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Table of Summer Fruits - Original Lithograph
Table of Summer Fruits - Original Lithograph

Table of Summer Fruits - Original Lithograph

Located in Paris, IDF

Moise KISLING Table of Summer Fruits Original Lithograph On Arches vellum 28 x 38 cm (c. 11 x 15 inches) Very good condition

Category

1950s Modern Still-life Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Woman Face - Original Lithograph - Duthuit 25
Woman Face - Original Lithograph - Duthuit 25

Woman Face - Original Lithograph - Duthuit 25

By Henri Matisse

Located in Paris, IDF

Henri Matisse (1869-1954) Woman face, 1946 Original lithograph Unsigned Edition of 200 copies On Rives vellum size 25 x 18 cm REFERENCE : Catalog raisonné Duthuit 25 Very good con...

Category

1940s Modern Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Surrealist Sand Wrinkles - Handsigned Original Lithograph
Surrealist Sand Wrinkles - Handsigned Original Lithograph

Surrealist Sand Wrinkles - Handsigned Original Lithograph

By Raoul Ubac

Located in Paris, IDF

Raoul UBAC Surrealist Sand Wrinkles Original lithograph Handsigned in pencil On Japan paper, 40,5 x 31,5 cm (c. 15,9 x 12,4 inch) Excellent condition

Category

Late 20th Century Surrealist Landscape Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Jean Cocteau - Young Girl - Original Lithograph
Jean Cocteau - Young Girl - Original Lithograph

Jean Cocteau - Young Girl - Original Lithograph

By Jean Cocteau

Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH

Jean Cocteau - Young Girl - Original Lithograph Signed and dated in the plate Stampsigned Dimensions: 53 x 42 cm 1956 Provenance : Succession Dermit, Cocteau's heir

Category

1950s Modern More Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Enki Bilal - Cyclops Eating - Original Lithograph
Enki Bilal - Cyclops Eating - Original Lithograph

Enki Bilal - Cyclops Eating - Original Lithograph

By Enki Bilal

Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH

Enki Bilal - Cyclops Eating - Original Lithograph Publisher: Amis du Livre Edition: 240 2012 Dimensions: 42 x 30 cm.

Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph, Pigment

Enki Bilal - The Kiss - Original Lithograph
Enki Bilal - The Kiss - Original Lithograph

Enki Bilal - The Kiss - Original Lithograph

By Enki Bilal

Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH

Enki Bilal - The Kiss - Original Lithograph Publisher: Amis du Livre Edition: 240 2012 Dimensions: 42 x 30 cm.

Category

2010s Contemporary Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph, Pigment

Bouquet - Original Lithograph 20th Century

Bouquet - Original Lithograph 20th Century

Located in Roma, IT

Bouquet is an original artwork realized in the XX Century. Original lithograph on paper.

Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Still-life Prints

Materials

Lithograph

"Ronde de nuit" original lithograph

"Ronde de nuit" original lithograph

By Joan Miró

Located in Henderson, NV

Medium: original lithograph. Catalogue reference: Mourlot 672.

Category

1970s Abstract Prints and Multiples

Materials

Lithograph

Woman With a Bird - Original Lithograph
Woman With a Bird - Original Lithograph

Woman With a Bird - Original Lithograph

By Corneille

Located in Paris, IDF

Corneille Woman with a bird, 2003 Original lithograph Printed signature in the plate On heavy paper 88 x 62 cm (c. 35 x 24 in) Excellent condition

Category

Early 2000s Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Registering a Dimension - Handsigned Original Lithograph
Registering a Dimension - Handsigned Original Lithograph

Registering a Dimension - Handsigned Original Lithograph

By Alain Le Yaouanc 1

Located in Paris, IDF

Alain LE YAOUANC Registering a dimension Original lithograph Handsigned in pencil On Arches vellum, 76 x 56 cm (c. 30.4 x 22,4 inch) Excellent condition

Category

Late 20th Century Surrealist Abstract Prints

Materials

Lithograph

"In the Park" original lithograph

"In the Park" original lithograph

By Emil Orlik

Located in Henderson, NV

Medium: original lithograph. This Emil Orlik lithograph is also known as "On the Victoria Embankment, London".

Category

Early 1900s Prints and Multiples

Materials

Lithograph

Abstract Composition - Original Lithograph  - 1981
Abstract Composition - Original Lithograph  - 1981

Abstract Composition - Original Lithograph - 1981

Located in Roma, IT

Abstract Composition is original lithograph realized in 1981 by an unknown artist, mounted on a blue cardboard Passepartout, with the title on the lower left.

Category

1980s Surrealist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Lithograph

"Tete d'Etude" original lithograph

"Tete d'Etude" original lithograph

By Alphonse Legros

Located in Henderson, NV

Medium: original lithograph. Printed in 1904 and published in Paris by the Revue de l'Art ancien et moderne.

Category

Early 1900s Prints and Multiples

Materials

Lithograph

Paris : Monceau Park - Original Lithograph, Handsigned
Paris : Monceau Park - Original Lithograph, Handsigned

Paris : Monceau Park - Original Lithograph, Handsigned

By Robert Savary

Located in Paris, IDF

Robert SAVARY Paris : Monceau Park, 1969 Original lithograph (Mourlot workshop) Handsigned in pencil On Arches vellum 37 x 29 cm (c. 16 x 12 in) Excellent condition

Category

1960s Modern Landscape Prints

Materials

Lithograph

"Etude de Femme" original lithograph

"Etude de Femme" original lithograph

Located in Henderson, NV

Medium: original lithograph. Printed in 1897 for the rare portfolio "Art et Nature" by Leon Roger-Miles and published in Paris by Boudet in an edition of 525.

Category

1890s Prints and Multiples

Materials

Lithograph

Joan Miro - Night Sky - Original Lithograph
Joan Miro - Night Sky - Original Lithograph

Joan Miro - Night Sky - Original Lithograph

By Joan Miró

Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH

Joan Miro - Night Sky - Original Lithograph Artist: Joan Miro Editor: Maeght Year: 1956 Dimensions: 23 x 20 cm Reference: Mourlot 235 Unsigned and unumbered as issued.

Category

1950s Abstract Abstract Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Wild Wolves - Original Lithograph, Stamp Signature
Wild Wolves - Original Lithograph, Stamp Signature

Wild Wolves - Original Lithograph, Stamp Signature

By Pierre Ambrogiani

Located in Paris, IDF

Pierre AMBROGIANI (1907-1985) Wolves, 1974 Original Lithograph (Gourdon Workshop) Signed with the artist's stamp On vellum 38 x 28 cm (c. 14.9 x 11 in) Excellent condition

Category

Mid-20th Century Expressionist Animal Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Jean Fautrier -  Naked Annabelle - Original Lithograph
Jean Fautrier -  Naked Annabelle - Original Lithograph

Jean Fautrier - Naked Annabelle - Original Lithograph

By Jean Fautrier

Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH

Jean Fautrier - Naked Annabelle - Original Lithograph 1957 Dimensions: 32 x 24 cm Signed in the plate From the art review XXe siecle Unumbered as issued

Category

1950s Abstract Geometric Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

"Niton, Isle of Wight" original lithograph

"Niton, Isle of Wight" original lithograph

By John Piper

Located in Henderson, NV

Medium: original lithograph. Printed in 1955 and published in New York by Curt Valentin.

Category

1950s Prints and Multiples

Materials

Lithograph

Jean Cocteau - Blue Lady - Original Lithograph
Jean Cocteau - Blue Lady - Original Lithograph

Jean Cocteau - Blue Lady - Original Lithograph

By Jean Cocteau

Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH

Original Lithograph by Jean Cocteau Title: Blue Lady Signed in the plate Dimensions: 32 x 25.5 cm Edition: 200 1959 Publisher: Bibliophiles Du Palais Unnumbered as issued

Category

1950s Modern More Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Paris : Street Market - Original Lithograph, Handsigned
Paris : Street Market - Original Lithograph, Handsigned

Paris : Street Market - Original Lithograph, Handsigned

By Robert Savary

Located in Paris, IDF

Robert SAVARY Paris : Street Market, 1969 Original lithograph (Mourlot workshop) Handsigned in pencil On Arches vellum 37 x 29 cm (c. 16 x 12 in) Excellent condition

Category

1960s Modern Landscape Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Paris : Animated Street - Original Lithograph, Handsigned
Paris : Animated Street - Original Lithograph, Handsigned

Paris : Animated Street - Original Lithograph, Handsigned

By Robert Savary

Located in Paris, IDF

Robert SAVARY Paris : Animated Street, 1969 Original lithograph (Mourlot workshop) Handsigned in pencil On Arches vellum 37 x 29 cm (c. 16 x 12 in) Excellent condition

Category

1960s Modern Landscape Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Jean Cocteau - Woman Portrait - Original Lithograph
Jean Cocteau - Woman Portrait - Original Lithograph

Jean Cocteau - Woman Portrait - Original Lithograph

By Jean Cocteau

Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH

Original Lithograph by Jean Cocteau Title: Woman Portrait Signed in the plate Dimensions: 32 x 25.5 cm Edition: 200 1959 Publisher: Bibliophiles Du Palais Unnumbered as issued

Category

1950s Modern More Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Composition IV : Bird - Original Lithograph, Handsigned
Composition IV : Bird - Original Lithograph, Handsigned

Composition IV : Bird - Original Lithograph, Handsigned

By Jacques POLI

Located in Paris, IDF

Jacques POLI Composition IV Original lithograph and sticking Handsigned in pencil Numbered /150 copies On vellum 76 x 56 cm (c. 29.9 x 22) Excellent condition

Category

Early 20th Century Abstract Abstract Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Jean Cocteau - The Kiss - Original Lithograph
Jean Cocteau - The Kiss - Original Lithograph

Jean Cocteau - The Kiss - Original Lithograph

By Jean Cocteau

Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH

Original Lithograph by Jean Cocteau Title: The Kiss Signed in the plate Dimensions: 32 x 25.5 cm Edition: 200 1959 Publisher: Bibliophiles Du Palais Unnumbered as issued

Category

1950s Modern More Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Composition with Birds - Original Lithograph, Handsigned
Composition with Birds - Original Lithograph, Handsigned

Composition with Birds - Original Lithograph, Handsigned

By Jacques POLI

Located in Paris, IDF

Jacques POLI Composition with Birds Original lithograph Handsigned in pencil Numbered /150 copies On vellum 76 x 56 cm (c. 29.9 x 22 in) Excellent condition

Category

Early 20th Century Abstract Abstract Prints

Materials

Lithograph

The Kiss - Original lithograph, Mourlot 1950
The Kiss - Original lithograph, Mourlot 1950

The Kiss - Original lithograph, Mourlot 1950

By André Derain

Located in Paris, IDF

André DERAIN (1880-1954) The Kiss, 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

Category

1950s Modern Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

The Messenger - Original lithograph, Mourlot 1950
The Messenger - Original lithograph, Mourlot 1950

The Messenger - Original lithograph, Mourlot 1950

By André Derain

Located in Paris, IDF

André DERAIN (1880-1954) The Messenger, 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

Category

1950s Modern Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Coherence : the World - Original Lithograph, Handsigned
Coherence : the World - Original Lithograph, Handsigned

Coherence : the World - Original Lithograph, Handsigned

By Jacques POLI

Located in Paris, IDF

Jacques POLI Coherence : the world Original lithograph Handsigned in pencil Numbered /20 copies On Arches vellum 78 x 58 cm (c. 30.7 x 22.8 in) Excellent condition

Category

1990s Abstract Abstract Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Theatrical Costume - Original Lithograph - 1880

Theatrical Costume - Original Lithograph - 1880

Located in Roma, IT

Hand-signed on the lower right, illegible. This original lithograph represents a woman with a beautiful theatrical costume, though precise and soft strokes, depicted masterly by del...

Category

1880s Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

The Hidden Place - Original Lithograph, 1950
The Hidden Place - Original Lithograph, 1950

The Hidden Place - Original Lithograph, 1950

By André Derain

Located in Paris, IDF

André DERAIN (1880-1954) The Hidden Place, 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

Category

1950s Modern Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

"Le Sacre Du Printemps"  original lithograph

"Le Sacre Du Printemps" original lithograph

By Marino Marini

Located in Henderson, NV

Medium: original lithograph. Printed in 1973 for the art revue XXe Siecle and published in Paris by San Lazzaro.

Category

1970s Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

"The Visitation" (Heimuchung) original lithograph

"The Visitation" (Heimuchung) original lithograph

Located in Henderson, NV

Medium: original lithograph. Printed in 1920 on smooth wove paper for the Deutsche Graphiker der Gegenwart portfolio, and published in Leipzig by Klinkhardt & Biermann in an edition ...

Category

1920s Expressionist Prints and Multiples

Materials

Lithograph

Still-Life with Fruits - Original Lithograph
Still-Life with Fruits - Original Lithograph

Still-Life with Fruits - Original Lithograph

By Raoul Dufy

Located in Paris, IDF

Raoul DUFY Still-Life with Fruits, 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) Excellent ...

Category

1950s Modern Still-life Prints

Materials

Lithograph

"Freude am Schonen" original lithograph

"Freude am Schonen" original lithograph

By Rudolf Grossmann

Located in Henderson, NV

Medium: original lithograph. This is one of the scenes of the Berlin art world executed by Rudolf Grossmann.

Category

1910s Expressionist Prints and Multiples

Materials

Lithograph

Blond Hair Girl - Original Lithograph - Signed
Blond Hair Girl - Original Lithograph - Signed

Blond Hair Girl - Original Lithograph - Signed

By Charles Camoin

Located in Paris, IDF

Charles CAMOIN Blond Hair Girl, 1946 Original lithograph Signed in pencil bottom right Numbered / XX On Lana Vellum 36 x 26 cm (c. 10.2 x 14 inch) Excellent condition

Category

Late 20th Century Modern Portrait Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Épinal - Original Lithograph - 19th Century

Épinal - Original Lithograph - 19th Century

Located in Roma, IT

Épinal- France Pittoresque is an original lithograph realized by an Anonymous artist of the 19th Century.

Category

19th Century Modern Landscape Prints

Materials

Paper, Lithograph

Art Brut : Totem - Original lithograph, Signed
Art Brut : Totem - Original lithograph, Signed

Art Brut : Totem - Original lithograph, Signed

Located in Paris, IDF

Thomas Gleb (Yehouda Chaim Kalman, called) Art Brut, Totem, 1960 Original Lithograph Signed in pencil Dated (19)60 On vellum 25 x 16.5 cm (c. 10 x 6.5 in) Excellent condition

Category

1960s Surrealist Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

"Klausen in Tirol" original lithograph

"Klausen in Tirol" original lithograph

By Alexander Kanoldt

Located in Henderson, NV

Medium: original lithograph. This striking lithograph was printed in 1922 for Genius.

Category

1920s Expressionist Prints and Multiples

Materials

Lithograph

Four Directions, Abstract Composition - Original lithograph
Four Directions, Abstract Composition - Original lithograph

Four Directions, Abstract Composition - Original lithograph

By Raoul Ubac

Located in Paris, IDF

Raoul UBAC Four Directions, Abstract Composition Original lithograph (arte / maeght workshop) Printed signature in the plate bottom right On Rives vellum 47 x 65 cm (c. 19 x 26 inch...

Category

Late 20th Century Abstract Abstract Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Leonor Fini - Dressed-up - Original Lithograph
Leonor Fini - Dressed-up - Original Lithograph

Leonor Fini - Dressed-up - Original Lithograph

By Leonor Fini

Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH

Leonor Fini - Dressed-up - Original Lithograph The Flowers of Evil 1964 Conditions: excellent Edition: 500 Dimensions: 46 x 34 cm Editions: Le Cercle du Livre Précieux, Paris Unsig...

Category

1960s Modern Nude Prints

Materials

Lithograph

L'Inconnue - Original lithograph - 1897
L'Inconnue - Original lithograph - 1897

L'Inconnue - Original lithograph - 1897

By Antoine Calbet

Located in Paris, IDF

Antoine CALBET L'inconnue Original lithograph Printed signature in the plate 1897/98 Printed on paper Vélin Size 40 x 31 cm (c. 16 x 12") INFORMATION : Published by 'Estampe Moder...

Category

1890s Art Nouveau Nude Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Espana, Surrealist figure - Original lithograph, 1982
Espana, Surrealist figure - Original lithograph, 1982

Espana, Surrealist figure - Original lithograph, 1982

By Joan Miró

Located in Paris, IDF

Joan MIRO Espana, Surrealist figure, 1982 Original lithograph in colors (atelier Arte, Maeght) Printed signature in the plate On thin paper 95 x 60 cm (c. 37.4 x 23.6 in) Referenc...

Category

1980s Surrealist Abstract Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Lyon - Original Lithograph - 19th Century

Lyon - Original Lithograph - 19th Century

Located in Roma, IT

Lyon is an original lithograph realized by an Anonymous artist of the 19th Century.

Category

19th Century Landscape Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Two Nudes Walking - Original lithograph, 1918
Two Nudes Walking - Original lithograph, 1918

Two Nudes Walking - Original lithograph, 1918

By Maurice Denis

Located in Paris, IDF

Maurice DENIS (1870 - 1943) Two Nudes Walkin, 1918 Original lithograph with charcoal enhancement Printed signature in the plate On cream linen paper 46 x 36 cm (c. 18 x 14 inch) Ex...

Category

Early 20th Century Realist Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Night Bouquet - Original lithograph (Mourlot #693)
Night Bouquet - Original lithograph (Mourlot #693)

Night Bouquet - Original lithograph (Mourlot #693)

By Marc Chagall

Located in Paris, IDF

Marc CHAGALL Night Bouquet, 1973 Original lithograph Unsigned Exhibition proof On BFK Rives vellum, 88 x 64 cm (c. 37 x 26 in) REFERENCE: Sorlier Catalogue Raisonné #693 Very good...

Category

1960s Modern Interior Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Jean Cocteau - Blue Eagle - Original Lithograph
Jean Cocteau - Blue Eagle - Original Lithograph

Jean Cocteau - Blue Eagle - Original Lithograph

By Jean Cocteau

Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH

Jean Cocteau - Blue Eagle - Original Lithograph 1956 Stampsigned lower left Signed and dated in the plate Numbered in pencil Edition : /XXV Dimensions: 50 x 65 cm Provenance : Succes...

Category

1950s Modern More Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Still Life with Fruits - Original Lithograph
Still Life with Fruits - Original Lithograph

Still Life with Fruits - Original Lithograph

By Raoul Dufy

Located in Paris, IDF

Raoul DUFY Still Life with Fruits, 1953 Original Lithograph with stencil watercolor With printed signature in the plate On Arches vellum 28 x 38 cm (c. 11 x 15 inch) Excellent cond...

Category

1950s Modern Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Serge Poliakoff - Abstract Beach - Original Lithograph
Serge Poliakoff - Abstract Beach - Original Lithograph

Serge Poliakoff - Abstract Beach - Original Lithograph

By Serge Poliakoff

Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH

Serge Poliakoff - Abstract Beach - Original Lithograph Published in the deluxe art review, XXe Siecle 1968 Dimensions: 32 x 24 cm Publisher: G. di San Lazzaro.

Category

1960s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Artemis - Original lithograph (1897/98)
Artemis - Original lithograph (1897/98)

Artemis - Original lithograph (1897/98)

By Auguste Donnay

Located in Paris, IDF

Auguste Donnay Artemis, 1897 Original lithograph Printed signature in the plate On light vellum 40 x 31 cm (c. 16 x 12") INFORMATION : Published by 'Estampe Moderne, Paris, 1897-18...

Category

1890s Art Nouveau Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Totem Portrait in Yellow - Original lithograph
Totem Portrait in Yellow - Original lithograph

Totem Portrait in Yellow - Original lithograph

By Bengt Lindström

Located in Paris, IDF

Bengt Lindström (1925-2008) Totem Portrait in Yellow Original Lithograph Printed signature in the plate Numbered / 500 ex On vellum 31 x 22.5 cm (c. 12 x 9 in) Excellent condition

Category

Late 20th Century Expressionist Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Fauvist Portrait in Red - Original lithograph
Fauvist Portrait in Red - Original lithograph

Fauvist Portrait in Red - Original lithograph

By Bengt Lindström

Located in Paris, IDF

Bengt Lindström (1925-2008) Fauvist Portrait in Red Original Lithograph Printed signature in the plate Numbered / 500 ex On vellum 31 x 22.5 cm (c. 12 x 9 in) Excellent condition

Category

Late 20th Century Expressionist Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

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