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Mourlot Corbusier

Totem by Le Corbusier

Totem by Le Corbusier

By Le Corbusier

Located in New York, NY

It is signed and dated in the plate in the bottom left quadrant. Le Corbusier was born Charles-Edouard Jeanneret-Gris in Switzerland and assumed the pseudonym Le Corbusier when he...

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Late 20th Century Modern Abstract Prints

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Lithograph

Totem by Le Corbusier

Totem by Le Corbusier

By Le Corbusier

Located in New York, NY

It is signed and dated in the plate in the bottom left quadrant. Le Corbusier was born Charles-Edouard Jeanneret-Gris in Switzerland and assumed the pseudonym Le Corbusier when he...

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Late 20th Century Modern Abstract Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Abraca (B&W) by Le Corbusier
Abraca (B&W) by Le Corbusier

Abraca (B&W) by Le Corbusier

By Le Corbusier

Located in New York, NY

Dimensions: 28 x 40.5 in Arches Paper - Good Condition A This lithograph is from portfolio of six different images entitled "Cortège" (Weber cat. p. 90) It is signed in the stone a...

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1960s Prints and Multiples

Materials

Lithograph

Jeux (B&W) by Le Corbusier, 1962
Jeux (B&W) by Le Corbusier, 1962

Jeux (B&W) by Le Corbusier, 1962

By Le Corbusier

Located in New York, NY

Dimensions: 28 x 40.5 in Arches Paper - Good Condition A This lithograph is from portfolio of six different images entitled "Cortège" (Weber cat. p. 90) It is signed in the stone a...

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1960s Prints and Multiples

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Lithograph

Femme Unicorne et taureau noir (licorne ailée) by Le Corbusier
Femme Unicorne et taureau noir (licorne ailée) by Le Corbusier

Femme Unicorne et taureau noir (licorne ailée) by Le Corbusier

By Le Corbusier

Located in New York, NY

Artist: Le Corbusier Medium: Lithograph, 1960 Dimensions: 17.25 x 22.5 in, 43.8 x 57.2 cm Arches Paper - Perfect Condition A+ Printed my Atelier Mourlot, Paris Our mission for o...

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1960s Prints and Multiples

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Lithograph

Les Musiciennes – lithograph, hand-signed and numbered
Les Musiciennes – lithograph, hand-signed and numbered

Les Musiciennes – lithograph, hand-signed and numbered

By Le Corbusier

Located in Zurich, CH

Together with "Bouteilles" one of the largest and most sought after lithographs by Le Corbusier, printed by Mourlot on Arches after a collage by LC.

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Mid-20th Century Modern Figurative Prints

Materials

Paper

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Panurge Portfolio by Le Corbusier
Panurge Portfolio by Le Corbusier

Panurge Portfolio by Le Corbusier

By Le Corbusier

Located in New York, NY

Le Corbusier Serie Panurge, printed by Mourlot, Paris 1962, is an interpretation of Rabelais’ series of novels: Gargantua and Pantagruel.

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1960s Modern Abstract Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Trois Verres d'aperitif by Le Corbusier, 1962, Lithograph from "Cortège"
Trois Verres d'aperitif by Le Corbusier, 1962, Lithograph from "Cortège"

Trois Verres d'aperitif by Le Corbusier, 1962, Lithograph from "Cortège"

By Le Corbusier

Located in New York, NY

This lithograph is from portfolio of six different images entitled "Cortège" (Weber cat. p. 90) It is signed in the stone and was printed and published in 1962 at the Mourlot Studio ...

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1960s Still-life Prints

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Lithograph

Abraca, Litho from the "cortège..." Portfolio, Signed & Dated in Stone, 1960

Abraca, Litho from the "cortège..." Portfolio, Signed & Dated in Stone, 1960

By Le Corbusier

Located in New York, NY

Those are the things men need just as much as they need bread or a place to sleep." - Le Corbusier About the Artist: (October 6, 1887 - August 27, 1965) Charles-Édouard Jeanneret, ...

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1960s Modern Prints and Multiples

Materials

Lithograph

Abraca, Litho from the "cortège..." Portfolio, Signed & Dated in Stone, 1960

Abraca, Litho from the "cortège..." Portfolio, Signed & Dated in Stone, 1960

By Le Corbusier

Located in New York, NY

Those are the things men need just as much as they need bread or a place to sleep." - Le Corbusier About the Artist: (October 6, 1887 - August 27, 1965) Charles-Édouard Jeanneret, ...

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1960s Modern Prints and Multiples

Materials

Lithograph

Totem by Le Corbusier

Totem by Le Corbusier

By Le Corbusier

Located in New York, NY

It is signed and dated in the plate in the bottom left quadrant. Le Corbusier was born Charles-Edouard Jeanneret-Gris in Switzerland and assumed the pseudonym Le Corbusier when he...

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Late 20th Century Modern Abstract Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Totem by Le Corbusier

Totem by Le Corbusier

By Le Corbusier

Located in New York, NY

It is signed and dated in the plate in the bottom left quadrant. Le Corbusier was born Charles-Edouard Jeanneret-Gris in Switzerland and assumed the pseudonym Le Corbusier when he...

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Late 20th Century Modern Abstract Prints

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Lithograph

Modular by Le Corbusier

Modular by Le Corbusier

By Le Corbusier

Located in New York, NY

Artist: Le Corbusier Medium: Original Lithograph, 1956/62 Dimensions: 29 x 21.5 in, 73.7 x 54.6 cm Arches Paper with Mourlot watermark - Excellent condition A Le Corbusier’s rel...

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1950s Prints and Multiples

Materials

Lithograph

Modulor by Le Corbusier

Modulor by Le Corbusier

By Le Corbusier

Located in New York, NY

Artist: Le Corbusier Medium: Original Lithograph, 1956/62 Dimensions: 29 x 21.5 in, 73.7 x 54.6 cm Arches Paper with Mourlot watermark - Excellent condition A Le Corbusier’s rel...

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1950s Prints and Multiples

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Lithograph

Bull VII - Original Lithograph (Mourlot)
Bull VII - Original Lithograph (Mourlot)

Bull VII - Original Lithograph (Mourlot)

By Le Corbusier

Located in Paris, IDF

Le Corbusier (1887-1965) Bull VII, 1961 Original lithograph Signature printed in the plate From a limited edition of 150 proofs On BFK Rives vellum 57 x 46 cm (c. 23 x 18 inch) REF...

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1960s Modern Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Ubu and Panurge - Original Lithograph (Mourlot)
Ubu and Panurge - Original Lithograph (Mourlot)

Ubu and Panurge - Original Lithograph (Mourlot)

By Le Corbusier

Located in Paris, IDF

Le Corbusier (1887-1965) Ubu and Panurge, 1961 Original lithograph Signature printed in the plate From a limited edition of 150 proofs On BFK Rives vellum 57 x 46 cm (c. 23 x 18 inc...

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1960s Modern Abstract Prints

Materials

Lithograph

The Fall of Barcelona - Original lithograph (Mourlot)
The Fall of Barcelona - Original lithograph (Mourlot)

The Fall of Barcelona - Original lithograph (Mourlot)

By Le Corbusier

Located in Paris, IDF

Le Corbusier The Fall of Barcelona Original lithograph Printed signature in the plate On vellum 71 x 103 cm (c. 28 x 40 in) Edited by Heidi Weber in 1960 Authenticated with the blin...

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1960s Modern Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

The Fall of Barcelona - Original lithograph (Mourlot)
The Fall of Barcelona - Original lithograph (Mourlot)

The Fall of Barcelona - Original lithograph (Mourlot)

By Le Corbusier

Located in Paris, IDF

Le Corbusier The Fall of Barcelona Original lithograph Printed signature in the plate On vellum 71 x 103 cm (c. 28 x 40 in) Edited by Heidi Weber in 1960 Authenticated with the blin...

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1960s Modern Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Hands and Sea Shell - Original Lithograph (Mourlot)
Hands and Sea Shell - Original Lithograph (Mourlot)

Hands and Sea Shell - Original Lithograph (Mourlot)

By Le Corbusier

Located in Paris, IDF

Le Corbusier (1887-1965) Hands and Sea Shell, 1961 Original lithograph Signature printed in the plate From a limited edition of 150 proofs On BFK Rives vellum 57 x 46 cm (c. 23 x 18...

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1960s Modern Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Otherworldly by Le Corbusier (1963) - modern lithograph

Otherworldly by Le Corbusier (1963) - modern lithograph

By Le Corbusier

Located in New York, NY

About the Artist: (1887-1965) Swiss-French Le Corbusier was born Charles-Edouard Jeanneret-Gris in Switzerland and assumed the pseudonym Le Corbusier when he moved to Paris in 1917.

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Mid-20th Century Modern Abstract Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Otherworldly by Le Corbusier (1963) - modern lithograph

Otherworldly by Le Corbusier (1963) - modern lithograph

By Le Corbusier

Located in New York, NY

About the Artist: (1887-1965) Swiss-French Le Corbusier was born Charles-Edouard Jeanneret-Gris in Switzerland and assumed the pseudonym Le Corbusier when he moved to Paris in 1917.

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Mid-20th Century Modern Abstract Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Jeux (B&W) by Le Corbusier, 1962
Jeux (B&W) by Le Corbusier, 1962

Jeux (B&W) by Le Corbusier, 1962

By Le Corbusier

Located in New York, NY

Dimensions: 28 x 40.5 in Arches Paper - Good Condition A This lithograph is from portfolio of six different images entitled "Cortège" (Weber cat. p. 90) It is signed in the stone a...

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1960s Prints and Multiples

Materials

Lithograph

Modulor by Le Corbusier, 1962 - Original Lithograph Poster
Modulor by Le Corbusier, 1962 - Original Lithograph Poster

Modulor by Le Corbusier, 1962 - Original Lithograph Poster

By Le Corbusier

Located in New York, NY

Artist: Le Corbusier Medium: Original Lithograph, 1956/62 Dimensions: 29 x 21.5 in, 73.7 x 54.6 cm Arches Paper with Mourlot watermark - Excellent condition A Le Corbusier’s rel...

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Mid-20th Century Modern Prints and Multiples

Materials

Lithograph

Trois Verres d'aperitif (B&W) by Le Corbusier, 1962
Trois Verres d'aperitif (B&W) by Le Corbusier, 1962

Trois Verres d'aperitif (B&W) by Le Corbusier, 1962

By Le Corbusier

Located in New York, NY

Dimensions: 28 x 40.5 in Arches Paper - Good Condition A This lithograph is from portfolio of six different images entitled "Cortège" (Weber cat. p. 90) It is signed in the stone a...

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1960s Prints and Multiples

Materials

Lithograph

Abraca, Litho from the "cortège..." Portfolio, Signed & Dated in Stone, 1960

Abraca, Litho from the "cortège..." Portfolio, Signed & Dated in Stone, 1960

By Le Corbusier

Located in New York, NY

Those are the things men need just as much as they need bread or a place to sleep." - Le Corbusier About the Artist: (October 6, 1887 - August 27, 1965) Charles-Édouard Jeanneret, ...

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1960s Modern Prints and Multiples

Materials

Lithograph

Je Révais, Lithograph From the "cortège..." Portfolio, Signed & Dated in Stone
Je Révais, Lithograph From the "cortège..." Portfolio, Signed & Dated in Stone

Je Révais, Lithograph From the "cortège..." Portfolio, Signed & Dated in Stone

By Le Corbusier

Located in New York, NY

This color lithograph is from The Cortège portfolio (Weber cat. p. 90) It is signed in the stone and was printed and published in 1962 at the Mourlot Studio in Paris. The color plat...

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1960s Modern Still-life Prints

Materials

Lithograph

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Located in Los Angeles, CA

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Mourlot Corbusier For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the mourlot corbusier you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. There are many modern, contemporary and Impressionist versions of these works for sale. Making the right choice when shopping for a mourlot corbusier may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 19th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 20th Century. On 1stDibs, the right mourlot corbusier is waiting for you and the choices span a range of colors that includes beige, gray, black and blue. Creating a mourlot corbusier has been a part of the legacy of many artists, but those crafted by Le Corbusier, Roger Bezombes, Léon Gischia, André Derain and Fernand Léger are consistently popular. Artworks like these of any era or style can make for thoughtful decor in any space, but a selection from our variety of those made in lithograph, paper and offset print can add an especially memorable touch. A large mourlot corbusier can prove too dominant for some spaces — a smaller mourlot corbusier, measuring 10.63 high and 8.27 wide, may better suit your needs.

How Much is a Mourlot Corbusier?

The average selling price for a mourlot corbusier we offer is $1,913, while they’re typically $203 on the low end and $48,000 for the highest priced.

Le Corbusier for sale on 1stDibs

Swiss-born Charles-Édouard Jeanneret, best known by his adopted name Le Corbusier, was a highly influential architect, designer, painter, urban planner and writer whose career spanned almost five decades. His designs for sofas, chairs and other furniture are spare, minimal and efficient but at the same time offer supreme comfort.

A pioneer of progress-minded modern architecture, Le Corbusier sought to impose a rational order on the chaos of the world through design. He rejected the excessive architectural ornament and developed a style that became known as brutalism, creating buildings with elemental geometric forms that were made of industrial materials such as steel and reinforced concrete.

Le Corbusier believed that pure, well-designed spaces could offer a lesson in how little is needed to achieve happiness. To convey this notion, the architect prioritized modern, open interiors and emphasized light, rational designs. His architecture and interiors share a clear sense of space and structural order, underlining the beauty in harmony, proportion and simplicity.

Le Corbusier’s furniture espouses these same ideals. Collaborating with his cousin, Pierre Jeanneret, and trailblazing designer Charlotte Perriand, he devised such iconic pieces as the LC2 Petit Confort armchair and the LC4 chaise longue. Each couples a tubular chrome frame with soft, supple leather upholstery, lending an organic warmth to an industrially made design. In his furniture, Le Corbusier broke new ground in ergonomics.

The shape of the LC4 chaise is taken directly from the human form; the classic cowhide upholstery makes the sitter feel weightless; and the piece features an adjustable positioning mechanism to promote total relaxation. Bereft of ornament and prized for its functionality, the LC series created by Le Corbusier, Perriand, and Pierre is currently manufactured by Cassina

Such planning and intelligence were the hallmarks of Le Corbusier’s career. Whether in his designs for private residences such as the Villa Savoye near Paris, apartment towers like the Unité D'habitation in Marseilles, or in his furniture, he worked toward a style of living that was expansive and flexible. The strength and simplicity of line of Le Corbusier’s sofas, chaise longues and other seating pieces give them a sculptural presence in any décor, yet they are sublimely restful. And as you will see on 1stDibs, Le Corbusier’s furniture reflects a worldly taste: it is at once refined, cosmopolitan and chic.

Find a collection of vintage Le Corbusier furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

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.)

Find fine art prints for sale on 1stDibs today.