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"Motif aus Improvisation 25: The Garden of Love" - Original woodcut
Located in Paris, IDF
Vassily KANDINSKY Woodcut print Second edition for 'XXe Siecle' the first edition was done in 1938 Printed signature (monogram) in the plate On vellum 31 x 24 cm (c. 12.5 x 10 inc...
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Abstract 1950s Abstract Prints

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Woodcut

Raoul Ubac, Untitled, from Derriere le miroir, 1955
Located in Southampton, NY
This exquisite lithograph by Raoul Ubac (1910–1985), titled Sans titre (Untitled), from the folio Derriere le miroir, No. 74-76, originates from the 1955 edition published by Maeght ...
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Modern 1950s Abstract Prints

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Lithograph

Pablo Picasso, Unitled, from Helen at Archimedes, 1955 (after)
Located in Southampton, NY
This exquisite woodcut after Pablo Picasso (1881–1973) originates from the rare 1955 folio Helene chez Archimede (Helen at Archimedes), illustrations d...
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Cubist 1950s Abstract Prints

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Woodcut

Moustaches et squelette, Société internationale d'art XXe siècle
Located in Southampton, NY
Lithograph, stencil on vélin paper. Paper Size: 12.4 x 9.65 inches. Inscription: Unsigned and unnumbered, as issued. Notes: From the album, XXe siècle, Nouvelle série N° 8 (double) J...
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Modern 1950s Abstract Prints

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Lithograph

Wassily Kandinsky, Untitled, from Derriere le Miroir, 1953 (after)
Located in Southampton, NY
This exquisite lithograph after Wassily Kandinsky (1866–1944), titled Sans Titre (Untitled), originates from the 1953 folio Derriere le Miroir, Nos. 60–61, published by Maeght Editeur, Paris, under the direction of Aime Maeght, and printed by Mourlot Freres, Paris. This plate pays homage to the artist’s groundbreaking geometric abstraction and his profound influence on postwar modernism. Through precise form and rhythmic structure, Sans Titre captures the musicality and spiritual dynamism that defined Kandinsky’s mature visual language, balancing intuitive movement with mathematical harmony. Executed on velin paper, this lithograph measures 15 x 11 inches (38.1 x 27.9 cm), as issued. Signed in the plate and unnumbered, as issued. The edition reflects the exceptional quality and craftsmanship of the Maeght and Mourlot collaborations, honoring Kandinsky’s legacy in fine art printing. Artwork Details: Artist: After Wassily Kandinsky (1866–1944) Title: Sans Titre (Untitled), from Derriere le Miroir, Nos. 60–61, 1953 Medium: Lithograph on velin paper Dimensions: 15 x 11 inches (38.1 x 27.9 cm), as issued Inscription: Signed in the plate and unnumbered, as issued Date: 1953 Publisher: Maeght Editeur, Paris Printer: Mourlot Freres, Paris Condition: Well preserved, consistent with age and medium Provenance: From the 1953 folio Derriere le Miroir, Nos. 60–61, published by Maeght Editeur, Paris About the Publication: Derriere le Miroir (translated as "Behind the Mirror") was an iconic French art periodical published from 1946 to 1982 by Maeght Editeur, one of the most influential art publishers of the 20th century. Founded by Aime Maeght in Paris, the publication was conceived as a visual and literary collaboration between leading modern artists, poets, and critics. Each issue functioned as both an exhibition catalogue and a work of art in itself—featuring original lithographs printed directly from the artists' stones or plates, alongside essays, poems, and critical commentary. Over the course of 36 years, Derriere le Miroir produced more than 250 issues and showcased an extraordinary roster of artists including Henri Matisse, Marc Chagall, Joan Miro, Georges Braque, Alexander Calder, Fernand Leger, Pierre Bonnard, Alberto Giacometti, Eduardo Chillida, Ellsworth Kelly, Francis Bacon, Paul Rebeyrolle, Claude Garache, Antoni Tapies, Bram van Velde, Pierre Alechinsky, Pol Bury, Shusaku Arakawa, and Gerard Titus-Carmel. Printed in the ateliers of Mourlot, Arte, and Imprimerie Moderne du Lion, the periodical set new standards for quality in color lithography, combining fine art printing with elegant typography and poetic text. Beyond its visual brilliance, Derriere le Miroir also became a cultural chronicle of postwar European modernism. Each issue coincided with exhibitions held at Galerie Maeght, providing a collectible and widely accessible record of groundbreaking shows. Its integration of image, text, and philosophy created a dialogue between art and literature that elevated the modern art book to new aesthetic heights. Today, Derriere le Miroir remains one of the most sought-after and historically significant art publications, prized by collectors and scholars alike for its craftsmanship, influence, and its role in defining the visual language of 20th-century modernism. The Maeght Foundation in Saint-Paul-de-Vence continues to honor this legacy through exhibitions and archival preservation of the series, affirming Derriere le Miroir's enduring place in the history of modern art and fine art publishing. About the Artist: Wassily Kandinsky (1866–1944) was a Russian-born painter, theorist, and pioneer of abstract art whose revolutionary vision transformed 20th-century modernism. Regarded as one of the first artists to create purely nonobjective paintings, Kandinsky sought to express inner emotion and spirituality through color, rhythm, and form, believing that art could evoke the same universal harmony as music. His groundbreaking theories on abstraction and the “spiritual in art” shaped the foundation of modern aesthetics and influenced generations of artists worldwide. Closely associated with the Bauhaus movement, he developed a dynamic visual language that combined geometry and lyricism, bridging intuition and intellect. Kandinsky’s legacy resonates alongside the innovations of Pablo Picasso, Henri Matisse, Alexander Calder, Georges Braque, Marc Chagall, Alberto Giacometti, Salvador Dali, Joan Miro, Marcel Duchamp, and Man Ray—artists who, like him, redefined the possibilities of modern art. His works are represented in the world’s leading museums, including MoMA, the Guggenheim, the Centre Pompidou, and the Tate, and remain among the most coveted by collectors globally. The highest price ever paid for a Wassily Kandinsky artwork is approximately $45.6 million USD, achieved in 2017 at Christie’s London for Bild mit weissen Linien (Painting with White Lines) (1913). Wassily Kandinsky Sans Titre, Kandinsky Derriere le Miroir, Kandinsky Maeght Editeur Paris, Kandinsky Mourlot Freres, Kandinsky 1953 edition, Kandinsky lithograph...
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Modern 1950s Abstract Prints

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Lithograph

Abstract composition - Original lithograph (Agerup #113)
Located in Paris, IDF
Zao WOU-KI Composition, 1958 Original lithograph (Printed in Desjobert Workshop). On wove paper 31 x 24 cm (c. 12 x 10 in) Edition San Lazarro, 1958 REFERENCES : Catalog raisonne ...
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Abstract 1950s Abstract Prints

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Lithograph

Geer van Velde, Untitled, from Derriere le miroir, 1952
Located in Southampton, NY
This exquisite lithograph by Geer van Velde (1898–1977), titled Sans titre (Untitled), from the folio Derriere le miroir, No. 51, originates from the 1952 edition published by Maeght...
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Modern 1950s Abstract Prints

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Lithograph

Alberto Giacometti, The Studio I, from Derriere le miroir, 1957 (after)
Located in Southampton, NY
This exquisite lithograph after Alberto Giacometti (1901–1966), titled L'Atelier I (The Studio I), from the folio Derriere le miroir, No. 98, originates from the 1957 edition publish...
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Modern 1950s Abstract Prints

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Lithograph

Sans titre, Société internationale d'art XXe siècle
Located in Southampton, NY
Lithograph, stencil on vélin paper. Paper Size: 9.65 x 12.4 inches. Inscription: Signed in the plate and unnumbered, as issued. Notes: From the album, XXe siècle, Nouvelle série N° 1...
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Modern 1950s Abstract Prints

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Lithograph

Léger, Les instruments de la Passion, Derrière le miroir (after)
Located in Southampton, NY
Lithograph on vélin paper. Paper Size: 15 x 22 inches, with centerfold, as issued. Inscription: Unsigned and unnumbered, as issued. Notes: From the folio, Derrière le miroir, Sur Qua...
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Cubist 1950s Abstract Prints

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Lithograph

Pablo Picasso, Unitled, from Helen at Archimedes, 1955 (after)
Located in Southampton, NY
This exquisite woodcut after Pablo Picasso (1881–1973) originates from the rare 1955 folio Helene chez Archimede (Helen at Archimedes), illustrations d...
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Cubist 1950s Abstract Prints

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Woodcut

Juan Gris, The Coffee Grinder II, from Au Soleil du Plafond, 1955 (after)
Located in Southampton, NY
This exquisite lithograph after Juan Gris (1887–1927), titled Le Moulin a Cafe II (The Coffee Grinder II), from the folio Au Soleil du Plafond (In the Sunlight of the Ceiling), origi...
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Cubist 1950s Abstract Prints

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Lithograph

Colorful abstract dog
Located in Belgrade, MT
This piece is from my priate collection created by Jean Remlinger who has a figurative style reminiscent of the works of Francis Bacon. It is probably an acrylic gouache , as a print...
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Post-War 1950s Abstract Prints

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Acrylic, Gouache, Lithograph

Marc Chagall, Lovers in the Moonlight, from Tales of Boccaccio, 1950
Located in Southampton, NY
This exquisite lithograph by Marc Chagall (1887–1985), titled Les Amoureux au clair de lune (Lovers in the Moonlight), from Contes de Boccace, peintures du manuscrit des ducs de Bourgogne, Bibliotheque de l'Arsenal (Ms. no. 5193) (Tales of Boccaccio, Paintings from the Manuscript of the Dukes of Burgundy, Library of the Arsenal), Lavis de Marc Chagall, from Verve, Revue Artistique et Litteraire, Vol. VI, No. 24, originates from the 1950 issue published by Editions de la revue Verve, Paris, under the direction of Teriade, Editeur, Paris, and printed by Draeger Freres, Maitres-Imprimeurs, Paris, 1950. This enchanting composition epitomizes Chagall’s poetic vision of love, light, and dreamlike transcendence. Les Amoureux au clair de lune captures the tenderness of two lovers bathed in moonlight, suspended in a luminous harmony that merges the earthly and the celestial with Chagall’s signature grace and lyricism. Executed as a lithograph on velin du Marais paper, this work measures 14 x 10.5 inches. Unsigned and unnumbered as issued. The edition exemplifies the exquisite craftsmanship of the Draeger Freres atelier, celebrated for its precision and tonal richness in printing fine artworks. Artwork Details: Artist: Marc Chagall (1887–1985) Title: Les Amoureux au clair de lune (Lovers in the Moonlight), from Contes de Boccace (Tales of Boccaccio), Verve, Revue Artistique et Litteraire, Vol. VI, No. 24, 1950 Medium: Lithograph on velin du Marais paper Dimensions: 14 x 10.5 inches Inscription: Unsigned and unnumbered as issued Date: 1950 Publisher: Editions de la revue Verve, Paris, under the direction of Teriade, Editeur, Paris Printer: Draeger Freres, Maitres-Imprimeurs, Paris Condition: Well preserved, consistent with age and medium Provenance: From Verve, Revue Artistique et Litteraire, Vol. VI, No. 24, published by Editions de la revue Verve, Paris, 1950 Notes: Excerpted from the album (translated from French), This Verve issue contains the lavis that Marc Chagall composed to illustrate Tales of Boccaccio's Decameron and the paintings on the same theme of the Manuscript of the Dukes of Burgundy preserved in the Arsenal Library. Marc Chagall executed the cover of this work which was completed printing on April 20, 1950 on the presses of Maitres-Imprimeurs, the Draeger Freres. About the Publication: This 1950 issue of Verve, Revue Artistique et Litteraire, titled Contes de Boccace (Tales of Boccaccio), was devoted to the great Italian humanist Giovanni Boccaccio and illuminated manuscripts from the 15th century, interpreted and revived through the eyes of modern artists. Under the artistic direction of Teriade, Marc Chagall contributed a series of lyrical paintings and lavis that reimagined these Renaissance themes with his signature dreamlike color, tenderness, and spiritual symbolism. The issue juxtaposed Chagall’s contemporary vision with the rich heritage of medieval illumination, bridging centuries of artistic imagination. Printed by the master craftsmen of Draeger Freres, the publication stands as a testament to Verve’s tradition of uniting art, literature, and history in one luxurious volume that celebrates the continuity of human creativity from the Middle Ages to modernity. About the Artist: Marc Chagall (1887–1985) was a Belarus-born French painter, printmaker, and designer whose visionary imagination, radiant color, and deeply poetic symbolism made him one of the most beloved and influential artists of the 20th century. Rooted in the imagery of his Jewish heritage and the memories of his childhood in Vitebsk, Chagall’s art wove together themes of faith, love, folklore, and fantasy with a dreamlike modern sensibility. His unique style—merging elements of Cubism, Fauvism, Expressionism, and Surrealism—defied categorization, transforming ordinary scenes into lyrical meditations on memory and emotion. Influenced by Russian icon painting, medieval religious art, and the modern innovations of artists such as Pablo Picasso, Henri Matisse, and Georges Braque, Chagall developed a profoundly personal visual language filled with floating figures, vibrant animals, musicians, and lovers that symbolized the transcendent power of imagination and love. During his early years in Paris, he became an integral part of the Ecole de Paris circle, forming friendships with Amedeo Modigliani, Fernand Leger, and Sonia Delaunay, and his creative spirit resonated with that of his peers and successors—Alexander Calder, Alberto Giacometti, Salvador Dali, Joan Miro, Wassily Kandinsky, Marcel Duchamp, and Man Ray—artists who, like Chagall, sought to push the boundaries of perception, emotion, and form. Over a prolific career that spanned painting, printmaking, stained glass, ceramics, and stage design, Chagall brought an unparalleled poetic sensibility to modern art, infusing even the most abstract subjects with human warmth and spiritual depth. His works are held in the most prestigious museums around the world, including the Museum of Modern Art, the Centre Pompidou, the Tate, and the Guggenheim, where they continue to inspire generations of artists and collectors. The highest price ever paid for a Marc Chagall artwork is approximately $28.5 million USD, achieved in 2017 at Sotheby’s New York for Les Amoureux (1928). Marc Chagall Les...
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Expressionist 1950s Abstract Prints

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Lithograph

Marc Chagall, The Birth, from Tales of Boccaccio, 1950
Located in Southampton, NY
This exquisite lithograph by Marc Chagall (1887–1985), titled La Naissance (The Birth), from Contes de Boccace, peintures du manuscrit des ducs de Bourgogne, Bibliotheque de l'Arsena...
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Expressionist 1950s Abstract Prints

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Lithograph

Marc Chagall, The Fireworks, from Tales of Boccaccio, 1950
Located in Southampton, NY
This exquisite lithograph by Marc Chagall (1887–1985), titled Le Feu d’artifice (The Fireworks), from Contes de Boccace, peintures du manuscrit des ducs de Bourgogne, Bibliotheque de...
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Expressionist 1950s Abstract Prints

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Lithograph

Fernand Leger, Still Life with Bust, from Contrastes, 1959 (after)
Located in Southampton, NY
This exquisite lithograph and pochoir after Fernand Leger (1881–1955), titled Nature morte au buste (Still Life with Bust), from the folio Contrastes, 13 Aquarelles, Gouache, Lavis, ...
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Modern 1950s Abstract Prints

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Lithograph, Stencil

Relief I, II (Arntz 183), Société internationale d'art XXe siècle
Located in Southampton, NY
Woodcut on vélin paper. Paper Size: 12.4 x 19.3 inches, with centerfold and stitch perforations, as issued. Inscription: Unsigned and unnumbered, as issued. Catalogue raisonné refere...
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Modern 1950s Abstract Prints

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Woodcut

Giacometti, Sans titre, Société internationale d'art XXe siècle (after)
Located in Southampton, NY
Lithograph on vélin paper. Paper Size: 12.4 x 9.65 inches. Inscription: Unsigned and unnumbered, as issued. Notes: From the album, XXe siècle, Nouvelle série N°3 (double) Juin 1952, ...
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Modern 1950s Abstract Prints

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Lithograph

Marc Chagall, The Lovers under the Moon, from Tales of Boccaccio, 1950
Located in Southampton, NY
This exquisite lithograph by Marc Chagall (1887–1985), titled Les Amoureux sous la Lune (The Lovers under the Moon), from Contes de Boccace, peintures du manuscrit des ducs de Bourgogne, Bibliotheque de l'Arsenal (Ms. no. 5193) (Tales of Boccaccio, Paintings from the Manuscript of the Dukes of Burgundy, Library of the Arsenal), Lavis de Marc Chagall, from Verve, Revue Artistique et Litteraire, Vol. VI, No. 24, originates from the 1950 issue published by Editions de la revue Verve, Paris, under the direction of Teriade, Editeur, Paris, and printed by Draeger Freres, Maitres-Imprimeurs, Paris, 1950. This tender and poetic composition exemplifies Chagall’s lifelong fascination with love, dream, and transcendence. Les Amoureux sous la Lune radiates intimacy and serenity, its nocturnal palette and floating forms capturing the timeless romance between lovers united under the moon’s luminous gaze. Executed as a lithograph on velin du Marais paper, this work measures 14 x 10.5 inches. Unsigned and unnumbered as issued. The edition exemplifies the exquisite craftsmanship of the Draeger Freres atelier, celebrated for its precision and tonal richness in printing fine artworks. Artwork Details: Artist: Marc Chagall (1887–1985) Title: Les Amoureux sous la Lune (The Lovers under the Moon), from Contes de Boccace (Tales of Boccaccio), Verve, Revue Artistique et Litteraire, Vol. VI, No. 24, 1950 Medium: Lithograph on velin du Marais paper Dimensions: 14 x 10.5 inches Inscription: Unsigned and unnumbered as issued Date: 1950 Publisher: Editions de la revue Verve, Paris, under the direction of Teriade, Editeur, Paris Printer: Draeger Freres, Maitres-Imprimeurs, Paris Condition: Well preserved, consistent with age and medium Provenance: From Verve, Revue Artistique et Litteraire, Vol. VI, No. 24, published by Editions de la revue Verve, Paris, 1950 Notes: Excerpted from the album (translated from French), This Verve issue contains the lavis that Marc Chagall composed to illustrate Tales of Boccaccio's Decameron and the paintings on the same theme of the Manuscript of the Dukes of Burgundy preserved in the Arsenal Library. Marc Chagall executed the cover of this work which was completed printing on April 20, 1950 on the presses of Maitres-Imprimeurs, the Draeger Freres. About the Publication: This 1950 issue of Verve, Revue Artistique et Litteraire, titled Contes de Boccace (Tales of Boccaccio), was devoted to the great Italian humanist Giovanni Boccaccio and illuminated manuscripts from the 15th century, interpreted and revived through the eyes of modern artists. Under the artistic direction of Teriade, Marc Chagall contributed a series of lyrical paintings and lavis that reimagined these Renaissance themes with his signature dreamlike color, tenderness, and spiritual symbolism. The issue juxtaposed Chagall’s contemporary vision with the rich heritage of medieval illumination, bridging centuries of artistic imagination. Printed by the master craftsmen of Draeger Freres, the publication stands as a testament to Verve’s tradition of uniting art, literature, and history in one luxurious volume that celebrates the continuity of human creativity from the Middle Ages to modernity. About the Artist: Marc Chagall (1887–1985) was a Belarus-born French painter, printmaker, and designer whose visionary imagination, radiant color, and deeply poetic symbolism made him one of the most beloved and influential artists of the 20th century. Rooted in the imagery of his Jewish heritage and the memories of his childhood in Vitebsk, Chagall’s art wove together themes of faith, love, folklore, and fantasy with a dreamlike modern sensibility. His unique style—merging elements of Cubism, Fauvism, Expressionism, and Surrealism—defied categorization, transforming ordinary scenes into lyrical meditations on memory and emotion. Influenced by Russian icon painting, medieval religious art, and the modern innovations of artists such as Pablo Picasso, Henri Matisse, and Georges Braque, Chagall developed a profoundly personal visual language filled with floating figures, vibrant animals, musicians, and lovers that symbolized the transcendent power of imagination and love. During his early years in Paris, he became an integral part of the Ecole de Paris circle, forming friendships with Amedeo Modigliani, Fernand Leger, and Sonia Delaunay, and his creative spirit resonated with that of his peers and successors—Alexander Calder, Alberto Giacometti, Salvador Dali, Joan Miro, Wassily Kandinsky, Marcel Duchamp, and Man Ray—artists who, like Chagall, sought to push the boundaries of perception, emotion, and form. Over a prolific career that spanned painting, printmaking, stained glass, ceramics, and stage design, Chagall brought an unparalleled poetic sensibility to modern art, infusing even the most abstract subjects with human warmth and spiritual depth. His works are held in the most prestigious museums around the world, including the Museum of Modern Art, the Centre Pompidou, the Tate, and the Guggenheim, where they continue to inspire generations of artists and collectors. The highest price ever paid for a Marc Chagall artwork is approximately $28.5 million USD, achieved in 2017 at Sotheby’s New York for Les Amoureux (1928). Marc Chagall Les...
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Expressionist 1950s Abstract Prints

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Lithograph

Marc Chagall, The Kiss, from Tales of Boccaccio, 1950
Located in Southampton, NY
This exquisite lithograph by Marc Chagall (1887–1985), titled Le Baiser (The Kiss), from Contes de Boccace, peintures du manuscrit des ducs de Bourgogne, Bibliotheque de l'Arsenal (M...
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Expressionist 1950s Abstract Prints

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Lithograph

Jean Bazaine, Landscape, from Derriere le miroir, 1956
Located in Southampton, NY
This exquisite lithograph by Jean Bazaine (1904–2001), titled Paysage (Landscape), from the folio Derriere le miroir, 10 Ans d'Edition 1946-1956, No. 92-93, originates from the 1956 ...
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Modern 1950s Abstract Prints

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Lithograph

Pablo Picasso, Unitled, from Helen at Archimedes, 1955 (after)
Located in Southampton, NY
This exquisite woodcut after Pablo Picasso (1881–1973) originates from the rare 1955 folio Helene chez Archimede (Helen at Archimedes), illustrations de Pablo Picasso. Published by N...
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Cubist 1950s Abstract Prints

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Woodcut

Juan Gris, The Lamp, from Au Soleil du Plafond, 1955 (after)
Located in Southampton, NY
This exquisite lithograph after Juan Gris (1887–1927), titled La Lampe (The Lamp), from the folio Au Soleil du Plafond (In the Sunlight of the Ceiling), originates from the 1955 edit...
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Cubist 1950s Abstract Prints

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Lithograph

La Patriette de Gonzalve
Located in Paris, FR
Lithograph, 1957 Handsigned by the artist in pencil and annoted "HC" Publisher : Galerie de France (Paris) Printer : Mourlot (Paris) 48.00 cm. x 38.00 cm. 18.9 in. x 14.96 in. (pap...
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Abstract 1950s Abstract Prints

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Lithograph

Parcours - From Sols, Terres - Original Lithograph by Jean Dubuffet - 1959
Located in Roma, IT
Parcours - From Sols, Terres is an original black and white lithograph realized by Jean Dubuffet (1901 Le Havre - Paris 1985). The artwork is the plate n. 10 from the portfolio Sols...
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Abstract 1950s Abstract Prints

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Lithograph

Joan Miro, Handprint on Yellow Background, from Derriere le miroir, 1956
Located in Southampton, NY
This exquisite lithograph by Joan Miro (1893–1983), titled Empreinte de main sur fond jaune (Handprint on Yellow Background), from the folio Derriere le miroir, No. 87–89, originates...
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Surrealist 1950s Abstract Prints

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Lithograph

Marc Chagall, The Singer, from Tales of Boccaccio, 1950
Located in Southampton, NY
This exquisite lithograph by Marc Chagall (1887–1985), titled La Chanteuse (The Singer), from Contes de Boccace, peintures du manuscrit des ducs de Bourgogne, Bibliotheque de l'Arsen...
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Expressionist 1950s Abstract Prints

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Lithograph

Pablo Picasso, The Painter and His Model, from The Human Comedy, 1954 (after)
Located in Southampton, NY
This exquisite lithograph after Pablo Picasso (1881–1973), titled Le Peintre et son modele (The Painter and His Model), from Verve, Revue Artistique et Litteraire, La Comedie Humaine (The Human Comedy), Vol. VIII, No. 29–30, originates from the 1954 issue published by Editions de la revue Verve, Paris, under the direction of Teriade, Editeur, Paris, and printed by Mourlot Freres, Paris, 1954. This expressive and evocative composition captures Picasso’s enduring fascination with the circus and the human condition, recurring themes throughout his long career. Le Peintre et son modele reflects the artist’s profound empathy for the performers of his imagination—figures of strength, fragility, and grace that embody the drama and poetry of life itself. Executed during his Vallauris period, this work radiates vitality and emotional tension, merging his signature economy of line with masterful balance and movement. Executed as a lithograph on velin du Marais paper, this work measures 10.5 x 14 inches. Unsigned and unnumbered as issued. The edition exemplifies the superb craftsmanship of the Mourlot Freres atelier, renowned for its collaborations with Picasso and other leading modernists of the 20th century. Artwork Details: Artist: After Pablo Picasso (1881–1973) Title: Le Peintre et son modele (The Painter and His Model), from Verve, Revue Artistique et Litteraire, La Comedie Humaine (The Human Comedy), Vol. VIII, No. 29–30, 1954 Medium: Lithograph on velin du Marais paper Dimensions: 10.5 x 14 inches Inscription: Unsigned and unnumbered as issued Date: 1954 Publisher: Editions de la revue Verve, Paris, under the direction of Teriade, Editeur, Paris Printer: Mourlot Freres, Paris Condition: Well preserved, consistent with age and medium Provenance: From Verve, Revue Artistique et Litteraire, La Comedie Humaine (The Human Comedy), Vol. VIII, No. 29–30, published by Editions de la revue Verve, Paris, 1954 Notes: Excerpted from the album (translated from French), This double issue of Verve, dedicated to Picasso, whose cover was specially composed by the artist, was completed to print on September 15, 1954 by the maitres imprimeurs, Drager freres for the heliogravures, and Mourlot freres for the color lithographs. Excerpted from the publisher (translated from French), Last winter, from mid-December to the end of January 1954, Picasso was working indefatigably on this series of drawings, which rank among the finest, boldest, most poignantly human of all he has produced in the course of his long and brilliant career... Almost one could fancy that in his lonely nights at Vallauris these denizens of a world invented by himself crowded into the artist's room, sat for him, confessed unblushingly their most shameful secrets... We have published the series of drawings in its entirety. They form an organic whole, born of a surging uprush of the creative spirit, and to have omitted any of its elements would have been a mutilation. Nevertheless, when we isolate any one of these elements and fix our attention on a single page, we find the fragment almost as eye-filling as the ensemble. All the drawings are printed in the exact size of the originals and in the chronological order of their making. About the Publication: La Comedie Humaine (The Human Comedy), Vol. VIII, No. 29–30 (1954), stands as one of the most significant Verve issues dedicated entirely to Pablo Picasso’s prolific creativity during his Vallauris years. Conceived and directed by Teriade, this double volume presents an extraordinary series of Picasso’s drawings executed between December 1953 and January 1954, printed in their full sequence and original scale. The collection represents a deeply human and poetic vision—an unfiltered exploration of comedy, tragedy, and the theatre of life. Printed by the master atelier Mourlot Freres for the color lithographs, this issue exemplifies Verve’s tradition of pairing literary sophistication with visual innovation. It stands as a testament to Picasso’s restless genius and Teriade’s enduring commitment to producing artistically and historically important publications that bridge art, literature, and modern printing craftsmanship. About the Artist: Pablo Picasso (1881–1973) was a Spanish painter, sculptor, printmaker, and ceramicist whose extraordinary vision revolutionized modern art and defined the visual language of the 20th century. A child prodigy from Malaga, Spain, Picasso’s career spanned more than seven decades and encompassed an astonishing range of styles and innovations—from the melancholic Blue and romantic Rose periods to his pioneering invention of Cubism with Georges Braque, which shattered conventional notions of perspective and form. Influenced by the bold expressiveness of El Greco, the structure of Cezanne, and the vitality of African and Iberian sculpture, Picasso became a central figure of the Paris avant-garde, working in creative dialogue with contemporaries such as Henri Matisse, Alexander Calder, Alberto Giacometti, Salvador Dali, Joan Miro, Wassily Kandinsky, Marcel Duchamp, and Man Ray. His insatiable experimentation extended across painting, drawing, printmaking, ceramics, and sculpture, forever expanding the boundaries of artistic expression. A master of reinvention, Picasso profoundly shaped generations of artists who followed—from Andy Warhol, Roy Lichtenstein, David Hockney, and Jean-Michel Basquiat to Jeff Koons and Banksy—cementing his status as a timeless cultural icon whose works remain among the most sought after worldwide. His landmark painting Les Femmes d’Alger (Version “O”) achieved a record-breaking sale of $179,365,000 at Christie’s, New York, on May 11, 2015, affirming Picasso’s enduring legacy as one of the most influential and valuable artists in history. After Pablo Picasso Le Peintre et son modele, Picasso Verve...
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Cubist 1950s Abstract Prints

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Georges Braque, Horse and Bird, from Derriere le miroir, 1954 (after)
Located in Southampton, NY
This exquisite lithograph after Georges Braque (1882–1963), titled Cheval et oiseau (Horse and Bird), from the folio Derriere le miroir, Hesiod, Theogony, Etchings by Georges Braque,...
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Cubist 1950s Abstract Prints

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Wassily Kandinsky, Black and White, from Derriere le miroir, 1955 (after)
Located in Southampton, NY
This exquisite lithograph after Wassily Kandinsky (1866–1944), titled Schwarz und Weiss (Black and White), from the folio Derriere le miroir, No. 77–78, originates from the 1955 edit...
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Modern 1950s Abstract Prints

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Braque, Verre et pichet, Derrière le miroir (after)
Located in Southampton, NY
Lithograph on vélin paper. Inscription: Unsigned and unnumbered, as issued. Good condition. Notes: From Derrière le miroir, N° 48-49, 1952. Published by Aimé Maeght, Éditeur, Paris; ...
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Modern 1950s Abstract Prints

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Marc Chagall, The Bed, from Tales of Boccaccio, 1950
Located in Southampton, NY
This exquisite lithograph by Marc Chagall (1887–1985), titled Le Lit (The Bed), from Contes de Boccace, peintures du manuscrit des ducs de Bourgogne, Bibliotheque de l'Arsenal (Ms. n...
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Expressionist 1950s Abstract Prints

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Wassily Kandinsky, Twelve Forms, from Derriere le miroir, 1957 (after)
Located in Southampton, NY
This exquisite lithograph after Wassily Kandinsky (1866–1944), titled Douze formes (Twelve Forms), from the folio Derriere le miroir, No. 101–103, originates from the 1957 edition pu...
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Modern 1950s Abstract Prints

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Braque, Marine, Derrière le miroir (after)
Located in Southampton, NY
Lithograph on vélin paper. Inscription: Unsigned and unnumbered, as issued. Good condition; with centerfold, as issued. Notes: From Derrière le miroir, N° 48-49, 1952. Published by A...
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Modern 1950s Abstract Prints

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Marc Chagall, The Horses and the Nudes, from Tales of Boccaccio, 1950
Located in Southampton, NY
This exquisite lithograph by Marc Chagall (1887–1985), titled Les Chevaux et les Nus (The Horses and the Nudes), from Contes de Boccace, peintures du manuscrit des ducs de Bourgogne,...
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Expressionist 1950s Abstract Prints

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Marc Chagall, The Acrobat, from Tales of Boccaccio, 1950
Located in Southampton, NY
This exquisite lithograph by Marc Chagall (1887–1985), titled L’Acrobate (The Acrobat), from Contes de Boccace, peintures du manuscrit des ducs de Bourgogne, Bibliotheque de l'Arsena...
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Expressionist 1950s Abstract Prints

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Alberto Giacometti, Two Still Lifes, from Derriere le miroir, 1954 (after)
Located in Southampton, NY
This exquisite lithograph after Alberto Giacometti (1901–1966), titled Deux natures mortes (Two Still Lifes), from the folio Derriere le miroir, No. 65, originates from the 1954 edit...
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Modern 1950s Abstract Prints

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Alberto Giacometti, The Chair, from Derriere le miroir, 1954 (after)
Located in Southampton, NY
This exquisite lithograph after Alberto Giacometti (1901–1966), titled La chaise (The Chair), from the folio Derriere le miroir, No. 65, originates from the 1954 edition published by...
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Modern 1950s Abstract Prints

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Marc Chagall, The Woman at the Counter, from Tales of Boccaccio, 1950
Located in Southampton, NY
This exquisite lithograph by Marc Chagall (1887–1985), titled La Femme au Comptoir (The Woman at the Counter), from Contes de Boccace, peintures du manuscrit des ducs de Bourgogne, B...
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Expressionist 1950s Abstract Prints

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Alberto Giacometti, The Studio VII, from Derriere le miroir, 1957 (after)
Located in Southampton, NY
This exquisite lithograph after Alberto Giacometti (1901–1966), titled L'Atelier VII (The Studio VII), from the folio Derriere le miroir, No. 98, originates from the 1957 edition pub...
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Modern 1950s Abstract Prints

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L'Aquarium multicolore, Une Aventure méthodique, Georges Braque
Located in Southampton, NY
Lithograph on vélin d'Arches paper. Inscription: Unsigned and unnumbered. Good condition. Notes: From the folio, Une Aventure méthodique, 1950; published by Fernand Mourlot, Paris, a...
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Modern 1950s Abstract Prints

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Jean Bazaine, Mosaic, from Derriere le miroir, 1951
Located in Southampton, NY
This exquisite lithograph by Jean Bazaine (1904–2001), titled Mosaique (Mosaic), from the folio Derriere le miroir, No. 36-37-38, originates from the 1951 edition published by Maeght...
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Modern 1950s Abstract Prints

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Georges Braque, Zelos, from Derriere le miroir, 1951
Located in Southampton, NY
This exquisite lithograph by Georges Braque (1882–1963), titled Zelos, from the folio Derriere le miroir, No. 36-37-38, originates from the 1951 edition published by Maeght Editeur, ...
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Cubist 1950s Abstract Prints

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Hans Jean Arp, Blue and White, from Derriere le miroir, 1950
Located in Southampton, NY
This exquisite woodcut by Hans Jean Arp (1886–1966), titled Bleue et blanche (Blue and White), from the folio Derriere le miroir, No. 33, originates from the 1950 edition published b...
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Modern 1950s Abstract Prints

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Foldout from catalogue for 'Terres de grand feu' lithograph by Joan Miró
Located in Milwaukee, WI
Joan Miró produced this original lithograph especially for the catalogue for an exhibition of his and Josep Llorens Artigas' collaborative work at the Pierre Matisse Gallery, New Yo...
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Abstract 1950s Abstract Prints

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Cosmogonies No. 8
Located in Columbia, MO
Cécile Reims (French, 1927–2020) Cécile Reims’s work is distinguished by its masterful technique, intricate detail, and deep engagement with themes of transformation and the natural ...
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Surrealist 1950s Abstract Prints

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Cotton, Paper, Drypoint, Etching

Juan Gris, The Book, from Au Soleil du Plafond, 1955 (after)
Located in Southampton, NY
This exquisite lithograph after Juan Gris (1887–1927), titled Le Livre (The Book), from the folio Au Soleil du Plafond (In the Sunlight of the Ceiling), originates from the 1955 edit...
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Cubist 1950s Abstract Prints

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Lithograph

Pablo Picasso, Unitled, from Helen at Archimedes, 1955 (after)
Located in Southampton, NY
This exquisite woodcut after Pablo Picasso (1881–1973) originates from the rare 1955 folio Helene chez Archimede (Helen at Archimedes), illustrations d...
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Cubist 1950s Abstract Prints

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Pablo Picasso, Unitled, from Helen at Archimedes, 1955 (after)
Located in Southampton, NY
This exquisite woodcut after Pablo Picasso (1881–1973) originates from the rare 1955 folio Helene chez Archimede (Helen at Archimedes), illustrations de Pablo Picasso. Published by N...
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Cubist 1950s Abstract Prints

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Pablo Picasso, Unitled, from Helen at Archimedes, 1955 (after)
Located in Southampton, NY
This exquisite woodcut after Pablo Picasso (1881–1973) originates from the rare 1955 folio Helene chez Archimede (Helen at Archimedes), illustrations d...
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Cubist 1950s Abstract Prints

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Congrès Poudreux - Original Lithograph by Jean Dubuffet - 1959
Located in Roma, IT
Congrès Poudreux is an original B/W lithograph from the album Sies et Chausseèes by the French founder of Art Brut, Jean Dubuffet. Very good condition. Edition of 24 specimens. Im...
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Abstract 1950s Abstract Prints

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Composition (Arntz 148-175; Hagenbach A 25; Bolliger 54), Dreams and Projects
Located in Southampton, NY
Woodcut on vélin d’Arches paper. Inscription: Unsigned and unnumbered, as issued. Good condition, with centerfold, as issued. Notes: From the folio, Jean Arp, Dreams and Projects, 1951-1952. Published by Curt Valentin, New York; printed by Fequet et Baudier, Paris. Excerpted from the folio, Text and 28 original woodcuts by Jean Arp printed...
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Texture Frémissante - Original Lithograph by Jean Dubuffet - 1959
Located in Roma, IT
Texture frémissante is an original B/W lithograph from the album Sies et Chausseèes by the French founder of Art Brut, Jean Dubuffet Very good condition. Edition of 25 specimen. R...
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Abstract 1950s Abstract Prints

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Lithograph

Composition (Arntz 148-175; Hagenbach A 25; Bolliger 54), Dreams and Projects
Located in Southampton, NY
Woodcut on vélin d’Arches paper. Inscription: Unsigned and unnumbered, as issued. Good condition. Notes: From the folio, Jean Arp, Dreams and Projects, 1951-1952. Published by Curt V...
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Modern 1950s Abstract Prints

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Israeli Tumarkin Abstract Modernist Graffiti Art Lithograph Print "Broken Hour"
Located in Surfside, FL
This was from a portfolio which included works by Yosl Bergner, Menashe Kadishman, Yosef Zaritsky, Aharon Kahana, Moshe Tamir and Michael Gross. Yigal Tumarkin (also Igael Tumarkin...
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Modern 1950s Abstract Prints

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Derain, Composition, Derrière le miroir (after)
Located in Southampton, NY
Lithograph on vélin paper. Inscription: Unsigned and unnumbered, as issued. Good condition, with centerfold, as issued. Notes: From Derrière le miroir, N° 94-95, 1957. Published by A...
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Modern 1950s Abstract Prints

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Marc Chagall, The Birds, from Tales of Boccaccio, 1950
Located in Southampton, NY
This exquisite lithograph by Marc Chagall (1887–1985), titled Les Oiseaux (The Birds), from Contes de Boccace, peintures du manuscrit des ducs de Bourgogne, Bibliotheque de l'Arsenal...
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Expressionist 1950s Abstract Prints

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Lithograph

Marc Chagall, The Glass of Wine, from Tales of Boccaccio, 1950
Located in Southampton, NY
This exquisite lithograph by Marc Chagall (1887–1985), titled Le Verre de vin (The Glass of Wine), from Contes de Boccace, peintures du manuscrit des ducs de Bourgogne, Bibliotheque ...
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Expressionist 1950s Abstract Prints

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Lithograph

Cosmogonies No. 2
Located in Columbia, MO
Cécile Reims (French, 1927–2020) Cécile Reims’s work is distinguished by its masterful technique, intricate detail, and deep engagement with themes of transformation and the natural ...
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Surrealist 1950s Abstract Prints

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Cotton, Paper, Drypoint, Etching

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