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Montauban -  Lithograph - 19th Century

Montauban - Lithograph - 19th Century

Located in Roma, IT

Montauban - France Pittoresque is an original lithograph artwork realized by an Anonymous artist of the 19th Century. Printed in series of "France Pittoresque" at the top center. ...

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19th Century Modern Landscape Prints

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Lithograph

Harold Town "Diva" Lithograph, 1970
Harold Town "Diva" Lithograph, 1970

Harold Town "Diva" Lithograph, 1970

By Harold Town

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Harold Town (1924–1990) was one of the most dynamic and brilliant figures in Canadian art throughout his career which extended from the early 1950s to the late 1980s. While often a...

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1970s American Modern Figurative Prints

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Lithograph

Nude - Original Lithograph - 1980s

Nude - Original Lithograph - 1980s

By Roger Chapelain Midy

Located in Roma, IT

Nude is an original lithograph on cardboard, realized by Roger Chapelain-Midy in 1980s. The state of preservation is very good. Hand-signed and dated on the lower right Numbered, ...

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1980s Modern Figurative Prints

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Lithograph

André Beaudin - Composition - Lithograph
André Beaudin - Composition - Lithograph

André Beaudin - Composition - Lithograph

By Andre Beaudin

Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH

André Beaudin - Composition - Original Lithograph 1964 Dimensions: 30 x 20 cm Edition of 200 (one of the 200 on Vélin de Rives) Mourlot Press, 1964 Unsigned and unumbered as issued

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1960s Modern Abstract Prints

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Lithograph

Voilà... - Original lithograph - 1839
Voilà... - Original lithograph - 1839

Voilà... - Original lithograph - 1839

By Honoré Daumier

Located in Roma, IT

Voilà.... is an original colored lithograph, realized in 1839 by Honoré Daumier (1808-1879). The artwork is from the portfolio Types Parisiens composed of caricatures of the immense...

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1830s Modern Figurative Prints

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Lithograph

Landscape - Lithograph - 20th Century

Landscape - Lithograph - 20th Century

Located in Roma, IT

Landscape is a lithograph on paper realized by an unknown artist of the 20th century. The state of preservation is very good. Sheet dimension: 31 x 48 cm. The artwork represents ...

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20th Century Modern Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Olive Branches - Original Lithograph Handsigned
Olive Branches - Original Lithograph Handsigned

Olive Branches - Original Lithograph Handsigned

By Louise Bourgeois

Located in Paris, IDF

Louise Bourgeois (1911-2010) Olive Branches, 2005 Original lithograph Handsigned by pencil Numbered /146 copies On vellum 40.5 x 30.5 cm (c. 15.9 x 11.8 in) INFORMATION: This litho...

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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Figurative Prints

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Lithograph

Orange Fruits - Original lithograph, Signed
Orange Fruits - Original lithograph, Signed

Orange Fruits - Original lithograph, Signed

By Pierre Garcia Fons

Located in Paris, IDF

Pierre GARCIA-FONS Orange Fruits Original lithograph Signed in pencil Justified E.A (artist proof) On vellum 57 x 76 cm (c. 22.4 x 29.9 inch) Very good condition, little defects in...

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20th Century Modern Still-life Prints

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Lithograph

Peasants of Germany - Lithograph - 1862

Peasants of Germany - Lithograph - 1862

Located in Roma, IT

Lithograph on paper, hand colored. The artwork belongs to the Suite Uses and customs of all the peoples of the universe: " History of the government, of the laws, of the militia, of...

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1860s Modern Figurative Prints

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Lithograph

MANHATTAN CLIFFS (Large Lithograph)
MANHATTAN CLIFFS (Large Lithograph)

MANHATTAN CLIFFS (Large Lithograph)

By Mark Freeman

Located in Santa Monica, CA

MARK FREEMAN (1908 - 2003) MANHATTAN CLIFFS, 1947 Lithograph (offset?) with 2 color plates. Signed, titled and dated. 19 1/2 x 15 in., large grey sheet, 22 3/8 x 17 1/2 in. Very goo...

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1940s American Modern Landscape Prints

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Lithograph

Daphne et Chloe Lithograph by Marc Chagall, Modern, 1963, Unframed

Daphne et Chloe Lithograph by Marc Chagall, Modern, 1963, Unframed

By Marc Chagall

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This is an above the edition impression of an original lithograph by Marc Chagall, created in 1962 and printed in 1963 by Mourlot for Chagall Lithographe II, published by André Saure...

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1960s Modern Prints and Multiples

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Offset

As The Mountains Are Round, Jerusalem 1925, Modern Offset lithograph

As The Mountains Are Round, Jerusalem 1925, Modern Offset lithograph

By Reuven Rubin

Located in Long Island City, NY

Reuven Rubin, Israeli (1893 - 1974) - As The Mountains Are Round, Jerusalem 1925, Medium: Offset lithograph, signed in the plate, Size: 12 x 16 in. (30.48 x 40.64 cm), Frame Size...

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1970s Modern Figurative Prints

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Offset

Maternity, 1951 - Original Mourlot lithograph
Maternity, 1951 - Original Mourlot lithograph

Maternity, 1951 - Original Mourlot lithograph

By Françoise Gilot

Located in Paris, IDF

Françoise GILOT (1921) Maternity, 1951 Original lithograph On Marais vellum 28 x 22.5 cm (c. 11 x 9 inches) REFERENCES : Catalog raisonne "Stone Echoes, Original Prints by Francois...

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Late 20th Century Modern Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Still life - Lithograph - 20th Century

Still life - Lithograph - 20th Century

Located in Roma, IT

Still Life is an original artwork realized by an artist of 20th century. The print rapresents an abstract still life in lively bright colors. In good conditions. Lithograph. Illegi...

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20th Century Modern Still-life Prints

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Lithograph

Satirical Scene - Lithograph - 1880 ca

Satirical Scene - Lithograph - 1880 ca

Located in Roma, IT

Satirical Scene is an original lithograph realized by an anonymous master in the 19th Century. Good conditions. Passepartout include: 48.5 x 40.5 The artwork represents a satiri...

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1880s Modern Figurative Prints

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Lithograph

Marautto - Original Lithograph - 1849

Marautto - Original Lithograph - 1849

Located in Roma, IT

Marautto is an original hand-watercolored lithograph on ivory paper by Anonymous Artist of XIX Century, in 1849. In excellent conditions: As good as new. Not signed. Titled on the...

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1840s Modern Figurative Prints

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Paper, Lithograph

Greek Sculpture- Lithograph  - 19th Century

Greek Sculpture- Lithograph - 19th Century

Located in Roma, IT

Greek Sculpture is an artwork realized in 19th century. Lithograph on paper.

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19th Century Modern Figurative Prints

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Lithograph

Paysage du Coq Lithograph by Marc Chagall, Modern, 1963, Unframed

Paysage du Coq Lithograph by Marc Chagall, Modern, 1963, Unframed

By Marc Chagall

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This lithograph by Marc Chagall, created in 1958, appears on page 33 of Chagall Lithographe II, published by André Sauret, Paris, in 1963 with text by Fernand Mourlot. This sheet co...

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1960s Modern Prints and Multiples

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Offset

Mill of Montmartre - Lithograph
Mill of Montmartre - Lithograph

Mill of Montmartre - Lithograph

By Maurice Utrillo

Located in Paris, IDF

Maurice UTRILLO (1883 - 1955) Mill of Montmartre Lithograph Printed signature in the plate Signed in pencil by Jean Fabris, certified with his stamp at the back of the paper On vell...

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Late 20th Century Modern Landscape Prints

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Lithograph

Street Scene, Lithograph by Philip Reisman

Street Scene, Lithograph by Philip Reisman

By Philip Reisman

Located in Long Island City, NY

Street Scene by Philip Reisman, (1904 - 1992) Date: circa 1960 Medium: Lithograph, signed and numbered in pencil Edition: 32/100 Image Size: 17 x 23 inches Frame Size: 27 x 33 inches

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1960s Modern Landscape Prints

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Lithograph

The Little Village - Lithograph
The Little Village - Lithograph

The Little Village - Lithograph

By Maurice Utrillo

Located in Paris, IDF

Maurice UTRILLO (1883 - 1955) The Little Village, 1925 Lithograph Printed signature in the plate On vellum Arches This edition is autentified by the blind stamp S.P.A.D.E.M 38 cm x ...

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Late 20th Century Modern Landscape Prints

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Lithograph

Reclining Nude Twins - Lithograph
Reclining Nude Twins - Lithograph

Reclining Nude Twins - Lithograph

By (after) Egon Schiele

Located in Paris, IDF

Egon SCHIELE (after) Reclining Nude Twins Stone lithograph after a charcoal drawing of 1914 On vellum 50 x 64 cm (c. 19.7 x 25 inches) REFERENCES : The original drawing is part of...

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Late 20th Century Modern Nude Prints

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Lithograph

French Renaissance - Lithograph - 19th Century

French Renaissance - Lithograph - 19th Century

Located in Roma, IT

French Renaissance is an artwork realized in 19th century. Lithograph on paper. The artwork represents decorative patterns of French Renaissance Architecture. The artwork is depict...

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19th Century Modern Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

French Baroque - Lithograph - 19th Century

French Baroque - Lithograph - 19th Century

Located in Roma, IT

French Baroque is an artwork realized in 19th century. Lithograph on paper. The artwork represents decorative patterns of French Renaissance Architecture. The artwork is depicted s...

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19th Century Modern Figurative Prints

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Lithograph

Dreaming Nude - Original lithograph (Mourlot)
Dreaming Nude - Original lithograph (Mourlot)

Dreaming Nude - Original lithograph (Mourlot)

By Paul Delvaux

Located in Paris, IDF

Paul DELVAUX Dreaming Nude, 1950 Original lithograph (Mourlot workshop) Printed signature in the plate On Lana vellum 19 x 13,6 cm (c. 8 x 5.5 in) Excellent condition

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1950s Modern Nude Prints

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Lithograph

Italian Renaissance - Lithograph - 19th Century

Italian Renaissance - Lithograph - 19th Century

Located in Roma, IT

Italian Renaissance is an artwork realized in 19th century. Lithograph on paper. The artwork represents decorative bronze patterns of Italian  Renaissance Architecture. The artwork...

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19th Century Modern Figurative Prints

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Lithograph

French Renaissance - Lithograph - 19th Century

French Renaissance - Lithograph - 19th Century

Located in Roma, IT

French Renaissance is an artwork realized in 19th century. Lithograph on paper. The artwork represents decorative patterns of French Renaissance Architecture. The artwork is depict...

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19th Century Modern More Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Surrealist Landscape - Original Lithograph
Surrealist Landscape - Original Lithograph

Surrealist Landscape - Original Lithograph

By Raymond Moretti

Located in Paris, IDF

Raymond MORETTI (1931-2005) Surrealist landscape Original Lithograph Stamp of the signature of the artist On vellum 36 x 27.5 cm (c. 14 x 11 inch) Excellent condition

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Late 20th Century Modern Abstract Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Untitled - Lithograph by Bernard Buffet­ - 1954
Untitled - Lithograph by Bernard Buffet­ - 1954

Untitled - Lithograph by Bernard Buffet­ - 1954

By Bernard Buffet

Located in Roma, IT

Untitled is a modern artwork realized by Bernard Buffet (Parigi 1928-Tourtour 1999) in 1954.

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1950s Modern Figurative Prints

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Lithograph

Venice Cityscape - Lithograph - 1960s

Venice Cityscape - Lithograph - 1960s

Located in Roma, IT

Venice Cityscape is an original lithograph on paper realized in 1960 ca. by an anonymous artist of the 20th Century. Hand-signed on the lower right in pencil, illegible. Numbered ...

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1960s Modern Landscape Prints

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Paper, Lithograph

Paris : le Moulin Rouge - Lithograph poster
Paris : le Moulin Rouge - Lithograph poster

Paris : le Moulin Rouge - Lithograph poster

By Michel Delacroix

Located in Paris, IDF

Michel DELACROIX Paris : Moulin Rouge Lithograph Printed signature in the plate On wove paper 63 x 74 cm Lithographic poster for the artist personal exhibition at Lublin Gallery. Th...

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1980s Modern Figurative Prints

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Lithograph

Look who's coming to dinner, Modern Offset Lithograph by Libby Berry
Look who's coming to dinner, Modern Offset Lithograph by Libby Berry

Look who's coming to dinner, Modern Offset Lithograph by Libby Berry

Located in Long Island City, NY

Libby Berry, American (American, 1943 - 2016) - Look who's coming to dinner, Year: 1980, Medium: Offset Lithograph, signed and numbered, Edition: 63/650, Size: 17.25 x 31 in. (43.82...

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1980s Modern Animal Prints

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Offset

Farmers - Lithograph - 20th Century
Farmers - Lithograph - 20th Century

Farmers - Lithograph - 20th Century

Located in Roma, IT

Farmers is original lithograph on paper, realized by an Anonymous French artist of the 20th Century, In good condition except for some pieces of missing paper on the margins that d...

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20th Century Modern Figurative Prints

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Paper, Lithograph

Untitled - Lithograph By Titina Maselli - 1975
Untitled - Lithograph By Titina Maselli - 1975

Untitled - Lithograph By Titina Maselli - 1975

By Titina Maselli

Located in Roma, IT

Lithograph on paper. Hand signed and numbered in pencil. Edition of 99. Printed by Alberto Caprini. Excellent condition.

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1970s Modern Abstract Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Warriors with Chariots - Lithograph - 1862

Warriors with Chariots - Lithograph - 1862

Located in Roma, IT

Lithograph on paper realized in 1862. Hand colored. The artwork belongs to the Suite Uses and customs of all the peoples of the universe: " History of the government, of the laws, o...

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1860s Modern Figurative Prints

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Lithograph

Ancient Greek Kings  - Lithograph - 1862

Ancient Greek Kings - Lithograph - 1862

Located in Roma, IT

Lithograph on paper realized in 1862. Hand colored. The artwork belongs to the Suite Uses and customs of all the peoples of the universe: " History of the government, of the laws, o...

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1860s Modern Figurative Prints

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Lithograph

Journal des Demoiselles - Lithograph - 1900
Journal des Demoiselles - Lithograph - 1900

Journal des Demoiselles - Lithograph - 1900

Located in Roma, IT

Colour lithograph on paper, from the celebrated French fashion periodical Journal des Demoiselles, depicting three elegantly dressed ladies in the height of Belle Époque style. The c...

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Early 1900s Modern Figurative Prints

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Lithograph

The Young Boy - Lithograph, 1950
The Young Boy - Lithograph, 1950

The Young Boy - Lithograph, 1950

By André Derain

Located in Paris, IDF

André DERAIN (1880-1954) The Young Boy, 1950 Original lithograph (MOURLOT workshop) Signed with the artist's stamp On vellum 26 x 18 cm (c. 10.2 x 7 inches) Excellent condition

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1950s Modern Figurative Prints

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Lithograph

Ancient Queens' Clothing - Lithograph - 1862

Ancient Queens' Clothing - Lithograph - 1862

Located in Roma, IT

Lithograph on paper realized in 1862. Hand colored. The artwork belongs to the Suite Uses and customs of all the peoples of the universe: " History of the government, of the laws, o...

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1860s Modern Figurative Prints

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Lithograph

The Lord - Original Lithograph, 1950
The Lord - Original Lithograph, 1950

The Lord - Original Lithograph, 1950

By André Derain

Located in Paris, IDF

André DERAIN (1880-1954) The Lord, 1950 Original lithograph (MOURLOT workshop) Signed with the artist's stamp On vellum 26 x 18 cm (c. 10.2 x 7 inches) Excellent condition

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1950s Modern Figurative Prints

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Lithograph

A Burst of Color, Original Signed Lithograph
A Burst of Color, Original Signed Lithograph

A Burst of Color, Original Signed Lithograph

Located in Paris, IDF

Jean-Pierre VIELFAURE (1930–2015) Chromatic Explosion, 1985 Original lithograph Signed and dated in pencil Numbered /50 On vellum, 55.5 x 46 cm (21.85 x 18.11 in) Excellent condition

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1680s Modern Abstract Prints

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Lithograph

Facinating Eyes - Stone lithograph, 1930
Facinating Eyes - Stone lithograph, 1930

Facinating Eyes - Stone lithograph, 1930

By Mariette Lydis

Located in Paris, IDF

Mariette LYDIS Facinating Eyes, 1930 Original stone lithograph On Arches vellum 28 x 22 cm (c. 11 x 9 inch) Excellent condition

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1930s Modern Portrait Prints

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Lithograph

Bunch of Flowers - Original Lithograph
Bunch of Flowers - Original Lithograph

Bunch of Flowers - Original Lithograph

By Raoul Dufy

Located in Paris, IDF

Raoul DUFY Bunch of Flowers, 1953 Original Lithograph with stencil watercolor With printed signature in the plate On Arches vellum 28 x 37.5 cm (c. 11 x 14.8 inch) Very good condition

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1950s Modern Still-life Prints

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Lithograph

Journal des Demoiselles - Lithograph - 1900
Journal des Demoiselles - Lithograph - 1900

Journal des Demoiselles - Lithograph - 1900

Located in Roma, IT

Colour lithograph on paper, from the celebrated French fashion periodical Journal des Demoiselles. Hand-coloured fashion plate (pochoir colouring), printed by Imp. Falco(n)er, Paris...

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Early 1900s Modern Figurative Prints

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Lithograph

Smilling Woman - Stone lithograph, 1930

Smilling Woman - Stone lithograph, 1930

By Jean Gabriel Daragnès

Located in Paris, IDF

Jean-Gabriel DARAGNES Smilling Woman, 1930 Original stone lithograph Printed signature in the plate On Arches vellum 28 x 22 cm (c. 11 x 9 inch) Excellent condition

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1930s Modern Portrait Prints

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Lithograph

Under Observation - Stone lithograph, 1930
Under Observation - Stone lithograph, 1930

Under Observation - Stone lithograph, 1930

By Yves Alix

Located in Paris, IDF

Yves ALIX Under Observation, 1930 Original stone lithograph Unsigned On Arches vellum 28 x 22 cm (c. 11 x 9 inch) Excellent condition

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1930s Modern Figurative Prints

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Lithograph

Marc Chagall - Paradise - Original Lithograph
Marc Chagall - Paradise - Original Lithograph

Marc Chagall - Paradise - Original Lithograph

By Marc Chagall

Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH

Marc Chagall, Original Lithograh depicting an instant of the Bible. Technique: Original lithograph in colours On the reverse: another black and white original lithograph Year: 1960...

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1960s Modern Figurative Prints

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Lithograph

The Cranes - Original handsigned lithograph
The Cranes - Original handsigned lithograph

The Cranes - Original handsigned lithograph

By François Desnoyer

Located in Paris, IDF

Francois DESNOYER The Cranes, 1965 Original lithograph Handsigned in pencil On Van Gelder vellum 45 x 33 cm (c. 18 x 13") Excellent condition

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1960s Modern Landscape Prints

Materials

Lithograph

The Jump - Lithograph - 19th Century

The Jump - Lithograph - 19th Century

Located in Roma, IT

Lithograph realized in 19th Century. In very good condition, it is matted in a black mat.

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19th Century Modern Figurative Prints

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Lithograph

The Departure - Lithograph - 19th Century

The Departure - Lithograph - 19th Century

Located in Roma, IT

Lithograph realized in 19th Century. In very good condition, it is matted in a black mat.

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19th Century Modern Figurative Prints

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Lithograph

The Rest - Lithograph - 19th Century

The Rest - Lithograph - 19th Century

Located in Roma, IT

Lithograph realized in 19th Century. In very good condition, it is matted in a black mat.

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19th Century Modern Figurative Prints

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Lithograph

The Party - Lithograph - 19th Century

The Party - Lithograph - 19th Century

Located in Roma, IT

Lithograph realized in 19th Century. In very good condition, it is matted in a black mat.

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19th Century Modern Figurative Prints

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Lithograph

The Greeting - Lithograph - 19th Century

The Greeting - Lithograph - 19th Century

Located in Roma, IT

Lithograph realized in 19th Century. In very good condition, it is matted in a black mat.

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19th Century Modern Figurative Prints

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Lithograph

The Party - Lithograph - 19th Century

The Party - Lithograph - 19th Century

Located in Roma, IT

Lithograph realized in 19th Century. In very good condition, it is matted in a black mat.

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19th Century Modern Figurative Prints

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Lithograph

The Fall - Lithograph - 19th Century

The Fall - Lithograph - 19th Century

Located in Roma, IT

Lithograph realized in 19th Century. In very good condition, it is matted in a black mat.

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19th Century Modern Figurative Prints

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Lithograph

Composition in Black - Lithograph
Composition in Black - Lithograph

Composition in Black - Lithograph

By Eduardo Chillida

Located in Paris, IDF

Eduardo CHILLIDA (after) Composition in Black Lithograph Signed in the plate On kraft paper 81 x 55,5 cm (c. 32 x 22 in) Excellent condition

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Late 20th Century American Modern Abstract Prints

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Lithograph

Francesco Messina, Ballerina, Signed Colour Lithograph
Francesco Messina, Ballerina, Signed Colour Lithograph

Francesco Messina, Ballerina, Signed Colour Lithograph

By Francesco Messina

Located in Roma, IT

Ballerina is a colour lithograph on paper by Francesco Messina (1900–1995), signed in pencil by the artist in the lower right margin. A dancer sits in a moment of repose. Fluid conto...

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1980s Modern Figurative Prints

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Lithograph

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Modern Lithographs For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of modern lithographs is available on 1stDibs. Finding the ideal Modern, Abstract or Surrealist examples of these works for your living room, whether you’re looking for small- or large-size pieces, is no easy task — start by shopping our selection today. These items have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Adding a colorful pieces of art to a room that is mostly decorated in warm neutral tones can yield a welcome change — see the modern lithographs on 1stDibs that include elements of gray, beige, brown, white and more. There have been many well-done artworks of this subject over the years, but those made by Alexander Calder, Marc Chagall, Pablo Picasso, Joan Miró and Jean Cocteau are often thought to be among the most beautiful. Each of these unique pieces was handmade with extraordinary care, with artists most often working in lithograph, paper and offset print. Not every interior allows for large iterations of these items, so small modern lithographs measuring 0.1 inches across are available.

How Much are Modern Lithographs?

Prices for pieces in our collection of modern lithographs start at $49 and top out at $170,000 with the average selling for $833.

A Close Look at Modern Art

The first decades of the 20th century were a period of artistic upheaval, with modern art movements including Cubism, Surrealism, Futurism and Dadaism questioning centuries of traditional views of what art should be. Using abstraction, experimental forms and interdisciplinary techniques, painters, sculptors, photographers, printmakers and performance artists all pushed the boundaries of creative expression.

Major exhibitions, like the 1913 Armory Show in New York City — also known as the “International Exhibition of Modern Art,” in which works like the radically angular Nude Descending a Staircase by Marcel Duchamp caused a sensation — challenged the perspective of viewers and critics and heralded the arrival of modern art in the United States. But the movement’s revolutionary spirit took shape in the 19th century.

The Industrial Revolution, which ushered in new technology and cultural conditions across the world, transformed art from something mostly commissioned by the wealthy or the church to work that responded to personal experiences. The Impressionist style emerged in 1860s France with artists like Claude Monet, Paul Cézanne and Edgar Degas quickly painting works that captured moments of light and urban life. Around the same time in England, the Pre-Raphaelites, like Edward Burne-Jones and Dante Gabriel Rossetti, borrowed from late medieval and early Renaissance art to imbue their art with symbolism and modern ideas of beauty.

Emerging from this disruption of the artistic status quo, modern art went further in rejecting conventions and embracing innovation. The bold legacy of leading modern artists Georges Braque, Pablo Picasso, Frida Kahlo, Salvador Dalí, Henri Matisse, Joan Miró, Marc Chagall, Piet Mondrian and many others continues to inform visual culture today.

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Finding the Right Prints And Multiples for You

Decorating with fine art prints — whether they’re figurative prints, abstract prints or another variety — has always been a practical way of bringing a space to life as well as bringing works by an artist you love into your home.

Pursued in the 1960s and ’70s, largely by Pop artists drawn to its associations with mass production, advertising, packaging and seriality, as well as those challenging the primacy of the Abstract Expressionist brushstroke, printmaking was embraced in the 1980s by painters and conceptual artists ranging from David Salle and Elizabeth Murray to Adrian Piper and Sherrie Levine.

Printmaking is the transfer of an image from one surface to another. An artist takes a material like stone, metal, wood or wax, carves, incises, draws or otherwise marks it with an image, inks or paints it and then transfers the image to a piece of paper or other material.

Fine art prints are frequently confused with their more commercial counterparts. After all, our closest connection to the printed image is through mass-produced newspapers, magazines and books, and many people don’t realize that even though prints are editions, they start with an original image created by an artist with the intent of reproducing it in a small batch. Fine art prints are created in strictly limited editions — 20 or 30 or maybe 50 — and are always based on an image created specifically to be made into an edition.

Many people think of revered Dutch artist Rembrandt as a painter but may not know that he was a printmaker as well. His prints have been preserved in time along with the work of other celebrated printmakers such as Pablo Picasso, Salvador Dalí and Andy Warhol. These fine art prints are still highly sought after by collectors.

“It’s another tool in the artist’s toolbox, just like painting or sculpture or anything else that an artist uses in the service of mark making or expressing him- or herself,” says International Fine Print Dealers Association (IFPDA) vice president Betsy Senior, of New York’s Betsy Senior Fine Art, Inc.

Because artist’s editions tend to be more affordable and available than his or her unique works, they’re more accessible and can be a great opportunity to bring a variety of colors, textures and shapes into a space.

For tight corners, select small fine art prints as opposed to the oversized bold piece you’ll hang as a focal point in the dining area. But be careful not to choose something that is too big for your space. And feel free to lean into it if need be — not every work needs picture-hanging hooks. Leaning a larger fine art print against the wall behind a bookcase can add a stylish installation-type dynamic to your living room. (Read more about how to arrange wall art here.)

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