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Portrait of Vera, The Artist's Wife, proof print
Portrait of Vera, The Artist's Wife, proof print

Portrait of Vera, The Artist's Wife, proof print

By Carl August Walther

Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE

Carl August Walther (1880 Leipzig - 1956 Dresden): Portrait of Vera, The Artist's Wife, proof print, 1908, Etching Technique: Etching on Paper Inscription: Signed and dated in the ...

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20th Century Realist Portrait Prints

Materials

Paper

Sam Francis Original Etching Hand Signed Abstract Modern Artwork Framed Portrait
Sam Francis Original Etching Hand Signed Abstract Modern Artwork Framed Portrait

Sam Francis Original Etching Hand Signed Abstract Modern Artwork Framed Portrait

By Sam Francis

Located in Bloomington, MN

This piece is an ORIGINAL, HAND SIGNED and NUMBERED Artists Proof (AP) etching that is representative of Francis's full realm of genius, including technique and detail.

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Late 20th Century Expressionist Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Etching

Mid-20th Century Anita Kebanoff "Metropolis" Etching
Mid-20th Century Anita Kebanoff "Metropolis" Etching

Mid-20th Century Anita Kebanoff "Metropolis" Etching

Located in Seguin, TX

Metropolis embossed etching artist proof by Anita Klebanoff. Signed illegibly and titled in pencil along lower margin.

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Mid-20th Century American Modern Prints

Materials

Paper

Zoot Suit
Zoot Suit

Ed RuschaZoot Suit, 2014

Unavailable|$11,800

Zoot Suit

By Ed Ruscha

Located in Santa Fe, NM

Zoot Suit is a 2014 etching by American artist Ed Ruscha. Zoot Suit is from an edition of 40 plus artist and printers proofs.

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2010s Pop Art Prints and Multiples

Materials

Etching

Vincent with Open Mouth

Vincent with Open Mouth

By Alex Katz

Located in New York, NY

Aquatint and drypoint 14 3/4 x 22 1/4 inches Edition: 58 Artist Proofs: 8 White German Etching paper Printed by Jennifer Melby, New York Co-published by Brooke Alexander, Inc., New Y...

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1970s Pop Art Prints and Multiples

Materials

Drypoint, Aquatint

Lovers Looking Back

Lovers Looking Back

By Walter Dendy Sadler

Located in Mount Vernon, NY

Walter Dendy Sadler "Lovers Looking Back" Framed Pencil Signed Etching Remarque Artists Proof James Dobie Published By Lefevre, London 1919

Category

Mid-20th Century More Art

Materials

Archival Paper

Eruption by Arun Bose
Eruption by Arun Bose

Eruption by Arun Bose

Unavailable|$1,250

Eruption by Arun Bose

By bose

Located in Providence, RI

Etching AP (Artist Proof) entitled "ERUPTION" by Arun Bose, circa 1974.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art

Materials

Paper

Untitled Small Red

Untitled Small Red

By Christopher Shore

Located in Pound Ridge, NY

Etching Artist proof in frame ​ Christopher Shore is a printmaker whose passion for works on paper is exhibited here, showcasing a variety of techniques and formats.

Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Prints

Mayumi Oda Signed "Pansies" Artist Proof Etching in Orange
Mayumi Oda Signed "Pansies" Artist Proof Etching in Orange

Mayumi Oda Signed "Pansies" Artist Proof Etching in Orange

By Mayumi Oda

Located in Ross, CA

Original signed artist proof etching by Japanese artist Mayumi Oda from her painting "Pansies".

Category

Late 20th Century Japanese Modern Drawings

Materials

Paper

Salvador Dali "Museum of Science and Industry" Hand Signed Artists Proof Etching
Salvador Dali "Museum of Science and Industry" Hand Signed Artists Proof Etching

Salvador Dali "Museum of Science and Industry" Hand Signed Artists Proof Etching

By Salvador Dalí­

Located in Dayton, OH

Salvador Dali "Museum of Science and Industry" hand signed artists proof etching Museum of Science and Industry (Plate D) drypoint etching with stencil by Salvador Dali.

Category

Vintage 1970s Prints

Materials

Paper

"Freaks Frieze" Surrealist Figurative Artist Proof Etching
"Freaks Frieze" Surrealist Figurative Artist Proof Etching

"Freaks Frieze" Surrealist Figurative Artist Proof Etching

Located in Houston, TX

Surrealist figurative etching of a train of characters. The work is signed by Houston, Texas artist Jack Spivey. The work is framed in a wooden frame with a red matte. Dimensions wi...

Category

20th Century Modern Abstract Prints

Materials

Etching

Signed Artist Proof Etching "Pheasants" by Hans Kleiber, Early 20th Century
Signed Artist Proof Etching "Pheasants" by Hans Kleiber, Early 20th Century

Signed Artist Proof Etching "Pheasants" by Hans Kleiber, Early 20th Century

Located in Big Flats, NY

A signed artist proof etching "Pheasants" by Hans Kleiber depicts ring-neck pheasants in field, early 20th century Measures: 14.25" H x 16" W x 1" D Additional Information: Ha...

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Early 20th Century German Prints

Materials

Paper

Paul Bisson (b. 1938) - Artist's Proof  Etching with Aquatint, Slipway
Paul Bisson (b. 1938) - Artist's Proof  Etching with Aquatint, Slipway

Paul Bisson (b. 1938) - Artist's Proof Etching with Aquatint, Slipway

Located in Corsham, GB

Seemingly unpopulated, there are piles of discarded materials and a derelict harbour hut which implies that this once busy dockyard has fallen out of favour. Executed in etching with...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Figurative Prints

Materials

Aquatint

Modernist Etching, Artist Proof, c. 1962
Modernist Etching, Artist Proof, c. 1962

Modernist Etching, Artist Proof, c. 1962

Located in Chicago, IL

A chic modernist artist proof etching by James Quentin Young depicting a kneeling figure rendered in bold geometric shapes and embellished with gray and black ink.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Prints

Materials

Paper

Modernist Daniel in Lions Den Biblical Judaica Etching Israeli Artist
Modernist Daniel in Lions Den Biblical Judaica Etching Israeli Artist

Modernist Daniel in Lions Den Biblical Judaica Etching Israeli Artist

Located in Surfside, FL

Daniel In Lions Den. Artist proof etching. it depicts a rabbi wrapped in a tallit surrounded by lions.

Category

20th Century Modern Figurative Prints

Materials

Etching

Mid-Century Modernist Abstract Etching by Johnny Friedlaender
Mid-Century Modernist Abstract Etching by Johnny Friedlaender

Mid-Century Modernist Abstract Etching by Johnny Friedlaender

By Johnny Friedlaender

Located in New York, NY

This abstract artist proof etching is signed "Friedlaender" at the bottom right.

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Vintage 1970s American Prints

c.1830 English Etching Artist Proof
c.1830 English Etching Artist Proof

c.1830 English Etching Artist Proof

Located in Highwood, IL

English etching artist proof. The bottom reads as follows: Printed by Henry Fradelle and engraved by W.Say.Engraver to H.R.H the Duke of Gloucester, 7.Weymouth Street, Portland P...

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Antique 19th Century English Prints

Etching - New York - 1976 (Artist proof)

Etching - New York - 1976 (Artist proof)

By Cuca Romley

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Modern Art Etc (sm) Curates a series of original etchings from respected European artist Cuca Romley. Ms Romley is 81 years and currently based in Spain. She was trained at The École...

"Espriu", a rare Artist’s Proof of an abstract coloured etching, signed by Miró
"Espriu", a rare Artist’s Proof of an abstract coloured etching, signed by Miró

"Espriu", a rare Artist’s Proof of an abstract coloured etching, signed by Miró

By Joan Miró

Located in Naples, Florida

ESPRIU by Joan Miró (1893 – 1983). This is a rare artist proof apart from the edition of 50. It is a coloured etching on special paper, signed by the artist Joan Miro with dedicati...

Category

20th Century Abstract Abstract Prints

Materials

Etching, Aquatint

Max Earnst 'Il Pleut' Artist's Proof (B.A.T) Color Etching and Aquatint
Max Earnst 'Il Pleut' Artist's Proof (B.A.T) Color Etching and Aquatint

Max Earnst 'Il Pleut' Artist's Proof (B.A.T) Color Etching and Aquatint

By Max Ernst

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful and dynamic print from the esteemed Surrealist and Modernist painter Max Ernst, Born in Germany in 1891, then fled Germany in 1938 because of Anti Semitism and became a...

Category

1970s Modern Mixed Media

Materials

Etching, Aquatint

Far Across the Rio Grande; artist proof
Far Across the Rio Grande; artist proof

Far Across the Rio Grande; artist proof

By Gene Kloss

Located in Denver, CO

An artist proof in excellent condition. "Far Across the Rio Grande" vividly depicts the vast landscape of Northern New Mexico and was created in 1939 in an edition of only 75. Incl...

Category

1930s American Realist Landscape Prints

Materials

Etching

Old Mine on Red Mountain (Colorado); artist proof
Old Mine on Red Mountain (Colorado); artist proof

Old Mine on Red Mountain (Colorado); artist proof

By Gene Kloss

Located in Denver, CO

An original signed Drypoint Etching, "Old Mine on Red Mountain (Colorado)" by Gene Kloss (1903-1996), created in 1967 in an edition of 50. The location is between Ouray and Silverto...

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1960s Modern Landscape Prints

Materials

Etching

“Profiles 4”
“Profiles 4”

“Profiles 4”

By Nahum Tschacbasov

Located in Southampton, NY

Hand colored original artist proof etching by the well known Russian/American artist Nahum Tschacbasov.

Category

1940s Modern Figurative Prints

Materials

Archival Paper, Etching

Lone Horse ( Artist Proof), 1940s American Modernist Portrait of Horse Print
Lone Horse ( Artist Proof), 1940s American Modernist Portrait of Horse Print

Lone Horse ( Artist Proof), 1940s American Modernist Portrait of Horse Print

By Ethel Magafan

Located in Denver, CO

"Lone Horse (Artist Proof)", is an etching on paper by western artist Ethel Magafan (1916-1993) of a single dark horse standing outside eating in a field with a blanket on and dark c...

Category

1940s American Modern Animal Prints

Materials

Paper, Etching

Original American Pop Art Multi Media "Pancake Eater" Plexiglass Artist's Proof
Original American Pop Art Multi Media "Pancake Eater" Plexiglass Artist's Proof

Original American Pop Art Multi Media "Pancake Eater" Plexiglass Artist's Proof

By Red Grooms

Located in Portland, OR

The Pancake Eater, 1981 by Red Grooms (b. 1937), an Artist's Proof, 2 of 9 (apart from the edition of 31). Multi-layer lithograph and silkscreen in 31 colors with gold radiance powde...

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1980s Pop Art Figurative Paintings

Materials

Plexiglass, Paper, Mixed Media, Archival Paper, Color, Etching, Lithograph

2014 Wayne Gonzales 'CROWD' Portfolio with Five Etchings
2014 Wayne Gonzales 'CROWD' Portfolio with Five Etchings

2014 Wayne Gonzales 'CROWD' Portfolio with Five Etchings

By Wayne Gonzales

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Limited to an edition of 40, with 10 artist’s proofs, these etchings showcase Gonzales’s dynamic style and attention to detail.

Category

2010s Contemporary Prints and Multiples

Materials

Etching

International Surrealist Exhibition - Rare Book - 1962
International Surrealist Exhibition - Rare Book - 1962

International Surrealist Exhibition - Rare Book - 1962

Located in Roma, IT

Printed in 100 copies of which 1 to 60, 25 from I to XXV and 15 Artist proofs. Edition including 10 original etchings chosen by Tristan Sauvage by Jean Benoit, Yves L' Eouette, Yves ...

Category

1920s Surrealist More Art

Materials

Paper

Contemporary, highly decorative, original graphic aquatints by Gordon House
Contemporary, highly decorative, original graphic aquatints by Gordon House

Contemporary, highly decorative, original graphic aquatints by Gordon House

By Gordon House

Located in Petworth, West Sussex

Gordon House (1932-2004), 'Mumbles Pontardawe Penrhos', published 1984 aquatint etchings. Unique set of Eleven artist proofs (ten plus title) aquatint etchings on rivs paper , ea...

Category

Vintage 1980s European Contemporary Art

Materials

Paint

Romantic Louis Icart Artist Proof
Romantic Louis Icart Artist Proof

Romantic Louis Icart Artist Proof

By Louis Icart

Located in Hopewell, NJ

(French. 1888- 1950) Artist Proof etching Circa 1927. Signed and also has artist's blind stamp lower left.

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Early 20th Century French Prints

"Caitlin's Bird" Etching in Handmade Tramp Art Frame by Tony Fitzpatrick, 1995
"Caitlin's Bird" Etching in Handmade Tramp Art Frame by Tony Fitzpatrick, 1995

"Caitlin's Bird" Etching in Handmade Tramp Art Frame by Tony Fitzpatrick, 1995

By Salvador Dalí­

Located in Skokie, IL

Tony Fitzpatrick "Caitlin's Bird" etching in handmade tramp art frame, USA, 1995 Tony Fitzpatrick "Caitlin's Bird" artist proof etching in handmade tramp art frame, USA, 1995.

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Art

Materials

Pine, Paper, Glass

Miguel Macaya Bullfighter Etching Artist Proof
Miguel Macaya Bullfighter Etching Artist Proof

Miguel Macaya Bullfighter Etching Artist Proof

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Miguel Macaya bullfighter etching artist proof stamped.  

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1990s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Prints

Materials

Paper

"Jaqueline" Miniature Portrait - Etching on Paper (Artist's Proof)
"Jaqueline" Miniature Portrait - Etching on Paper (Artist's Proof)

"Jaqueline" Miniature Portrait - Etching on Paper (Artist's Proof)

Located in Soquel, CA

Miniature portrait by unknown artist "L.S" (20th Century). This portrait is expressive, subject has short, reddish hair, and downcast eyes, creating a softness in her expression. Nu...

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Late 20th Century Impressionist Portrait Prints

Materials

Paper, Ink, Etching

Miquel Barcelo Lit 1 1987
Miquel Barcelo Lit 1 1987

Miquel Barcelo Lit 1 1987

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Miquel Barceló b 1957..Spain.. This is an artist proof etching of a limited edition series …pencil signed on the bottom left EA .and the artist signature on the bottom, right… We pu...

Category

Vintage 1980s French Modern Prints

Materials

Paper

Return of Ulysses - Original etching and litograph - 1977 - Artist proof
Return of Ulysses - Original etching and litograph - 1977 - Artist proof

Return of Ulysses - Original etching and litograph - 1977 - Artist proof

By Salvador Dalí­

Located in Paris, IDF

Salvador Dali (1904-1989) Return of Ulysses (1977) Original Etching and lithograph on vellum Arches Handsigned in pencil Artist proof Size : 30 x 22.2 inch (76 x 56,5 cm) Refere...

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1970s Surrealist Figurative Prints

Materials

Etching

Print / Hand Colored etching - Greenwich Village, New York  (Artist proofs)
Print / Hand Colored etching - Greenwich Village, New York  (Artist proofs)

Print / Hand Colored etching - Greenwich Village, New York (Artist proofs)

By Cuca Romley

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Modern Art Etc curates a series of original etchings from respected European artist and ex-New Yorker, Cuca Romley. Ms Romley is in her early eighties, and currently based in Spain a...

Category

1980s Modern Landscape Prints

Materials

Etching

Antique Dry Point Etching Artist's Proof by M. Ryerson "The Hayden Sonata"
Antique Dry Point Etching Artist's Proof by M. Ryerson "The Hayden Sonata"

Antique Dry Point Etching Artist's Proof by M. Ryerson "The Hayden Sonata"

By Margery Austen Ryerson

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique original artist's proof dry point etching by Margery Ryerson (1886-1989) of children performing on grand piano and violin, titled lower left "The Hayden Sonata", si...

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Mid-20th Century American Drawings

Johnny Friedlaender Abstract Artist's Proof Signed Limited Edition Print
Johnny Friedlaender Abstract Artist's Proof Signed Limited Edition Print

Johnny Friedlaender Abstract Artist's Proof Signed Limited Edition Print

By Johnny Friedlaender

Located in San Rafael, CA

Johnny Gotthard Friedlaender (German, 1912-1992) 'Cadran Solair' (Sun Dial) Titled verso Aquatint etching in colors on wove paper Pencil signed lower right, edition EA (épreuve d'ar...

Category

1960s Abstract Abstract Prints

Materials

Etching, Aquatint

“Untitled”
“Untitled”

“Untitled”

By Nahum Tschacbasov

Located in Southampton, NY

Hand colored original artist proof etching by the well known Russian/American artist Nahum Tschacbasov.

Category

1940s Modern Figurative Prints

Materials

Archival Paper, Etching

“Mermaid with Bird”
“Mermaid with Bird”

“Mermaid with Bird”

By Nahum Tschacbasov

Located in Southampton, NY

Hand colored original artist proof etching by the well known Russian/American artist Nahum Tschacbasov.

Category

1950s Modern Figurative Prints

Materials

Archival Paper, Etching

Warrington Colescott, Your Day in Court mixed media graphic signed Artists Proof
Warrington Colescott, Your Day in Court mixed media graphic signed Artists Proof

Warrington Colescott, Your Day in Court mixed media graphic signed Artists Proof

By Warrington Colescott

Located in New York, NY

Warrington Colescott Your Day in Court, from the portfolio Wisconsin Graphics, 1971 Drypoint, etching, aquatint, woodcut, & soft-ground etching, w roulette, vibrograver, letterpress ...

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1970s Modern Figurative Prints

Materials

Drypoint, Etching, Aquatint, Woodcut

Three Images - Original Etching by Victor Pasmore - 1974
Three Images - Original Etching by Victor Pasmore - 1974

Three Images - Original Etching by Victor Pasmore - 1974

By Victor Pasmore

Located in Roma, IT

Numbered lower left from an edition of 90 pieces and XV artist proofs Contemporary etching and aquatint on copper plate printed in 2 colors on Fabriano Rosaspina paper Printed by ...

Category

1970s Contemporary Abstract Prints

Materials

Etching

Salvador Dali 'Hippofemme' Etching
Salvador Dali 'Hippofemme' Etching

Salvador Dali 'Hippofemme' Etching

By Salvador Dalí­

Located in Petworth, West Sussex

Salvador Dali (Spanish, 1908-1989), 'Hippofemme', 1973, dry point etching, signed, artist's proof (edition of 175), framed, published Micheler and Lopsinge, Catalogue Raisonne.

Category

20th Century Spanish Modern Prints

Materials

Paper

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Artist Proof Etching For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate artist proof etching for your needs in our varied inventory. Find Impressionist versions now, or shop for Impressionist creations for a more modern example of these cherished works. If you’re looking for an artist proof etching from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. When looking for the right artist proof etching for your space, you can search on 1stDibs by color — popular works were created in bold and neutral palettes with elements of gray, beige, brown and red. Finding an appealing artist proof etching — no matter the origin — is easy, but Doris Warner, Albert Al Hirschfeld, Edgar Chahine, Johnny Friedlaender and Shirley Gorelick each produced popular versions that are worth a look. These artworks were handmade with extraordinary care, with artists most often working in etching, paper and ink.

How Much is a Artist Proof Etching?

The price for an artist proof etching in our collection starts at $299 and tops out at $7,500 with the average selling for $1,190.
Questions About Artist Proof Etching
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    Whether artist’s proofs are more valuable varies. The limited supply of artist’s proofs often makes them more valuable than other prints. Discrepancies between artist’s proofs and the final prints can also increase their value. However, an artist’s proof that has a poor-quality image or is in poor condition may not be worth as much. If you're curious about the value of a particular piece, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable art dealer can evaluate it for you. Explore a selection of art prints on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2024
    Yes, an artist's proof may be worth more than a regular edition print. The reason for this is that there is a smaller number of artist's proofs since these prints are ones that the artist produces and then holds back rather than offering for sale. Depending on the image quality and overall condition, an artist's proof is usually worth 20% to 50% more than an edition print. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable art dealer can provide a more specific valuation for your print. On 1stDibs, shop a wide range of art prints from some of the world's top galleries and dealers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024
    Yes, an artist's proof may be valuable. Generally, an artist's proof may sell for 20 to 50% more than the going price for a limited edition print from its series. However, the value of prints varies greatly depending on the artist, subject, age and condition. A certified appraiser or knowledgeable art dealer can give you an idea of how much a particular proof may be worth. On 1stDibs, explore a wide range of art prints.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024
    The difference between an artist's proof and an edition comes down to purpose. An artist's proof can be thought of as a test run, a print that the artist makes to see how the image appears. Normally, the artist does not intend to sell these proofs. An edition is a print produced for the purpose of sale. You will sometimes see the term "main edition" used in place of edition. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of art prints.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019

    Artist proofs often command a higher price because of their rarity.

  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 16, 2024
    How much a Norman Rockwell artist's proof is worth depends on its condition, size, history and other factors. Generally, Rockwell's artist's proofs are worth more than standard limited edition prints of the same subject and quality because fewer were made, and selling prices for them are often in the thousands of dollars. Rockwell is among the most revered painters of the 20th century. His figurative and portrait paintings reflect an innocent and idyllic America described by the artist as "life as I would like it to be." For nearly 50 years, he illustrated the covers of The Saturday Evening Post in a rich and emotive style that gave distinctive personalities to his imagined characters. In total, Rockwell created more than 4,000 works of art throughout his life. To get a valuation performed on your artist's proof, use the services of a certified appraiser or experienced art dealer. On 1stDibs, shop a wide variety of Norman Rockwell art.