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Period: 20th Century
Jonah and the Storm at Sea - Héliogravure by Marc Chagall - 1960
Located in Roma, IT
Héliogravure on brown-toned paper, no signature. Héliogravure  on bot sheets, recto and verso. Edition of 6500 unsigned copies. Printed by Mourlot and published by Tériade on the A...
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Surrealist 20th Century Prints and Multiples

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Photogravure

1970s Alexander Calder lithograph Derrière le miroir (Calder prints)
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Alexander Calder Lithograph circa 1973: Lithograph in colors; 11 x 15 inches. Very good overall vintage condition. Unsigned from an edition of unknown (as issued). Portfolio: Derriè...
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Modern 20th Century Prints and Multiples

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Lithograph

Shiny Nude screen print 1977
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Shiny Nude" by Tom Wesselmann, published by Parasol Press LTD. and printed by A. Colish Press, stands out for its glossy finish and vibrant depiction of th...
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Pop Art 20th Century Prints and Multiples

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Screen

Satiricon - Lithograph on Cardboard by Leonor Fini - 1970
Located in Roma, IT
Satiricon is a colored lithograph, realized in 1970 by Leonor Fini, an Argentine-Italian painter who spent her artistic career in France and was associated with the Surrealist movement. Not signed nor numbered. In very good condition. From series "Satiricon de Petron". The artwork represents a portrait of a nude woman with her delicate beauty expressed perfectly through confident strokes by bright and harmonic colors. Leonor Fini (1907-1966) was an emblematic painter, illustrator, writer, scene painter and draftswoman; one of her favorite subjects was human bodies painted with hybrid shapes, as animals, plants or minerals. Her subjects are neither naked nor dressed, their body is crossed by nervous tissues, veins and blood vessels.
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Contemporary 20th Century Prints and Multiples

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Cardboard, Lithograph

Japanese Kimono Fabric Design — Vintage Color Woodblock Print
Located in Myrtle Beach, SC
Anonymous, Japanese Kimono Fabric Design, color woodcut, c. 1930. A superb impression, with fresh colors, fine graduations, and metallic gold motifs, on ...
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Showa 20th Century Prints and Multiples

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Woodcut

"Carousel" Blue Abstract Horse Serigraph
By Barbara Maples
Located in Houston, TX
Blue toned serigraph of a carousel with horses. The work is signed and numbered by the artist. It is not framed but comes with a white matte. Artist Biography: Barbara Maples...
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Modern 20th Century Prints and Multiples

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Lithograph

Henry Miller 'Dream of Spring' Signed Artist's Proof Lithograph Print
Located in San Rafael, CA
Henry Miller (American, 1891-1980) Dream of Spring, circa 1966 Color lithograph on wove paper Signed and titled, annotated 'Artist's Proof' (Aside from the edition of 200) Image: 14i...
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Abstract 20th Century Prints and Multiples

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Lithograph

"Homage to Michelangelo" Modern Teal & Grey Tone Figurative Abstract Lithograph
Located in Houston, TX
Modern abstract figurative lithograph by German artist Horst Antes. The work features a Cubist inspired figure with abstracted facial features set against a teal background. This wor...
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Cubist 20th Century Prints and Multiples

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Lithograph

Norman Rockwell 'Moving In'- Poster
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This is an authorized reproduction of Moving In, a powerful and socially significant work by Norman Rockwell. The image depicts a scene of children of color moving into a predominantly white neighborhood. As movers unload furniture from the truck, an African American boy and girl stand nearby, while across the way, two Caucasian boys and a girl watch...
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20th Century Prints and Multiples

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Offset

Buzz Aldrin. Apollo 11. ‘A Man on the Moon’ Dye Sublimation Print on Aluminium
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Revisit the momentous Moon landing on the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 mission with TASCHEN’s exclusive fine art editioned prints, signed by Buzz Aldrin. 110 hours, 42 minutes, and 39 seconds into the mission: Buzz Aldrin consults his wrist checklist, which lists 30 tasks planned for his 90 minutes on the Moon’s surface. In Aldrin’s visor we see reflections of the TV camera, the flag, Neil Armstrong, the Lunar Module...
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20th Century Prints and Multiples

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Dye Transfer, Other Medium

Ocean Park Series: New Work
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This original exhibition poster was created to accompany Richard Diebenkorn’s celebrated Ocean Park Series: New Work exhibition at Marlborough Galerie in Zürich, showcasing a fresh e...
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Contemporary 20th Century Prints and Multiples

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Offset

Monterey Fisherman [and] Monterey Fisherman 2.
Located in New York, NY
Diptych. This two sheet color woodcut was created by Antonio Frasconi in 1951. Edition 8. Each image size 19 7/16 x 16 7/16" (49.4 x 418 cm) plus margins. Signed and titled in p...
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American Modern 20th Century Prints and Multiples

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Woodcut

Giacometti, Composition, Derrière le miroir (after)
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
Lithograph on vélin paper. Paper Size: 15 x 11 inches. Inscription: Unsigned and unnumbered, as issued. Notes: From the folio, Derrière le miroir, N° 98, 1957. Published by Aimé Maeg...
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Modern 20th Century Prints and Multiples

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Lithograph

Walking, Contemporary Lithograph by Roy de Forest
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Roy De Forest, American (1930 - 2007) Title: Walking Year: 1987 Medium: Lithograph on Arches, signed and numbered in pencil Edition: 100 Size: 24.5 x 31 in. (62.23 x 78.74 cm)
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Contemporary 20th Century Prints and Multiples

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Lithograph

Homage a Leonardo d'Vinci (Battle Scene I from De La Bataille Vol. I)
Located in Milwaukee, WI
Art: 17" x 23 1/4" Frame: 27 5/8" x 33 7/8" Original color lithograph (VIII/L) Signed lower right. This original Weisbuch lithograph comes from th...
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20th Century Prints and Multiples

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Lithograph

1985 original advertising poster for Cartier French luxury house
Located in PARIS, FR
The 1985 original advertising poster for Cartier, titled "Joailliers Horlogers Depuis 1847 - Fondation Cartier", is a visually striking and elegant representation of the brand’s timeless craftsmanship and luxurious appeal. Created in celebration of Cartier’s long-standing tradition as a master jeweler and watchmaker, this poster encapsulates the brand's dedication to artistry, precision, and sophistication. Founded in 1847 by Louis-François Cartier, the French luxury house Cartier quickly became renowned for its high-end jewelry and watches, catering to European royalty and aristocrats. Over the decades, Cartier expanded its influence to become one of the most prestigious names in the world of luxury goods, known for creating iconic designs such as the Tank watch, the Santos watch, and the Love bracelet. By 1985, Cartier was well-established as a global leader in luxury timepieces and jewelry, and the brand’s advertising was aimed at reinforcing its legacy and status. The poster for “Joailliers Horlogers Depuis 1847” captures this legacy in a sleek, modern format while also nodding to the classic, refined elegance that Cartier represents. The 1985 poster emphasizes Cartier’s expertise in watchmaking, with the focus on a close-up of one of its iconic timepieces. The clean, minimalistic composition is dominated by an enlarged image of a Cartier wristwatch, likely the classic Tank model, which was originally designed in 1917. The Roman numerals on the dial and the blue sapphire cabochon crown, signature elements of Cartier watches, are prominently displayed, highlighting the exquisite attention to detail and precision craftsmanship for which Cartier is famous. The design uses muted colors, with shades of gold and beige contrasting against the clean white and blue tones of the watch. The blue of the sapphire cabochon, a signature detail of Cartier watches, draws the viewer’s eye, subtly signifying the luxurious nature of the product. The use of metallic gold accents further enhances the feeling of opulence and high quality. The typography is refined and elegant, with the name “Cartier” placed delicately above the image, reinforcing brand recognition without overwhelming the visual composition. The lower part of the poster contains the phrase “Joailliers Horlogers Depuis 1847,” which translates to "Jeweler and Watchmaker Since 1847," emphasizing the long history and heritage of the brand. The words “Fondation Cartier” reference the Fondation Cartier pour l'Art Contemporain, which was established in 1984, just a year before this poster was released. The foundation represents Cartier’s commitment not just to luxury goods but also to the broader cultural and artistic spheres, a theme which resonates in this poster. By the 1980s, Cartier had already achieved global status, and its advertising reflected the brand's mix of historical prestige and modern relevance. This poster is an excellent example of how Cartier balanced its traditional craftsmanship with contemporary design aesthetics. The 1980s were a time of opulence and luxury in the fashion world, and Cartier’s marketing emphasized timeless elegance over fleeting trends. The watch featured in the poster exemplifies Cartier’s ethos: classic, functional, yet utterly luxurious. The simplicity of the design does not detract from its inherent value, making it appealing to a wide range of customers, from royalty to modern-day collectors. Cartier’s ability to craft products that are instantly recognizable while maintaining exclusivity has been a key part of its branding, and this 1985 poster is a perfect illustration of that strategy. The 1985 Cartier Joailliers Horlogers Depuis 1847 - Fondation Cartier poster...
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20th Century Prints and Multiples

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Paper

Signed Keith Haring Pop Shop sweatshirt c.1986 (Keith Haring Radiant Baby)
Located in NEW YORK, NY
Rare hand-signed Keith Haring Pop Shop sweatshirt circa 1986: A much historical hand-signed 1980s Keith Haring Pop Shop collectible produced during the early days of the famed Hari...
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Pop Art 20th Century Prints and Multiples

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Cotton

La Boheme (Metropolitan Opera), Offset Lithograph by Jamie Wyeth
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Jamie Wyeth, American (1946 - ) Title: La Boheme (Metropolitan Opera) Year: 1978 Medium: Poster on Heavy Stock Size: 36 in. x 24 in. (91.44 cm x 60.96 cm)
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Contemporary 20th Century Prints and Multiples

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Offset

Lovers - Thétis and Pelée - Original etching handsigned and numbered
Located in Paris, IDF
Pierre-Yves Tremois Thésis and Pelée Original etching, 1970 Handsigned by the artist Numbered / XXIV copies (total edition of 90 + XXIV) Size 57 x 45 cm (c. 22,4 x 17,7 in) Very goo...
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Surrealist 20th Century Prints and Multiples

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Etching

The Beatles at Abbey Rd OVERSIZE Contact sheet FOUND b/w photograph
Located in Norwich, GB
Before digital when cameras used only film, a roll of 36 would be processed to produce a strip of negatives. The long roll of negatives was then cut into strips of six, usually with ...
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Contemporary 20th Century Prints and Multiples

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Giclée, Archival Pigment

Flying Demons - Woodcut by Maurits Cornelis Escher - 1932
Located in Roma, IT
Woodcut print from the Series "Der vreeselijke avonturen vas Scholastica" (The Terrible Adventures of Scholastica). Edition of 300, published by A. J. van Dishoeck. Unsigned, ass i...
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Modern 20th Century Prints and Multiples

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Woodcut

Braque, Forme, Georges Braque le solitaire (after)
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
Lithograph on vélin papier d'Arches paper. Unsigned and unnumbered, as issued. Good Condition. Notes: From the volume, Georges Braque le solitaire, 1959. Published by Editions XXe Si...
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Modern 20th Century Prints and Multiples

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Lithograph

Brown Still Life from Chagall by Jacques Lassaigne
Located in Washington, DC
Artist: Marc Chagall Medium: Lithograph Title: Brown Still Life Portfolio: Chagall by Jacques Lassaigne Year: 1957 Edition: 6,000 Framed Size: 13 3/4" x 15 1/2" Sheet Size: 9" x 7 3/...
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Fauvist 20th Century Prints and Multiples

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Lithograph

Untitled (Male Nude)
Located in New York, NY
Realized in the manner of Thomas Eakins, this sophisticated figurative print presents a nude male model with his back to the viewer. Showcasing both the technical faculty of the arti...
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Realist 20th Century Prints and Multiples

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Digital

"Animated Formation" Abstract Aquatint Etching
Located in Soquel, CA
"Animated Formation" Abstract Aquatint Etching Abstract Aquatint Etching by Katherine "Kay" Metz (b. 1932-2018.)This dynamic print by Kay Metz straddles the line between organic and...
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Post-War 20th Century Prints and Multiples

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Etching, Archival Paper, Aquatint

Geo Ham 1937 Paris Race Poster
Located in San Francisco, CA
Geo Ham: 1900-1972. Well listed French artist who is best known for his posters of car racing. He has auction results over $32,000 for a single poster. This original lithographic pos...
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20th Century Prints and Multiples

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Lithograph

Rape of the Sabine Women - Original etching, 1943
Located in Paris, IDF
Yves BRAYER Rape of the Sabine Women Original etching Printed signature in the plate On Arches vellum 30 x 25 cm (c. 12 x 10 inch) Printed in Haase...
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Modern 20th Century Prints and Multiples

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Etching

LEAFLESS TREE
Located in Portland, ME
Hnizdovsky, Jacques. LEAFLESS TREE. Tahir 65. Woodcut, 1965. Signed, titled dated and inscribed "Trial Proof" in pencil. 24 x 19 1/4 inches, framed to 34...
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20th Century Prints and Multiples

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Woodcut

Globe Flower
Located in Hollywood, FL
Artist: Jack Brusca Title: Globe Flower Medium: Silkscreen Signed: Hand Signed Year: 1978 Edition: Edition of 200 Measurements: 26.5" x 25.5" Frame...
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Contemporary 20th Century Prints and Multiples

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Screen

Toulouse-Lautrec, Composition, Yvette Guilbert vue par Toulouse-Lautrec (after)
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
Lithograph and stencil on vélin Rives BFK paper. Unsigned and unnumbered, as issued. Good Condition; never framed or matted. Notes: From the folio, Yvette Guilbert vue par Toulouse-Lautrec, 1950. Published by Librairie Au Pont des Arts, Paris; rendered by Daniel Jacomet; and, printed by Ateliers Daniel Jacomet et Cie, Paris, Monday, October 30, 1950. Excerpted from the folio (translated from French), This album, including all the prints dedicated by Toulouse-Lautrec to Yvette Guilbert, was printed for the Librairie Au Pont des Arts, by D. Jacomet. The color state of the Colombine plate in Pierrot and the twenty-seven plates of the French and English series were executed according to the original lithographs (before the letter for the French suite) from the Toulouse-Lautrec workshop and kept in the Cabinet des Stampes of the National Library. The collection includes three plates in color and twenty-eight plates in black. All copies also include a lithograph: Colombine à Pierrot, taken, after special authorization from the Musée d'Albi, on the original stone of Toulouse-Lautrec, by Lucien Détruit. It was taken from this album: A non-trade and nominative example; L examples on a large vélin of Rives including: III proofs of the lithography Colombine à Pierrot printed...
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Post-Impressionist 20th Century Prints and Multiples

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Lithograph, Stencil

Three Birds Flying - Original Lithograph (Mourlot #82)
Located in Paris, IDF
Georges BRAQUE (1882-1963) Composition with Birds, 1965 Original lithograph (Mourlot workshop) Signed in the plate On vellum 30 x 24 cm (c. 11.8 x 9.4 in) REFERENCES : - Catalog r...
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Abstract Geometric 20th Century Prints and Multiples

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Lithograph

Fernando Botero 'The Morning After' 1980- Poster
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Paper Size: 37 x 26.75 inches ( 93.98 x 67.945 cm ) Image Size: 34.5 x 26.75 inches ( 87.63 x 67.945 cm ) Framed: No Condition: A-: Near Mint, very light signs of handling Additiona...
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20th Century Prints and Multiples

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Offset

7 Tableau Majeurs, Cubist Lithograph after Pablo Picasso
Located in Long Island City, NY
Pablo Picasso, Spanish (1881 - 1973) - 7 Tableau Majeurs. Year: 1962, Medium: Lithograph in Three Colors on Arches, Edition: 1000, Size: 25.5 x 19 in. (64.77 x 48.26 cm), Frame Size:...
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Cubist 20th Century Prints and Multiples

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Lithograph

Dans L'Atelier de Picasso
Located in OPOLE, PL
Pablo Picasso (1881-1973) - Dans L'Atelier de Picasso Lithograph from 1957. The edition 211/275. With Arches watermark. Dimensions of work: 65 x 44 cm Publisher: Fernand Mourlot...
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Modern 20th Century Prints and Multiples

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Lithograph

Three Worlds - Lithograph by Maurits Cornelis Escher - 1955
Located in Roma, IT
Lithograph realized in December 1955. Hand signed and VAEVO ( (=Vernieuwing van Opvoeding en Onderwijs beweging (Upbringing and Education Renewal Movement) lower left. This impress...
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Contemporary 20th Century Prints and Multiples

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Lithograph

Pierre Soulages' 1972 Munich Olympics games original poster
Located in PARIS, FR
Pierre Soulages' 1972 Munich Olympics poster is a visual masterpiece that offers a unique and monochromatic perspective on the spirit of sporting ...
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20th Century Prints and Multiples

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Paper

Keith Haring 'Andy Mouse' 1990- Vintage Pop Art
Located in Brooklyn, NY
In 1990, TeNeues Publishing in Kempen, Germany, released an offset lithograph reproduction of Keith Haring's "Andy Mouse Dollar Bill," with the approval of the Keith Haring Foundatio...
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Pop Art 20th Century Prints and Multiples

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Offset

Early 20th Century Santo Domingo Landscape Etching Proof
Located in Soquel, CA
Prize winning 1923 Dry Point Etching of Santo Domingo by George "Pop" Hart. Wonderful early 20th century modern etching of the Santo Domingo, capital of Dominican Republic by Georg...
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Contemporary 20th Century Prints and Multiples

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Laid Paper, Drypoint, Etching

Maternité
Located in OPOLE, PL
Marc Chagall (1887-1985) - Maternité Suite of 5 etchings from 1926. The edition no. 953 of 960, on Lafuma de Voiron paper. Dimensions of work: 22 x 17.5 cm. Publisher: Au Sans Pa...
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Modern 20th Century Prints and Multiples

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Etching

Original lithograph by Eduardo Arroyo dated 1989 - Politics - Pop art - Marianne
Located in PARIS, FR
Very nice original lithograph by Eduardo Arroyo dated 1989. Eduardo Arroyo is considered today as one of the great Spanish painters of his generation. Born in Madrid in 1937, he is a...
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Pop Art 20th Century Prints and Multiples

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Lithograph, Paper

Walasse Ting Grasshoppers 1981 Lithograph on Arches Archival Paper
Located in Rochester Hills, MI
Walasse Ting Grasshoppers - 1981 Print - Lithograph on Arches Archival Paper   22'' x 30'' Edition: Signed in pencil and marked 170/200 Walasse Ting (DING XIONGQUAN) (October 13, 19...
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Pop Art 20th Century Prints and Multiples

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Lithograph

1956 original travel poster by Capon The Alps: Discover France by Train - SNCF
By Georges Capon
Located in PARIS, FR
The 1956 original travel poster by Capon titled "The Alps: Discover France by Train" presents an enticing invitation to explore the scenic beauty of the Alps region via the SNCF rail...
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20th Century Prints and Multiples

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Paper, Lithograph

original linocut
Located in Henderson, NV
Medium: original linoleum cut. Printed in 1938 for the rare fourth issue of the art revue XXe Siecle . Size: 12 1/2 x 9 5/8 inches (317 x 244 mm). Signed in the block (not by hand). ...
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20th Century Prints and Multiples

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Linocut

Uprising - Aquatint and Etching by Arthur Secunda - 1979
Located in Roma, IT
Uprising is a  contemporary artwork realized by Arthur Secunda in 1979. Mixed colored etching. Hand signed on the lower margin. Numbered and titled on the lower left margin. Edit...
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Abstract 20th Century Prints and Multiples

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Etching

Gerona Cathedral urbanscape lithograph
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Josep Moscardó (1953) - Girona Cathedral Lithograph - Hand signed Lithograph measures 74x52 cm. Frameless. Numbered 121/150 Barcelona, 1953 Painter, s...
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Post-Impressionist 20th Century Prints and Multiples

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Lithograph

No title
By Constant (Constant Anton Nieuwenhuijs)
Located in Paris, FR
Lithograph, 1953 Handsigned by the artist in pencil and numbered 27/100 Printer : Jean Pons (Paris) LCD5351
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Abstract 20th Century Prints and Multiples

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Lithograph

Les Amoureux- From the Album "Jean Cocteau Lithographies" by Jean Cocteau
Located in New York, NY
The modern lithograph "Les Amoureux" by Jean Cocteau was printed at the Atelier Mourlot in 1957. Cocteau was a master at representing the languid forms of his subjects in sketches. H...
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Modern 20th Century Prints and Multiples

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Lithograph

Delos
Located in New York, NY
A very good impression of this color lithograph on TGL handmade paper. Initialed and numbered 6/40 in pencil. Printed and published by Tyler Graphics, Ltd., Mount Kisco, with the bli...
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Abstract Expressionist 20th Century Prints and Multiples

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Handmade Paper, Color, Lithograph

wood engraving for Mille Nuits
Located in Henderson, NV
Medium: wood engraving (after the watercolor). Printed in Paris in 1955 at the atelier Coulouma for "Mille nuits et une nuit" (1001 Nights) which was the last major portfolio by Kees...
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20th Century Prints and Multiples

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Engraving, Woodcut

Three Deer, Pop Art Screenprint by Hunt Slonem
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Hunt Slonem, American (1951 - ) Title: Three Deer Year: 1980 Medium: Screenprint, signed and numbered in pencil Edition: AP 30 Image Size: 24 x 32 inches Size: 26 in. ...
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Pop Art 20th Century Prints and Multiples

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Screen

Roy Lichtenstein "Figures" 1978 (From Surrealist Series) Gemini G.E.L. Printers
Located in Detroit, MI
SALE ONE WEEK ONLY Title: Figures Portfolio: 1978 Surrealist Medium: Lithograph on Arches 88 paper Edition: 38 Sheet Size: 31 7/16" x 23 1/2" Image Size: 23 1/2" x 15 1/4" Signature: Hand signed in pencil Reference: Corlett 156 Printed by Gemini G.E.L. printers out of Los Angeles. Roy Fox Lichtenstein was an American pop artist. During the 1960s through the 90’s, along with Andy Warhol, Jasper Johns, and James Rosenquist, he became a leading figure in the new art movement. His work defined the premise of pop art through parody. Most of Lichtenstein's best-known works are relatively close, but not exact, copies of comic book panels, a subject he largely abandoned in 1965. Lichtenstein's Still Life paintings, sculptures and drawings, which span from 1972 through the early 1980s, cover a variety of motifs and themes, including the most traditional such as fruit, flowers, and vases. Inspired by the comic strip, Lichtenstein produced precise compositions that documented while they parodied, often in a tongue-in cheek manner. His work was influenced by popular advertising and the comic book style. His artwork was considered to be "disruptive". He described pop art as "not 'American' painting but actually industrial painting". His paintings were exhibited at the Leo Castelli Gallery in New York City. Wham!, and Drowning Girl Look Mickey proved to be his most influential works. His most expensive piece is Masterpiece which was sold for $165 million in January 2017. Lichtenstein received both his Bachelors and Masters at Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio where he taught for ten years. In 1967, he moved back to upstate New York and began teaching again. It was at this time that he adopted the Abstract Expressionist style, being a late convert to this style of painting. Lichtenstein began teaching in upstate New York at the State University of New York at Oswego in 1958. About this time, he began to incorporate hidden images of cartoon characters such as Mickey Mouse and Bugs Bunny into is abstract works. In 1960, he started teaching at Rutgers University where he was heavily influenced by Allan Kaprow, who was also a teacher at the university. This environment helped reignite his interest in Proto-pop imagery. In 1961, Lichtenstein began his first pop paintings using cartoon images and techniques derived from the appearance of commercial printing. This phase would continue to 1965, and included the use of advertising imagery suggesting consumerism and homemaking. His first work to feature the large-scale use of hard-edged figures and Ben-Day dots was Look Mickey (1961), National Gallery of Art, Washington, D. C.) This piece came from a challenge from one of his sons, who pointed to a Mickey Mouse comic book and said; "I bet you can't paint as good as that, eh, Dad?" In the same year he produced six other works with recognizable characters from gum wrappers and cartoons. It was at this time that Lichtenstein began to find fame not just in America but worldwide. He moved back to New York to be at the center of the art scene in 1964 to concentrate on his painting. Lichtenstein used oil and Magna (early acrylic) paint in his best known works, such as Drowning Girl (1963), which was appropriated from the lead story in DC Comics’ Secret Hearts No. 83, drawn by Tony Abruzzo. (Drowning Girl now hangs in the Museum of Modern Art, New York.) Drowning Girl also features thick outlines, bold colors and Ben-Day dots, as if created by photographic reproduction. Of his own work Lichtenstein would say that the Abstract Expressionists "put things down on the canvas and responded to what they had done, to the color positions and sizes. My style looks completely different, but the nature of putting down lines pretty much is the same; mine just don't come out looking calligraphic, like Pollock’s or Kline’s. Rather than attempt to reproduce his subjects, Lichtenstein's work tackled the way in which the mass media portrays them. He would never take himself too seriously, however, saying: "I think my work is different from comic strips – but I wouldn't call it transformation; I don't think that whatever is meant by it is important to art.” When Lichtenstein's work was first exhibited, many art critics of the time challenged its originality. His work was harshly criticized as vulgar and empty. The title of a Life magazine article in 1964 asked, "Is He the Worst Artist in the U.S.?" Lichtenstein responded to such claims by offering responses such as the following: "The closer my work is to the original, the more threatening and critical the content. However, my work is entirely transformed in that my purpose and perception are entirely different. I think my paintings are critically transformed, but it would be difficult to prove it by any rational line of argument.” In 1969, Lichtenstein was commissioned by Gunter Sachs to create Composition and Leda and the Swan, for the collector's Pop Art bedroom suite at the Palace Hotel in St. Moritz. In the late 1970s and during the 1980s, Lichtenstein received major commissions for works in public places: the sculptures Lamp (1978) in St. Mary's, Georgia; Mermaid (1979) in Miami Beach; the 26 feet tall Brushstrokes in Flight (1984, moved in 1998) at John Glenn Columbus International Airport; the five-storey high Mural with Blue Brushstroke (1984–85) at the Equitable Center, New York and El Cap de Barcelona (1992) in Barcelona. In 1994, Lichtenstein created the 53-foot-long, enamel-on-metal Times Square Mural in Times Square subway station. In 1977, he was commissioned by BMW to paint a Group 5 Racing Version of the BMW 320i for the third installment in the BMW Art Car Project. The DreamWorks Records logo was his last completed project. "I'm not in the business of doing anything like that (a corporate logo) and don't intend to do it again," allows Lichtenstein. "But I know Mo Ostin and David Geffen and it seemed interesting. In 1996 the The National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C. became the largest single repository of the artist's work when Lichtenstein donated 154 prints and 2 books. The Art Institute of Chicago has several important works by Lichtenstein in its permanent collection, including Brushstroke with Spatter (1966) and Mirror No. 3 (Six Panels) (1971). The personal holdings of Lichtenstein's widow, Dorothy Lichtenstein, and of the Roy Lichtenstein Foundation number in the hundreds. In Europe, the Museum Ludwig in Cologne has one of the most comprehensive Lichtenstein holdings with Takka Takka (1962), Nurse (1964), Compositions I (1964), besides the Frankfurt Museum fur Modern Kunst with We Rose Up slowly (1964), and Yellow and Green Brushstrokes...
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Pop Art 20th Century Prints and Multiples

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Lithograph

original woodcut
Located in Henderson, NV
Medium: original color woodcut. Reference: Dupin 1289. Published for the Jacques Dupin catalogue raisonne "Miro Graveur I" in 1984. Sheet size: 12 1/2 x 9 3/4 inches (320 x 248 mm). ...
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Abstract 20th Century Prints and Multiples

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Woodcut

Salvador Dali - Plum - Original Hand-Signed Lithograph
Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH
Salvador Dali - Plum - Original Hand-Signed Lithograph 1969 Dimensions: P. 57 x 37 cm Sheet: 75 x 56 cm Edition of 340 + proofs Editor : Jean Schneider, Basel Handsigned, EA (Epreuv...
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Surrealist 20th Century Prints and Multiples

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Lithograph

1970 exhibition "Le rêve de Diane" by Niki de Saint Phalle at Alexandre Iolas
Located in PARIS, FR
The 1970 exhibition "Le rêve de Diane" by Niki de Saint Phalle at the Galerie Alexandre Iolas in Paris marked a significant moment in her career, showcasing her vibrant, bold approac...
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20th Century Prints and Multiples

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Lithograph, Paper

Spring Run XVI
Located in New York, NY
Vivid color monotype by American Abstract Expressionist artist Helen Frankenthaler, signed by the artist in pencil, lower right. Printed and published in collaboration with Tyler Graphics...
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Abstract Expressionist 20th Century Prints and Multiples

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Monotype

Picasso, Composition, Faunes et Flore d'Antibes (after)
Located in Auburn Hills, MI
Lithograph and stencil on vélin pur chiffon d'Arches paper. Inscription: Unsigned and unnumbered, as issued. Good condition; unframed. Notes: From the folio, Faunes et Flore d'Antibe...
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Cubist 20th Century Prints and Multiples

Materials

Lithograph, Stencil

"Nowhere Man" Limited Edition Hand Written Lyrics
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Rare Limited Edition Serigraph of John Lennon's handwritten lyrics for the song "Nowhere Man," first released on "Revolver" by the Beatles in 1965. This limited edition was releas...
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Contemporary 20th Century Prints and Multiples

Materials

Screen, Other Medium

1974 Jean Dubuffet 'Le Libre Echange' Serigraph
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Paper Size: 24.5 x 46.75 inches ( 62.23 x 118.745 cm ) Image Size: 24.5 x 46.75 inches ( 62.23 x 118.745 cm ) Framed: No Condition: A-: Near Mint, very light signs of handling ...
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Modern 20th Century Prints and Multiples

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Screen

"Faubourg Montmartre" original etching
Located in Henderson, NV
Medium: original etching. This impression on Canson et Montgolfier wove paper was printed in 1937 in an edition of 500 for the "Paris 1937" portfolio. Printed at the atelier of Jean-...
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20th Century Prints and Multiples

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Etching

Lines - Etching by Giulia Napoleone - 1974
Located in Roma, IT
Hand signed. Edition of 125 prints of which 100 in Arabic numbers and 25 in Roman numbers.
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Minimalist 20th Century Prints and Multiples

Materials

Etching

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