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Landscape Near the Dead Sea Lithograph, Signed, Hors d'Commerce, 1982

Landscape Near the Dead Sea Lithograph, Signed, Hors d'Commerce, 1982

By Raffi Kaiser

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Signed by the artist and marked as a Hors d'Commerce proof, it is a significant collectible for art enthusiasts, reflecting Kaiser's profound connection to the Israeli landscape and ...

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1980s Contemporary Prints and Multiples

Materials

Lithograph

Signed Mountain Pass Lithograph by Raffi Kaiser, Hors d'Commerce, 1982

Signed Mountain Pass Lithograph by Raffi Kaiser, Hors d'Commerce, 1982

By Raffi Kaiser

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Signed by the artist and marked as a Hors d'Commerce proof, it stands as a significant collectible, reflecting Kaiser's profound connection to the Israeli landscape and his mastery o...

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1980s Prints and Multiples

Materials

Lithograph

Karel Appel Hors D’commerce "Dancing in the Spring" Signed Lithograph circa 1970
Karel Appel Hors D’commerce "Dancing in the Spring" Signed Lithograph circa 1970

Karel Appel Hors D’commerce "Dancing in the Spring" Signed Lithograph circa 1970

By Karel Appel

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Appel is held in the collections of innumerable museums worldwide. If a print is signed Hors d’Commerce or HC, it means this print was destined for promotional use, most commonly ...

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Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Prints

Materials

Paper

David Bowie, Tokyo Restaurant by Denis O'Regan framed limited edition print
David Bowie, Tokyo Restaurant by Denis O'Regan framed limited edition print

David Bowie, Tokyo Restaurant by Denis O'Regan framed limited edition print

By Denis O'Regan

Located in Austin, TX

Edition number 1/5 Giclée print on Hahnemühle Photo Rag 308gsm Fine Art Paper. Hors D' Commerce print signed and numbered by Denis O'Regan and featuring the gold Hors D'Commerce go...

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Late 20th Century Photorealist Portrait Photography

Materials

Giclée

THE CAT'S DEBUT - DIPTYCH

THE CAT'S DEBUT - DIPTYCH

By (after) Dr. Seuss (Theodore Geisel)

Located in Pembroke Pines, FL

Dr Seuss THEODOR GEISEL "THE CAT'S DEBUT - DIPTYCH" Limited Edition - Serigraph on Coventry Paper Authorized Estate Edition Edition Size: 850 Arabic Numbers 99 Patrons’ Collection 15...

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2010s Pop Art Interior Prints

Materials

Screen

Dr.Seuss, 'The Cat Behind The Hat', Limited Edition Giclee
Dr.Seuss, 'The Cat Behind The Hat', Limited Edition Giclee

Dr.Seuss, 'The Cat Behind The Hat', Limited Edition Giclee

By (after) Dr. Seuss (Theodore Geisel)

Located in Pembroke Pines, FL

SEUSS 'THE CAT BEHIND THE HAT' Mixed-Media Pigment Print on Canvas Authorized Estate Edition Image Size: 20" x 10" with additional canvas border Limited Edition: 806 of 850 99 Patron...

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2010s Pop Art Mixed Media

Materials

Canvas, Mixed Media, Archival Pigment

Due Acqueforti Etching by Graham Sutherland, Signed, HC, 1973
Due Acqueforti Etching by Graham Sutherland, Signed, HC, 1973

Due Acqueforti Etching by Graham Sutherland, Signed, HC, 1973

Located in Bournemouth, Dorset

Graham Sutherland (1903-1980) Due Acqueforti 1973 Etching: H/C Image: 28.0 x 23.0cm Hors d'Commerce or HC, it means this print was destined for promotional use, most commonly as a s...

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1970s Contemporary Figurative Prints

Materials

Etching

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Poster for the film 'Umbracle'

Joan MiróPoster for the film 'Umbracle', 1973

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H 24.44 in W 20.33 in

Poster for the film 'Umbracle'

By Joan Miró

Located in Oakland Hills, CA

This work is an artist's proof aside from the edition of 50 (there was also the poster edition of 500) annotated 'H.C' (hors d'commerce or artist's proof) in pencil in the lower left.

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1970s Surrealist Prints and Multiples

Materials

Lithograph

Theo Tobiasse LARGE Color Serigraph Hand Signed Nude Female Portrait Artwork SBO
Theo Tobiasse LARGE Color Serigraph Hand Signed Nude Female Portrait Artwork SBO

Theo Tobiasse LARGE Color Serigraph Hand Signed Nude Female Portrait Artwork SBO

By Théo Tobiasse

Located in Bloomington, MN

The piece is an ORIGINAL, HAND SIGNED color serigraph from the hors d'Commerce edition (Numbered H.C. 15/20) that is representative of Tobiasse's full realm of genius, including tech...

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Late 20th Century Cubist Nude Prints

Materials

Screen

Joan Miro Hand Signed Lithograph II Modern Abstract Framed Artwork
Joan Miro Hand Signed Lithograph II Modern Abstract Framed Artwork

Joan Miro Hand Signed Lithograph II Modern Abstract Framed Artwork

By Joan Miró

Located in Bloomington, MN

Furthermore, as one of the very few hors d'commerce (H.C.) pieces in the edition that was published by Sala Gaspard (Barcelona) and Galerie Gerald Cramer in 1973.

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1970s Abstract Abstract Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Peter Max Flower Abstract Color Lithograph Hand Signed Vintage Pop Artwork Vase
Peter Max Flower Abstract Color Lithograph Hand Signed Vintage Pop Artwork Vase

Peter Max Flower Abstract Color Lithograph Hand Signed Vintage Pop Artwork Vase

By Peter Max

Located in Bloomington, MN

And, as only of the only pieces in the Hors d'Commerce edition, that sold out almost immediately after it was published in 1980, it is now nearly impossible to find.

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1980s Pop Art Abstract Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Joan Miro Hand Signed Lithograph III Modern Abstract Artwork
Joan Miro Hand Signed Lithograph III Modern Abstract Artwork

Joan Miro Hand Signed Lithograph III Modern Abstract Artwork

By Joan Miró

Located in Bloomington, MN

Furthermore, as one of the few hors d'commerce (H.C.) pieces in the edition, that was published by Sala Gaspard (Barcelona) and Galerie Gerald Cramer in 1973.

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1970s Abstract Abstract Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Joan Miro Original Espriu Etching Carborundum Hand Signed Landscape Modern Art
Joan Miro Original Espriu Etching Carborundum Hand Signed Landscape Modern Art

Joan Miro Original Espriu Etching Carborundum Hand Signed Landscape Modern Art

By Joan Miró

Located in Bloomington, MN

Furthermore, as one of the only pieces in the Hors d'Commerce edition, that was published in 1975, this prolific illustration by Miro is now nearly impossible to find.

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1970s Abstract Abstract Prints

Materials

Etching, Aquatint

Joan Miro Original Aquatint Etching Espriu Hand Signed Large Modern Abstract Art
Joan Miro Original Aquatint Etching Espriu Hand Signed Large Modern Abstract Art

Joan Miro Original Aquatint Etching Espriu Hand Signed Large Modern Abstract Art

By Joan Miró

Located in Bloomington, MN

Furthermore, as one of the few pieces in the Hors d'Commerce edition, that was published in 1975, this prolific illustration by Miro is now nearly impossible to find.

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1970s Abstract Abstract Prints

Materials

Etching, Aquatint

Itzchak Tarkay Large Color Serigraph Signed Modern Female Portrait Cafe Artwork
Itzchak Tarkay Large Color Serigraph Signed Modern Female Portrait Cafe Artwork

Itzchak Tarkay Large Color Serigraph Signed Modern Female Portrait Cafe Artwork

By Itzchak Tarkay

Located in Bloomington, MN

Itzchak Tarkay Large and Textured Color Serigraph, Elaborately Custom Framed and listed with the Submit Best Offer option Accepting Offers Now: Up for sale here we have an Extremely...

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Late 20th Century Impressionist Figurative Prints

Materials

Screen

Itzchak Tarkay Embossed Color Serigraph Signed Woman Lady Cafe Portrait Artwork
Itzchak Tarkay Embossed Color Serigraph Signed Woman Lady Cafe Portrait Artwork

Itzchak Tarkay Embossed Color Serigraph Signed Woman Lady Cafe Portrait Artwork

By Itzchak Tarkay

Located in Bloomington, MN

Therefore, with only 49 pieces in the Hors d'Commerce edition, that sold out almost immediately after it was published, it is now nearly impossible to find.

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20th Century Impressionist Figurative Prints

Materials

Screen

Joan Miro Sobreteixims Escultures Color Lithograph Hand Signed Abstract Artwork
Joan Miro Sobreteixims Escultures Color Lithograph Hand Signed Abstract Artwork

Joan Miro Sobreteixims Escultures Color Lithograph Hand Signed Abstract Artwork

By Joan Miró

Located in Bloomington, MN

Furthermore, as one of the very few hors d'commerce (H.C.) pieces in the edition, that sold out almost immediately after it was published by Sala Gaspard (Barcelona) in 1972, it is n...

Category

1970s Abstract Expressionist Animal Prints

Materials

Lithograph

L'homme au balancier, Etching by Joan Miro 1969
L'homme au balancier, Etching by Joan Miro 1969

L'homme au balancier, Etching by Joan Miro 1969

By Joan Miró

Located in Long Island City, NY

This example is an 'HC' "Hors d'Commerce aside from the numbered edition and is referenced in the Catalogue Raisonne for etchings as below.

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1960s Modern Abstract Prints

Materials

Etching, Aquatint

TRIPLE SLING JIGGER
TRIPLE SLING JIGGER

TRIPLE SLING JIGGER

By (after) Dr. Seuss (Theodore Geisel)

Located in Pembroke Pines, FL

Dr Seuss THEODOR GEISEL "TRIPLE SLING JIGGER" Limited Edition - Fine Art Pigment Prints on Acid- Free Paper Authorized Estate Edition Edition Size: 850 Arabic Numbers 99 Patrons’ Col...

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2010s Pop Art Figurative Prints

Materials

Archival Pigment

THE GRINCH REFLECTIONS

THE GRINCH REFLECTIONS

By (after) Dr. Seuss (Theodore Geisel)

Located in Pembroke Pines, FL

Dr Seuss THEODOR GEISEL "THE GRINCH REFLECTIONS" Limited Edition - Fine Art Pigment Prints on Acid- Free Paper Authorized Estate Edition Edition Size: 850 Arabic Numbers 99 Patrons’ ...

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2010s Pop Art Animal Prints

Materials

Archival Pigment

THE CAT'S DEBUT - DIPTYCH

THE CAT'S DEBUT - DIPTYCH

By (after) Dr. Seuss (Theodore Geisel)

Located in Pembroke Pines, FL

Dr Seuss THEODOR GEISEL "THE CAT'S DEBUT - DIPTYCH" Limited Edition - Serigraph on Coventry Paper Authorized Estate Edition Edition Size: 850 Arabic Numbers 99 Patrons’ Collection 15...

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2010s Pop Art Interior Prints

Materials

Screen

SYLVESTER MCMONKEY MCBEAN’S STARBELLY SNEECH MACHINE

SYLVESTER MCMONKEY MCBEAN’S STARBELLY SNEECH MACHINE

By (after) Dr. Seuss (Theodore Geisel)

Located in Pembroke Pines, FL

Dr Seuss THEODOR GEISEL "Sylvester McMonkey McBean’s Starbelly Sneech Machine" Lithograph on Somerset Paper Authorized Estate Edition Edition Size: Limited Edition of 2500 Arabic Num...

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2010s Pop Art Interior Prints

Materials

Archival Pigment

GOSH! DO I LOOK AS OLD AS ALL THAT!
GOSH! DO I LOOK AS OLD AS ALL THAT!

GOSH! DO I LOOK AS OLD AS ALL THAT!

By (after) Dr. Seuss (Theodore Geisel)

Located in Pembroke Pines, FL

Serigraph on Archival Canvas Authorized Estate Edition Image Size: 16" x 12" with additional canvas border Limited Edition of 850 Arabic Numbers 99 Patrons’ Collection 155 Collaborat...

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2010s Pop Art More Prints

Materials

Canvas, Screen

DR. SEUSS 'THE CAT'S QUIZZER' SIGNED & NUMBERED PIGMENT PRINT
DR. SEUSS 'THE CAT'S QUIZZER' SIGNED & NUMBERED PIGMENT PRINT

DR. SEUSS 'THE CAT'S QUIZZER' SIGNED & NUMBERED PIGMENT PRINT

By Dr. Seuss (Theodore Geisel)

Located in Pembroke Pines, FL

Dr Seuss THEODOR GEISEL "The Cat's Quizzer" Limited Edition - Pigment Print on Archival Paper Authorized Estate Edition Edition Size: 850 Arabic Numbers 99 Patrons’ Collection 155 Co...

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2010s Contemporary Figurative Prints

Materials

Pigment

DR. SEUSS 'THE CAT'S QUIZZER' SIGNED & NUMBERED PIGMENT PRINT
DR. SEUSS 'THE CAT'S QUIZZER' SIGNED & NUMBERED PIGMENT PRINT

DR. SEUSS 'THE CAT'S QUIZZER' SIGNED & NUMBERED PIGMENT PRINT

By Dr. Seuss (Theodore Geisel)

Located in Pembroke Pines, FL

Dr Seuss THEODOR GEISEL "The Cat's Quizzer" Limited Edition - Pigment Print on Archival Paper Authorized Estate Edition Edition Size: 850 Arabic Numbers 99 Patrons’ Collection 155 Co...

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2010s Contemporary Figurative Prints

Materials

Pigment

1982 Raffi Kaiser 'Village' Black & White, Brown Lithograph

1982 Raffi Kaiser 'Village' Black & White, Brown Lithograph

By Raffi Kaiser

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Signed by the artist in pencil and labeled Hors d'Commerce proof. Printed on Arches Shipping and Handling: We ship Worldwide.

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1980s Prints and Multiples

Materials

Lithograph

1982 Raffi Kaiser 'Wadi Zohar' Black & White, Brown Lithograph

1982 Raffi Kaiser 'Wadi Zohar' Black & White, Brown Lithograph

By Raffi Kaiser

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Signed by the artist in pencil and labeled Hors d'Commerce proof. Printed on Arches Shipping and Handling: We ship Worldwide.

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1980s Prints and Multiples

Materials

Lithograph

1982 Raffi Kaiser 'Jerusalem' Brown, Black & White Lithograph

1982 Raffi Kaiser 'Jerusalem' Brown, Black & White Lithograph

By Raffi Kaiser

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Signed by the artist in pencil and labeled Hors d'Commerce proof. Printed on Arches Shipping and Handling: We ship Worldwide.

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1980s Prints and Multiples

Materials

Lithograph

I ALWAYS PICK UP ALL MY PLAY
I ALWAYS PICK UP ALL MY PLAY

I ALWAYS PICK UP ALL MY PLAY

By (after) Dr. Seuss (Theodore Geisel)

Located in Pembroke Pines, FL

Dr Seuss THEODOR GEISEL "I ALWAYS PICK UP ALL MY PLAY" Limited Edition - Fine Art Pigment Prints on Acid- Free Paper Authorized Estate Edition Edition Size: 1500 Arabic Numbers 99 Pa...

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2010s Pop Art Animal Prints

Materials

Archival Pigment

1981 Knox Martin "Flowers 3" Abstract Silkscreen Print Signed Artist Proof
1981 Knox Martin "Flowers 3" Abstract Silkscreen Print Signed Artist Proof

1981 Knox Martin "Flowers 3" Abstract Silkscreen Print Signed Artist Proof

By Knox Martin

Located in Dayton, OH

"Artist: Knox Martin Title: ""Flowers 3"" Year: 1981 Medium: Silkscreen print, signed and numbered in pencil Edition: HC Measure: 40" If a print is signed Hors d’Commerce or ...

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Vintage 1980s Expressionist Prints

Materials

Paper

Yaacov Agam 'White Night' Agamograph print, Signed Limited Edition
Yaacov Agam 'White Night' Agamograph print, Signed Limited Edition

Yaacov Agam 'White Night' Agamograph print, Signed Limited Edition

By Yaacov Agam

Located in San Rafael, CA

Yaacov Agam (Israeli, b. 1928) 'White Night' Agamograph (lenticular plastic with laminated color screenprint) Signed in pen lower right Annotated 'H C' (hors d'commerce) 24/25 lower ...

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Late 20th Century Abstract Geometric Abstract Prints

Materials

Screen

Abstract Lithograph Signed by Joan Miró
Abstract Lithograph Signed by Joan Miró

Abstract Lithograph Signed by Joan Miró

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H 28.5 in W 25 in D 1.5 in

Abstract Lithograph Signed by Joan Miró

By Joan Miró

Located in San Diego, CA

The piece in excellent vintage condition and has a Hors D' Commerce "HC" designation hand written in bottom left.

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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Prints

Materials

Paper

Red Horse 1981 Signed Limited Edition Lithograph
Red Horse 1981 Signed Limited Edition Lithograph

Red Horse 1981 Signed Limited Edition Lithograph

By Walasse Ting

Located in Rochester Hills, MI

Walasse Ting Red Horse – 1981 Print – Lithograph on Arches Paper 17.5” x 23.5” Edition: H.C. signed Hors d'Commerce Walasse Ting was a Chinese-American visual artist and poet.

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1980s Pop Art Animal Prints

Materials

Lithograph

THE GRINCH REFLECTIONS

THE GRINCH REFLECTIONS

By (after) Dr. Seuss (Theodore Geisel)

Located in Pembroke Pines, FL

Dr Seuss THEODOR GEISEL "THE GRINCH REFLECTIONS" Limited Edition - Fine Art Pigment Prints on Acid- Free Paper Authorized Estate Edition Edition Size: 850 Arabic Numbers 99 Patrons’ ...

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2010s Pop Art Figurative Prints

Materials

Archival Pigment

DR. SEUSS 'THE CAT 60TH ANNIVERSARY' 2017, SIGNED & NUMBERED, RARE SOLD OUT PC.
DR. SEUSS 'THE CAT 60TH ANNIVERSARY' 2017, SIGNED & NUMBERED, RARE SOLD OUT PC.

DR. SEUSS 'THE CAT 60TH ANNIVERSARY' 2017, SIGNED & NUMBERED, RARE SOLD OUT PC.

By (after) Dr. Seuss (Theodore Geisel)

Located in Pembroke Pines, FL

SEUSS 'THE CAT 60TH ANNIVERSARY' 2017 Mixed-Media Pigment Print on Archival Paper A very rare sold out COLLABORATOR PROOF EDITION Image and Paper Size: 29" x 25" Limited Edition of 3...

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2010s Contemporary Animal Prints

Materials

Archival Pigment

LOVE AND MUSIC
LOVE AND MUSIC

LOVE AND MUSIC

By (after) Dr. Seuss (Theodore Geisel)

Located in Pembroke Pines, FL

SEUSS 'LOVE AND MUSIC' Mixed-Media Pigment Print on Canvas Authorized Estate Edition Image Size: 36" x 28.5 with additional canvas border Limited Edition of 850 Arabic Numbers 99 Pat...

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2010s Pop Art Mixed Media

Materials

Mixed Media

DR. SEUSS 'JUST NORTH OF WHO-VILLE' SIGNED & NUMBERED MIXED-MEDIA PIGMENT PRINT
DR. SEUSS 'JUST NORTH OF WHO-VILLE' SIGNED & NUMBERED MIXED-MEDIA PIGMENT PRINT

DR. SEUSS 'JUST NORTH OF WHO-VILLE' SIGNED & NUMBERED MIXED-MEDIA PIGMENT PRINT

By Dr. Seuss (Theodore Geisel)

Located in Pembroke Pines, FL

Dr Seuss THEODOR GEISEL "JUST NORTH OF WHO-VILLE" Limited Edition - Mixed-Media Pigment Print on Acid-Free Paper Authorized Estate Edition Edition Size: 850 Arabic Numbers 99 Patrons...

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2010s Contemporary Figurative Prints

Materials

Pigment

"Green Eggs and Ham, " after Leo Rijn, 2006, Polychrome Bronze Sculpture, Signed
"Green Eggs and Ham, " after Leo Rijn, 2006, Polychrome Bronze Sculpture, Signed

"Green Eggs and Ham, " after Leo Rijn, 2006, Polychrome Bronze Sculpture, Signed

By Leo Rijn

Located in New York, NY

The polychrome bronze sculpture is signed in the cast at the base "Leo Rijn", dated "06", numbered "32/35" (from the total edition of 65; there were also 15 patron's collection examp...

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Early 2000s American Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Peter Max Original Color Silkscreen The Grammy Award Large Hand Signed Pop Art
Peter Max Original Color Silkscreen The Grammy Award Large Hand Signed Pop Art

Peter Max Original Color Silkscreen The Grammy Award Large Hand Signed Pop Art

By Peter Max

Located in Bloomington, MN

Like the one here, which is one of the very few pieces in the hors d'commerce edition, that sold out almost immediately after it was published, meaning it is now nearly impossible to...

Category

1980s Pop Art Still-life Prints

Materials

Screen

Joan Miro Original Aquatint Etching Hand Signed Pygmees Sous La Lune Large Art
Joan Miro Original Aquatint Etching Hand Signed Pygmees Sous La Lune Large Art

Joan Miro Original Aquatint Etching Hand Signed Pygmees Sous La Lune Large Art

By Joan Miró

Located in Bloomington, MN

Furthermore, as one of the only pieces in the Hors d'Commerce edition, that was published in 1972, this prolific illustration by Miro is now nearly impossible to find.

Category

1970s Abstract Abstract Prints

Materials

Etching, Aquatint

Joan Miro Original Etching Espriu Plate 5 Hand Signed Large Modern Abstract Art
Joan Miro Original Etching Espriu Plate 5 Hand Signed Large Modern Abstract Art

Joan Miro Original Etching Espriu Plate 5 Hand Signed Large Modern Abstract Art

By Joan Miró

Located in Bloomington, MN

Furthermore, as one of the only pieces in the Hors d'Commerce edition, that was published in 1975, this prolific illustration by Miro is now nearly impossible to find.

Category

1970s Abstract Abstract Prints

Materials

Etching, Aquatint

Joan Miro Original Carborundum Aquatint Etching Espriu Hand Signed Large Artwork
Joan Miro Original Carborundum Aquatint Etching Espriu Hand Signed Large Artwork

Joan Miro Original Carborundum Aquatint Etching Espriu Hand Signed Large Artwork

By Joan Miró

Located in Bloomington, MN

Furthermore, as one of the only pieces in the hors d'commerce edition, that was published in 1975, this prolific illustration by Miro is now nearly impossible to find.

Category

1970s Abstract Abstract Prints

Materials

Etching, Aquatint

Joan Miro Original Color Lithograph Plate Hand Signed Abstract Modern Framed Art
Joan Miro Original Color Lithograph Plate Hand Signed Abstract Modern Framed Art

Joan Miro Original Color Lithograph Plate Hand Signed Abstract Modern Framed Art

By Joan Miró

Located in Bloomington, MN

Furthermore, with a very limited number of pieces in the hors d'commerce edition, that sold out almost immediately after it was published in 1975 by Maeght (Paris), it is now nearly ...

Category

1970s Abstract Animal Prints

Materials

Lithograph

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Hors D Commerce For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact hors d commerce you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. You can easily find an example made in the modern style, while we also have 129 modern versions to choose from as well. You’re likely to find the perfect hors d commerce among the distinctive items we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 20th Century as well as those made as recently as the 21st Century. Adding an hors d commerce to a room that is mostly decorated in warm neutral tones can yield a welcome change — find a piece on 1stDibs that incorporates elements of beige, gray, white, brown and more. An hors d commerce from Emile Bernard, Fernand Léger, Joan Miró, Raffi Kaiser and Marie Laurencin — each of whom created distinctive versions of this kind of work — is worth considering. Frequently made by artists working in lithograph, woodcut print and stencil, these artworks are unique and have attracted attention over the years.

How Much is a Hors D Commerce?

An hors d commerce can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price for items in our inventory is $895, while the lowest priced sells for $200 and the highest can go for as much as $125,000.

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