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Surrealist Figurative 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
Marc Chagall - Original Lithograph
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
Marc Chagall Original Lithograph 1963 Dimensions: 32 x 24 cm Unsigned, as published in "Chagall Lithographe 1957-1962. VOLUME II" Edition of several thousand Condition : Excellent M...
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1960s Surrealist Figurative Prints

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Lithograph

Horse and Knight - Pochoir after André Masson - 1933
Located in Roma, IT
Pochoir realized after André Masson in 1933. Editions Jeanne Boucher (Paris) and John Becker (New York). Not signed. Very goo condition except for a minor rip in the medium right ...
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1930s Surrealist Figurative Prints

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Paper, Stencil

Salvador Dali - Marguerite - Original Etching
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
Salvador Dali - Marguerite - Original Etching from "Faust" suite Stamped signature, as issued From the standard edition of 731 Edition number 7 Dimensions: 38,5 x 28,5 cm Edition Arg...
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1960s Surrealist Figurative Prints

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Etching

Dierdre, Woodcut Print on Rice Paper by Leonard Baskin
Located in Long Island City, NY
This woodcut print was created by American artist Leonard Baskin. Baskin is well known for his somewhat grotesque, intricate, surreal drawings and natural subject matter. This print ...
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1950s Surrealist Figurative Prints

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Rice Paper, Woodcut

Leonor Fini, rare lithograph on Arches paper, circa 1980
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Rare print handsigned by surrealist artist Leonor Fini, inscreasingly esteemed with the movement of rediscovering art by women. This rare original lithograph is an artist proof in ve...
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Mid-20th Century Surrealist Figurative Prints

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Paper

Karel Appel, Miss World First Class Pretty, Lithograph Signed 85/100, Framed
Located in New York, NY
Karel Appel Miss World First Class Pretty (Deluxe hand signed edition of the 1 Cent Life Portfolio, from the estate of artist Robert Indiana), 1964 Lithograph splayed across two shee...
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1960s Surrealist Figurative Prints

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Lithograph

Salvador Dali - Fight Before la Dame - Original Handsigned Etching
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
Salvador Dali - Original Handsigned Etching From La Quête du Graal Dimensions: 45 x 33 cm Handsigned Edition: 38/100 (from the rare deluxe suite aside from the standard edition) Cat...
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1970s Surrealist Figurative Prints

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Etching

Costumes for Tristan Fou, Flower Women - Original Signed Lithograph (Field 70-2)
Located in Paris, IDF
Salvador Dali (1904-1989) Costumes for Tristan Fou: Flower Women, 1970 Original lithograph (Desjobert workshop) Signed in pencil Numbered X / XXV copies On Japanese paper, 56 x 76 c...
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1970s Surrealist Figurative Prints

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Lithograph

The Light of Wisdom - Original lithograph, Signed
Located in Paris, IDF
Jules Perahim (1914-2008) The Light of Wisdom, 1974 Original lithograph Signed in pencil by the artist Numbered / 199 On Arches vellum 56 x 38 cm (c. 22 x 15 inches) INFORMATION : ...
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1970s Surrealist Figurative Prints

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Lithograph

Le Nu à la Jarretière, from The Hippies
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Salvador Dali Le Nu à la Jarretière, from The Hippies Etching with hand coloring on Japon Signed in pencil and embossed signature to lower right Edition V/C to lower left Published ...
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1960s Surrealist Figurative Prints

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Etching

The Beach - Surrealism Belgian
Located in London, GB
This original lithograph in colour is hand signed by the artist in pencil "P. Delvaux" at the lower right margin. It is also inscribed in pencil “H.C.” an Hors Commerce [out of trade...
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1970s Surrealist Figurative Prints

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Lithograph

Our Historical Heritage King Saul
Located in Hollywood, FL
ARTIST: Salvador Dali TITLE: Our Historical Heritage King Saul MEDIUM: Etching SIGNED: Hand Signed by Salvador Dali EDITION NUMBER: 175/400 MEASUREMENTS: 26" x 19.87" YEAR: 197...
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1970s Surrealist Figurative Prints

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Etching

Cavalier Casqué aux Papillons - Lithograph - 1971
Located in Roma, IT
Etching and aquatint on wove paper, from the Suite "Caldéron, La Vie est un Songe". Image dimension: 32x24.5. Artist proof (e.A.), out of an edition of 250 on Richard de Bas Paper ...
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1970s Surrealist Figurative Prints

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Lithograph

Salvador Dali - Nude with Snail
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
Salvador Dali - Nude with Snail - Original Etching Dimensions: 38 x 28 cm Edition: 235 1967 embossed signature On Arches Vellum References : Field 67-10 (p. 34-35)
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1960s Surrealist Figurative Prints

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Etching

Job en prières
Located in Paris, FR
Original lithograph by Marc Chagall from The Bible of 1960 "Job en prières" Unsigned 35 x 26 cm Excellent condition
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1960s Surrealist Figurative Prints

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Lithograph

The Furies - Woodcut Print attr. to Salvador Dalì - 1963
Located in Roma, IT
The Furies, from the Series "The Divine Comedy" by Dante Alighieri, is a woodcut print by Salvador Dalì realized in 1963. Good conditions. Not signed. Pla...
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1960s Surrealist Figurative Prints

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Woodcut

Day Room
Located in Greenwich, CT
Day Room is a lithograph on paper with an image size of 2.25 x 3.5 inches, initialed 'FMB' lower right and annotated lower left, framed in a contemporary silver and dark gray frame. ...
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20th Century Surrealist Figurative Prints

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Paper, Lithograph

Salvador Dali - Don Quixote Overwhelmed - Original Lithograph
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
Salvador Dali - Don Quixote Overwhelmed - Original Lithograph Joseph FORET, Paris, 1957 PRINTER : Manequin SIGNATURE : plate signed by Dali. LIMITED : Total edition of 233 SIZE : 41...
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1950s Surrealist Figurative Prints

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Lithograph

"Hunting, " Original Etching and Aquatint signed by Molly McKee
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Hunting" is an original etching and aquatint by Molly McKee. The artist signed the piece in the lower right, titled it lower center, and wrote the edition number (2/10) in the lower left. It depicts a few abstracted human figures in McKee's surreal and horror-inspired style. 11 3/4" x 9" art 24 7/8" x 17 1/2" frame This surreal etching...
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1990s Surrealist Figurative Prints

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Etching, Aquatint

The Mythology Narcissus
Located in Hollywood, FL
ARTIST: Salvador Dali TITLE: The Mythology Narcissus MEDIUM: Etching SIGNED: Hand Signed PUBLISHER: Pierre Argillet, Paris EDITION NUMBER: XXXI/C MEASUREMENTS: 18" x 30" YEAR...
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1960s Surrealist Figurative Prints

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Etching

Francois-Xavier Lalanne (1927-2008) Men (ephebes) 2 , 2002
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Francois-Xavier Lalanne (1927-2008) Men (ephebes), 2002 Techniques : etching on paper Hand signed in pencil by François Xavier Lalanne, in perfect condition Dimensions of the pape...
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Early 2000s Surrealist Figurative Prints

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Paper

"Bacchanale from Je Reve (I Dream) Portfolio, " Original Color Lithograph
Located in Milwaukee, WI
"Bacchanale" is an original color lithograph by Andre Masson. This piece is from the Je Reve (I Dream) portfolio and is edition number H.C. XVV/XVV. Masson signed the piece in pencil...
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1970s Surrealist Figurative Prints

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Lithograph

Flapper
Located in Washington, DC
Artist: Erté Title: Flapper Medium: Embossed serigraph Year: 1990 Edition: CCXXII/CCC Sheet Size: 41 3/4" x 29 1/4" Image Size: 35 1/4" x 23 1/4" Signature: Stamped signature
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1990s Surrealist Figurative Prints

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Screen

Les Venusiennes (II) from Fog Gog Magog Planche 3, Lithograph by Roberto Matta
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Roberto Matta, Chilean (1911 - 2002) Title: Les Venusiennes (II) - Fog Ma Gog Planche 3 Year: 1971 Medium: Lithograph on Arches, signed and numbered in pencil Edition: 47/100...
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1970s Surrealist Figurative Prints

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Lithograph

Théo Tobiasse - Abraham Sacrifice - Original Lithograph with collage
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
Théo Tobiasse Title: Le Sacrifice d'Abraham Signed and Numbered Dimensions: 57 x 76 cm Information : Edition of 175 Condition : Excellent
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1980s Surrealist Figurative Prints

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Lithograph

After the Party, Abstract Screenprint by John Hultberg
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: John Hultberg, American (1922 - 2005) Title: After the Party Year: 1977 Medium: Serigraph, signed and numbered in pencil Edition: 200, AP 30 Im...
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1970s Surrealist Figurative Prints

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Screen

Jean COCTEAU and Raymond MORETTI : The Evolution - Original Hansigned Lithograph
Located in Paris, IDF
Jean Cocteau and Raymond Moretti Earth's Evolution Original lithograph Printed signature in the plate, handsigned by Raymond Moretti Numbered 1/79 On Arches vellum 50 x 65 cm (c. 1...
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1970s Surrealist Figurative Prints

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Lithograph

Magritte, Sans titre, View, Surrealism in Belgium (after)
Located in Southampton, NY
Lithograph on vélin paper. Paper Size: 12 x 9 inches. Inscription: Signed in the plate and unnumbered, as issued. Notes: From the album, View, Surrealism in Belgium, vol. VII, n°2, D...
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1940s Surrealist Figurative Prints

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Lithograph

"Four Terrorist Trapped in a Bullring" Edition 2 of 20
Located in Houston, TX
Surrealist abstract print of four figures that are in a bullring with other onlookers. In the image, there are paper airplanes flying around the scene. The first two terrorists are i...
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1990s Surrealist Figurative Prints

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Lithograph

The Arrival of Iseult, from Tristan and Iseult
Located in Washington, DC
Artist: Salvador Dali Title: The Arrival of Iseult Portfolio: Tristan and Iseult Medium: Color engraving Year: 1970 Edition: 12/25 Frame Size: 25 1/4" x 20 3/4" Sheet Size: 17 3/4" x...
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1970s Surrealist Figurative Prints

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Engraving

Leonor Fini, rare lithograph on Arches paper, circa 1980
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Rare print handsigned by surrealist artist Leonor Fini, inscreasingly esteemed with the movement of rediscovering art by women. This rare original lithograph is an artist proof in ve...
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Mid-20th Century Surrealist Figurative Prints

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Paper

"Sanas distancias" Safe distances - figurative, hands, post COVID art
Located in Ciudad de México, MX
During the pandemic, the artist stayed for 4 months in Oaxaca on a beach called San Aguistinillo, where he developed the Sana Distancia (safe distance) c...
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21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Figurative Prints

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Gold Leaf

Leonor Fini, rare lithograph on Arches paper, circa 1980
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Rare print handsigned by surrealist artist Leonor Fini, inscreasingly esteemed with the movement of rediscovering art by women. This rare original lithograph is an artist proof in ve...
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Mid-20th Century Surrealist Figurative Prints

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Paper

Pink Composition - Lithograph by Max Ernst - 1974
Located in Roma, IT
Color lithograph realized by Max Ernst in 1974. Not signed. as issued. Printed by  Atelier Pierre Chave in Vence, France. Excellent condition.  This lithograph was realized  by th...
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1970s Surrealist Figurative Prints

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Lithograph

I am my beloved from The Song of Songs of King Solomon by Salvador Dali
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Salvador Dali Title: I am my beloved from The Song of Songs of King Solomon from the Portfolio Song of Songs of Solomon Year: 1972 Medium: Color Etching with Gold Dust on Arc...
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1970s Surrealist Figurative Prints

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Etching

Jean Lurcat, S.O.S., from Eight Drawings, 1933 (after)
Located in Southampton, NY
This exquisite heliogravure after Jean Lurcat (1892–1966), titled S.O.S., from the folio Jean Lurcat Huit Dessins (Jean Lurcat Eight Drawings), originates from the 1933 edition publi...
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1930s Surrealist Figurative Prints

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Lithograph

"Real 3" Black & White Photography 31" x 31" in Edition 1/7 by Olha Stepanian
Located in Culver City, CA
"Real 3" Black & White Photography 31" x 31" in Edition 1/7 by Olha Stepanian Printed on Epson Professional Paper Signed and numbered by the artist Not framed. Ships in a tube...
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21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Figurative Prints

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Photographic Paper

Night Room
Located in Greenwich, CT
Night Room is a lithograph on paper with an image size of 2.25 x 3.25 inches, initialed 'FMB' lower right and annotated lower left, framed in a contemporary silver and dark gray fram...
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20th Century Surrealist Figurative Prints

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Paper, Lithograph

JEREMY GEDDES - EDIFICE, Limited Surrealism Rocket Australian Artist Modern
Located in Madrid, Madrid
JEREMY GEDDES - EDIFICE Date of creation: 2023 Medium: Giclée on Hahnemuhle Photo Rag paper Edition: 549 Size: 61 x 81 cm Condition: In mint conditions, brand new and never framed G...
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2010s Surrealist Figurative Prints

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Paper, Giclée, Digital Pigment

Salvador Dali (after) - New-York: Plaza (poster edition) - Lithograph
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
Lithograph after an original watercolor by Salvador Dali Title: New-York City : Plaza (pre-text/"avant la lettre" poster edition) Printed Signature, da...
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1960s Surrealist Figurative Prints

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Lithograph

The Bureaucrat - Surrealism French Spanish
Located in London, GB
This original etching is hand signed by the artist in pencil "Dalí" at the lower right margin. It is also all hand numbered in pencil from the edition of 120, at the lower left margi...
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1960s Surrealist Figurative Prints

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Etching

Lyle Stuart Tarot Prints Two of Swords
Located in Hollywood, FL
ARTIST: Salvador Dali TITLE: Lyle Stuart Tarot Prints Two of Swords MEDIUM: Lithograph SIGNED: Hand Signed by Salvador Dali EDITION NUMBER: 100/250 MEASUREMENTS: 22.87" x 17" Y...
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1970s Surrealist Figurative Prints

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Lithograph

Leonor Fini, rare lithograph on Arches paper, circa 1980
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Rare print handsigned by surrealist artist Leonor Fini, inscreasingly esteemed with the movement of rediscovering art by women. This rare original lithograph is an artist proof in ve...
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Mid-20th Century Surrealist Figurative Prints

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Paper

Le Peintre Devant Le Village I (Mourlot 603)
Located in Aventura, FL
Le Peintre Devant Le Village I, 1969. Lithograph in colors on Arches paper. Hand signed lower right by Marc Chagall. Hand numbered 42/75 lower left. Mourlot 603. Published by Mae...
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1970s Surrealist Figurative Prints

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Paper, Lithograph

The Beloved Feeds Between the Lilies - Lithograph - 1971
Located in Roma, IT
Etching with pochoir and gold overlay. Edition of 121/250. Hand signed and numbered in pencil. Ref. Michler-Lopsinger 477c. Very good condition. The artwork is from the series So...
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1970s Surrealist Figurative Prints

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Lithograph

Leonor Fini, King, rare lithograph on Arches paper, circa 1980
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Rare print handsigned by surrealist artist Leonor Fini, inscreasingly esteemed with the movement of rediscovering art by women. This rare original lithograph is an artist proof in ve...
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Mid-20th Century Surrealist Figurative Prints

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Paper

LES SUPRENES DE MAILLAISE LILIPUTIENS
Located in Aventura, FL
Hand signed and numbered by the artist. From Les Diners De Gala. Photo lithograph with a separate original engraving titled Spoon on Crutches. Image size...
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1970s Surrealist Figurative Prints

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Lithograph, Paper

Théo Tobiasse - Jerusalem Inside - Original Lithograph with Collage
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
Théo Tobiasse Title: Jerusalem roule le long de ma gorge Signed and Numbered Dimensions: 57 x 76 cm Information : Edition of 175 Condition : Excellent
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1980s Surrealist Figurative Prints

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Lithograph

Los Gatos
Located in Cuauhtemoc, Ciudad de México
-Pedro Friedeberg signed print featuring a fantastical surrealistic scene. Includes whimsical figures, optical art elements, and surreal details. framed in a hand-painted black and g...
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2010s Surrealist Figurative Prints

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Etching

Sator - Etching - 1960s
Located in Roma, IT
Etching and drypoint with roulette on Japanese paper from the Series "Faust" (Walpurgis Night). Image dimension 32x24 cm. Hand signed in pencil Artist proof. Blindstamp "Dali", ou...
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1960s Surrealist Figurative Prints

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Paper, Drypoint, Etching

Appareil et Main - Lithograph after Salvador Dalì - 1974
Located in Roma, IT
Appareil et Main is an artwork realized after a painting by the Surrealist Catalan artist Salvador Dalí (Figueres, 1904-1989). This is a color lithograph on wove paper, properly e...
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1970s Surrealist Figurative Prints

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Lithograph

Le Château des Pyrénées - 20th Century, Surrealist, Lithograph, Figurative Print
Located in Sint-Truiden, BE
Numbered: 193/300 Color lithograph after the 1959 oil on canvas by René Magritte, printed signature of Magritte and numbered from the edition of 300. The lithograph features the dry...
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20th Century Surrealist Figurative Prints

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Lithograph

House by the River, dramatic, black & white, noir, mystery, genre
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Dramatic imagery from Tom Bennett’s series of black and white monotypes, blending surrealistic mindscapes with stark realism About Tom Bennett: With quick brushstrokes, Tom Bennett ...
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2010s Surrealist Figurative Prints

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Monotype

La Tour Eiffel au ciel gris, Regards sur Paris, André Masson
Located in Southampton, NY
Lithograph on vélin d’Arches paper. Inscription: unsigned and unnumbered, as issued. Good condition. Notes: from the folio, Regards sur Paris, 1963. Published by André Sauret, Paris;...
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1960s Surrealist Figurative Prints

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Lithograph

Salvador Dali - Pear and Nude Back
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
Salvador Dali - Pear and Nude Back - Original Etching Dimensions: 38 x 28 cm Edition: 272/390 1967 On Rives Vellum References : Field 67-4 (p. 32-33) / Michler & Lopsinger 174 to 187.
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1960s Surrealist Figurative Prints

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Etching

Nadine's Bookcase
Located in Greenwich, CT
Nadine's Bookcase is a lithograph on paper with an image size of 3 x 2 inches, initialed 'FMB' lower right and annotated lower left, framed in a contemporary silver and dark gray fra...
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20th Century Surrealist Figurative Prints

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Paper, Lithograph

Leonor Fini, rare lithograph on Arches paper, circa 1980
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Rare print handsigned by surrealist artist Leonor Fini, inscreasingly esteemed with the movement of rediscovering art by women. This rare original lithograph is an artist proof in ve...
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Mid-20th Century Surrealist Figurative Prints

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Paper

Painter in the Workshop (The Lovers) - Lithograph poster - Mourlot
Located in Paris, IDF
Marc CHAGALL (after) Painter in the Workshop (The Lovers), 1978 Lithograph engraved by Charles Sorlier under the supervision of Marc Chagall Printed signature in the plate Printed i...
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1970s Surrealist Figurative Prints

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Lithograph

Vieux Faust - Etching - 1969
Located in Roma, IT
Etching and drypoint with roulette on Japanese paper from the Series "Faust" (Walpurgis Night). Image dimension 32x24 cm. Hand signed in pencil Artist proof. Blindstamp "Dali", ou...
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1960s Surrealist Figurative Prints

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Etching

Salvador Dali - The Laurels of Happiness - Original Signed Engraving
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
Salvador Dali - The Laurels of Happiness - Original Signed Engraving Handsigned in pencil and Numbered Edition: F195/195 - Printer: Atelier Rigal. - Paper: Rives vellum ; each etchi...
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1970s Surrealist Figurative Prints

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Etching

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