Agnes Martin Lithographs
Paintings and Drawings, by Agnes Martin 1974-1990 (Stedelijk), 1991
By Agnes Martin
Located in Kingsclere, GB
Paintings and Drawings, by Agnes Martin 1974-1990 (Stedelijk), 1991
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Category
20th Century Abstract Prints
Materials
Lithograph
$12,059
H 11.75 in W 11.75 in
Agnes Martin Recent Paintings Limited Edition 1977 PACE Gallery invite on vellum
By Agnes Martin
Located in New York, NY
Agnes Martin Recent Paintings, 1977
Offset Lithograph invitation on Vellum
12 × 12 inches
Edition
Category
1970s Abstract Geometric Abstract Prints
Materials
Offset, Lithograph
Untitled #10, Minimalist lithograph on vellum transparency paper Lt. Ed., Framed
By Agnes Martin
Located in New York, NY
Agnes Martin
Untitled #10, 1990
Lithograph on vellum transparency paper
Unsigned
Limited Edition of
Category
1990s Minimalist Abstract Prints
Materials
Vellum, Lithograph
$2,500
H 16.75 in W 16.75 in D 0.5 in
Recent Sales
Set of Ten Framed Agnes Martin Lithographs
By Agnes Martin
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Ten individual offset prints after American/Canadian artist Agnes Martin.
Prints accompanied 5000
Category
Vintage 1970s Canadian Drawings
Materials
Paper
Original Lithographs on Vellum by Agnes Martin
Located in Houston, TX
Original lithographs on Vellum by Agnes Martin (1912-2004). Published by Pace Wilderstein in 2000
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Prints
Materials
Glass, Paper, Wood
Paintings and Drawings: Stedelijk Museum portfolio -- Print, Geometric Art
By Agnes Martin
Located in London, GB
AGNES MARTIN
Paintings and Drawings: Stedelijk Museum portfolio, 1990-1991
The complete set of ten
Category
1990s Contemporary Abstract Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Untitled No. 5
By Agnes Martin
Located in Columbia, MO
Untitled No. 5
1991
Lithographs on vellum parchment
Ed. edition of 2500
11.75 x 11.75 inches
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Untitled No. 4
By Agnes Martin
Located in Columbia, MO
Untitled No. 4
1991
Lithographs on vellum parchment
Ed. edition of 2500
11.75 x 11.75 inches
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Untitled No. 10
By Agnes Martin
Located in Columbia, MO
Untitled No. 10
1991
Lithographs on vellum parchment
Ed. edition of 2500
11.75 x 11.75 inches
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Untitled No. 5
By Agnes Martin
Located in Columbia, MO
Untitled No. 5
1991
Lithographs on vellum parchment
Ed. edition of 2500
11.75 x 11.75 inches
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Untitled No. 7
By Agnes Martin
Located in Columbia, MO
Untitled No. 7
1991
Lithographs on vellum parchment
Ed. edition of 2500
11.75 x 11.75 inches
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Lithograph after Agnes Martin
By (after) Agnes Martin
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Lithograph after Agnes Martin, 1991.
Produced by Stedelijk Museum in Amsterdam.
This
Category
1990s Dutch Modern Prints
Materials
Paper
Set of 10 Lithographs after Drawings by Agnes Martin
By (after) Agnes Martin
Located in Stamford, CT
A wonderful set of lithographs after drawings by Agnes Martin on vellum parchment. Newly framed
Category
1990s Dutch Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Parchment Paper
Set of 10 Lithographs after Drawings by Agnes Martin
By (after) Agnes Martin
Located in Stamford, CT
A wonderful set of lithographs after drawings by Agnes Martin on vellum parchment. Newly framed
Category
1990s Dutch Modern Decorative Art
Materials
Parchment Paper
Agnes Martin "Praise" coveted Lt Ed. Minimalist print with gold stamp signature
By Agnes Martin
Located in New York, NY
AGNES MARTIN
Praise, 1976
Lithograph on Dalton Natural Bond paper. Gold stamped signature on the
Category
1970s Minimalist Abstract Prints
Materials
Paper, Ink, Mixed Media, Lithograph
Paintings and Drawings: Suite of 10 Separate (Individual) lithographs on vellum
By Agnes Martin
Located in New York, NY
inches. The 10 lithographs are based upon Agnes Martin's paintings that were exhibited at the artist's
Category
1990s Minimalist Abstract Prints
Materials
Lithograph
H 11.75 in W 11.75 in D 0.1 in
Lithograph on vellum, from Paintings and Drawings, Stedelijk Museum, Amst Framed
By Agnes Martin
Located in New York, NY
Agnes Martin
Untitled, from Paintings and Drawings, Stedelijk Museum, Amsterdam, 1990
Lithograph on
Category
1990s Minimalist Abstract Prints
Materials
Vellum, Lithograph
H 16.75 in W 16.75 in D 0.5 in
Paintings and Drawings: Suite of 10 Separate (Individual) lithographs on vellum
By Agnes Martin
Located in New York, NY
measures 12 square inches. The 10 lithographs are based upon Agnes Martin's paintings that were exhibited
Category
Mid-20th Century Minimalist Abstract Prints
Materials
Lithograph, Vellum
H 11.75 in W 11.75 in D 0.1 in
Paintings and Drawings: Suite of 10 Separate (Individual) lithographs on vellum
By Agnes Martin
Located in New York, NY
inches. The 10 lithographs are based upon Agnes Martin's paintings that were exhibited at the artist's
Category
Mid-20th Century Minimalist Abstract Prints
Materials
Lithograph
H 11.75 in W 11.75 in D 0.1 in
Untitled #2, Limited Edition Lithograph on vellum from Stedelijk Museum, Framed
By Agnes Martin
Located in New York, NY
Agnes Martin
Untitled #2, 1990
Lithograph on vellum transparency paper
Unsigned
Limited Edition of
Category
1990s Minimalist Abstract Prints
Materials
Vellum, Lithograph
H 16.75 in W 16.75 in D 0.5 in
Untitled #5, Lt Ed Lithograph on vellum transparency paper for Stedelijk Museum
By Agnes Martin
Located in New York, NY
Agnes Martin
Untitled #5, 1990
Lithograph on vellum transparency paper
Limited Edition of 2500
Category
1990s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Prints
Materials
Vellum, Lithograph
H 16.75 in W 16.75 in D 0.5 in
Untitled (from Paintings and Drawings: 1974-1990) Portfolio of ten lithographs
By Agnes Martin
Located in Bristol, GB
Portfolio of ten lithographs on vellum
Edition of2500 (reported)
30.5 x 30.5 cm (12 x 12in) each
Category
1990s Contemporary More Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Paintings and Drawings: Stedelijk Museum portfolio -- Print, Geometric Art
By Agnes Martin
Located in London, GB
AGNES MARTIN
Paintings and Drawings: Stedelijk Museum portfolio, 1990-1991
The complete set of ten
Category
1990s Contemporary Abstract Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Paintings and Drawings: Stedelijk Museum portfolio -- Print, Geometric Art
By Agnes Martin
Located in London, GB
AGNES MARTIN
Paintings and Drawings: Stedelijk Museum portfolio, 1990-1991
The complete set of ten
Category
1990s Contemporary Abstract Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Untitled, from Paintings and Drawings, Lt. Ed Print, Stedelijk Museum, Amsterdam
By Agnes Martin
Located in New York, NY
Agnes Martin
Untitled, from Paintings and Drawings, Stedelijk Museum, Amsterdam, 1990
Lithograph on
Category
1990s Minimalist Abstract Prints
Materials
Vellum, Lithograph
H 16.75 in W 16.75 in D 0.5 in
Praise
By Agnes Martin
Located in New York, NY
AGNES MARTIN
Praise, 1976
Lithograph on Dalton Natural Bond paper. Gold stamped signature on the
Category
1970s Minimalist Abstract Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Paintings and Drawings: Stedelijk Museum portfolio -- Print, Geometric Art
By Agnes Martin
Located in London, GB
AGNES MARTIN
Paintings and Drawings: Stedelijk Museum portfolio, 1990-1991
The complete set of ten
Category
1990s Contemporary Abstract Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Paintings and Drawings: Stedelijk Museum portfolio -- Print, Geometric Art
By Agnes Martin
Located in London, GB
AGNES MARTIN
Paintings and Drawings: Stedelijk Museum portfolio, 1990-1991
The complete set of ten
Category
1990s Contemporary Abstract Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Paintings and Drawings: Stedelijk Museum portfolio -- Print, Geometric Art
By Agnes Martin
Located in London, GB
AGNES MARTIN
Paintings and Drawings: Stedelijk Museum portfolio, 1990-1991
The complete set of ten
Category
1990s Contemporary Abstract Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Paintings and Drawings: Stedelijk Museum portfolio -- Print, Geometric Art
By Agnes Martin
Located in London, GB
AGNES MARTIN
Paintings and Drawings: Stedelijk Museum portfolio, 1990-1991
The complete set of ten
Category
1990s Contemporary Abstract Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Praise, Limited Edition, Dalton natural bond paper gold stamp signature
By Agnes Martin
Located in New York, NY
AGNES MARTIN
Praise, 1976
Lithograph on Dalton Natural Bond paper. Gold stamped signature on the
Category
1970s Minimalist Abstract Prints
Materials
Lithograph, Paper, Mixed Media, Ink
Untitled No. 9
By Agnes Martin
Located in Columbia, MO
Untitled No. 9
1991
Lithographs on vellum parchment
Ed. edition of 2500
11.75 x 11.75 inches
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Untitled (from Paintings and Drawings: 1974-1990)
By Agnes Martin
Located in Bristol, GB
Portfolio of ten lithographs on vellum
Edition of 2500 (reported)
Not signed or numbered
Mint
Category
1990s Contemporary Abstract Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Untitled No. 2
By Agnes Martin
Located in Columbia, MO
Untitled No. 2
1991
Lithographs on vellum parchment
Ed. edition of 2500
11.75 x 11.75 inches
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Untitled No. 4
By Agnes Martin
Located in Columbia, MO
Untitled No. 4
1991
Lithographs on vellum parchment
Ed. edition of 2500
11.75 x 11.75 inches
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Untitled No. 9
By Agnes Martin
Located in Columbia, MO
Untitled No. 9
1991
Lithographs on vellum parchment
Ed. edition of 2500
11.75 x 11.75 inches
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Untitled (from Paintings and Drawings: 1974-1990)
By Agnes Martin
Located in Bristol, GB
Portfolio of ten lithographs on vellum
Edition of 2500 (reported)
Not signed or numbered
Mint. Sold
Category
1990s Contemporary Abstract Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Untitled (from Paintings and Drawings: 1974-1990)
By Agnes Martin
Located in Bristol, GB
Portfolio of ten lithographs on vellum
Edition of 2500 (reported)
Not signed or numbered
Mint. Sold
Category
1990s Contemporary Abstract Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Untitled (from Paintings and Drawings: 1974-1990)
By Agnes Martin
Located in Bristol, GB
Portfolio of ten lithographs on vellum
Edition of 2500 (reported)
Not signed or numbered
Mint
Category
1990s Contemporary Abstract Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Untitled (from Paintings and Drawings: 1974-1990)
By Agnes Martin
Located in Bristol, GB
Portfolio of ten lithographs on vellum
Edition of 2500 (reported)
Not signed or numbered
Mint
Category
1990s Contemporary Abstract Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Praise
By Agnes Martin
Located in Houston, TX
Agnes Martin
"Praise" 1976
Offset lithograph
11 x 11 inches
ed. 1000
Framed
Category
20th Century Abstract Geometric Prints and Multiples
Materials
Ink
Praise
By Agnes Martin
Located in Houston, TX
Agnes Martin
"Praise" 1976
Offset lithograph on Dalton Natural Bond paper
11 x 11 inches
ed. 1000
Category
20th Century Abstract Geometric Prints and Multiples
Materials
Offset
Praise
By Agnes Martin
Located in Houston, TX
Agnes Martin
"Praise" 1976
Offset lithograph on Dalton Natural Bond paper
11 x 11 inches
ed. 1000
Category
20th Century Abstract Geometric Prints and Multiples
Materials
Offset
Praise
By Agnes Martin
Located in Houston, TX
Agnes Martin
"Praise" 1976
Offset lithograph on Dalton Natural Bond paper
11 x 11 inches
ed. 1000
Category
20th Century Abstract Geometric Prints and Multiples
Materials
Offset
Praise
By Agnes Martin
Located in Houston, TX
Agnes Martin
"Praise" 1976
Offset lithograph on Dalton Natural Bond paper
11 x 11 inches
ed. 1000
Category
20th Century Abstract Geometric Prints and Multiples
Materials
Offset
Praise
By Agnes Martin
Located in Houston, TX
Agnes Martin
"Praise" 1976
Offset lithograph on Dalton Natural Bond paper
11 x 11 inches
ed. 1000
Category
20th Century Abstract Geometric Prints and Multiples
Materials
Offset
Praise
By Agnes Martin
Located in Houston, TX
Agnes Martin
"Praise" 1976
Offset lithograph on Dalton Natural Bond paper
11 x 11 inches
ed. 1000
Category
20th Century Abstract Geometric Prints and Multiples
Materials
Offset
Praise
By Agnes Martin
Located in Houston, TX
Agnes Martin
"Praise" 1976
Offset lithograph on Dalton Natural Bond paper
11 x 11 inches
ed. 1000
Category
20th Century Abstract Geometric Prints and Multiples
Materials
Offset
Praise
By Agnes Martin
Located in Houston, TX
Agnes Martin
"Praise" 1976
Offset lithograph on Dalton Natural Bond paper
11 x 11 inches
ed. 1000
Category
20th Century Abstract Geometric Prints and Multiples
Materials
Offset
Paintings and Drawings, from the Stedelijk Museum portfolio with 10 prints
By (after) Agnes Martin
Located in Morton Grove, IL
for Agnes Martin's 1991 retrospective. The portfolio is comprised of 10 unbound lithographs contained
Category
1990s Abstract Abstract Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Untitled
By (after) Agnes Martin
Located in Morton Grove, IL
Project, Chicago
Agnes Martin (1912- 2004) was arguably one of the most important artists of the 20th
Category
1990s Abstract Abstract Prints
Materials
Lithograph
After Agnes Martin "Untitled #1 from Recent Paintings, " 2003, Offset Lithograph
By Agnes Martin
Located in New York, NY
After Agnes Martin (American, 1912-2004), "Untitled #1," from "Recent Paintings", 2003, offset
Category
Early 2000s American Prints
H 10.5 in W 10.5 in D 1 in
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Agnes Martin Lithographs For Sale on 1stDibs
Find a variety of agnes martin lithographs available on 1stDibs. Browse a selection of Contemporary or Abstract versions of these works for sale today — there are 8 Contemporary and 2 Abstract examples available. These items have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. You can search the agnes martin lithographs that we have for sale on 1stDibs by color — popular works were created in bold and neutral palettes with elements of beige and gray. Many versions of these artworks are appealing in their rich colors and composition, but Agnes Martin and (after) Agnes Martin produced especially popular works that are worth a look. Frequently made by artists working in lithograph, all of these available pieces are unique and have attracted attention over the years.
How Much are Agnes Martin Lithographs?
Agnes martin lithographs can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price for items in our inventory is $7,078, while the lowest priced sells for $1,500 and the highest can go for as much as $15,900.
Agnes Martin for sale on 1stDibs
Born on a farm in rural Saskatchewan, Canada, Agnes Martin immigrated to the United States in 1932 in the hopes of becoming a teacher. After earning a degree in art education, she moved to the desert plains of Taos, New Mexico, where she made abstract paintings with organic forms, which attracted the attention of renowned New York gallerist Betty Parsons, who convinced the artist to join her roster and move to New York in 1957. There, Martin lived and worked on Coenties Slip, a street in Lower Manhattan, alongside a community of artists—including Robert Indiana, Ellsworth Kelly, and Jack Youngerman—who were all drawn to the area’s cheap rents, expansive loft spaces and proximity to the East River. Harbor Number 1 (1957), one of Martin’s earliest New York paintings, combines the geometric abstraction of her earlier Taos work with the newfound inspiration of the harbor landscape, evident in her choice of blue-gray palette.
Over the course of the next decade, Martin developed her signature format: six by six foot painted canvases, covered from edge to edge with meticulously penciled grids and finished with a thin layer of gesso. Though she often showed with other New York abstractionists, Martin’s focused pursuit charted new terrain that lay outside of both the broad gestural vocabulary of Abstract Expressionism and the systematic repetitions of Minimalism. Rather, her practice was tethered to spirituality and drew from a mix of Zen Buddhist and American Transcendentalist ideas. For Martin, painting was “a world without objects, without interruption… or obstacle. It is to accept the necessity of … going into a field of vision as you would cross an empty beach to look at the ocean.”1
In 1967, at the height of her career, Martin faced the loss of her home to new development, the sudden death of her friend Ad Reinhardt, and the growing strain of mental illness; she left New York, and returned to Taos, where she abandoned painting, instead pursuing writing and meditation in isolation. Her return to painting in 1974 was marked by a subtle shift in style: no longer defined by the delicate graphite grid, compositions such as Untitled Number 5 (1975) display bolder geometric schemes—like distant relatives of her earliest works. In these late paintings, Martin evoked the warm palette of the arid desert landscape where she remained for the rest of her life.
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Questions About Agnes Martin Lithographs
- Why did Agnes Martin paint?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Agnes Martin painted because of religious reasons. She viewed producing art as a form of spiritual meditation, borrowing from concepts of Zen Buddhism and American Transcendentalist philosophers. Shop a collection of Agnes Martin art from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.