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"Durham" original etching

"Durham" original etching

Located in Henderson, NV

Medium: original etching. This impression on laid paper was printed in London in 1868 for the rare first volume of Philip Gilbert Hamerton's "Etching and Etchers".

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1860s Prints and Multiples

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Etching

Circus - Original Etching
Circus - Original Etching

Circus - Original Etching

By Georges Rouault

Located in Paris, IDF

Georges ROUAULT (1871-1958) Circus, 1927 Original etching Signed in the plate Limited to 225 copies (Not numbered) On BFK Rives vellum 33 x 25 cm (c. 12.9 x 9.8 in) Excellent condi...

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1920s Modern Figurative Prints

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Etching

Framed Etching of Massive Urn, Piranesi Plate 549, Circa 1820
Framed Etching of Massive Urn, Piranesi Plate 549, Circa 1820

Framed Etching of Massive Urn, Piranesi Plate 549, Circa 1820

By Giovanni Battista Piranesi, Francesco Piranesi

Located in Downingtown, PA

Piranesi Etching of an Antique Roman Vase and Pedestal, Vasi e Candelabri Paris Edition, Circa 1800–1835 Etching with engraving by Giovanni Battista Piranesi (Italian, 1720–1778), f...

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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Georgian Prints

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Paper

The Racing Selection Copper-Plate Etching Print by Will Taylor
The Racing Selection Copper-Plate Etching Print by Will Taylor

The Racing Selection Copper-Plate Etching Print by Will Taylor

Located in Deddington, GB

These are original copper plate etchings presented in limited editions. They play on ideas of mathematics, interconnections and backward writing – a conceit of printmaking.

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2010s Abstract Figurative Prints

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Paper

"Paysage, Soir" original etching

"Paysage, Soir" original etching

By Charles-Emile Jacque

Located in Henderson, NV

Plate size: 4 3/4 x 7 7/8 inches (120 x 198mm). Signed in the plate (not by hand).

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1880s Prints and Multiples

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Etching

"Les Laveuses" original etching

"Les Laveuses" original etching

Located in Henderson, NV

Medium: original etching. This impression on laid paper was printed in 1880 for Philip Gilbert Hamerton's very scarce "Etching and Etchers".

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1880s Prints and Multiples

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Etching

"The Herdsman" original etching
"The Herdsman" original etching

"The Herdsman" original etching

By Paulus Potter

Located in Henderson, NV

G. Hamerton's "Etching and Etchers". Plate size: 7 1/8 x 8 inches.

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1860s Prints and Multiples

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Etching

Standing Nude - Original etching
Standing Nude - Original etching

Standing Nude - Original etching

By Charles Camoin

Located in Paris, IDF

Charles CAMOIN Standing Nude, 1946 Original etching Printed signature in the plate Numbered / XX copies On Lana vellum 26 x 36 cm (c. 10.2 x 14 inch) Excellent condition

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Late 20th Century Modern Nude Prints

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Etching

"The Token" original etching

"The Token" original etching

Located in Henderson, NV

Medium: original etching. This impression was printed on laid paper and published in 1887 by the New York Etching Club.

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1880s Prints and Multiples

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Etching

"Leith Docks" original etching

"Leith Docks" original etching

Located in Henderson, NV

Plate size: 8 x 5 inches (200 x 127 mm). Signed by William Hole in the plate (not by hand).

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1880s Prints and Multiples

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Etching

"Leisure Moments" original etching

"Leisure Moments" original etching

By James King

Located in Henderson, NV

Medium: original etching. Printed in 1888 and published by The New York Etching Club.

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1880s Prints and Multiples

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Etching

"The Complete Angler" original etching

"The Complete Angler" original etching

By Sir Francis Seymour Haden, R.A.

Located in Henderson, NV

Medium: original etching. This impression on Arches laid paper was printed in 1880 for Philip Gilbert Hamerton's scarce "Etching and Etchers".

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1880s Landscape Prints

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Etching

Lovers - Original etching, 1943
Lovers - Original etching, 1943

Lovers - Original etching, 1943

By Luc-Albert Moreau

Located in Paris, IDF

Luc-Albert MOREAU Lovers Original etching Printed signature in the plate On Arches vellum 30 x 25 cm (c. 12 x 10 inch) Printed in Haasen workshop in 1943 Excellent condition

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1940s Modern Nude Prints

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Etching

"Environs de Rix" original etching

"Environs de Rix" original etching

By Adolphe APPIAN

Located in Henderson, NV

Medium: original etching. This impression on laid paper printed in 1868 for Philip Gilbert Hamerton's very scarce "Etching and Etchers".

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1860s Prints and Multiples

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Etching

Rider and Dancer - Original Etching
Rider and Dancer - Original Etching

Rider and Dancer - Original Etching

By Marie Laurencin

Located in Paris, IDF

Marie LAURENCIN Rider and dancer, 1949 Color etching Printed signature in the plate On Arches vellum 38 x 28 cm (c. 15 x 11in) INFORMATION : Created by Laurencin and engraved by Lo...

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1940s Modern Figurative Prints

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Etching, Aquatint

Emile Buland (1857-1938) Two romantic engravings of women after Antoine Calbet
Emile Buland (1857-1938) Two romantic engravings of women after Antoine Calbet

Emile Buland (1857-1938) Two romantic engravings of women after Antoine Calbet

Located in Argenteuil, IDF

"On the Terrace" and "Nude" engraved by Jean Emile Buland (1857-1938), winner of the 1st Grand Prix de Rome in 1880 after paintings by Antoine Calbet (1860-1944) Perfect condition o...

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Early 20th Century French Romantic Prints

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Paper

"The Sleeper" etching after Van Ostade

"The Sleeper" etching after Van Ostade

Located in Henderson, NV

This impression on laid paper was printed in 1880 for Philip Gilbert Hamerton's very scarce "Etching and Etchers". Plate size: 8 x 5 inches (203 x 130 mm).

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1880s Prints and Multiples

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Etching

"The Drawing Lesson" original etching

"The Drawing Lesson" original etching

By Adolphe Lalauze

Located in Henderson, NV

Medium: original etching. This impression on laid paper was printed in 1880 for Philip Gilbert Hamerton's very scarce "Etching and Etchers".

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1880s Prints and Multiples

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Etching

Blue Serpent
Blue Serpent

Blue Serpent

By André Masson

Located in New York, NY

Andre Masson (1896-1988), Blue Serpent, 1957, 2 plates, 1) etching and aquatint in colors, signed, dated (30/7/61) and  inscribed “pour Louis Broder epreuve d’artiste.”

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1950s Abstract Prints

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Etching, Aquatint

Sleeping Nude - Original etching, 1943
Sleeping Nude - Original etching, 1943

Sleeping Nude - Original etching, 1943

By Camille Berg

Located in Paris, IDF

Camille BERG Sleeping Nude Original etching Printed signature in the plate On Arches vellum 30 x 25 cm (c. 12 x 10 inch) Printed in Haasen workshop in 1943 Excellent condition

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1940s Modern Nude Prints

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Etching

Mythological Beauty - Original etching, 1943
Mythological Beauty - Original etching, 1943

Mythological Beauty - Original etching, 1943

By Jacques Boullaire

Located in Paris, IDF

Jacques BOULLAIRE Mythological Beauty Original etching Printed signature in the plate On Arches vellum 30 x 25 cm (c. 12 x 10 inch) Printed in Haasen workshop in 1943 Excellent con...

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1940s Modern Figurative Prints

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Etching

The Hug - Original etching, 1943
The Hug - Original etching, 1943

The Hug - Original etching, 1943

By Jean Gabriel Daragnès

Located in Paris, IDF

Jean-Gabriel DARAGNES The Hug Original etching Printed signature in the plate On Arches vellum 30 x 25 cm (c. 12 x 10 inch) Printed in Haasen workshop in 1943 Excellent condition

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1940s Modern Figurative Prints

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Etching

The Pink Tablecloth - Original etching
The Pink Tablecloth - Original etching

The Pink Tablecloth - Original etching

By Henri Le Sidaner

Located in Paris, IDF

Henri LE SIDANER (1862-1939) The Pink Tablecloth, 1928 Original drypoint etching Signed in the plate On vellum, 28 x 20.5 cm Very good condition, minor flaws at the edges of the page

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1920s Impressionist Still-life Prints

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Drypoint, Etching

L'eglise de Villeneuve sur Bellot, Seine-et-Marn
L'eglise de Villeneuve sur Bellot, Seine-et-Marn

L'eglise de Villeneuve sur Bellot, Seine-et-Marn

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist: August Lepere – French (1849-1918) Title: L'eglise de Villeneuve sur Bellot, Seine-et-Marn Year: 1915 Publisher: Edmond Sagot (blindstamp, lower right margin) Edition: 7/9, f...

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1910s Realist Landscape Prints

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Etching

Surrealist Horse - Original Etching, 1946
Surrealist Horse - Original Etching, 1946

Surrealist Horse - Original Etching, 1946

By Roger Vieillard

Located in Paris, IDF

Roger Vieillard Surrealist Horse, 1946 Original etching Printed signature in the plate On BFK Rives vellum, 25 x 32,5 cm (c. 9,8 x 12,7 inch) Edition limited to 300 copies (unnumber...

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1940s Surrealist Figurative Prints

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Etching

Superlative Sunrise - Original etching, 1943
Superlative Sunrise - Original etching, 1943

Superlative Sunrise - Original etching, 1943

By Jean Frélaut

Located in Paris, IDF

Jean FRELAUT Superlative Sunrise Original etching Printed signature in the plate On Arches vellum 30 x 25 cm (c. 12 x 10 inch) Printed in Haasen workshop in 1943 Excellent condition

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1940s Modern Landscape Prints

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Etching

Surrealist Mountain - Original Etching, 1946
Surrealist Mountain - Original Etching, 1946

Surrealist Mountain - Original Etching, 1946

By Jacques Villon

Located in Paris, IDF

Jacques Villon Surrealist Mountain, 1946 Original etching Printed signature in the plate On BFK Rives vellum, 25 x 32,5 cm (c. 9,8 x 12,7 inch) Edition limited to 300 copies (unnumb...

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1940s Surrealist Landscape Prints

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Etching

Tim Southall, Destination Unknown, Contemporary Art Print, Affordable Art
Tim Southall, Destination Unknown, Contemporary Art Print, Affordable Art

Tim Southall, Destination Unknown, Contemporary Art Print, Affordable Art

By Tim Southall

Located in Deddington, GB

In the printing process the artist has then taken a second blank etching plate and inked this up freely with different coloured inks, overprinting the two plates ti create the finish...

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21st Century and Contemporary Conceptual Abstract Prints

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Paper, Etching, Monoprint

Pliouchkine's Village - Original Etching - Ref. Sorlier #44
Pliouchkine's Village - Original Etching - Ref. Sorlier #44

Pliouchkine's Village - Original Etching - Ref. Sorlier #44

By Marc Chagall

Located in Paris, IDF

Marc Chagall (1887-1985) Pliouchkine's Village, 1948 Original etching Printed signature in the plate Unnumbered edition limited to 368 copies On Arches Vellum 28 x 37.5 cm (c. 11...

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1940s Modern Animal Prints

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Etching

Sobakevitch's House - Original Etching - Ref. Sorlier #32
Sobakevitch's House - Original Etching - Ref. Sorlier #32

Sobakevitch's House - Original Etching - Ref. Sorlier #32

By Marc Chagall

Located in Paris, IDF

Marc Chagall (1887-1985) Sobakevitch's House, 1948 Original etching Signed in the plate Unnumbered edition limited to 368 copies On Arches Vellum 28 x 37.5 cm (c. 11 x 14.6 in) ...

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1940s Modern Animal Prints

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Etching

Charlie Davies, Agapanthus, Limited Edition Floral Print, Affordable Art
Charlie Davies, Agapanthus, Limited Edition Floral Print, Affordable Art

Charlie Davies, Agapanthus, Limited Edition Floral Print, Affordable Art

By Charlie Davies

Located in Deddington, GB

Agapanthus [2021] Limited Edition Flowers Soft Etching Edition number 100 Image size: H:29.5 cm x W:29.5 cm Complete Size of Unframed Work: H:50 cm x W:50 cm x D:0.1cm Sold Unframed ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Still-life Prints

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Paper, Etching

Sobakevitch eating - Original Etching - Ref. Sorlier #39
Sobakevitch eating - Original Etching - Ref. Sorlier #39

Sobakevitch eating - Original Etching - Ref. Sorlier #39

By Marc Chagall

Located in Paris, IDF

Marc Chagall (1887-1985) Sobakevitch eating, 1948 Original etching Printed signature in the plate Unnumbered edition limited to 368 copies On Arches Vellum 28 x 37.5 cm (c. 11 x ...

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1940s Modern Animal Prints

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Etching

The Deposit - Original Etching - Ref. Sorlier #37
The Deposit - Original Etching - Ref. Sorlier #37

The Deposit - Original Etching - Ref. Sorlier #37

By Marc Chagall

Located in Paris, IDF

Marc Chagall (1887-1985) The Deposit, 1948 Original etching Printed signature in the plate Unnumbered edition limited to 368 copies On Arches Vellum 28 x 37.5 cm (c. 11 x 14.6 in...

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1940s Modern Animal Prints

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Etching

Dinner's Time - Original Etching - Ref. Sorlier #33
Dinner's Time - Original Etching - Ref. Sorlier #33

Dinner's Time - Original Etching - Ref. Sorlier #33

By Marc Chagall

Located in Paris, IDF

Marc Chagall (1887-1985) Dinner's Time, 1948 Original etching Printed signature in the plate Unnumbered edition limited to 368 copies On Arches Vellum 28 x 37.5 cm (c. 11 x 14.6 ...

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1940s Modern Animal Prints

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Etching

Lady Sobakevitch - Original Etching - Ref. Sorlier #34
Lady Sobakevitch - Original Etching - Ref. Sorlier #34

Lady Sobakevitch - Original Etching - Ref. Sorlier #34

By Marc Chagall

Located in Paris, IDF

Marc Chagall (1887-1985) Lady Sobakevitch, 1948 Original etching Printed signature in the plate Unnumbered edition limited to 368 copies On Arches Vellum 37.5 x 28cm (c. 14.6 x 1...

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1940s Modern Animal Prints

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Etching

The Rodeo - Original Etching - Ref. Sorlier #27
The Rodeo - Original Etching - Ref. Sorlier #27

The Rodeo - Original Etching - Ref. Sorlier #27

By Marc Chagall

Located in Paris, IDF

Marc Chagall (1887-1985) The Rodeo (The Father Mitiai and the Father Miniai), 1948 Original etching Printed signature in the plate Unnumbered edition limited to 368 copies On Arc...

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1940s Modern Animal Prints

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Etching

The Negotiation - Original Etching - Ref. Sorlier #85
The Negotiation - Original Etching - Ref. Sorlier #85

The Negotiation - Original Etching - Ref. Sorlier #85

By Marc Chagall

Located in Paris, IDF

Marc Chagall (1887-1985) The Negotiation (The Swiss Man Won't Let Chichikov In), 1948 Original etching Printed signature in the plate Unnumbered edition limited to 368 copies On ...

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1940s Modern Animal Prints

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Etching

The Education - Original Etching - Ref. Sorlier #77
The Education - Original Etching - Ref. Sorlier #77

The Education - Original Etching - Ref. Sorlier #77

By Marc Chagall

Located in Paris, IDF

Marc Chagall (1887-1985) The Education (The Governor's Wife Scolds Her Daughter), 1948 Original etching Printed signature in the plate Unnumbered edition limited to 368 copies On...

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1940s Modern Animal Prints

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Etching

Tchitchikov's Dreams - Original Etching - Ref. Sorlier #28
Tchitchikov's Dreams - Original Etching - Ref. Sorlier #28

Tchitchikov's Dreams - Original Etching - Ref. Sorlier #28

By Marc Chagall

Located in Paris, IDF

Marc Chagall (1887-1985) Tchitchikov's Dreams, 1948 Original etching Printed signature in the plate Unnumbered edition limited to 368 copies On Arches Vellum 37.5 x 28cm (c. 14.6...

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1940s Modern Animal Prints

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Etching

Marc Chagall - Plate 84, from: The Bible (Cramer 30) Etching with hand-coloring
Marc Chagall - Plate 84, from: The Bible (Cramer 30) Etching with hand-coloring

Marc Chagall - Plate 84, from: The Bible (Cramer 30) Etching with hand-coloring

By Marc Chagall

Located in Vigevano, PV

Marc Chagall (1887-1985) Plate 84, from: The Bible (Cramer 30) etching with hand-colouring, 1958, on watermarked Arches paper, signed with initials in pencil, numbered 78/100 (there...

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Vintage 1950s French Modern Contemporary Art

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Paper

The Charlatan - Original etching - Ref. Sorlier #165
The Charlatan - Original etching - Ref. Sorlier #165

The Charlatan - Original etching - Ref. Sorlier #165

By Marc Chagall

Located in Paris, IDF

Marc Chagall Fables : The Charlatan, 1952 Original etching Signed in the plate Limited edition of 200 copies, UNnumbered On BFK Rives vellum 39 x 30 cm (c. 15 x 11.8 in) REFERENCES...

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1950s Modern Animal Prints

Materials

Etching, Aquatint

The Heron - Original etching - Ref. Sorlier #167
The Heron - Original etching - Ref. Sorlier #167

The Heron - Original etching - Ref. Sorlier #167

By Marc Chagall

Located in Paris, IDF

Marc Chagall Fables : The Heron, 1952 Original etching Signed in the plate Limited edition of 200 copies, UNnumbered On BFK Rives vellum 39 x 30 cm (c. 15 x 11.8 in) REFERENCES : ...

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1950s Modern Animal Prints

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Etching, Aquatint

The Milkmaid- Original etching - Ref. Sorlier #169
The Milkmaid- Original etching - Ref. Sorlier #169

The Milkmaid- Original etching - Ref. Sorlier #169

By Marc Chagall

Located in Paris, IDF

Marc Chagall Fables : The Milkmaid (The Milkmaid and the Milk Jug), 1952 Original etching Signed in the plate Limited edition of 200 copies, UNnumbered On BFK Rives vellum 39 x 30 c...

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1950s Modern Animal Prints

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Etching, Aquatint

Cat Hunting - Original etching - Ref. Sorlier #125
Cat Hunting - Original etching - Ref. Sorlier #125

Cat Hunting - Original etching - Ref. Sorlier #125

By Marc Chagall

Located in Paris, IDF

Marc Chagall Fables : Cat Hunting (The Eagle, the Wild Boar, and the Cat), 1952 Original etching Signed in the plate Limited edition of 200 copies, UNnumbered On BFK Rives vellum 39...

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1950s Modern Animal Prints

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Etching, Aquatint

Old Tuileries Palace - Original etching, Signed
Old Tuileries Palace - Original etching, Signed

Old Tuileries Palace - Original etching, Signed

By Jacques RIGAUD

Located in Paris, IDF

Jacques Rigaud (c. 1671/91-1754) Old Tuileries Palace Original etching Signed in the plate On Arches vellum 38 x 56.5 cm (14.9 x 22.2 inch) INFORMATION : Published by the Chalcogra...

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18th Century Other Art Style Prints and Multiples

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Etching

Guy Allen, Ladybird, Animal Etching, Affordable Art
Guy Allen, Ladybird, Animal Etching, Affordable Art

Guy Allen, Ladybird, Animal Etching, Affordable Art

By Guy Allen

Located in Deddington, GB

Guy has adopted a unique approach to etching by using a stippling effect on the plate, a labour intensive pointillist technique which gives the images a detailed finish and highlight...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Animal Prints

Materials

Paper, Etching

Oppian : Snake and Toad - Original Etching
Oppian : Snake and Toad - Original Etching

Oppian : Snake and Toad - Original Etching

By Pierre-Yves Trémois

Located in Paris, IDF

Pierre-Yves TREMOIS Oppian : Snake and Toad, 1955 Original etching Printed signature in the plate On vellum 76 x 56 cm (c.30 x 22 inch) Excellent condition

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1950s Modern Animal Prints

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Etching

Nude Styling Herself - Original etching, 1943
Nude Styling Herself - Original etching, 1943

Nude Styling Herself - Original etching, 1943

By André Dignimont

Located in Paris, IDF

Andre DIGNIMONT Nude Styling Herself Original etching Printed signature in the plate On Arches vellum 30 x 25 cm (c. 12 x 10 inch) Printed in Haasen workshop in 1943 Excellent cond...

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1940s Modern Figurative Prints

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Etching

Sculptures in Paris - Original etching, 1943
Sculptures in Paris - Original etching, 1943

Sculptures in Paris - Original etching, 1943

By André Jacquemin

Located in Paris, IDF

Andre JACQUEMIN Sculptures in Paris Original etching Printed signature in the plate On Arches vellum 30 x 25 cm (c. 12 x 10 inch) Printed in Haasen workshop in 1943 Excellent condi...

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1940s Modern Figurative Prints

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Etching

Bible : Isaiah's prayer, 1939 - Original Etching
Bible : Isaiah's prayer, 1939 - Original Etching

Bible : Isaiah's prayer, 1939 - Original Etching

By Marc Chagall

Located in Paris, IDF

Marc Chagall (1887-1958) Bible : Isaiah's prayer, (Prière d'Esaïe), 1939 Original etching Printed signature in the plate On Montval vellum, 44 x 33.5 cm (c. 17.3 x 13.1 inch) INFOR...

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1930s Figurative Prints

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Etching

Lermoos, Austria
Lermoos, Austria

Lermoos, Austria

By Josef Eidenberger

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist: Josef Eidenberger (1899-1991) Title: Lermoos Year: ca. 1960 Medium: Color Etching Plate size: 11.5 x 13.75 inches Framed size: 22.5 x 24.75 inches Signature: Signed, lower r...

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Mid-20th Century Realist Landscape Prints

Materials

Color, Etching

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