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Smoker in White - Etching by Giacomo Porzano - 1972
Smoker in White - Etching by Giacomo Porzano - 1972

Smoker in White - Etching by Giacomo Porzano - 1972

By Giacomo Porzano

Located in Roma, IT

Hand signed, dated and numbered by artist with pencil. Etching and aquatint. Edition of 90 prints plus 15 prints in Roman Numbers and 5 Artist's Proofs. Excellent condition.

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1970s Contemporary Figurative Prints

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Etching

1972 original poster "Cyrk - Mona Lisa" by Urbanieo - Polish circus posters
1972 original poster "Cyrk - Mona Lisa" by Urbanieo - Polish circus posters

1972 original poster "Cyrk - Mona Lisa" by Urbanieo - Polish circus posters

Located in PARIS, FR

The 1972 original poster "Cyrk - Mona Lisa" by Urbanieo is a striking example of the vibrant and imaginative poster art produced during the golden age of Polish circus posters, known...

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1970s Prints and Multiples

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Linen, Paper, Lithograph

Smoker in White - Etching by Giacomo Porzano - 1972

Smoker in White - Etching by Giacomo Porzano - 1972

By Giacomo Porzano

Located in Roma, IT

Hand signed, dated and numbered by artist with pencil. Etching and aquatint. Edition of 90 prints plus 15 prints in Roman Numbers and 5 Artist's Proofs. Excellent condition.

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1970s Contemporary Figurative Prints

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Etching

Smoker in White - Etching by Giacomo Porzano - 1972

Smoker in White - Etching by Giacomo Porzano - 1972

By Giacomo Porzano

Located in Roma, IT

Hand signed, dated and numbered by artist with pencil. Etching and aquatint. Edition of 90 prints plus 15 prints in Roman Numbers and 5 Artist's Proofs. Excellent condition.

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1970s Contemporary Figurative Prints

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Etching

Smoker in White - Etching by Giacomo Porzano - 1972

Smoker in White - Etching by Giacomo Porzano - 1972

By Giacomo Porzano

Located in Roma, IT

Hand signed, dated and numbered by artist with pencil. Etching and aquatint. Edition of 90 prints plus 15 prints in Roman Numbers and 5 Artist's Proofs. Excellent condition.

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1970s Contemporary Figurative Prints

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Etching

1972 After Jean-Michel Folon 'Galerie Du Cacharel' Mid Century Vintage

1972 After Jean-Michel Folon 'Galerie Du Cacharel' Mid Century Vintage

By Jean-Michel Folon

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This first release exhibition poster by Jean-Michel Folon for Galerie Du Gacharel in France features the artist's distinctive and imaginative style. Unsigned and not numbered, the vi...

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1970s Contemporary Prints and Multiples

Materials

Lithograph

Smoker in White - Etching by Giacomo Porzano - 1972

Smoker in White - Etching by Giacomo Porzano - 1972

By Giacomo Porzano

Located in Roma, IT

Hand signed, dated and numbered by artist with pencil. Etching and aquatint. Edition of 90 prints plus 15 prints in Roman Numbers and 5 Artist's Proofs. Excellent condition.

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1970s Contemporary Figurative Prints

Materials

Etching

Smoker in White - Etching by Giacomo Porzano - 1972

Smoker in White - Etching by Giacomo Porzano - 1972

By Giacomo Porzano

Located in Roma, IT

Hand signed, dated and numbered by artist with pencil. Etching and watercolour Edition of 90 prints plus 15 prints in Roman Numbers and 5 Artist's Proofs.

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1970s Contemporary Figurative Prints

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Etching

Smoker in White - Etching by Giacomo Porzano - 1972

Smoker in White - Etching by Giacomo Porzano - 1972

By Giacomo Porzano

Located in Roma, IT

Hand signed, dated and numbered by artist with pencil. Etching and watercolour Edition of 90 prints plus 15 prints in Roman Numbers and 5 Artist's Proofs.

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1970s Contemporary Figurative Prints

Materials

Etching

Letter P Lithograph by Rafael Alberti, Abstract, 1972, Unframed

Letter P Lithograph by Rafael Alberti, Abstract, 1972, Unframed

By Rafael Alberti

Located in Roma, IT

Letter by Rafael Alberti, from Alphabet series,  is a lithograph on paper, realized by Rafael Alberti in 1972. The state of preservation is very good. The artwork represents Rafael...

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1970s Contemporary Abstract Prints

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Lithograph

The Lyricism of Alphabet - Lithograph by Rafael Alberti - 1972
The Lyricism of Alphabet - Lithograph by Rafael Alberti - 1972

The Lyricism of Alphabet - Lithograph by Rafael Alberti - 1972

By Rafael Alberti

Located in Roma, IT

Lithograph on paper. Edition of 99 prints. Hand signed and numbered. Excellent condition. Rafael Alberti (1902 – 1999) was a Spanish poet and painter.  He became a symbol of a poe...

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1970s Contemporary Abstract Prints

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Lithograph

Berggruen abstract lithographic poster by Wassily Kandinsky, 1972

Berggruen abstract lithographic poster by Wassily Kandinsky, 1972

By Wassily Kandinsky

Located in New York, NY

This colorful modern lithographic poster by Wassily Kandinsky was printed in 1972 at the Atelier Mourlot in Paris to promote an exhibition of his watercolors and drawings at the Gale...

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1970s Modern Abstract Prints

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Lithograph

The Lyricism of Alphabet - Lithograph by Rafael Alberti - 1972
The Lyricism of Alphabet - Lithograph by Rafael Alberti - 1972

The Lyricism of Alphabet - Lithograph by Rafael Alberti - 1972

By Rafael Alberti

Located in Roma, IT

Lithograph on paper. Edition of 99 prints. Hand signed and numbered. Excellent condition. Rafael Alberti (1902 – 1999) was a Spanish poet and painter.  He became a symbol of a poe...

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1970s Contemporary Abstract Prints

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Lithograph

1972 original poster by Guyomard – Pictures Buckingham Gallery London
1972 original poster by Guyomard – Pictures Buckingham Gallery London

1972 original poster by Guyomard – Pictures Buckingham Gallery London

By Gérard Guyomard

Located in PARIS, FR

This original 1972 poster by Guyomard, created for an exhibition titled “Pictures” at the Buckingham Gallery in London, is a charming example of the playful experimentation that defi...

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1970s More Prints

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Paper, Lithograph

1972 Original travel poster for Lufthansa airline - New York - Empire State
1972 Original travel poster for Lufthansa airline - New York - Empire State

1972 Original travel poster for Lufthansa airline - New York - Empire State

Located in PARIS, FR

This beautiful poster was made in 1972, for Lufthansa, a private airline of German origin. It is one of the oldest airline companies. It has one of the largest fleets of aircraft an...

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1970s Prints and Multiples

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Paper

"Bidegin", 1972 signed original etching chine colle limited edit Spanish artist
"Bidegin", 1972 signed original etching chine colle limited edit Spanish artist

"Bidegin", 1972 signed original etching chine colle limited edit Spanish artist

By Eduardo Chillida

Located in Miami, FL

Eduardo Chillida (Spain, 1924-2002) 'Bidegin', 1972 etching, chine colle on paper Velin Arches 250 g. Image size: 12.75 x 9.25 in. (32.5 x 23.5 cm.) Sheet size: 29.8 x 21.9 in. (75.5...

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1970s Abstract Prints and Multiples

Materials

Paper, Etching, Ink, Engraving

Letter L - Original Lithograph by Rafael Alberti - 1972

Letter L - Original Lithograph by Rafael Alberti - 1972

By Rafael Alberti

Located in Roma, IT

Letter L is an original artwork realized by the Rafael Alberti in 1972. Hand Signed and dated on the lower right margin. Edition of 99 pieces plus 20 Artist's Proofs in Roman Numbers.

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1970s Abstract Abstract Prints

Materials

Lithograph

The Conversation - Original Etching by Leo Guida - 1972

The Conversation - Original Etching by Leo Guida - 1972

By Leo Guida

Located in Roma, IT

The Conversation is an original etching realized by Leo Guida in 1972. Artist's proof. Numbered, edition of 6. Good condition. Leo Guida (1992 - 2017). Sensitive to current issu...

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1970s Contemporary Figurative Prints

Materials

Etching

The Lyricism of Alphabet - Lithograph by Rafael Alberti - 1972
The Lyricism of Alphabet - Lithograph by Rafael Alberti - 1972

The Lyricism of Alphabet - Lithograph by Rafael Alberti - 1972

By Rafael Alberti

Located in Roma, IT

Lithograph on paper. Edition of 99 prints. Hand signed and numbered. Excellent condition. Rafael Alberti (1902 – 1999) was a Spanish poet and painter.  He became a symbol of a poe...

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1970s Contemporary Abstract Prints

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Lithograph

Letter L - Original Lithograph by Rafael Alberti - 1972

Letter L - Original Lithograph by Rafael Alberti - 1972

By Rafael Alberti

Located in Roma, IT

Letter L is an original artwork realized by the Rafael Alberti in 1972. Hand Signed and dated on the lower right margin. Edition of 99 pieces plus 20 Artist's Proofs in Roman Numbers.

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1970s Abstract Abstract Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Letter P Lithograph by Rafael Alberti, Abstract, 1972, Unframed

Letter P Lithograph by Rafael Alberti, Abstract, 1972, Unframed

By Rafael Alberti

Located in Roma, IT

Letter by Rafael Alberti, from Alphabet series,  is a lithograph on paper, realized by Rafael Alberti in 1972. The state of preservation is very good. The artwork represents Rafael...

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1970s Contemporary Abstract Prints

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Lithograph

The Border - Original Etching by Leo Guida - 1972

The Border - Original Etching by Leo Guida - 1972

By Leo Guida

Located in Roma, IT

The border is an original artwork realized in 1972 by the Italian Contemporary artist Leo Guida (1992 - 2017). Original etching on cardboard. Hand-signed on the lower right in pe...

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1970s Contemporary Figurative Prints

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Etching

Il Solitario - Original Etching by Leo Guida - 1972

Il Solitario - Original Etching by Leo Guida - 1972

By Leo Guida

Located in Roma, IT

Il Solitario is an original artwork realized in 1972 by the italian Contemporary artist Leo Guida (1992 - 2017). Original black and white etching on ivory-colored cardboard. Hand...

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1970s Contemporary Figurative Prints

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Etching

Marc Chagall, Spring Day, from Derriere le miroir, 1972
Marc Chagall, Spring Day, from Derriere le miroir, 1972

Marc Chagall, Spring Day, from Derriere le miroir, 1972

By Marc Chagall

Located in Southampton, NY

This exquisite lithograph by Marc Chagall (1887–1985), titled Jour de Printemps (Spring Day), from the folio Derriere le miroir, No. 198, originates from the 1972 edition published b...

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1970s Expressionist Figurative Prints

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Lithograph

The Junkyard 2 - Lithograph by Giuseppe Megna - 1972

The Junkyard 2 - Lithograph by Giuseppe Megna - 1972

By Giuseppe Megna

Located in Roma, IT

The Junkyard 2 is an original litograph realized by Giuseppe Megna in 1972. The picture is in very good conditions and has beautiful colours especially the blue of the sky. Hand-si...

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1970s Contemporary Figurative Prints

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Paper, Lithograph

Triptych August 1972 - Irish Triptych
Triptych August 1972 - Irish Triptych

Triptych August 1972 - Irish Triptych

By Francis Bacon

Located in London, GB

This complete set of three lithographs in colours, comprising the triptych, are each hand signed in pencil by the artist "Francis Bacon" at the lower right margins. Each sheet is als...

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1980s Prints and Multiples

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Lithograph

The Sibyl - Original Etching by Leo Guida - 1972

The Sibyl - Original Etching by Leo Guida - 1972

By Leo Guida

Located in Roma, IT

The Sibyl is an original Contemporary artwork realized in the 1972 by the italian artist Leo Guida. Original Etching on paper. Dated, Hand-signed and titled in pencil on the lower...

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1970s Contemporary Figurative Prints

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Etching

Berenice - Etching on Paper by Giampaolo Berto - 1972

Berenice - Etching on Paper by Giampaolo Berto - 1972

By Giampaolo Berto

Located in Roma, IT

Berenice is an original etching on paper realized by Gian Paolo Berto, in 1972 Good conditions . Hand-signed and numbered on the lower left, rare edition of 12/30 Sheet dimension:...

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1970s Modern Figurative Prints

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Etching

Through the Window  - Lithograph by Max Ernst - 1972

Through the Window - Lithograph by Max Ernst - 1972

By Max Ernst

Located in Roma, IT

Through the Window is a lithograph on Arches paper realized by Max Ernst in 1972. Belongs to the suite "Judith". Limited edition of 500. Unsigned and unnumbered, as issued. Godd c...

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1970s Surrealist Figurative Prints

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Lithograph

Blue Glove - Original Etching by Giacomo Porzano - 1972

Blue Glove - Original Etching by Giacomo Porzano - 1972

By Giacomo Porzano

Located in Roma, IT

Blue Glove - Guanto blu is a beautiful color etching on paper, realized in 1972 by the Italian artist Giacomo Porzano (1925-2006). This is the precious unique variant, as the pencil...

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1970s Contemporary Figurative Prints

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Etching

Interference, Football Color Etching by LeRoy Neiman 1972
Interference, Football Color Etching by LeRoy Neiman 1972

Interference, Football Color Etching by LeRoy Neiman 1972

By LeRoy Neiman

Located in Long Island City, NY

Artist: LeRoy Neiman, American (1921 - 2012) Title: Interference Year: 1972 Medium: Etching, signed and numbered in pencil Edition: 54/150 Image Size: 7.5 x 8.4 inches Size: 9 x 9.25...

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1970s American Impressionist Figurative Prints

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Etching

Letter T Lithograph, Abstract Composition, Signed, 1972, Unframed

Letter T Lithograph, Abstract Composition, Signed, 1972, Unframed

By Rafael Alberti

Located in Roma, IT

LLetter T by Rafael Alberti, from Alphabet series is a lithograph, realized by Rafael Alberti in 1972. Hand signed and dated on the lower right margin. Numbered on the lower left. ...

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1970s Contemporary Abstract Prints

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Lithograph

Letter T Lithograph, Abstract Composition, Signed, 1972, Unframed

Letter T Lithograph, Abstract Composition, Signed, 1972, Unframed

By Rafael Alberti

Located in Roma, IT

Letter T by Rafael Alberti, from Alphabet series,  is a lithograph, realized by Rafael Alberti in 1972. Hand signed and dated on the lower right margin. Numbered on the lower left. ...

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1970s Contemporary Abstract Prints

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Lithograph

Letter T Lithograph, Abstract Composition, Signed, 1972, Unframed

Letter T Lithograph, Abstract Composition, Signed, 1972, Unframed

By Rafael Alberti

Located in Roma, IT

Letter T by Rafael Alberti, from Alphabet series,  is a lithograph, realized by Rafael Alberti in 1972. Hand signed and dated on the lower right margin. Numbered on the lower left. ...

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1970s Contemporary Abstract Prints

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Lithograph

"Hommage a Picasso, " Etching by Stefan Wewerka, 1972
"Hommage a Picasso, " Etching by Stefan Wewerka, 1972

"Hommage a Picasso, " Etching by Stefan Wewerka, 1972

By Stefan Wewerka

Located in Long Island City, NY

Artist: Stefan Wewerka, German (1928 - 2013) Title: Hommage a Picasso Year: 1972 Medium: Etching, signed and numbered in pencil Edition: 52/90 Image Size: 15 x 19 inches Size: 22 x 3...

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1970s Surrealist Abstract Prints

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Etching

Letter T Lithograph, Abstract Composition, Signed, 1972, Unframed

Letter T Lithograph, Abstract Composition, Signed, 1972, Unframed

By Rafael Alberti

Located in Roma, IT

Letter T by Rafael Alberti, from Alphabet series,  is a lithograph, realized by Rafael Alberti in 1972. Hand signed and dated on the lower right margin. Numbered on the lower left. ...

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1970s Contemporary Abstract Prints

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Lithograph

Letter N - Original Lithograph by Raphael Alberti - 1972
Letter N - Original Lithograph by Raphael Alberti - 1972

Letter N - Original Lithograph by Raphael Alberti - 1972

By Rafael Alberti

Located in Roma, IT

Letter Letter N by Rafael Alberti, from Alphabet series, is an original lithograph, realized by Rafael Alberti in 1972. Hand-signed, dated, numbered, edition of 83/99 prints The ...

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1970s Abstract Abstract Prints

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Lithograph

Letter Z - Original Lithograph by Raphael Alberti - 1972
Letter Z - Original Lithograph by Raphael Alberti - 1972

Letter Z - Original Lithograph by Raphael Alberti - 1972

By Rafael Alberti

Located in Roma, IT

Letter Z by Rafael Alberti, from Alphabet series, is an original lithograph, realized by Rafael Alberti in 1972. Hand-signed, dated, numbered, 99 prints The state of preservation ...

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1970s Contemporary Abstract Prints

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Lithograph

Letter X - Original Lithograph by Raphael Alberti - 1972
Letter X - Original Lithograph by Raphael Alberti - 1972

Letter X - Original Lithograph by Raphael Alberti - 1972

By Rafael Alberti

Located in Roma, IT

Letter X by Rafael Alberti, from Alphabet series, is an original lithograph, realized by Rafael Alberti in 1972. Hand-signed and numbered, edition of 99 prints The state of preser...

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1970s Contemporary Abstract Prints

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Watercolor, Lithograph

Letter V - Original Lithograph by Rafael Alberti - 1972
Letter V - Original Lithograph by Rafael Alberti - 1972

Letter V - Original Lithograph by Rafael Alberti - 1972

By Rafael Alberti

Located in Roma, IT

Letter V by Rafael Alberti, from Alphabet series, is an original lithograph, realized by Rafael Alberti in 1972. Hand-signed, numbered, edition of XX prints The state of preservat...

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1970s Contemporary Abstract Prints

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Lithograph

Original 1972 U.S. one-sheet poster for the Charlie Chaplin’s Limelight
Original 1972 U.S. one-sheet poster for the Charlie Chaplin’s Limelight

Original 1972 U.S. one-sheet poster for the Charlie Chaplin’s Limelight

Located in PARIS, FR

This original 1972 U.S. one-sheet poster was issued for the re-release of Charlie Chaplin’s poignant and deeply personal 1952 masterpiece Limelight. Framed by whimsical yellow footli...

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1970s Prints and Multiples

Materials

Paper, Lithograph

Black Rose - Original Etching by Giacomo Porzano - 1972

Black Rose - Original Etching by Giacomo Porzano - 1972

By Giacomo Porzano

Located in Roma, IT

Black Rose is an original modern artowork realized by the Italian artist Giacomo Porzano (1925-2006) in 1972 Black and white etching. Hand-signed and dated on the lower right. Edit...

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1970s Contemporary Figurative Prints

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Etching

The Border - Original Etching by Leo Guida - 1972

The Border - Original Etching by Leo Guida - 1972

By Leo Guida

Located in Roma, IT

The Border is an original etching and aquatint realized by Leo Guida in 1972. Good condition. Mounted on a white cardboard passpartout (50x35). Artist proof. Dated and signed by ...

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1970s Contemporary Animal Prints

Materials

Etching, Aquatint

Letter E - Original Lithograph by Raphael Alberti - 1972

Letter E - Original Lithograph by Raphael Alberti - 1972

By Rafael Alberti

Located in Roma, IT

Letter E from the Alphabet series is an original lithograph realized by Rafael Alberti in 1972. Hand-signed. Numbered. Edition, 22/99 prints.

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1970s Abstract Abstract Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Olympische Spiele Muenchen 1972, Minimalist Lithograph by Pierre Soulages
Olympische Spiele Muenchen 1972, Minimalist Lithograph by Pierre Soulages

Olympische Spiele Muenchen 1972, Minimalist Lithograph by Pierre Soulages

By Pierre Soulages

Located in Long Island City, NY

This rare Pierre Soulages lithograph commemorates the 1972 Munich Olympics, showcasing the French master's signature Abstract Expressionist style through bold gestural marks and dram...

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1970s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Prints

Materials

Lithograph

1972 Soviet Poster Vietnam War Life Will Triumph Koretsky
1972 Soviet Poster Vietnam War Life Will Triumph Koretsky

1972 Soviet Poster Vietnam War Life Will Triumph Koretsky

By Viktor Koretsky

Located in PARIS, FR

This powerful 1972 Soviet poster by Victor Koretsky delivers a striking visual statement on the Vietnam War, combining innocence, destruction, and ideological messaging into a single...

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1970s More Prints

Materials

Paper, Lithograph

Letter S - Original Lithograph by Rafael Alberti - 1972

Letter S - Original Lithograph by Rafael Alberti - 1972

By Rafael Alberti

Located in Roma, IT

Letter S by Rafael Alberti, from Alphabet series, is an original lithograph, realized by Rafael Alberti in 1972. Hand-signed, dated, numbered, edition of I/XX prints The state of ...

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1970s Contemporary Abstract Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Letter V - Original Lithograph by Rafael Alberti - 1972

Letter V - Original Lithograph by Rafael Alberti - 1972

By Rafael Alberti

Located in Roma, IT

Letter V by Rafael Alberti, from Alphabet series, is an original lithograph, realized by Rafael Alberti in 1972. Hand-signed, numbered, edition of I/XX prints The state of preserv...

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1970s Contemporary Abstract Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Letter Z - Original Lithograph by Raphael Alberti - 1972

Letter Z - Original Lithograph by Raphael Alberti - 1972

By Rafael Alberti

Located in Roma, IT

Letter Z from Alphabet series is an original lithograph realized by Rafael Alberti in 1972. Hand-signed, dated, numbered, 99 prints.

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1970s Contemporary Abstract Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Abstract Composition - Original Lithograph by Raphael Alberti - 1972
Abstract Composition - Original Lithograph by Raphael Alberti - 1972

Abstract Composition - Original Lithograph by Raphael Alberti - 1972

By Rafael Alberti

Located in Roma, IT

Composition is an original lithograph artwork, realized by Rafael Alberti in 1972. Hand-signed, dated, numbered, edition of 83/99 prints The state of preservation is very good.

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1970s Abstract Abstract Prints

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Lithograph

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1972 Print For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate 1972 print for your needs in our varied inventory. Find Abstract versions now, or shop for Abstract creations for a more modern example of these cherished works. Finding the perfect 1972 print may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 19th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. When looking for the right 1972 print for your space, you can search on 1stDibs by color — popular works were created in bold and neutral palettes with elements of gray, beige, black and blue. A 1972 print from Rafael Alberti, Giacomo Porzano, Joan Miró, Leo Guida and David Hockney — each of whom created distinctive versions of this kind of work — is worth considering. These artworks were handmade with extraordinary care, with artists most often working in lithograph, etching and screen print. If space is limited, you can find a small 1972 print measuring 3.94 high and 0.04 wide, while our inventory also includes works up to 75 across to better suit those in the market for a large 1972 print.

How Much is a 1972 Print?

The average selling price for a 1972 print we offer is $486, while they’re typically $75 on the low end and $81,386 for the highest priced.

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