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Robert MotherwellAfter Robert Motherwell-Art Chicago, 1981, FIRST EDITION, 1981

$150

After Robert Motherwell-Art Chicago, 1981, FIRST EDITION

By Robert Motherwell

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This exceptional poster, featuring an image copyrighted in 1981 by Robert Motherwell, was presented at the Navy Pier in Chicago during the 1981 art show. Printed by Tyler Graphics Lt...

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20th Century Contemporary Prints and Multiples

Materials

Lithograph

Robert MotherwellAfter Robert Motherwell-Juilliard School Dedication Vintage, 1969

$560Sale Price|20% Off

After Robert Motherwell-Juilliard School Dedication Vintage

By Robert Motherwell

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This original poster was published in 1969 by the Lincoln Center to announce the grand opening of the Juilliard School. According to the Lincoln Center Posters book (pages 16 & 17), ...

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20th Century Contemporary Prints and Multiples

Glass, Wood, Paper

Lithograph

Robert MotherwellNocturne I, 1987/88

$5,800

Nocturne I

By Robert Motherwell

Located in New York, NY

One of three prints from the Octavio Paz Suite, Robert Motherwell's Nocturne I is a masterful work of printed art.

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20th Century Abstract Expressionist Prints and Multiples

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Materials

Lithograph

Robert MotherwellCarpeta, 1986

$5,250

Carpeta

By Robert Motherwell

Located in Toronto, Ontario

Robert Motherwell (1915-1991), alongside Jackson Pollock, Mark Rothko, and Willem de Kooning, made up the quartet of abstract painters that radically defined Modern painting in Ameri...

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1980s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Robert MotherwellOctavio Paz Suite: Nocturne VIII, 1988

$7,000

Octavio Paz Suite: Nocturne VIII

By Robert Motherwell

Located in London, GB

Lithograph and chine appliqué to Arches paper. Siri Engberg and Joan Banach 'Robert Motherwell: The Complete Prints 1940-1991.

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Prints and Multiples

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Robert Motherwell "On The Wing" Lithograph

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H 46.63 in W 30.5 in D 1 in

Robert Motherwell "On The Wing" Lithograph

By Robert Motherwell

Located in New York, NY

Unavailable

H 22.25 in W 17 in

Unavailable

Calligraphy

By Robert Motherwell

Located in New York, NY

Rare Trial Proof on grey canson paper. Edition of 80

Materials

Lithograph

Materials

Offset

Robert Motherwell Chicago Art Print Engberg and Banach 282

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H 38 in W 29 in

Robert Motherwell Chicago Art Print Engberg and Banach 282

By Robert Motherwell

Located in Astoria, NY

A Robert Motherwell color lithograph, number 103 of an edition of 150.

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20th Century American Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Robert MotherwellUntitled Etching from Octavio Paz, Three Poems by Robert Motherwell, 1987

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H 21 in W 25 in

Untitled Etching from Octavio Paz, Three Poems by Robert Motherwell

By Robert Motherwell

Located in Long Island City, NY

Artist: Robert Motherwell, American (1915 - 1991) Title: Octavio Paz, Three Poems 15 Year: 1987 Medium: Lithograph on Japon with Chine Colle Edition: 750 Image Size: 9 x 11 inches Pa...

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1980s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Robert Motherwell, "Airless Black" from the "El Negro" suite

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H 19 in W 30 in D 1.5 in

Robert Motherwell, "Airless Black" from the "El Negro" suite

By Robert Motherwell

Located in Stamford, CT

A lithograph by Robert Motherwell, one of the founders of the New York School (Abstract Expressionism).

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Vintage 1980s American Modern Prints

Screen

Robert MotherwellElegy Fragment II, 1985

$20,000

H 34.75 in W 24 in

Elegy Fragment II

By Robert Motherwell

Located in London, GB

Aquatint, lift-ground etching and aquatint on Georges Duchene Hawthorne of Larroque handmade paper 87.6 x 61 cm (34 1/2 x 24 inches) Edition of 52

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1980s Abstract Abstract Prints

Paper

Robert MotherwellPerpetual Summer, 1985

$16,800Sale Price|20% Off

H 23.62 in W 16.89 in

Perpetual Summer

By Robert Motherwell

Located in London, GB

60 x 42.9 cms ( 23.62 x 16.89 ins) Edition of 26 Signature:Signed "Motherwell" in pencil lower right Inscriptions:Numbered in pencil lower right; artist's chop mark lower right Publ...

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1980s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Prints

Materials

Color, Etching, Aquatint

Robert MotherwellRobert Motherwell - Pull Out All Flags, iconic etching & aquatint, SIgned 33/50, 1980

$25,000

H 23 in W 31 in D 2 in

Robert Motherwell - Pull Out All Flags, iconic etching & aquatint, SIgned 33/50

By Robert Motherwell

Located in New York, NY

Robert Motherwell Pull Out All Flags (Engberg, Banach 263), 1980 Aquatint and etching in colors, on German Etching paper, with full margins Hand-signed by artist, Pencil signed and n...

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1980s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Prints

Materials

Etching, Aquatint

Robert MotherwellParoles peintes III: Untitled, 1966

$3,300

H 14.88 in W 11.13 in

Paroles peintes III: Untitled

By Robert Motherwell

Located in London, GB

Open-bite etching printed in dark, brownish black on fibrous Japan paper 38 x 28 cms (14 7/8 x 11 1/8 ins) Edition of 200 in three numbered segments

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1960s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Prints

Materials

Etching

"Primal Sign V Copper" Aquatint and Etching by Robert Motherwell

$7,900

H 36 in W 28.5 in D 1.5 in

"Primal Sign V Copper" Aquatint and Etching by Robert Motherwell

By Robert Motherwell

Located in Stamford, CT

"Primal Sign V (Copper)" aquatint and etching from one zinc plate by Robert Motherwell (American. 1915-1991) Numbered 18/28 with 7 artist proofs in edition. Archival framed using mus...

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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art

Etching, Aquatint

Robert MotherwellAfrica Suite: Africa 7, 1970

$7,500Sale Price|25% Off

H 40.75 in W 28.27 in D 0.4 in

Africa Suite: Africa 7

By Robert Motherwell

Located in London, GB

The original studies from the 'Africa Suite' were a group of ten works selected from a series of ink-on-paper drawings from the same year. The large automatic brush drawings were rew...

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1970s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Prints

Materials

Screen

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$625

H 22.84 in W 20.87 in D 14.97 in

Josef Frank Folding Bar Cart or Side Table by Svensk Tenn

By Josef Frank

Located in Munich, DE

Light and easy to store foldable table with a nice print by Josef Frank.

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Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Formica

Chrysanthemum Tiffany Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 255 pcs Fitted Chest

$79,500 / set

H 70 in W 70 in D 70 in

Chrysanthemum Tiffany Sterling Silver Flatware Set Service 255 pcs Fitted Chest

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Big Bend, WI

Chrysanthemum (c1880) originally called Indian Chrysanthemum .Tiffany's luxurious Chrysanthemum silver was designed in 1880 by Charles Grosjean. With its flowing curves, swirling ve...

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Antique Late 19th Century Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

An Illuminated Timurid Quran, 15th Century

$74,741

H 7.49 in W 5.12 in D 1.97 in

An Illuminated Timurid Quran, 15th Century

Located in London, GB

A rare and beautifully illuminated Quran manuscript from the Timurid period, dating back to the 15th century. The manuscript features intricate floral motifs, vibrant colours, and el...

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Asian Scholar's Objects

Materials

Paper

Gordon & Jane Martz Side Table or Occasional Table Figured Walnut & Ceramic Tile

$4,500

H 19 in Dm 14 in

Gordon & Jane Martz Side Table or Occasional Table Figured Walnut & Ceramic Tile

By Marshall Studios, Gordon & Jane Martz

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Designed by wife & husband duo Gordon & Jane Martz, this table was produced by Marshall Studios in the 1950s. A shining example of Mid-Century as a whole, this piece features everyth...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Ceramic, Walnut

Antique Japanese Samurai Suit of Armor, Edo Period, 18th Century

$26,000

H 69.5 in W 23 in D 20 in

Antique Japanese Samurai Suit of Armor, Edo Period, 18th Century

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Antique Japanese Samurai Suit of Armor, Edo period, 18th century. A complete matching set of lacquered iron work; the cuirass with dragonfly decoration and blue lacing, a Kaga schoo...

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Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Metalwork

Materials

Metal, Silver, Foil, Iron, Gold Leaf

H 26.78 in W 30.12 in D 12.8 in

George Nelson Miniature Chest Model 5215, Mid-Century Modern, 1950s

By George Nelson

Located in Brussels, BE

George Nelson Miniature chest Model 5215, 1950s.

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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

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Robert Motherwell Lithographs For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, there are several options of robert motherwell lithographs available for sale. Today, if you’re looking for post-war editions of these works and are unable to find the perfect match for your home, our selection also includes modern. These items have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Adding a colorful piece of art to a room that is mostly decorated in warm neutral tones can yield a welcome change — see the robert motherwell lithographs on 1stDibs that include elements of beige, gray, white, red and more. These artworks have been a part of the life’s work for many artists, but the versions made by Robert Motherwell and (after) Robert Motherwell are consistently popular. Frequently made by artists working in lithograph, paper and handmade paper, all of these available pieces are unique and have attracted attention over the years.

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Robert Motherwell for sale on 1stDibs

The name of painter, printmaker and writer Robert Motherwell (1915–91) is often taken as synonymous with the New York School, whose name he coined. Motherwell was the youngest of this group of Abstract Expressionists working in art, dance, poetry and music in 1950s and '60s New York City, which included Jackson Pollock, Willem de Kooning, Philip Guston, Helen Frankenthaler and Mark Rothko.

Born in Aberdeen, Washington, in 1915, Motherwell had perhaps the broadest and best education of any of the New York School coterie, with an extensive background in philosophy, literature and art history. He earned a BA in philosophy in 1937 from Stanford University and was working toward a PhD in the subject at Harvard when he interrupted his studies for a yearlong trip to Europe, where he fell in love with European modernism.

After returning, in 1940 he enrolled Columbia to study art history. It was there that he met a group of exiled Parisian Surrealists, and encounter that proved influential on his style. Motherwell began to integrate the idea of “automatism” — unmediated gestures that reflect deeper psychological impulses — into his work, pioneering a new form of Abstract Expressionism that came to characterize the New York School.

Works like the 1967 Beside the Sea no. 45, an acrylic on canvas, and the 1966 lithograph New York International epitomize Motherwell’s use of simple shapes in boldly contrasting colors, executed in quick, gestural strokes that occasionally evoke figures, suggesting a latent narrative despite their obvious abstraction.

Throughout his career, Motherwell taught painting at Hunter College, in New York, and at Black Mountain College, in North Carolina, where his work influenced the likes of Cy Twombly, Robert Rauschenberg and Kenneth Noland. His influence as one of the founding fathers of American Abstract Expressionism remains profound.

Finding the Right Prints-works-on-paper 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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