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Motherwell Primal

"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
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art

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Paper

Primal Sign V (Copper)
By Robert Motherwell
Located in New York, NY
numbered 15/28 in pencil by Motherwell. Printed by Catherine Mosley at the artist's studio, Greenwich, with
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1980s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Prints

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Color, Aquatint

Primal Sign VI (Moss)
By Robert Motherwell
Located in New York, NY
. Initialed and numbered 3/32 in pencil by Motherwell. Printed by Catherine Mosley at the artist's studio
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1980s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Prints

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Color, Etching, Aquatint

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"Primal Sign IV" Robert Motherwell Limited Edition Print in Black and Brown
By Robert Motherwell
Located in Danvers, MA
A limited edition print by celebrated American abstract expressionist, Robert Motherwell. This
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1980s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Prints

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Archival Paper, Etching, Aquatint

Primal Sign 1
By Robert Motherwell
Located in Fairlawn, OH
Signed and numbered in pencil by the artist lower right. Edition: 60 plus the 10 artist's proofs in Roman numerals Published by the artist and released by Brooke Alexander Edition...
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1970s Prints and Multiples

Primal Sign II
By Robert Motherwell
Located in New York, NY
A classic example of Robert Motherwell's abstract and simplistic style, this scarce print is richly
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1980s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Prints

Materials

Etching, Aquatint

Primal Sign II
By Robert Motherwell
Located in New York, NY
Primal Sign II, 1979-1980 Etching, aquatint 23 x 10’’ Edition of 45
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1980s Prints and Multiples

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Etching, Aquatint

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Untitled
By Robert Motherwell
Located in London, GB
Brushed aquatint, lift-ground etching and aquatint on German Etching paper 71.8 x 56.5 cms (28 1/4 x 22 1/4 ins) Edition of 32
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1970s Abstract Abstract Prints

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Etching, Aquatint

Untitled
H 28.25 in W 22.25 in
Three Poems: Nocturne III, Abstract Minimalist Lithograph by Robert Motherwell
By Robert Motherwell
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Robert Motherwell, American (1915 - 1991) Title: No. 3 from Three Poems, collaboration with Octavio Paz Year: 1987 Medium: Lithograph on Japon with Chine Colle Edition: 750 I...
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1980s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Prints

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Rice Paper, Lithograph

Three Poems: Nocturne V, Framed Lithograph by Robert Motherwell
By Robert Motherwell
Located in Long Island City, NY
Artist: Robert Motherwell, American (1915 - 1991) Title: No. 6 from Three Poems, collaboration with Octavio Paz Year: 1987 Medium: Lithograph on Japon with Chine Colle Edition: 750 I...
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1980s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Prints

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Rice Paper, Lithograph

Frankenthaler, Mary Mary 1991, New York City, Lincoln Center
By Helen Frankenthaler
Located in Fairfield, CT
Artist: After Helen Frankenthaler (1928-2011) Title: Mary Mary (Lincoln Center Honorary) Year: 1991 Medium: Offset lithograph poster on extra thick Somerset paper Edition: 2000 Size...
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1990s Abstract Expressionist Landscape Prints

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Lithograph, Offset

Robert Motherwell, Untitled
By Robert Motherwell
Located in Stamford, CT
"Untitled" Lithograph by Robert Motherwell on Arches Paper. Signed and numbered 198/225 in pencil. Printed by Irwin Hollander, New York, with artists blind stamp. Published by Ta...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art

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Paper

Robert Motherwell, Untitled
Robert Motherwell, Untitled
H 26 in W 20.63 in D 1.5 in
Altitudes /// Abstract Expressionism Helen Frankenthaler Female Post-War Modern
By Helen Frankenthaler
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
Artist: Helen Frankenthaler (American, 1928-2011) Title: "Altitudes" *Signed, dated, and numbered by Frankenthaler in pencil lower right Year: 1978 Medium: Original Lithograph on lig...
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1970s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Prints

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Handmade Paper, Lithograph

Untitled
By Cleve Gray
Located in New York, NY
A very good impression of this large, scarce print, color aquatint on white wove Fabriano paper. Artist's proof, aside from the edition of 35. Signed and inscribed "artist's proof" ...
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1980s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Prints

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Color, Aquatint

Untitled
H 21.25 in W 29.63 in
Red and Black II /// Abstract Expressionist Lynn Chadwick British Minimalism Art
By Lynn Chadwick
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
Artist: Lynn Chadwick (English, 1914-2003) Title: "Red and Black II" Series: Red and Black *Signed and dated by Chadwick in pencil lower right Year: 1963 Medium: Original Lithograph ...
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1960s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Prints

Materials

Lithograph, Handmade Paper

Fleur d'Helice
By Alexander Calder
Located in Miami, FL
Fleur d'Helice, 1969 Lithograph in colors on Chiffon de Mandeure paper Maeght Editeur, Paris 29.5 x 43.3 inches Signed and numbered in pencil, edition 62 of 75 Professionally framed...
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1960s Abstract Prints

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Lithograph

"Elegy (Study)" by Robert Motherwell
By Robert Motherwell
Located in Stamford, CT
A lithograph titled, "Elegy ( Study )" by Robert Motherwell 1979, signed and numbered 42/98 in pencil with Motherwell's blind stamp. There were 12 artist proofs in addition to the 98...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art

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Paper

"Elegy (Study)" by Robert Motherwell
"Elegy (Study)" by Robert Motherwell
H 30 in W 42.25 in D 1.5 in
Africa Suite #6
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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1970s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Prints

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Screen

Plaza Real
By Helen Frankenthaler
Located in New York, NY
A very good impression of this color soft-ground etching, etching and aquatint on White Rives BFK paper. Signed, dated and numbered 55/60 in pencil, lower margin. Printed and publish...
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1980s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Prints

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Color, Etching, Aquatint

Robert Motherwell Signed Limited Edition Large Aquatint Etching Blackened Sun
By Robert Motherwell
Located in Studio City, CA
A breathtaking, large in scope and scale, rivetting work by American abstract expressionist painter, and master printmaker Robert Motherwell (1915-1991). This aquatint/lift ground ...
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Vintage 1980s American Modern Contemporary Art

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Paper

The Razor's Edge
By Robert Motherwell
Located in New York, NY
A superb impression of this scarce color aquatint and lift-ground etching on German Etching paper. Signed and numbered 27/36 in pencil, lower right. Printed by Catherine Mousley in t...
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1980s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Prints

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Color, Etching, Aquatint

Black with No Way Out
By Robert Motherwell
Located in London, GB
15 x 38 ins (38.1 x 96.5 cms) Edition of 98 Signature:Signed "Motherwell" in pencil lower right Inscriptions:Numbered in pencil lower right; workshop chop mark lower right; work...
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1980s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Prints

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Color, Lithograph

Red Sea I
By Robert Motherwell
Located in New York, NY
A very good impression of this color aquatint and lift-ground etching and aquatint on Arches Cover paper. Signed and numbered 15/100 by Motherwell. There are 20 artist proofs, number...
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1970s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Prints

Materials

Etching, Aquatint

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