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1959 Picasso 'Relais de Jeunesse' Lithograph Vintage

Pablo Picasso1959 Picasso 'Relais de Jeunesse' Lithograph Vintage, 1959

$100Sale Price|20% Off

H 12.5 in W 9.25 in D 0.1 in

1959 Picasso 'Relais de Jeunesse' Lithograph Vintage

By Pablo Picasso

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This reproduction of Picasso's poster Relais de Jeunesse is redrawn and measures 12.5 x 9.25 inches

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1950s Cubist Prints and Multiples

Materials

Lithograph

Pablo Picasso (1881-1973) - Lithograph on Arches paper - 1959
Pablo Picasso (1881-1973) - Lithograph on Arches paper - 1959

Pablo Picasso (1881-1973) - Lithograph on Arches paper - 1959

By Pablo Picasso

Located in Varese, IT

Lithograph on Arches paper, edited in 1959. Limited edition of 200 copies, numbered as 89/200 in

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1950s Surrealist Prints and Multiples

Materials

Paper, Lithograph

"Poteries de Picasso" lithograph poster

"Poteries de Picasso" lithograph poster

By (after) Pablo Picasso

Located in Henderson, NV

the 1950's, Picasso created a series of posters at the atelier of Mourlot Freres. The lithograph

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1950s Prints and Multiples

Materials

Lithograph

Pablo Picasso, La Petite Corrida, lithograph

Pablo Picasso, La Petite Corrida, lithograph

By Pablo Picasso

Located in Chatsworth, CA

This piece is a lithograph in colors (after)Pablo Picasso, done in 1957. Picasso created this piece

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1950s Modern More Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Pablo Picasso - The Ballet Dancer - Lithograph
Pablo Picasso - The Ballet Dancer - Lithograph

Pablo Picasso - The Ballet Dancer - Lithograph

By Pablo Picasso

Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH

Pablo Picasso - Lithograph Title: The Ballet Dancer Dimensions: 32 x 24 cm 1954 Reference: Bloch

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1950s Modern Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

La Pique I, 1959

Pablo PicassoLa Pique I, 1959, 1959

$38,000

H 19.82 in W 25.94 in

La Pique I, 1959

By Pablo Picasso

Located in Palo Alto, CA

career. Create in 1959, Pablo Picasso La Pique I, is lithograph on Arches wove paper is hand signed by

Category

1950s Abstract Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Pablo Picasso - La Petite Corrida - Original Lithograph
Pablo Picasso - La Petite Corrida - Original Lithograph

Pablo Picasso - La Petite Corrida - Original Lithograph

By Pablo Picasso

Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH

Pablo Picasso - Original Lithograph La Petite Corrida (The Small Bullfight) 1958 Edition of 2000

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1950s Modern Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Pablo Picasso Original Lithograph from 1950s Fine Art Picasso Wall Art
Pablo Picasso Original Lithograph from 1950s Fine Art Picasso Wall Art

Pablo Picasso Original Lithograph from 1950s Fine Art Picasso Wall Art

By Pablo Picasso

Located in Rochester, NY

Approximately 24 x 18” gorgeous custom matted and framed. Picasso lithograph from Mourlot Press in

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Prints

Materials

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Pablo Picasso Exhibition Lithograph Poster, Portrait of Jacqueline, 1956
Pablo Picasso Exhibition Lithograph Poster, Portrait of Jacqueline, 1956

Pablo Picasso Exhibition Lithograph Poster, Portrait of Jacqueline, 1956

By (after) Pablo Picasso

Located in Studio City, CA

A beautiful and rarely seen lithograph/poster in printed colors created by famed Spanish artist

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Prints

Materials

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Pablo Picasso Limited Ed. Lithograph From Portfolio Les Dessins D'Antibes, 1958
Pablo Picasso Limited Ed. Lithograph From Portfolio Les Dessins D'Antibes, 1958

Pablo Picasso Limited Ed. Lithograph From Portfolio Les Dessins D'Antibes, 1958

By Pablo Picasso

Located in Studio City, CA

A wonderful monochrome lithograph from famed Spanish artist Pablo Picasso (1881-1973) from his

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Prints

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Paper

After Pablo Picasso - Wildlife of Antibes - Lithograph
After Pablo Picasso - Wildlife of Antibes - Lithograph

After Pablo Picasso - Wildlife of Antibes - Lithograph

Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH

d'Antibes" (Greenwich, Conn: New York Graphic Society, 1960). Color Lithograph 63 x 47 cm Picasso is not

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1950s Modern Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Corrida by Pablo Picasso

Pablo PicassoCorrida by Pablo Picasso, 1957

$2,400Sale Price|20% Off

H 18 in W 24 in

Corrida by Pablo Picasso

By Pablo Picasso

Located in New York, NY

Artist: Pablo Picasso Medium: Lithograph on Arches paper, 1957 Dimensions: 18 x 24 in, 45.7 x

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1950s Prints and Multiples

Materials

Lithograph

"Ceramiques Paques" lithograph poster

"Ceramiques Paques" lithograph poster

By (after) Pablo Picasso

Located in Henderson, NV

the 1950's, Picasso created a series of posters at the atelier of Mourlot Freres. The lithograph

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1950s Prints and Multiples

Materials

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La Danse: Frontispiece for Tome III of Picasso Lithographs

La Danse: Frontispiece for Tome III of Picasso Lithographs

By Pablo Picasso

Located in Marina del Rey, CA

La Danse: Frontispiece for Tome III of Picasso Lithographs Catalogue raisonné: Bloch 796; Mourlot

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1950s Modern Abstract Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Lithograph

Cover of Tome III of Picasso Lithographs (left side)

Cover of Tome III of Picasso Lithographs (left side)

By Pablo Picasso

Located in Marina del Rey, CA

Cover of Tome III of Picasso Lithographs (left side) Catalogue raisonné: Bloch 795; Mourlot 280

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1950s Modern Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Drawings, Prints, Posters G.des Remparts
Drawings, Prints, Posters G.des Remparts

Drawings, Prints, Posters G.des Remparts

By Pablo Picasso

Located in Hudson, NY

Very rare lithographic poster before lettering for "Picasso Drawings, Prints, Posters" Gallerie

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1950s Prints and Multiples

Materials

Lithograph

Le Cavalier
Le Cavalier

Pablo PicassoLe Cavalier, 1959

Unavailable

H 37.01 in W 27.56 in

Le Cavalier

By Pablo Picasso

Located in Utrecht, NL

PABLO PICASSO - 'LE CAVALIER' - Lithograph after the gouache, 1958 on Arches paper. Edition 300

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1950s Modern Prints and Multiples

Materials

Lithograph

Flying Dove (in Rainbow)

Flying Dove (in Rainbow)

By Pablo Picasso

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Original Pablo Picasso lithograph in 8 colors. From the signed and numbered limited edition of 200

Category

1950s Modern Animal Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Colombe Volant (Flying Dove), 1952

Colombe Volant (Flying Dove), 1952

By Pablo Picasso

Located in Oakland Hills, CA

spirited and vivid Picasso. Created in 1952, this color lithograph is numbered from the edition of 200

Category

1950s Cubist Prints and Multiples

Materials

Lithograph

Le Peintre et son Modele

Le Peintre et son Modele

By Pablo Picasso

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Original Pablo Picasso Lithograph from the edition of 1150. Frontispiece for 'Lithographies de

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1950s Modern Nude Prints

Materials

Lithograph, Paper

Jacqueline de Profil à Droite
Jacqueline de Profil à Droite

Jacqueline de Profil à Droite

By Pablo Picasso

Located in Paris, FR

Lithograph on Arches wove paper, signed in pencil, numbered 48/50 (there were also six proofs for

Category

1950s Abstract Portrait Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Art et Solidarite

Pablo PicassoArt et Solidarite, 1961

Unavailable

H 26.19 in W 20.48 in

Art et Solidarite

By Pablo Picasso

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Pablo Picasso Lithograph in colors, from the signed and numbered limited edition of 200 on Arches

Category

1950s Modern Portrait Prints

Materials

Color, Lithograph, Paper

Youth

Pablo PicassoYouth, 1950

Unavailable

H 19.63 in W 25.5 in

Youth

By Pablo Picasso

Located in San Francisco, CA

Original lithograph printed in black ink on Arches wove paper. Signed and dated on the stone lower

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1950s Modern Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Sylvette de profil
Sylvette de profil

(after) Pablo PicassoSylvette de profil, 1954

Unavailable

H 19.69 in W 26.38 in

Sylvette de profil

By (after) Pablo Picasso

Located in PARIS, FR

Pablo (d'après) PICASSO Malaga, Espagne 1881 † 1973 Mougins 125- Sylvette de profil. 1954

Category

1950s More Prints

Materials

Lithograph

1959 Pablo Picasso 'Bullring II' Modernism France Lithograph

1959 Pablo Picasso 'Bullring II' Modernism France Lithograph

By Pablo Picasso

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Paper Size: 11.5 x 14.5 inches ( 29.21 x 36.83 cm ) Image Size: 11.5 x 14.5 inches ( 29.21 x 36.83 cm ) Framed: No Condition: A-: Near Mint, very light signs of handling Additi...

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1950s Prints and Multiples

Materials

Lithograph

1959 Pablo Picasso 'Bullring III' Modernism France Lithograph

1959 Pablo Picasso 'Bullring III' Modernism France Lithograph

By Pablo Picasso

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Paper Size: 11.5 x 14.5 inches ( 29.21 x 36.83 cm ) Image Size: 11.5 x 14.5 inches ( 29.21 x 36.83 cm ) Framed: No Condition: A-: Near Mint, very light signs of handling Additi...

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1950s Prints and Multiples

Materials

Lithograph

Pablo Picasso 'Knight on a Horse (II)' 1959- Lithograph

Pablo Picasso 'Knight on a Horse (II)' 1959- Lithograph

By Pablo Picasso

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Paper Size: 14.5 x 10.5 inches ( 36.83 x 26.67 cm ) Image Size: 14.5 x 10.5 inches ( 36.83 x 26.67 cm ) Framed: No Condition: A-: Near Mint, very light signs of handling Additional ...

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1950s Prints and Multiples

Materials

Lithograph

PABLO PICASSO LE VIEUX ROI FROM 1959 IN ORIGINAL LITHOGRAPH
PABLO PICASSO LE VIEUX ROI FROM 1959 IN ORIGINAL LITHOGRAPH

PABLO PICASSO LE VIEUX ROI FROM 1959 IN ORIGINAL LITHOGRAPH

By Pablo Picasso

Located in Pasadena, CA

PABLO PICASSO. Le vieux roi. Original lithograph (Mourlot 317, Bloch 869) from 1959, printed in

Category

1950s Cubist Prints and Multiples

Materials

Lithograph

1959 After Pablo Picasso 'Galerie Matarasso'

1959 After Pablo Picasso 'Galerie Matarasso'

By Pablo Picasso

Located in Brooklyn, NY

: Printed by Mourlot for ‘Art in Posters" by Sauret (1959) after the original poster #82 Shipping and

Category

1950s Cubist Prints and Multiples

Materials

Lithograph

1959 After Pablo Picasso 'Poteries Fleurs Parfums'

1959 After Pablo Picasso 'Poteries Fleurs Parfums'

By Pablo Picasso

Located in Brooklyn, NY

: Printed by Mourlot for ‘Art in Posters" by Sauret (1959) after the original poster #58. Some aging

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1950s Prints and Multiples

Materials

Lithograph

Pablo Picasso 1961 Original Lithograph from 1959 Sketchbook Artwork Custom Frame
Pablo Picasso 1961 Original Lithograph from 1959 Sketchbook Artwork Custom Frame

Pablo Picasso 1961 Original Lithograph from 1959 Sketchbook Artwork Custom Frame

By Pablo Picasso

Located in Rochester, NY

Pablo Picasso lithograph from 1961. Includes certificate of authenticity. Approximately 20 x 18

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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art

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Pablo Picasso - The Human Comedy -  Lithograph
Pablo Picasso - The Human Comedy -  Lithograph

Pablo Picasso - The Human Comedy - Lithograph

By Pablo Picasso

Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH

Vintage lithograph after an original drawing, published in Verve magazine. With the printed

Category

1950s Modern Portrait Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Le Chandail brode, 1953 Lithograph by Picasso

Le Chandail brode, 1953 Lithograph by Picasso

By Pablo Picasso

Located in Long Island City, NY

Original lithograph on Arches paper by Pablo Picasso from 1953. Signed and numbered in pencil

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1950s Modern Portrait Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Pablo Picasso, Nature Morte a la Fenetre, Lithograph numbered
Pablo Picasso, Nature Morte a la Fenetre, Lithograph numbered

Pablo Picasso, Nature Morte a la Fenetre, Lithograph numbered

By Pablo Picasso

Located in Pasadena, CA

Set against two symmetrical white rectangles on the wall, Pablo Picasso's depiction of a vase

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1950s Cubist Prints and Multiples

Materials

Lithograph

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Picasso 1959 Lithograph For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate picasso 1959 lithograph for your needs in our varied inventory. There are many Modern, Surrealist and Post-Impressionist versions of these works for sale. If you’re looking for a picasso 1959 lithograph from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 20th Century. If you’re looking to add a picasso 1959 lithograph to create new energy in an otherwise neutral space in your home, you can find a work on 1stDibs that features elements of gray, beige, white, brown and more. There have been many interesting picasso 1959 lithograph examples over the years, but those made by Pablo Picasso, (after) Pablo Picasso and (after) André Derain are often thought to be among the most thought-provoking. Frequently made by artists working in lithograph, offset print and paper, these artworks are unique and have attracted attention over the years.

How Much is a Picasso 1959 Lithograph?

The price for an artwork of this kind can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — a picasso 1959 lithograph in our inventory may begin at $125 and can go as high as $46,200, while the average can fetch as much as $1,224.

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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.

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