph
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
Pablo Picasso - Original Lithograph Title: Painter and his Model From the illustrated book "Regards sur Paris" (Paris: André Sauret, 1962) Edition of 180 Individual prints were not s...
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1960s Modern Prints and Multiples

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Lithograph

Pablo Picasso - Jeu de la Cape - Original Lithograph
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
Original Lithograph by Picasso Atelier Mourlot. Paper: Vélin. Dimensions : 9 5/8 x 12 7/16 inches Reference: Bloch 1015 Picasso is not just a man and his work. Picasso is always a legend, indeed almost a myth. In the public view he has long since been the personification of genius in modern art. Picasso is an idol, one of those rare creatures who act as crucibles in which the diverse and often chaotic phenomena of culture are focussed, who seem to body forth the artistic life of their age in one person. The same thing happens in politics, science, sport. And it happens in art. Early life Born in Malaga, Spain, in October of 1881, he was the first child born in the family. His father worked as an artist, and was also a professor at the school of fine arts; he also worked as a curator for the museum in Malaga. Pablo Picasso studied under his father for one year, then went to the Academy of Arts for one year, prior to moving to Paris. In 1901 he went to Paris, which he found as the ideal place to practice new styles, and experiment with a variety of art forms. It was during these initial visits, which he began his work in surrealism and cubism style, which he was the founder of, and created many distinct pieces which were influenced by these art forms. Updates in style During his stay in Paris, Pablo Picasso was constantly updating his style; he did work from the blue period, the rose period, African influenced style, to cubism, surrealism, and realism. Not only did he master these styles, he was a pioneer in each of these movements, and influenced the styles to follow throughout the 20th century, from the initial works he created. In addition to the styles he introduced to the art world, he also worked through the many different styles which appeared, while working in Paris. Not only did he continually improve his style, and the works he created, he is well known because of the fact that he had the ability to create in any style which was prominent during the time. Russian ballet In 1917, Pablo Picasso joined the Russian Ballet, which toured in Rome; during this time he met Olga Khoklova, who was a ballerina; the couple eventually wed in 1918, upon returning to Paris. The couple eventually separated in 1935; Olga came from nobility, and an upper class lifestyle, while Pablo Picasso led a bohemian lifestyle, which conflicted. Although the couple separated, they remained officially married, until Olga's death, in 1954. In addition to works he created of Olga, many of his later pieces also took a centralized focus on his two other love interests, Marie Theresa...
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1960s Modern Prints and Multiples

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Lithograph

"Sueño y Mentira de Franco" Etching Pair, Edition 116/850, signed
Located in Austin, TX
By Pablo Picasso Intaglio Etching pair, edition 116/850, Dated 1937 Signed and numbered in pencil Image size 14" x 18" each Frame Size: 25.5" X 29" Entri...
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1930s Modern Prints and Multiples

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Intaglio, Etching, Archival Paper

16 Mai 1970 - Etching by Pablo Picasso - 1970
Located in Roma, IT
16 Mai 1970 is an artwork realized by Pablo Picasso in 1970. Etching on paper. Date printed on plate. Artist's stamp of signature lower right. Numbered in pencil in the lower marg...
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1970s Cubist Prints and Multiples

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Etching

Femme au Buste en Coeur, Cubist Lithograph by Pablo Picasso
Located in Long Island City, NY
Sitting in an armchair, the woman with a heart-shaped torso is rendered with simple rectangular shapes outlined by cobalt blue and bright yellow. Set against a soft pastel background...
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1940s Cubist Prints and Multiples

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Lithograph

Pablo Picasso ( 1881 – 1973 ) – hand-signed lithograph on Arches - 1963
Located in Varese, IT
color lithograph on Arches paper, edited in 1963 Limited edition of 200 copies signed in pencil by artist in lower right corner and numbered 167/200 in lower left corner paper size: : 88,9 x 62,9 cm excellent conditions with strong deep colors Bibliography: – Miguel Orozco Lithographs Catalogue Raisonné No 125 pag 93 – Picasso & LA PRESSE...
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1960s Cubist Prints and Multiples

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Paper, Lithograph

1958 original exhibition poster by Picasso at the Maison de la pensée Française
Located in PARIS, FR
The year 1958 marked a significant moment in the artistic journey of Pablo Picasso, one of the most influential figures in 20th-century art. This was the year when Picasso, renowned ...
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1950s Prints and Multiples

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Linen, Paper

Woman and Child
Located in Clinton Township, MI
Picasso's Blue Period (1901-1904) is when he created this powerful portrait exploring the themes of human misery and social alienation that were so prominent in his thoughts during t...
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Early 20th Century Post-Impressionist Prints and Multiples

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Lithograph

Homme barbu couronné feuilles de vigne
Located in Palo Alto, CA
Created in 1962, this linocut on Arches wove paper is hand-signed by Pablo Picasso (Malaga, 1881 - Mougins, 1973) in pencil in the lower right margin and is numbered from the edition of 50 in the lower left margin. Catalogue Raisonné: Pablo Picasso Homme barbu couronné feuilles de vigne...
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1960s Modern Prints and Multiples

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Lithograph

Pablo Picasso 'Yan petites têtes' (A. R. 515) Little Faces Madoura Pitcher 1963
Located in Miami, FL
PABLO PICASSO (1881-1973) Yan petites têtes (A. R. 515) Terre de faïence pitcher, 1963, numbered 142/300, inscribed 'Edition Picasso' and 'Madoura', painted, with the Madoura stamp.
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1960s Modern Prints and Multiples

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Ceramic, Terracotta

19 September 1968 - Etching by Pablo Picasso - 1968
Located in Roma, IT
19 Septembre 1968 (Peintre et modèle qui se cache le visage) is an artwork realized by Pablo Picasso in 1968. Black and white etching. Hand signed and numbered on the lower margin....
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1960s Cubist Prints and Multiples

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Etching

Bullfighter (Torero), copper aquatint plate from 1949 Carmen
Located in Washington, DC
Artist: Pablo Picasso Title: Bullfighter (Torero) Portfolio: Carmen Medium: Copper aquatint plate with cancellation marks Date: 1949 Edition: One of a kind Frame Size: 20 3/4" x 17" ...
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1940s Modern Prints and Multiples

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Copper

In Profile (de Profil), copper aquatint plate from 1949 Carmen
Located in Washington, DC
Artist: Pablo Picasso Title: In Profile (de Profil) Portfolio: Carmen Medium: Copper aquatint plate with cancellation marks Date: 1949 Edition: One of a kind Frame Size: 20 3/4" x 17...
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1940s Modern Prints and Multiples

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Copper

Pablo Picasso 'Picador' (A. R. 160) Bullfighter Madoura Plate 1952
Located in Miami, FL
PABLO PICASSO (1881-1973) Picador (A. R. 160) Terre de faïence plate, 1952, from the edition of 500, incised 'Edition Picasso', partially glazed and painted, with the Edition Pica...
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1950s Modern Prints and Multiples

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Ceramic

Pablo Ruiz Picasso Spanish signed limited edition original art print etching
Located in Miami, FL
Pablo Ruiz Picasso (Spain, 1881-1973) 'Viejo payaso con una persona encantadora', 1968 aquatint, sugarlift on paper 12.9 x 10 in. (32.7 x 25.2 cm.) Edition of 50 Unframed ID: PIC2001-004 Hand-signed by author It is documented in the catalog raisonné Picasso Suite 347...
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1960s Cubist Prints and Multiples

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Etching, Aquatint, Paper

Original 1958 exhibition poster by Pablo Picasso - Collection S. Guggenheim
Located in PARIS, FR
The original 1958 exhibition poster by Pablo Picasso for the Collection S. Guggenheim New York at the Musée des arts décoratifs is a captivating testament to the artist's prolific ca...
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1950s Prints and Multiples

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Paper, Lithograph

Pablo Picasso - Les Banderillas - Original Lithograph
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
Original Lithograph by Picasso Atelier Mourlot. Paper: Vélin. Dimensions : 9 5/8 x 12 7/16 inches Picasso is not just a man and his work. Picasso is always a legend, indeed almos...
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1960s Modern Prints and Multiples

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Lithograph

Couverture Mourlot IV
Located in Wien, 9
- dated in the plate: 4.2.63 - original lithograph as book cover of the monograph "Picasso. Lithograph" - consists of spine, front and back cover - edition 3000 - cat. raisonné Mourl...
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1960s Modern Prints and Multiples

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Lithograph

Pablo Ruiz Picasso Spanish signed limited edition original art print etching
Located in Miami, FL
Pablo Ruiz Picasso (Spain, 1881-1973) 'Le cocu magnifique (The Magnificent Cuckold)', 1968 etching on paper Velin Arches 250 g. 14.4 x 18.9 in. (36.5 x 48 cm.) Edition of 30 (suite) ...
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1960s Cubist Prints and Multiples

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Etching, Paper

Le peintre et son modèle
Located in Wien, 9
- dated in the plate 11.1.64 - original lithograph as frontispiece of the monograph Picasso. Lithograph - edition 3000 - cat. raisonné Mourlot 1970; cat. raisonné Bloch 1155
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1960s Modern Prints and Multiples

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Lithograph

Inscribed and Signed Picasso Book 'Picasso, el nacimiento de un genio' 1972
Located in Miami, FL
This coffee table book displays beautiful and unique Picasso drawings and illustrations. The cover is inscribed by Picasso. Signed and dated by Picasso 6/12/72. The book comes with ...
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1970s Pop Art Prints and Multiples

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Archival Paper

Paul Valéry
Located in Wien, 9
- original lithograph - frontispiece from the monograph La Jeune Parque by Paul Valéry, copy no. 231 - chalk on transfer paper, transferred to stone - edition: 525 - cat. raisonné M...
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1920s Modern Prints and Multiples

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Lithograph

Maison close. Bavardages, avec perroque, Célestine, et le portrait de Degas
Located in Wien, 9
- stampsignature on the lower right - numbered 27/50 lower left - dated in the plate dimanche 4. avril 1971 - Plate 109 from the Suite 156 - cat.raisonné Bloch 1964 - cat.raisonné Ba...
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1970s Modern Prints and Multiples

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Etching

Peintre travaillant
Located in Wien, 9
- one of the 13 etchings from the book Le Chef-d'OEvre Inconnu - edition 340 - unsigned (as specified in the cat. raisonné) - cat. raisonné Bloch 89
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1920s Modern Prints and Multiples

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Etching

La fête de la patronne, petit chien, fleurs et potins, portrait de Degas au mur
Located in Wien, 9
- signed on the lower right - dated in the plate in reverse: 17.5.71 - numbered on the lower left: 42/50 - plate 129 from the Suite 156 - cat. raisonné Bloch 198 - cat. raisonné Baer...
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1970s Modern Prints and Multiples

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Etching

Couverture du catalogue, Untitled
Located in Wien, 9
- lithograph in four colours on transparent transfer paper, composition reprinted on stone - 1000 copies for the cover of the brochure published on the occasion of the Picasso exhibi...
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1950s Modern Prints and Multiples

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Lithograph

1958 original exhibition poster for "Mes Dessins d'Antibes" by Pablo Picasso
Located in PARIS, FR
The original exhibition poster for "Mes Dessins d'Antibes" by Pablo Picasso, showcased at the Galerie Lucie Weill and printed by Mourlot in 1958, offers a captivating glimpse into th...
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1950s Prints and Multiples

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Lithograph, Paper

Le peintre au cirque
Located in Wien, 9
- Plate 55 from the Suite 156 - with stamp signature - dated in the plate 2.3.70 - edition 26/50 - cat. raisonné Bloch 1910
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1970s Modern Prints and Multiples

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Drypoint, Etching

Untitled, 1971
Located in Wien, 9
- Plate 118 from the Suite 156 - edition 48/50 - stamp signature - dated in the plate 17.5.71 - cat. raisonné Bloch 1973; cat. raisonné Baer 1982
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1970s Modern Prints and Multiples

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Etching, Drypoint

Le Viol II
Located in Wien, 9
- handsigned on the lower right - dated and unreadable inscripted in the plate - from the Suite Vollard - plate size: 19,5 x 27,6 cm; sheetsize: 34 x 44,5 cm - edition of 250 - cat. ...
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1930s Modern Prints and Multiples

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Drypoint, Etching, Aquatint

Le Picador (II)
Located in Washington, DC
Artist: Pablo Picasso Medium: Original transfer lithograph Title: Le Picador (II) Portfolio: A Los Toros Avec Picasso Year: 1961 Framed Size: 16 3/4" x 19 1/4" Sheet Size: 9 1/2" x 1...
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1960s Abstract Prints and Multiples

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Lithograph

Femme Assise, Cubist Lithograph by Pablo Picasso
Located in Long Island City, NY
Pablo Picasso's portrayal of a woman in an armchair is a classic example of his avant-garde Cubist style. Rendered as a series of angular shapes and thick lines, the figure of the wo...
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1950s Cubist Prints and Multiples

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Lithograph

Pablo Picasso 'Oiseau sur la branche' (A. R. 175) Bird on the Branch Ashtray
Located in Miami, FL
PABLO PICASSO (1881-1973) Oiseau sur la branche (A. R. 175) Terre de faïence ashtray, painted and partially glazed, 1952, from the edition of 500, inscribed 'Edition Picasso', wit...
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1950s Prints and Multiples

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Ceramic, Earthenware

Pablo Picasso 'Jacqueline's profile' (A. R. 385) Female Profile Madoura Plaque
Located in Miami, FL
PABLO PICASSO (1881-1973) Jacqueline's profile (A. R. 385) Terre de faïence plaque, 1956, from the edition of 500, partially glazed and painted, with the Empreinte Originale de Pic...
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1950s Modern Prints and Multiples

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Ceramic, Earthenware

Pablo Picasso - Le Picador (II)
Located in Alassa, CY
In 1961, Picasso created this lithograph on the theme of the corrida. The landscape, the crowd and figure of the picador, the variety of colors, the quick traits and the details make...
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1960s Synthetic Cubist Prints and Multiples

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Lithograph

Pablo Picasso 'Picador' (A. R. 201) Variant Bullfighter Madoura Plate
Located in Miami, FL
PABLO PICASSO (1881-1973) Picador (A. R. 201 V) Terre de faïence plate, 1953, from the edition of 200, inscribed 'Edition Picasso', partially glazed and painted, with the Edition ...
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1950s Modern Prints and Multiples

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Ceramic, Earthenware

Pablo Ruiz Picasso Spanish 1958 limited edition original art print n16
Located in Miami, FL
Pablo Ruiz Picasso (Spain, 1881-1973) 'Mes Dessins d'Antibes', 1958 lithograph on paper Velin Arches 300 g. 20.1 x 25.8 in. (51 x 65.5 cm.) Edition of 200 Unframed ID: PIC2001-016 Prints based on original drawings by Pablo Picasso executed by Daniel Jacomet, artistic printer. The series “Mes dessins d'Antibes” is a fantastic study of the Homeric and mythological Antibes (the Greek Antipolis). In these lithographs Picasso...
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1950s Cubist Prints and Multiples

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Lithograph

Pablo Picasso 'Personnages et cavalier' (A. R. 540) Madoura Tile
Located in Miami, FL
PABLO PICASSO (1881-1973) Personnages et cavalier' (A. R. 540) Terre de faïence plaque, 1968, numbered 178/500, with the workshop numbering, partially painted, with the Empreinte ...
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1960s Modern Prints and Multiples

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Terracotta

Pablo Picasso 'Taureau, marli aux feuilles' (A. R. 394) Madoura Plate
Located in Miami, FL
PABLO PICASSO (1881-1973) Taureau, marli aux feuilles (A. R. 394) Terre de faïence plate, 1957, numbered 84/500, incised 'Edition Picasso' and 'Madoura', partially painted, with th...
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1950s Modern Prints and Multiples

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Ceramic

Peintre et Modele
Located in Fairlawn, OH
Peintre et Modele Etching and aquatint on Rives wove paper, 1966 Signature stamp lower right (see photo) Annotated in pencil lower left: "epreuve avant acierage" (see photo) One of t...
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1960s Modern Prints and Multiples

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Aquatint

Pablo Picasso 'Toros' (A. R. 161) Bull Madoura Plate
Located in Miami, FL
PABLO PICASSO (1881-1973) Toros (A. R. 161) Terre de faïence plate, 1952, from the edition of 500, incised 'Edition Picasso', partially glazed and painted, with the Edition Picass...
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1950s Modern Prints and Multiples

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Ceramic, Earthenware

Picasso Histoire de Sabartes et desa Voisine: Les Banderilles
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
From the unpublished series, “Histoire de Sabartés et de sa voisine: Les Banderilles" (History of Sabartés and his Neighbor: Les Banderilles). Picasso expert Brigitte Baer records 16...
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1950s Cubist Prints and Multiples

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Aquatint

Fine Art Prints for Sale — Animal Prints, Abstract Prints, Nude Prints and Other Prints

Decorating with fine art prints — whether they’re figurative prints, abstract prints or another variety — has always been a practical way of bringing a space to life as well as bringing works by an artist you love into your home.

Pursued in the 1960s and ’70s, largely by Pop artists drawn to its associations with mass production, advertising, packaging and seriality, as well as those challenging the primacy of the Abstract Expressionist brushstroke, printmaking was embraced in the 1980s by painters and conceptual artists ranging from David Salle and Elizabeth Murray to Adrian Piper and Sherrie Levine.

Printmaking is the transfer of an image from one surface to another. An artist takes a material like stone, metal, wood or wax, carves, incises, draws or otherwise marks it with an image, inks or paints it and then transfers the image to a piece of paper or other material.

Fine art prints are frequently confused with their more commercial counterparts. After all, our closest connection to the printed image is through mass-produced newspapers, magazines and books, and many people don’t realize that even though prints are editions, they start with an original image created by an artist with the intent of reproducing it in a small batch. Fine art prints are created in strictly limited editions — 20 or 30 or maybe 50 — and are always based on an image created specifically to be made into an edition.

Many people think of revered Dutch artist Rembrandt as a painter but may not know that he was a printmaker as well. His prints have been preserved in time along with the work of other celebrated printmakers such as Pablo Picasso, Salvador Dalí and Andy Warhol. These fine art prints are still highly sought after by collectors.

“It’s another tool in the artist’s toolbox, just like painting or sculpture or anything else that an artist uses in the service of mark making or expressing him- or herself,” says International Fine Print Dealers Association (IFPDA) vice president Betsy Senior, of New York’s Betsy Senior Fine Art, Inc.

Because artist’s editions tend to be more affordable and available than his or her unique works, they’re more accessible and can be a great opportunity to bring a variety of colors, textures and shapes into a space.

For tight corners, select small fine art prints as opposed to the oversized bold piece you’ll hang as a focal point in the dining area. But be careful not to choose something that is too big for your space. And feel free to lean into it if need be — not every work needs picture-hanging hooks. Leaning a larger fine art print against the wall behind a bookcase can add a stylish installation-type dynamic to your living room. (Read more about how to arrange wall art here.)

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