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Surrealist Machine, Fausta, 1969 - Original Handsigned Etching
Surrealist Machine, Fausta, 1969 - Original Handsigned Etching

Surrealist Machine, Fausta, 1969 - Original Handsigned Etching

By Man Ray

Located in Paris, IDF

Man Ray (Emmanuel Radnitsky, aka) Surrealist Machine, Fausta, 1969 Handsigned original etching Also printed signature in the plate On vellum, 23 x 17 cm (c. 9 x 6,6 inch) Numbered ...

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1960s Surrealist Abstract Prints

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Surrealist Figure, Dorothée, 1969 - Original Handsigned Etching
Surrealist Figure, Dorothée, 1969 - Original Handsigned Etching

Surrealist Figure, Dorothée, 1969 - Original Handsigned Etching

By Man Ray

Located in Paris, IDF

Man Ray (Emmanuel Radnitsky, aka) Surrealist Figure, 1969 Handsigned original etching Also printed signature in the plate On vellum, 23 x 17 cm (c. 9 x 6,6 inch) Numbered /50 copie...

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1960s Surrealist Abstract Prints

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Oneiric Couple, Lydie, 1969 - Original Handsigned Etching
Oneiric Couple, Lydie, 1969 - Original Handsigned Etching

Oneiric Couple, Lydie, 1969 - Original Handsigned Etching

By Man Ray

Located in Paris, IDF

Man Ray (Emmanuel Radnitsky, aka) Oneiric Couple, Lydie, 1969 Handsigned original etching Also printed signature in the plate On vellum, 23 x 17 cm (c. 9 x 6,6 inch) Numbered /50 c...

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1960s Surrealist Abstract Prints

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Surrealist Flowers, Hélène, 1969 - Original Handsigned Etching
Surrealist Flowers, Hélène, 1969 - Original Handsigned Etching

Surrealist Flowers, Hélène, 1969 - Original Handsigned Etching

By Man Ray

Located in Paris, IDF

Man Ray (Emmanuel Radnitsky, aka) Surrealist Flowers, Hélène, 1969 Handsigned original etching Also printed signature in the plate On vellum, 23 x 17 cm (c. 9 x 6,6 inch) Numbered ...

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1960s Surrealist Figurative Prints

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Black Composition - Etching by Gino Severini - 1962

Black Composition - Etching by Gino Severini - 1962

By Gino Severini

Located in Roma, IT

Black composition is an artwork realized by Gino Severini, (Cortona, Italy 1883 - 1966 Paris) in 1962. 50x40 sheet, 15x11 image; etching on paper, es. 84/150. Hand signed lower ri...

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1960s Futurist Abstract Prints

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Trees - Etching by L. Bianchi Barrivera - 1964
Trees - Etching by L. Bianchi Barrivera - 1964

Trees - Etching by L. Bianchi Barrivera - 1964

Located in Roma, IT

Trees is an original black and white etching realized by Lino Bianchi Barrivera in 1964. Hand signed on the right margin. Numbered on the lower left. Edition of 102 copies (16/102...

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1960s Modern Figurative Prints

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Kleine Gevechten (Little Fights) - Etching by Hannes Postma - 1965
Kleine Gevechten (Little Fights) - Etching by Hannes Postma - 1965

Kleine Gevechten (Little Fights) - Etching by Hannes Postma - 1965

Located in Roma, IT

Color etching and aquatint on paper, realized by Postma in 1965. Hand signed. Not numbered, as issued. A masterful combination of crisp intaglio line etching and textured aquatint...

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1960s Contemporary Figurative Prints

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Mother's Portrait - Etching by Pio Semeghini - 1964
Mother's Portrait - Etching by Pio Semeghini - 1964

Mother's Portrait - Etching by Pio Semeghini - 1964

By Pio Semeghini

Located in Roma, IT

Mother's Portrait is an original black and white etching realized by Pio Semeghini in 1964. Hand written dedication on the right margin: "Per Pio Semeghini, Gianna Semeghini" Numbe...

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1960s Contemporary Figurative Prints

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Vieux Faust, Original Drypoint Etching, Surrealism, 1969, Signed
Vieux Faust, Original Drypoint Etching, Surrealism, 1969, Signed

Vieux Faust, Original Drypoint Etching, Surrealism, 1969, Signed

By Salvador Dalí­

Located in OPOLE, PL

Salvador Dali (1904-1989) - Vieux Faust (Old Faust) Drypoint etching with roulette from 1969. The edition 4/95. Dimensions of work: 38 x 28 cm. Hand signed. Publisher: Pierre Ar...

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Drypoint, Etching

Salvador Dali - Bird on Tongue - Original Etching
Salvador Dali - Bird on Tongue - Original Etching

Salvador Dali - Bird on Tongue - Original Etching

By Salvador Dalí­

Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH

Salvador Dali - Bird on Tongue - Original Etching Dimensions: 38 x 28 cm Edition: 390 1967 On Rives Vellum References : Field 67-4 (p. 32-33) / Michler & Lopsinger 174 to 187.

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1960s Surrealist Nude Prints

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Salvador Dali - Moshe Dayan - Original Handsigned Etching
Salvador Dali - Moshe Dayan - Original Handsigned Etching

Salvador Dali - Moshe Dayan - Original Handsigned Etching

By Salvador Dalí­

Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH

Salvador Dali - Moshe Dayan - Original Handsigned Etching Dimensions: 38 x 28 cm 1968 Signed in pencil EA in Sanguine Jean Schneider, Basel References : Field 68-8

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1960s Surrealist Nude Prints

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Prisoners - Original Etching by Mino Maccari - 1964
Prisoners - Original Etching by Mino Maccari - 1964

Prisoners - Original Etching by Mino Maccari - 1964

By Mino Maccari

Located in Roma, IT

Prisoner is an original black and white etching realized by Mino Maccari in 1964. Hand signed on the right margin. Numbered on the lower left. Edition of 102 copies (16/102), etchi...

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1960s Figurative Prints

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Etching, Aquatint

Salvador Dali - Nude with Guitar - Original Etching
Salvador Dali - Nude with Guitar - Original Etching

Salvador Dali - Nude with Guitar - Original Etching

By Salvador Dalí­

Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH

Salvador Dali - Nude with Guitar - Original Etching Dimensions: 38 x 28 cm Edition: 235 1967 embossed signature On Arches Vellum References : Field 67-10 (p. 34-35)

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1960s Surrealist Nude Prints

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Salvador Dali - George Washington - Original Handsigned Etching
Salvador Dali - George Washington - Original Handsigned Etching

Salvador Dali - George Washington - Original Handsigned Etching

By Salvador Dalí­

Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH

Salvador Dali - George Washington - Original Handsigned Etching Dimensions: 38 x 28 cm 1967 Signed in pencil EA in Sanguine Jean Schneider, Basel References : Field 67-3

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1960s Surrealist Nude Prints

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Baroque Rome - Etching by Riccardo Tommasi Ferroni - 1965

Baroque Rome - Etching by Riccardo Tommasi Ferroni - 1965

By Riccardo Tommasi Ferroni

Located in Roma, IT

Baroque Rome is an original etching realized in 1965 by the Italian artist Riccardo Tommasi Ferroni (1934-2000). The state of preservation is very good. Tommasi Ferroni's style is ...

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1960s Modern Figurative Prints

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Sans Titre, Geometric Abstract Etching by Jacquline DeButler
Sans Titre, Geometric Abstract Etching by Jacquline DeButler

Sans Titre, Geometric Abstract Etching by Jacquline DeButler

By Jacqueline De Butler

Located in Long Island City, NY

Sans Titre buy Jacqueline Debutler, French (1928) Date: circa 1968 Aquatint Etching, Signed and numbered in pencil Edition of 114/120 Size: 29 in. x 21.5 in. (73.66 cm x 54.61 cm)

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1960s Minimalist Abstract Prints

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Etching, Aquatint

Holocaust - Original Etching by Gianfranco Ferroni - 1963

Holocaust - Original Etching by Gianfranco Ferroni - 1963

Located in Roma, IT

After the solo show held at the Schettini Gallery in Milan, Bergamini Gallery represented his work between 1956 and 1960. The first etching, Periferia, of which there is only one exa...

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1960s Modern Abstract Prints

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No. 9, Aquatint Etching by Janez Bernik
No. 9, Aquatint Etching by Janez Bernik

No. 9, Aquatint Etching by Janez Bernik

By Janez Bernik

Located in Long Island City, NY

Artist: Janez Bernik, Yugoslavian (1933 - ) Title: No. 9 Year: 1968 Medium: Etching, signed and numbered in pencil Edition: 28/100 Image Size: 18.5 x 9.5 inches Size: 21.5 x 17 in. (...

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1960s Contemporary Abstract Prints

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Etching, Aquatint

Jeremiah Signed Limited Edition 1968 Art Etching
Jeremiah Signed Limited Edition 1968 Art Etching

Jeremiah Signed Limited Edition 1968 Art Etching

By Alistair Grant

Located in Rochester Hills, MI

Alistair Grant Jeremiah - 1968 Print - etching, with Aquatint   16'' x 24'' inches Edition: signed and numbered in pencil 17/50 Alistair Grant was a great and justly-revered experim...

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1960s Surrealist Abstract Prints

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Etching No. 163 - Chinese Art Abstract French
Etching No. 163 - Chinese Art Abstract French

Etching No. 163 - Chinese Art Abstract French

By Zao Wou-Ki

Located in London, GB

ZAO WOU-KI 1921- 2013 Beijing 1921 -2013 Switzerland (Chinese) Title: Etching No. 163, 1965 Technique: Original Hand Signed and Numbered Etching and Aquatint in Colours on Arches W...

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1960s Abstract Prints

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Etching, Aquatint

Fantoms Le Soupirant, Surrealist Etching, Hand Signed
Fantoms Le Soupirant, Surrealist Etching, Hand Signed

Fantoms Le Soupirant, Surrealist Etching, Hand Signed

By Salvador Dalí­

Located in Hollywood, FL

ARTIST: Salvador Dali TITLE: Fantoms Le Soupirant MEDIUM: Etching SIGNED: Hand Signed PUBLISHER: Editions Argillet, Paris EDITION NUMBER: 51/100 MEASUREMENTS: 14.9" x 11" YEA...

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Navona Square -  Etching by Giuseppe Malandrino - 1960s

Navona Square - Etching by Giuseppe Malandrino - 1960s

By Giuseppe Malandrino

Located in Roma, IT

Navona Square is an etching realized in the 1960s by Giuseppe Malandrino . Original hand-colored print. Hand-signed by the artist in pencil on the lower right corner. Numbered, e...

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1960s Contemporary Landscape Prints

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Astres et Désastres, Original Etching, Surrealist, 1969, Signed
Astres et Désastres, Original Etching, Surrealist, 1969, Signed

Astres et Désastres, Original Etching, Surrealist, 1969, Signed

By Pierre Alechinsky

Located in OPOLE, PL

Pierre Alechinsky (1927) - Astres et désastres Etching from 1969. The edition 15 of 99. Dimensions of work: 52 x 67 cm. Hand signed. The work is in Excellent condition.

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Le Cocu Magnifique, Original Etchings, Portfolio, Modern, 1968
Le Cocu Magnifique, Original Etchings, Portfolio, Modern, 1968

Le Cocu Magnifique, Original Etchings, Portfolio, Modern, 1968

By Pablo Picasso

Located in OPOLE, PL

Pablo Picasso (1881-1973) - Le cocu magnifique The complete set of 12 unsigned and unnumbered etchings (as issued). Signed in pencil by the artist and author on the justification. ...

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Fish - Original Etching by Maurice Bouval -  1960s
Fish - Original Etching by Maurice Bouval -  1960s

Fish - Original Etching by Maurice Bouval - 1960s

Located in Roma, IT

Fish is original etching on paper, realized by the French artist Maurice Bouval (1863–1916). Hand-signed on the lower right and numbered on the lower left in pencil. Edition of 5/40...

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1960s Modern Figurative Prints

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Jugglers Riding - Original Etching by Marino Marini - 1969
Jugglers Riding - Original Etching by Marino Marini - 1969

Jugglers Riding - Original Etching by Marino Marini - 1969

By Marino Marini

Located in Roma, IT

Image dimensions: 35.9x29.7 cm Hand signed and numbered. Edition of 65 prints. Original title "Giocoliere a Cavallo" This work is plate V from the Portfolio "Marino Marini Gravures"...

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Justice -  Etching by Riccardo Tommasi Ferroni - 1965

Justice - Etching by Riccardo Tommasi Ferroni - 1965

By Riccardo Tommasi Ferroni

Located in Roma, IT

Justice is an original etching artwork realized in 1965 by the Italian artist Riccardo Tommasi Ferroni (1934-2000). Hand-signed on the lower right. Artist's proof. In good conditi...

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1960s Modern Figurative Prints

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Le Guitariste - Original Etching by Ossip Zadkine - 1966
Le Guitariste - Original Etching by Ossip Zadkine - 1966

Le Guitariste - Original Etching by Ossip Zadkine - 1966

By Ossip Zadkine

Located in Roma, IT

Rare and beautiful etching on lithographic base by Ossip Zadkine, realized in 1966. Hand signed. One of 100 numbered copies on a global edition of 135 which includes also 10 artist'...

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1960s Cubist More Prints

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Frocin, the Evil Dwarf, Original Etching, Surrealist, 1969, Signed

Frocin, the Evil Dwarf, Original Etching, Surrealist, 1969, Signed

By Salvador Dalí­

Located in OPOLE, PL

Salvador Dali (1904-1989) - Frocin, the Evil Dwarf Etching from 1969. Dimensions of work: 45 x 33 cm. Hand signed. Publisher: Pamela Verlag, New York. Reference: R. Michler, L....

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1960s Surrealist More Prints

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The Three False Barons, Original Etching, Surrealist, 1969, Signed

The Three False Barons, Original Etching, Surrealist, 1969, Signed

By Salvador Dalí­

Located in OPOLE, PL

Salvador Dali (1904-1989) - The Three False Barons Etching from 1969. Dimensions of work: 45 x 33 cm. Hand signed. Publisher: Pamela Verlag, New York. Reference: R. Michler, L....

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Tristram and the Dragon, Original Etching, Surrealist, 1969, Signed

Tristram and the Dragon, Original Etching, Surrealist, 1969, Signed

By Salvador Dalí­

Located in OPOLE, PL

Salvador Dali (1904-1989) - Tristram and the Dragon Etching from 1969. Dimensions of work: 45 x 33 cm. Hand signed. Publisher: Pamela Verlag, New York. Reference: R. Michler, L...

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Santiago de Compostela Drypoint Etching, Surrealist, Signed, 1969

Santiago de Compostela Drypoint Etching, Surrealist, Signed, 1969

By Salvador Dalí­

Located in OPOLE, PL

Salvador Dali (1904-1989) - Santiago de Compostela Drypoint etching from 1969. The edition XLIV/C on Japon paper. Dimensions of work: 66 x 51 cm. Hand signed. Publisher: Pierre ...

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Nude int he Wood - Etching by Gérard Vulliamy - 1960s
Nude int he Wood - Etching by Gérard Vulliamy - 1960s

Nude int he Wood - Etching by Gérard Vulliamy - 1960s

Located in Roma, IT

Etching and aquatint on paper. Signed in the plate, not numbered. This print deepens the artist’s exploration of the connection between humanity and the earth. Matted, in Very goo...

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1960s Modern Nude Prints

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Trenches, Original Etching with Watercolor, 1967, Signed
Trenches, Original Etching with Watercolor, 1967, Signed

Trenches, Original Etching with Watercolor, 1967, Signed

By Salvador Dalí­

Located in OPOLE, PL

Salvador Dali (1904-1989) Les Tranchées (Trenches) Original drypoint etching with hand-applied watercolor on Japon paper, from the deluxe edition of Poèmes Secrets d’Apollinaire. N...

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1960s Surrealist More Prints

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Watercolor, Etching

Colloquy, Signed Surrealist Etching and Aquatint by John Fenton

Colloquy, Signed Surrealist Etching and Aquatint by John Fenton

By John Fenton

Located in Long Island City, NY

John Nathaniel Fenton is a twentieth century American painter, printmaker and painter who studied at the Art Students League, New York, and at Atelier 17, Paris. He also studied unde...

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1960s Surrealist Figurative Prints

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Personages, Signed Surrealist Etching with Aquatint by John Fenton

Personages, Signed Surrealist Etching with Aquatint by John Fenton

By John Fenton

Located in Long Island City, NY

John Nathaniel Fenton is a twentieth century American painter, printmaker and painter who studied at the Art Students League, New York, and at Atelier 17, Paris. He also studied unde...

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1960s Surrealist Figurative Prints

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Julian Trevelyan, Trafalgar Square, etching and aquatint
Julian Trevelyan, Trafalgar Square, etching and aquatint

Julian Trevelyan, Trafalgar Square, etching and aquatint

By Julian Trevelyan

Located in London, GB

To see our other views of London and our other Modern British Art, scroll down to "More from this Seller" and below it click on "See all from this Seller". Julian Trevelyan (1910-19...

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1960s Modern Figurative Prints

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Etching, Aquatint

Femme au Cochon (Woman with Pig) - Etching - 1960s
Femme au Cochon (Woman with Pig) - Etching - 1960s

Femme au Cochon (Woman with Pig) - Etching - 1960s

By Salvador Dalí­

Located in Roma, IT

Etching on chamois-colored laid paper, realized by Dalì in 1968/69. Plate from "Faust (La Nuit de Walpurgis), published by Argillet, Paris. Edition of 49/150, hand colored. Hand s...

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1960s Surrealist Figurative Prints

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Julian Trevelyan, Tower Bridge, etching and aquatint
Julian Trevelyan, Tower Bridge, etching and aquatint

Julian Trevelyan, Tower Bridge, etching and aquatint

By Julian Trevelyan

Located in London, GB

To see our other views of London and our other Modern British Art, scroll down to "More from this Seller" and below it click on "See all from this Seller". Julian Trevelyan (1910-19...

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1960s Modern Figurative Prints

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Etching, Aquatint

Portrait of Oedipus - Etching by Giacomo Manzù - 1968
Portrait of Oedipus - Etching by Giacomo Manzù - 1968

Portrait of Oedipus - Etching by Giacomo Manzù - 1968

By Giacomo Manzú

Located in Roma, IT

The Portrait of Oedipus king is an original etching realized by Giacomo Manzù in 1968. Racocin Press inc New York, Officina Bosoni Verona. Numbered on the lower left. Ed. 38/105. ...

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1960s Modern Figurative Prints

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Drypoint, Etching

Two Figures 1968 Framed Limited Edition Etching
Two Figures 1968 Framed Limited Edition Etching

Two Figures 1968 Framed Limited Edition Etching

Located in Rochester Hills, MI

Frank Martin Two Figures, Blue - 1968 Print size - Etching on zinc 18 x 16 inches Edition: Signed in pencil, titled and marked 12/50 etching on zinc in color. Frame size 25.75 x 23...

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1960s Pop Art Figurative Prints

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Fondale - Original Etching by Marino Marini - 1969

Fondale - Original Etching by Marino Marini - 1969

By Marino Marini

Located in Roma, IT

Hand signed. Edition of 75 prints. Published by Crommelynck, Paris, in 1970. Bibliography: G. Guastalla, G. Guastalla, Marino Marini. Catalogo ragionato dell'Opera grafica (Incision...

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1960s Animal Prints

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Roman Landscape - Etching by Giuseppe Malandrino - 1960s
Roman Landscape - Etching by Giuseppe Malandrino - 1960s

Roman Landscape - Etching by Giuseppe Malandrino - 1960s

By Giuseppe Malandrino

Located in Roma, IT

Roman Landscape is an original etching artwork realized by the Italian artist Giuseppe Malandrino. hand-signed by the artist on the lower right in pencil. Numbered in Roman numeral...

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1960s Modern Landscape Prints

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The Fabricator- Etching by Michel Ciry - 1960s
The Fabricator- Etching by Michel Ciry - 1960s

The Fabricator- Etching by Michel Ciry - 1960s

By Michel Ciry

Located in Roma, IT

The Fabricator is a black and white etching realized by the French artist Michel Ciry. Signed on the plate on the lower right. Sheet dimensions: 20 x 15 In good conditions. Passe...

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1960s Modern Figurative Prints

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Country Study - Etching by Enotrio Pugliese - 1963

Country Study - Etching by Enotrio Pugliese - 1963

By Enotrio Pugliese

Located in Roma, IT

Country Study is an Etching realized by Enotrio Pugliese in 1968. Limited edition of 30 copies numbered and signed by the artist. Good condition on a white cardboard. Enotrio Pugl...

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1960s Contemporary Figurative Prints

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Fishing nets. 1965, paper, etching 53x66 cm
Fishing nets. 1965, paper, etching 53x66 cm

Fishing nets. 1965, paper, etching 53x66 cm

By Dzidra Ezergaile

Located in Riga, LV

Fishing nets. 1965, paper, etching 53x66 cm Dzidra Ezergaile (1926-2013) Born in Riga. School years alternate with summer work in the countryside. In 1947, she began her studies at ...

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1960s Modern Landscape Prints

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Paper, Etching

Wadham College, Oxford etching by Richard Beer

Wadham College, Oxford etching by Richard Beer

By Richard Beer

Located in London, GB

To see our other views of Oxford and Cambridge, or Modern British Art, scroll down to "More from this Seller" and below it click on "See all from this Seller" - or send us a message ...

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1960s Modern Landscape Prints

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Etching, Aquatint

Composition - Etching on Paper by Ursula Stock - 1964

Composition - Etching on Paper by Ursula Stock - 1964

By Ursula Stock

Located in Roma, IT

Composition is an original contemporary artwork realized in 1964 by the German artist Ursula Stock (1937). Original Etching on paper. Dated and Hand-signed by the artist in pencil ...

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1960s Contemporary Abstract Prints

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