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Wanderlust Goes South, vintage book spines photograph from Richard Heeps' Norfolk series. Browsing second hand book shops on holidays by the seaside is always a joy, you never know w...

Lithograph with offset lettering Hand signed in graphite by Larry Rivers and inscribed to Al (Abram) Lerner - the Hirshhorn Museum's very first director (more about both Rivers and Lerner below) Also bears artists printed name, copyright and date (1981) A rare proof, aside from the regular edition of 400 Unframed This marvelous hand signed print was published on the occasion of a major 1981 Larry Rivers exhibition at the Hirshhorn. Forty-three works by Rivers, including paintings, sculptures, and mixed-media compositions selected from the Hirshhorn’s permanent collection, were displayed in this exhibition, among them I Like Ingres, Too; Molly and Breakfast; and the massive piece The Russian Revolution. Larry Rivers Biography (courtesy Guggenheim Museum): b. 1923, Bronx, New York; d. 2002, New York Born in August 17, 1923, and raised in the Bronx, Larry Rivers was a painter, sculptor, printmaker, poet, and musician at the crossroads of Abstract Expressionism and Pop art, who bucked prevailing trends in favor of a more singular style. The son of Ukrainian Jewish immigrants, he was known as Yitzroch Loiza (Irving) Grossberg until age 17, when a nightclub emcee announced his band as “Larry Rivers and the Mud Cats.” He adopted the name that same year. Following a brief stint in the U.S. Army, Rivers spent a year at the Juilliard School of Music studying musical theory and composition. He then pursued his only formal artistic training at Hans Hofmann’s painting school in New York from 1947 to 1948. Countering the vogue for abstraction at the time, Hofmann’s approach emphasized drawing as the foundation of all art making and presented the old masters as rich resources for creative exchange. In 1951, Rivers received a BA in art education from New York University. Proceeding from the conviction that figuration was not antithetical to modernism, Rivers completed his first major work, The Burial, in 1951, signaling the major concerns that he would return to throughout his life. With this painterly restaging of Gustave Courbet’s masterpiece A Burial at Ornans (Un enterrement à Ornans, 1849–50), Rivers began a sustained engagement with canonical paintings, imaginatively connecting contemporary art with art history. In works such as Washington Crossing the Delaware (1953), Rivers similarly mined the past for inspiration; a few years later, he began to take up more contemporary images, as in Dutch Masters and Cigars (1964), which was partly copied from a cigar box that itself depicted Rembrandt’s 1662 painting The Syndics of the Clothmakers’ Guild (De Staalmeesters). Subsequently, Rivers made several works that combine sculpture and painting, including I Like Olympia in Blackface (1970), which reverses the roles of Édouard Manet’s Olympia and her African servant. Later that decade, Rivers began appropriating his own work from the 1950s and 1960s with the series Golden Oldies (1978–79). In an interview with his close friend the poet Frank O’Hara, Rivers illuminated the premises of his approach, saying, “I think of a picture of a smorgasbord of the recognizable.”¹ Two of his largest projects adopted broad historical themes. The History of the Russian Revolution from Marx to Mayakovsky (1965), an enormous mixed-media assemblage, incorporated painted portraits, architectural cutouts, stenciled lettering, and found objects. The monumental History of Matzah: The Story of the Jews (1984–85) also used text and three-dimensional relief elements, this time to narrate Jewish history from Moses to Theodore Herzl, the founder of Zionism. Rivers’s first major survey was organized by the Rose Art Museum, Brandeis University, Waltham, Massachusetts, in 1965; it traveled to the Pasadena Art Museum; Jewish Museum, New York; Detroit Institute of Arts; and Minneapolis Institute of Arts. A retrospective of his paintings and drawings opened at the Butler Institute of American Art, Youngstown, Ohio, in 1990, and toured the United States for a further two years, with stops in the Norton Gallery of Art, West Palm Beach, Florida; Fort Wayne Museum of Art, Indiana; Scottsdale Center for the Arts, Arizona; and J. B. Speed Art Museum, Louisville, Kentucky. In 1997, the Philharmonic Center for the Arts, Naples, Florida, staged a retrospective of the works Rivers made between 1980 and 1997. His most comprehensive retrospective to date was at the Corcoran Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C., in 2002. Rivers continued painting up until three months before his death in Southampton, New York, on August 14, 2002. More about Al (Abram) Lerner – the Hirshhorn’s first director First director of the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden, 1974-1984. Lerner was the son of Lower East Side Manhattan immigrants, Hyman Lerner, a garment presser, and Sarah Becker...

Paper Size: 20 x 36 inches ( 50.8 x 91.44 cm ) Image Size: 20 x 30.5 inches ( 50.8 x 77.47 cm ) Framed: No Condition: B-: Good Condition, Signs of Handling and Age Supplemental C...

Beautiful poster of Hergé and the adventures of Tintin. Tintin in the Land of Black Gold is the fifteenth album of the comic book series The Adven...

Marilyn Candid Moment (1955) Silver Gelatin Fibre Print (Photo by Ed Feingersh/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images) NEW YORK - MARCH 1955: Actress Marilyn Monroe reads the book "To ...

Cyrus Le Roy Baldridge, 'Peking '25', woodblock print, published 1926. Signed, titled, dated, and annotated 'No 124' in pencil. A fine impression, with fresh, undiminished colors; the full sheet, in excellent condition. Watanabe 6 mm seal, lower right, indicating an impression printed between 1945 and 1957. Archivally sleeved, unmatted. Image size 9 5/8 x 14 5/16 inches; sheet size 10 7/16 x 15 3/8 inches. ABOUT THE IMAGE A 'paifang', also known as a 'pailou', is a traditional style of Chinese architectural arch or gateway structure. It has been theorized that the paifang gate architecture was influenced by Buddhist torana temple gates. Paifang are designed with traditional Chinese architectural motifs including multi-tiered roofs, prominent supporting posts, and gracefully arched openings. This is an unusual ukiyo-e or 'floating world' woodcut published by Watanabe Shozaburo, Tokyo, in that the subject is of an early 20th-century scene in Peking, China. ABOUT THE ARTIST Cyrus Leroy Baldridge...

Pamela Denyer (1923-2013) Crime 29 x 22 cm Provenance: The family of A. E. Halliwell Although little is known about Pamela Denyer other than that she studied under A. E. Halliwell...

Few graphic artists defined the cultural rhythm of postwar America as distinctly as Milton Glaser, and his 1975 poster for the Saratoga Performing Arts Center is no exception. Celebr...

Fictional Nonfiction: Archaeology 3019, Plaster, Crushed glass. Book is sealed in Original Packaging and each Book is Unique from one another. Numbered l...

Paper Size: 29.5 x 20.25 inches ( 74.93 x 51.435 cm ) Image Size: 22 x 17.5 inches ( 55.88 x 44.45 cm ) Framed: No Condition: C: Several Signs of use and handling, some visible marks...

20" x 15" Unframed Limited Edition Giclée with Hand Embellishment of 135 Hand Signed by Todd White “Those individuals who just have that power to seduce you. Some definitely have it more than others and it gets dangerous when they know how to use...

Shepard Fairey OBEY Noir Flower Woman - Blue (Art Deco, Dark Wave Aesthetic, Portrait) Screen print on thick cream Speckletone paper Year: 2022 Size: 24 x 18 inches (60.96 x 45.72 cm...

Chinese Herbal Book is a Rare book with beautiful oriental herbal wood prints realized in the 19th century. In 29 pages. All titled in Chinese. In go...

This original exhibition poster features Don Quixote by George Segal, created in 1968 for the New York City Ballet. A leading figure of American Pop Art, Segal is renowned for his sc...

Europe on bicycles vintage serigraph poster. Professionally linen-backed and ready to frame in mint condition. Images shown are of the exact poster you will receive. The 1972 Austria travel poster...

Original "Visitez la France: Bretagne" French Travel Poster by Jean Farcia, 1950s. Archival linen-backed with vibrant lithographic colors, it is ready to be framed. See condition b...

Laurent Marcel Salinas, After Toulouse-Lautrec, Egyptian/French (1913 - 2010) - Salon, Year: circa 1977, Medium: Lithograph on Arches, Museum Stamped and numbered in pencil, Editio...

An excellent example of Rowlandson's visual commentary on the challenges of changing fashion for those with a less than ideal physique. Rowlandson, Thomas (after George Murgatroyd W...

China ink drawing on paper. Hand signed. Trimmed margins. Very good condition.

Paper Size: 23.75 x 27.5 inches ( 60.325 x 69.85 cm ) Image Size: 20.5 x 27.5 inches ( 52.07 x 69.85 cm ) Framed: No Condition: A-: Near Mint, very light signs of handling Addi...

Original Poster promoting Rolex' Submariner, reference 1680, created by Celestino Piatti, a very productive Swiss Graphic Designer (1922-2007) known for his charm and subtle humor, p...

This vibrant circa 1950 poster by Roland Hugon promoting Antibes–Juan-les-Pins perfectly captures the spirit of the French Riviera in the postwar years—sun-drenched, modern, and irre...

RF ART Road to Nowhere 3D-construction on Hahnemuehle Velvet Year: 2021 Size: 23.4 × 16.5 on 23.8 × 16.9 inches (59.44 × 41.91 cm on 60.45 × 42.93 cm) Signed and numbered by hand Edi...

Never ending Reading In this luminous and poetic work, a suspended moment of everyday life, infused with both serenity and the quiet solitude of modern existence. Two women, seated...

Carl Smith is an American artist who has been living in Berlin, Germany, since 2001. He works with a combination of silkscreen printing, collage, and painting to create his urban ins...

A dramatic mid-nineteenth century ukiyo-e print by Toyohara Kunichika (1835-1900), depicting actors Actors Ichikawa Kuzô III as Kômori Yasu and Sawamura Tanosuke III as Kirare Otomi....

Title: "Mid Century French Original Pastel Painting of a Mediterranean Coastal View" Artist: Josine Vignon (French 1922-2022) Medium: Oil Pastel on artist paper Size: 19.75 (heigh...

Orignal NEW ORLEANS GREYHOUND vintage travel poster; larger format size. Excellent condition that has acid-free archival linen backing; ready to frame. This image is from the old French Quarter section of New Orleans. It features two women entering into the courtyard and in the background, the old stairs leading to the upstairs area. A bright and colorful image that would compliment any room or office. A great New Orleans vintage poster...

This original circa 1970 travel poster captures the breathtaking skyline of Hong Kong's Central District at dusk, showcasing the city's vibrant energy as lights illuminate Victoria Harbour. The high-rise buildings, bustling waterfront, and iconic junks dotting the harbor embody Hong Kong’s rapid urbanization and economic boom during the mid-20th century. The poster design features a striking aerial photograph, framed by a muted beige border that enhances the dramatic cityscape. At the top, bold red Chinese calligraphy spells out "香港" (Hong Kong), providing an elegant cultural touch. The bottom is anchored by a strong, modern black “HONG KONG” typography, reinforcing the city’s bold and cosmopolitan identity. This vintage piece reflects Hong Kong’s transformation into a global financial powerhouse during the 1970s. Central District, the heart of the city’s business and commercial hub, became a symbol of progress, attracting international trade, banking, and luxury developments. A true collector’s item, this poster is a timeless representation of Hong Kong’s skyline before its modern skyscraper boom. It encapsulates the charm of old Hong Kong...

This bookscape is a compilation of books about Judiasm and was inspired by the artist's love for Israel.

Original vintage French movie poster: THE PRODIGAL SON; Le Fils Prodigue. Rare linen-backed poster Stars: Lana Turner and Edmund Purdom, Louis Calhern, Audrey Dalton, Neville Brand, James Mitchell...

Original United Air Lines Hawaii vintage travel poster. Archival linen backed in excellent condition, ready to frame. The images shown are of the ...

ink & graphite on mulberry paper

Shepard Fairey We Got To Change - James Brown Screen print on thick cream Speckletone paper Year: 2024 Size: 18 x 24 inches (45.72 x 60.96 cm) Edition: 550 Signed by Shepard Fairey, ...

Nice poster to promote the concert of Jimi Hendrix, Buddy Miles Express and Dino Valenti. The Jimi Hendrix Experience (often abbreviated to The Experience) was a band consisting of g...

Marcel Duchamp was one of the pioneers of Dada, a movement that challenged preconceived notions of what art should be and how it should be made. In the years leading up to World War I, Duchamp enjoyed success as a painter in Paris. But he soon abandoned painting almost entirely, explaining, "I was interested in ideas, not just visual products." Seeking an alternative to representing objects in paint, Duchamp began to present objects as art...

Sku: EF9863 Artist: Christian Berard Title: Galerie Lucie Weill Year: 1965 Signed: No Medium: Lithograph Paper Size: 25 x 19 inches ( 63.5 x 48.26 cm ) Imag...

Théophile-Alexandre Steinlen's "Lait pur de la Vingeanne stérilisé" poster, created in 1897 for Les Maîtres de l'Affiche in plate number 95, is an outstanding...

Medium: Oil on Panel Sight Size 31.00" x 21.25", Framed 36.00" x 22.00" Signature: Signed Lower Left Maxfield Parrish began his career at age 25 as an illustrator, painting magazin...

Created by one of the true pioneers of psychedelic poster design, this original 1967 piece by Victor Moscoso captures a pivotal moment in the merging of counterculture, music, and graphic experimentation. Designed for the Hawaii Pop Rock Festival, this poster advertises an impressive lineup featuring Canned Heat...

Bookscape including biographies on soccer legends such as Messi, Mbappe, Pele, Beckham and more. Just in time for the World Cup.

Eugène Grasset’s medieval-inspired Art Nouveau poster, commissioned by Sarah Bernhardt to promote her 1894 role as Joan of Arc in Jules Barbier’s Jeanne d'Arc. Grasset portrays Bernhardt in the spirit of her historic role: standing bravely with a flowing flag embellished with fleur-de-lis amidst an onslaught of arrows and spears. This antique lithograph is the only color small-format edition of the original poster design, from an extremely rare folio published in conjunction with a landmark exhibition of poster design in St. Petersburg in 1897. This poster design for Jeanne d’Arc is especially important as being the collaboration that led Sarah Bernhardt to discover Alphonse Mucha, as she wanted a new artist...

Created at the height of a glamorous era, this 1969 poster by American illustrator Steve Carpenter captures the timeless allure and cosmopolitan charm of Monte Carlo. Commissioned by...

Medium: lithograph (after the original lithograph poster). During the late 1940's and throughout the 1950's, Marc Chagall created a series of posters at the atelier of Mourlot Freres...

Marine Nationale. Artist: Evan. Size: 24.5" x 39". This is an original vintage military poster backed with archival linen. It is in very good to excellent condition and ready to fram...

Ertè - Exhibition Poster is a vintage offset and screen print realized in 1971. The artwork was realized in the occasion of the artist's exhibition held in Galleria Marino in Rome. ...

Marilyn Monroe, New York City, 1954 - Elliott Erwitt (Black and White Photography) Signed, inscribed with title and dated on accompanying artist’s label Silver gelatin print, printed...

This vibrant 1951 poster by the artist Guerra captures the romance and cosmopolitan dynamism of transatlantic travel at the dawn of the Jet Age. Commissioned by Air France, the compo...

This painting is part of the series Maybe I’ve Always Been Here. The geometry of the room constructs a sense of stability, structure, and control. Its defined boundaries seem to hol...

Paper Size: 42.5 x 28 inches ( 107.95 x 71.12 cm ) Image Size: 29.5 x 19.5 inches ( 74.93 x 49.53 cm ) Framed: No Condition: B: Very Good Condition, with signs of handling or age ...

Original 1915 French WWI Propaganda Poster "La Journée du Poilu" by Lucien Jonas. This poignant original lithograph, created in 1915 by the ren...

Offset lithograph poster This is a scarce vintage offset lithograph exhibition poster for a 1980 Bridget Riley touring show of silkscreen prints created between 1965 and 1978.sponsor...

In the summer of 1896, Figaro Illustré, one of the most elegant and widely circulated French illustrated periodicals, released a special number devoted to a subject close to the hear...

The artist has covered New York collections for over 16 years and has interviewed, as a journalist, several fashion designers and personalities for different publications. He loves t...

From the Nudes portfolio, single sheet titled "Thinking Nude, State I" by Roy Lichtenstein published by Tyler Graphics. Not numbered and unsigned. Paper Size: 8.5 x 11 inches ( 22 x...

Harland Miller I'll Never Forget What I Can't Remember, 2025 Print on Monte Carlo 300gsm watercolour paper 31 1/2 × 23 3/5 in 80 × 60 cm Unknown Edition Printed signature

Shepard Fairey War By Numbers Letterpress on Cream Cotton Paper with Hand-deckled Edges Year: 2024 Size: 20.5 x 15.25 inches (52.07 x 38.74 cm) Edition: 450 Signed, dated and numbere...

Original "The Navy Put 'Em Across": Vintage WWI Recruitment Poster by Henry Reuterdahl, 1918. Linen-backed. An extraordinarily scarce and historically rich piece of American propag...

Original “The 3rd Man”, 1949, linen-backed vintage one-sheet movie poster "The 3rd Man". NSS: # 49/452. Excellent condition with restored original fold m...

Medium: lithograph (after the original lithograph poster for the Maeght Gallery). During the late 1940's and throughout the 1950's, Georges Braque created a series of posters at the ...