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Surrealist Abstract Prints

SURREALIST STYLE

In the wake of World War I’s ravaging of Europe, artists delved into the unconscious mind to confront and grapple with this reality. Poet and critic André Breton, a leader of the Surrealist movement who authored the 1924 Surrealist Manifesto, called this approach “a violent reaction against the impoverishment and sterility of thought processes that resulted from centuries of rationalism.” Surrealist art emerged in the 1920s with dreamlike and uncanny imagery guided by a variety of techniques such as automatic drawing, which can be likened to a stream of consciousness, to channel psychological experiences.

Although Surrealism was a groundbreaking approach for European art, its practitioners were inspired by Indigenous art and ancient mysticism for reenvisioning how sculptures, paintings, prints, performance art and more could respond to the unsettled world around them.

Surrealist artists were also informed by the Dada movement, which originated in 1916 Zurich and embraced absurdity over the logic that had propelled modernity into violence. Some of the Surrealists had witnessed this firsthand, such as Max Ernst, who served in the trenches during World War I, and Salvador Dalí, whose otherworldly paintings and other work responded to the dawning civil war in Spain.

Other key artists associated with the revolutionary art and literary movement included Man Ray, Joan Miró, René Magritte, Yves Tanguy, Frida Kahlo and Meret Oppenheim, all of whom had a distinct perspective on reimagining reality and freeing the unconscious mind from the conventions and restrictions of rational thought. Pablo Picasso showed some of his works in “La Peinture Surréaliste” — the first collective exhibition of Surrealist painting — which opened at Paris’s Galerie Pierre in November of 1925. (Although Magritte is best known as one of the visual Surrealist movement’s most talented practitioners, his famous 1943 painting, The Fifth Season, can be interpreted as a formal break from Surrealism.)

The outbreak of World War II led many in the movement to flee Europe for the Americas, further spreading Surrealism abroad. Generations of modern and contemporary artists were subsequently influenced by the richly symbolic and unearthly imagery of Surrealism, from Joseph Cornell to Arshile Gorky.

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Style: Surrealist
Marini, Guerrier, XXe Siècle (after)
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
Original Edition Lithograph on wove paper. Unsigned and unnumbered, as issued. Excellent Condition with centerfold, as issued; never framed or matted. Notes: From the volume, XXe Siè...
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1960s Surrealist Abstract Prints

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Lithograph

René Magritte - LES AMANTS Limited Surrealism French Art Contemporary
Located in Madrid, Madrid
René Magritte - LES AMANTS, 1928 (THE LOVERS) Date of creation: 2010 Medium: Lithograph on BFK Rives Paper Edition number: 143/275 Size: 60 x 45 cm Condition: New, in mint condition ...
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Mid-20th Century Surrealist Abstract Prints

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Paper, Lithograph

Untitled (Two Nudes) — 1970s Erotic Surrealism
Located in Myrtle Beach, SC
Hans Bellmer, Untitled (Two Nudes), engraving and drypoint, 1971, edition 99. Signed and numbered '94/99' in pencil. A fine impression, on Arches cream wove paper; the full sheet wit...
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1960s Surrealist Abstract Prints

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Engraving, Drypoint

Zadkine, Composition, XXe Siècle (after)
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
Original Edition Linocut on wove paper. Edition: 1,500. Inscription: Signed in the plate and unnumbered, as issued. Excellent Condition; never framed or matted. Notes: From the volum...
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1930s Surrealist Abstract Prints

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Linocut

"Centre Noeuds" planche #6
Located in San Francisco, CA
This artwork titled "Centre Noeuds" plate #6 1974, is an original color etching with aquatint on Japan nacre paper by renown Chilean artist Roberto Sebastian Matta, 1911-2002. It is ...
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Mid-20th Century Surrealist Abstract Prints

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Aquatint

Arp, Constellation, XXe Siècle (after)
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
Original Edition Woodcut on wove paper. Unsigned and unnumbered, as issued. Good Condition; never framed or matted. Notes: From the volume, XXe Siècle, n°13, 1959. Published by Editi...
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1950s Surrealist Abstract Prints

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Woodcut

Magnelli, Composition, XXe Siècle (after)
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
Original Edition Lithograph on wove paper. Unsigned and unnumbered, as issued. Excellent Condition with centerfold, as issued; never framed or matted. Notes: From the volume, XXe Siè...
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1960s Surrealist Abstract Prints

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Lithograph

Ernst, Vase bleue, XXe Siècle (after)
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
Original Edition Lithograph on wove paper. Unsigned and unnumbered, as issued. Excellent Condition; never framed or matted. Notes: From the volume, XXe Siècle, vol. no. 10, 1958. Pub...
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1950s Surrealist Abstract Prints

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Lithograph

2 part invitation forming a 3-D Dodecahedron Hand signed by Mark Ryden at Kasmin
Located in New York, NY
Mark Ryden 2 part invitation forming a 3-D Dodecahedron (hand signed by Mark Ryden), 2016 Offset lithograph invitation Hand signed by Mark Ryden 6 1/2 in diameter Ingeniously desig...
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2010s Surrealist Abstract Prints

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Lithograph, Offset, Permanent Marker

Arp, Composition, XXe Siècle (after)
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
Original Edition Lithograph on wove paper. Unsigned and unnumbered, as issued. Good Condition; never framed or matted. Notes: From the volume, XXe Siècle, n°11, 1958. Published by Ed...
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1950s Surrealist Abstract Prints

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Lithograph

Arp, Mustache and skeleton, XXe Siècle (after)
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
Original Edition Lithograph on wove paper. Unsigned and unnumbered, as issued. Excellent Condition; never framed or matted. Notes: From the volume, XXe Siècle, n°8, 1957. Published b...
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1950s Surrealist Abstract Prints

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Lithograph

Manessier, Composition, XXe Siècle (after)
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
Original Edition Lithograph on wove paper. Signed in the plate and unnumbered, as issued. Excellent Condition; never framed or matted. Notes: From the volume, XXe Siècle, vol. no. 4,...
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1960s Surrealist Abstract Prints

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Lithograph

Cyclopean Make-Up
Located in Washington, DC
Artist: Salvador Dali Title: Cyclopean Make-Up Portfolio: Imaginations and Objects of the Future Medium: Lithograph with collage Year: 1975 Edition: I-41/250 Sheet Size: 30 1/4" x 22...
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1970s Surrealist Abstract Prints

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Lithograph

Giacometti, Composition, XXe Siècle (after)
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
Original Edition Etching on wove paper. Unsigned and unnumbered, as issued. Excellent Condition; never framed or matted. Notes: From the volume, XXe Siècle, vol. no. 7, 1956. Publish...
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1950s Surrealist Abstract Prints

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Etching

"Centre Noeuds" planche #5
Located in San Francisco, CA
This artwork titled "Centre Noeuds" plate #5, 1974, is an original color etching with aquatint on Japan nacre paper by renown Chilean artist Roberto Sebastian Matta, 1911-2002. It is...
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Mid-20th Century Surrealist Abstract Prints

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Aquatint

Lapicque, Composition, XXe Siècle (after)
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
Original Edition Lithograph on wove paper. Unsigned and unnumbered, as issued. Excellent Condition; never framed or matted. Notes: From the volume, XXe Siècle, vol. no. 43, 1974. Pub...
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1970s Surrealist Abstract Prints

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Lithograph

Divine Comedy Heaven Canto 14 Decomposition (2 pieces)
Located in Hollywood, FL
Artist: Salvador Dali Title: Divine Comedy Heaven Canto 14 Decomposition (2 pieces) Medium: Woodcut Measurements: 10.5" x 13" each piece Note: Piece is sold unframed Condition: ...
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Late 20th Century Surrealist Abstract Prints

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Woodcut

Dubuffet, Jardin de quitte vite, XXe Siècle (after)
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
Original Edition Lithograph on wove paper. Unsigned and unnumbered, as issued. Excellent Condition; never framed or matted. Notes: From the volume, XXe Siècle, vol. no. 8, 1957. Publ...
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1950s Surrealist Abstract Prints

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Lithograph

Magnelli, Papier collé, XXe Siècle (after)
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
Original Edition Lithograph on wove paper. Signed in the plate and unnumbered, as issued. Excellent Condition; never framed or matted. Notes: From the volume, XXe Siècle, vol. no. 6,...
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1950s Surrealist Abstract Prints

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Lithograph

Arp, Figurationen—Drei Elemente (Arntz 348), XXe Siècle (after)
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
Original Edition Woodcut on wove paper. Unsigned and unnumbered, as issued. Good Condition; never framed or matted. Notes: From the volume, XXe Siècle, n°19, 1962. Published by Editi...
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1960s Surrealist Abstract Prints

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Woodcut

Giacometti, Objets mobiles et muet (Lust 1), XXe Siècle (after)
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
Original Edition Lithograph on wove paper. Unsigned and unnumbered, as issued. Excellent Condition with centerfold, as issued; never framed or matted. Notes: From the volume, XXe Siè...
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1950s Surrealist Abstract Prints

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Lithograph

Arp, Personnages, XXe Siècle (after)
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
Original Edition Lithograph on wove paper. Unsigned and unnumbered, as issued. Good Condition; never framed or matted. Notes: From the volume, XXe Siècle, n°8, 1957. Published by Edi...
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1950s Surrealist Abstract Prints

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Lithograph

Sutherland, Composition, XXe Siècle (after)
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
Original Edition Lithograph on wove paper. Unsigned and unnumbered, as issued. Excellent Condition; never framed or matted. Notes: From the volume, XXe Siècle, vol. no. 38, 1972. Pub...
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1970s Surrealist Abstract Prints

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Lithograph

Hérold, Composition, XXe Siècle (after)
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
Original Edition Lithograph on wove paper. Unsigned and unnumbered, as issued. Excellent Condition; never framed or matted. Notes: From the volume, XXe Siècle, vol. no. 43, 1974. Pub...
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1970s Surrealist Abstract Prints

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Lithograph

Lam 林飛龍, Les affinites ambigues, XXe Siècle (after)
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
Original Edition Lithograph on wove paper. Unsigned and unnumbered, as issued. Excellent Condition; never framed or matted. Notes: From the volume, XXe Siècle, vol. no. 21, 1963. Pub...
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1960s Surrealist Abstract Prints

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Lithograph

Dubuffet, Prairie de Barbe, XXe Siècle (after)
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
Original Edition Lithograph on wove paper. Unsigned and unnumbered, as issued. Excellent Condition; never framed or matted. Notes: From the volume, XXe Siècle, vol. no. 14, 1957. Pub...
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1960s Surrealist Abstract Prints

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Screen

"Centre Noeuds" planche #3
Located in San Francisco, CA
This artwork titled "Centre Noeuds" plate #3 1974, is an original color etching with aquatint on Japan nacre paper by renown Chilean artist Roberto Sebastian Matta, 1911-2002. It is ...
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Mid-20th Century Surrealist Abstract Prints

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Aquatint

Divine Comedy Hell Canto 31 Decomposition (2 Pieces)
Located in Hollywood, FL
Artist: Salvador Dali Title: Divine Comedy Hell Canto 31 Decomposition 2 pieces Medium: Woodcut Measurements: 10.5" x 13" each piece Framed : Not Framed Condition: Excellent. Th...
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Mid-20th Century Surrealist Abstract Prints

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Woodcut

Death is something like Cousin Cynthia (Spies/Leppien 13 IV), Max Ernst
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
Original Edition Photogram from a frottage in black in white on photosensitive paper. Inscription: Unsigned and unnumbered, as issued. Excellent Condition; never framed or matted. No...
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1930s Surrealist Abstract Prints

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Photogram

Divine Comedy Hell Canto 20 Decomposition (3 Pieces)
Located in Hollywood, FL
Artist: Salvador Dali Title: Divine Comedy Hell Canto 20 Decomposition (3 pieces) Medium: Woodcut Measurements: 10.5" x 13" each piece Frame: Not Fra...
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Mid-20th Century Surrealist Abstract Prints

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Woodcut

Arp, Configuration, XXe Siècle (after)
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
Original Edition Woodcut on wove paper. Unsigned and unnumbered, as issued. Excellent Condition; never framed or matted. Notes: From the volume, XXe Siècle, n°6, 1956. Published by E...
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1950s Surrealist Abstract Prints

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Woodcut

Maldoror : Surrealist Skeleton - Original etching, HANDSIGNED, 1975
Located in Paris, FR
Salvador Dali Surrealist Skeleton, 1975 Original etching Signed in pencil Limited to 100 copies (Here numbered 52) On Arches vellum 32.5 x 25 cm (c. 12.7 x 9.8 in) REFERENCES : ...
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1970s Surrealist Abstract Prints

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Engraving

Magnelli, Composition, XXe Siècle (after)
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
Original Edition Linocut on wove paper. Edition: 1,500. Inscription: Signed in the plate and unnumbered, as issued. Excellent Condition; never framed or matted. Notes: From the volum...
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1930s Surrealist Abstract Prints

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Linocut

Dubuffet, Barbe des perplexites, XXe Siècle (after)
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
Original Edition Lithograph on wove paper. Unsigned and unnumbered, as issued. Excellent Condition; never framed or matted. Notes: From the volume, XXe Siècle, vol. no. 14, 1960. Pub...
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1960s Surrealist Abstract Prints

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Lithograph

Figure and Stars I Personatge I Estels V - Spanish Surrealism Celestial Stars
Located in London, GB
This original etching and aquatint with collage is hand signed in pencil by the artist "Miró" at the lower right edge. It is also hand numbered in pencil from the edition of 50, at t...
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1970s Surrealist Abstract Prints

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Etching, Aquatint

Ernst, Composition for Werner Spies (Spies/Leppien 251) (after)
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
Original Edition Lithograph on wove paper. Edition: 2,000. Inscription: Signed in the plate and unnumbered, as issued. Excellent Condition; never framed or matted. Notes: Published b...
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1970s Surrealist Abstract Prints

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Lithograph

Untitled 1965 #107A Surrealist - Etching & Aquatint in colors Blue Yellow Black
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
Max Ernst "Untitled" 1965 Etching and aquatint in colors, on Arches paper. 7.8 x 5.39 inches Publisher: Georges Visat, Paris. Total edition: 100 copies +EA. Publication: Spies - Lepp...
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1960s Surrealist Abstract Prints

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Archival Paper, Etching, Aquatint

Ernst, La Foret bleue (Spies/Leppien 89D), XXe Siècle (after)
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
Original Edition Lithograph on wove paper. Unsigned and unnumbered, as issued. Excellent Condition; never framed or matted. Notes: From the volume, XXe Siècle, vol. no. 20, 1962. Pub...
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1950s Surrealist Abstract Prints

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Lithograph

"Centre Noeuds" planche #4
Located in San Francisco, CA
This artwork titled "Centre Noeuds" plate #4, 1974, is an original color etching with aquatint on Japan nacre paper by renown Chilean artist Roberto Sebastian Matta, 1911-2002. It is...
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Mid-20th Century Surrealist Abstract Prints

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Aquatint

"Centre Noeuds" planche #9
Located in San Francisco, CA
This artwork titled "Centre Noeuds" plate #9, 1974, is an original color etching with aquatint on Japan nacre paper by renown Chilean artist Roberto Sebastian Matta, 1911-2002. It is...
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Mid-20th Century Surrealist Abstract Prints

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Aquatint

Manessier, Croquis, XXe Siècle (after)
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
Original Edition Lithograph on wove paper. Unsigned and unnumbered, as issued. Excellent Condition; never framed or matted. Notes: From the volume, XXe Siècle, vol. no. 20, 1962. Pub...
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1960s Surrealist Abstract Prints

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Lithograph

"Centre Noeuds" planche #1
Located in San Francisco, CA
This artwork titled "Centre Noeuds" plate #1, 1974, is an original color etching with aquatint on Japan nacre paper by renown Chilean artist Roberto Sebastian Matta, 1911-2002. It is...
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Mid-20th Century Surrealist Abstract Prints

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Aquatint

Miro, Composition, The Prints of Joan Miro (after)
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
Etching on wove paper. Inscription: Unsigned and unnumbered, as issued; publisher’s imprint, verso, as issued. Good Condition; never framed or matted. Notes: From the folio, The Prin...
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1940s Surrealist Abstract Prints

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Etching

Braque, Couverture (Oiseaux), XXe Siècle (after)
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
Original Edition Lithograph on wove paper. Unsigned and unnumbered, as issued. Excellent Condition; never framed or matted. Notes: From the volume, XXe Siècle, vol. no. 20, 1962. Pub...
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1950s Surrealist Abstract Prints

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Lithograph

"Centre Noeuds" planche #2
Located in San Francisco, CA
This artwork titled "Centre Noeuds" plate #2, 1974, is an original color etching with aquatint on Japan nacre paper by renown Chilean artist Roberto Sebastian Matta, 1911-2002. It is...
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Mid-20th Century Surrealist Abstract Prints

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Aquatint

Ernst, Deux Oiseaux (Spies/Leppien 438) (after)
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
Original Edition Lithograph on wove paper. Edition: 1,500. Inscription: Signed in the plate and unnumbered, as issued. Excellent Condition; never framed or matted. Notes: Published a...
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1970s Surrealist Abstract Prints

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Lithograph

"Centre Noeuds" planche #7
Located in San Francisco, CA
This artwork titled "Centre Noeuds" plate #7, 1974, is an original color etching with aquatint on Japan nacre paper by renown Chilean artist Roberto Sebastian Matta, 1911-2002. It is...
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Mid-20th Century Surrealist Abstract Prints

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Aquatint

Ernst, Composition (Spies/Leppien 202D), XXe Siècle (after)
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
Original Edition Lithograph on wove paper. Signed in the plate and unnumbered, as issued, verso. Excellent Condition; never framed or matted. Notes: From the volume, XXe Siècle, Homa...
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1970s Surrealist Abstract Prints

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Lithograph

"Centre Noeuds" planche #10
Located in San Francisco, CA
This artwork titled "Centre Noeuds" plate #10, 1974, is an original color etching with aquatint on Japan nacre paper by renown Chilean artist Roberto Sebastian Matta, 1911-2002. It i...
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Mid-20th Century Surrealist Abstract Prints

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Aquatint

La Dulce Aqua Vita
Located in Hollywood, FL
Artist: Roberto Matta Title: La Dulce Aqua Vita Medium: Carborundum etching on handmade paper Signed: Hand Signed Size: 41 x 48 Inches Edition: 116/125 Year: 2002 Notes: Publisher: ...
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Early 2000s Surrealist Abstract Prints

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Etching

Ernst, Têtes d'Aigles (Spies/Leppien 88A), XXe Siècle (after)
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
Original Edition Lithograph on wove paper. Unsigned and unnumbered, as issued. Excellent Condition; never framed or matted. Notes: From the volume, XXe Siècle, vol. no. 20, 1962. Pub...
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1950s Surrealist Abstract Prints

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Lithograph

de Chirico, Composition, XXe Siècle (after)
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
Original Edition Linocut on wove paper. Inscription: Signed in the plate and unnumbered, as issued, verso. Excellent Condition; never framed or matted; lithograph by the artist, vers...
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1930s Surrealist Abstract Prints

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Linocut

Ernst, Un chant d'amour (Spies/Leppien 71), XXe Siècle (after)
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
Original Edition Lithograph on wove paper. Unsigned and unnumbered, as issued. Excellent Condition; never framed or matted. Notes: From the volume, XXe Siècle, vol. no. 10, 1958. Pub...
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1950s Surrealist Abstract Prints

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Lithograph

Marcoussis, Rimbaud, XXe Siècle (after)
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
Original Edition burin etching and engraving on wove paper. Edition: 1,500. Inscription: Signed in the plate and unnumbered, as issued. Excellent Condition; never framed or matted. N...
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1930s Surrealist Abstract Prints

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Engraving, Etching

Arp, Composition, XXe Siècle (after)
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
Original Edition Woodcut on wove paper. Edition: 1,500. Inscription: Signed in the plate and unnumbered, as issued. Excellent Condition; never framed or matted. Notes: From the volum...
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1950s Surrealist Abstract Prints

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Woodcut

Evilliante
Located in Hollywood, FL
Artist: Roberto Matta Title:Evilliante Medium: Etching Carborundum with Collage and hand coloring with pastel on handmade paper Signed: Hand Signed Edition Number: 71/99 Measurem...
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1990s Surrealist Abstract Prints

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Etching

Jeremiah Signed Limited Edition 1968 Art Etching
Located in Rochester Hills, MI
Alistair Grant Jeremiah - 1968 Print - etching, with Aquatint   16'' x 24'' inches Edition: signed and numbered in pencil 17/50 Alistair Grant was a great and justly-revered experim...
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1960s Surrealist Abstract Prints

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Etching

Ernst, Elektra, XXe Siècle (after)
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
Original Edition Lithograph on wove paper. Edition: 1,500. Inscription: Signed in the plate and unnumbered, as issued, verso. Excellent Condition; never framed or matted. Notes: From...
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1930s Surrealist Abstract Prints

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Lithograph

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