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Joyce Kozloff Pictures and Borders III Signed/N lithograph Pattern & Decoration
Joyce Kozloff Pictures and Borders III Signed/N lithograph Pattern & Decoration

Joyce Kozloff Pictures and Borders III Signed/N lithograph Pattern & Decoration

By Joyce Kozloff

Located in New York, NY

Joyce Kozloff Pictures and Borders III, 1977 Color lithograph on wove paper Signed, titled, dated and annotated "Solo Impression" in graphite pencil on the back Editions Solo-Impress...

Category

1970s Abstract Geometric Abstract Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Bill Schenck, Last Horizon, Serigraph
Bill Schenck, Last Horizon, Serigraph

Bill Schenck, Last Horizon, Serigraph

By Bill Schenck

Located in Phoenix, AZ

SHIPPING CHARGES INCLUDE SHIPPING, PACKAGING & **INSURANCE** Last Horizon, 1991 Bill Schenck Serigraph, Printers Proof Size: 27.75 x 29.75 inches UNFRAMED SHIPPING CHARGES INC...

Category

1990s Contemporary Landscape Prints

Materials

Screen

C /// Anni Albers Female Women Artist Abstract Geometric Screenprint Minimalist
C /// Anni Albers Female Women Artist Abstract Geometric Screenprint Minimalist

C /// Anni Albers Female Women Artist Abstract Geometric Screenprint Minimalist

By Anni Albers

Located in Saint Augustine, FL

Artist: Anni Albers (German-American, 1899-1994) Title: "C" Portfolio: (First) Triadic Series *Signed and dated by Albers in pencil lower right Year: 1969 Medium: Original Screenprin...

Category

1960s Abstract Geometric Abstract Prints

Materials

Screen

African American Woman, Hand Drawn Lithograph, Signed, 22 x 15 Inches
African American Woman, Hand Drawn Lithograph, Signed, 22 x 15 Inches

African American Woman, Hand Drawn Lithograph, Signed, 22 x 15 Inches

By Elizabeth Catlett

Located in Union City, NJ

Print size: 22 x 15 inches, unframed, mint condition, hand signed in pencil by Elizabeth Catlett, Certificate of Authenticity provided Year Published: 2009 Edition Size: 60, plus pro...

Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Portrait Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Set Relating to Simplified Faces
Set Relating to Simplified Faces

Set Relating to Simplified Faces

By David Hockney

Located in London, GB

Marked Bon à tirer, it represents the printer’s approved working proof, the moment at which artist and printer agree that the plate has achieved its definitive state.

Category

1970s Abstract Figurative Prints

Materials

Etching, Oil, Canvas, Handmade Paper

Seated Potter at the Wheel Lithograph, Realist Style, Circa 1975
Seated Potter at the Wheel Lithograph, Realist Style, Circa 1975

Seated Potter at the Wheel Lithograph, Realist Style, Circa 1975

Located in Union City, NJ

Print size - 26.5 x 18.5 unframed, very good condition, handling on margins, strong impression, unsigned trial proof, printer's registration crosses visible on top and bottom margins...

Category

1970s Realist Portrait Prints

Materials

Lithograph

E /// Anni Albers Female Women Artist Abstract Geometric Screenprint Bauhaus Art
E /// Anni Albers Female Women Artist Abstract Geometric Screenprint Bauhaus Art

E /// Anni Albers Female Women Artist Abstract Geometric Screenprint Bauhaus Art

By Anni Albers

Located in Saint Augustine, FL

Artist: Anni Albers (German-American, 1899-1994) Title: "E" Portfolio: (First) Triadic Series *Signed and dated by Albers in pencil lower right Year: 1969 Medium: Original Screenprin...

Category

1960s Abstract Geometric Abstract Prints

Materials

Screen

SEATED WOMAN
SEATED WOMAN

SEATED WOMAN

Located in Portland, ME

A guide proof may be marked up by the artist and printer to indicate changes, though except for the pinoles, that was not done in this case.

Category

1970s Portrait Prints

Materials

Etching, Aquatint

Laudes II
Laudes II

Laudes II

By Alfred Manessier

Located in Paris, FR

Lithograph, 1976 Handsigned by the artist in pencil Artist proof Printer : Mourlot, Paris 65.50 cm. x 60.50 cm. 25.79 in. x 23.82 in.

Category

1970s Abstract Abstract Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Blue/Red-Orange /// Ellsworth Kelly Contemporary Abstract Geometric Minimalism
Blue/Red-Orange /// Ellsworth Kelly Contemporary Abstract Geometric Minimalism

Blue/Red-Orange /// Ellsworth Kelly Contemporary Abstract Geometric Minimalism

By Ellsworth Kelly

Located in Saint Augustine, FL

Artist: Ellsworth Kelly (American, 1923-2015) Title: “Blue/Red-Orange” Portfolio: (Related to the Series of Ten Lithographs) *Signed by Kelly in pencil lower right Year: 1972 Medium:...

Category

1970s Minimalist Abstract Prints

Materials

Plexiglass, Lithograph

Album One, Plate 19 by Joan Miró

Album One, Plate 19 by Joan Miró

By Joan Miró

Located in New York, NY

Artist: Joan Miro Medium: Lithograph, 1961, Annotated by printer, Trial proof aside from regular edition of 75 prints in color on Rives Dimensions: 20 x 24 in

Category

1960s Prints and Multiples

Materials

Lithograph

WEDGE Hand Drawn Lithograph, Stone Men Under Stress, Pressure, Surreal
WEDGE Hand Drawn Lithograph, Stone Men Under Stress, Pressure, Surreal

WEDGE Hand Drawn Lithograph, Stone Men Under Stress, Pressure, Surreal

By De Es Schwertberger

Located in Union City, NJ

., unframed, excellent condition, very unique and rare unsigned trial proof, printers legend stamped on verso, fine impression, completely hand drawn lithograph by DE ES Schwertberge...

Category

1970s Surrealist Portrait Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Rosso agli angoli
Rosso agli angoli

Rosso agli angoli

By Giuseppe Santomaso

Located in Paris, FR

Lithograph, 1971 Handsigned by the artist in pencil and annotated "Epreuve artiste" Artist proof Printer : Erker Presse, St Gallen 76.00 cm. x 56.00 cm. 29.92 in. x 22.05 in.

Category

1970s Abstract Abstract Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Orange Meander /// Anni Albers Bauhaus Abstract Geometric Female Artist Screen
Orange Meander /// Anni Albers Bauhaus Abstract Geometric Female Artist Screen

Orange Meander /// Anni Albers Bauhaus Abstract Geometric Female Artist Screen

By Anni Albers

Located in Saint Augustine, FL

Artist: Anni Albers (German-American, 1899-1994) Title: "Orange Meander" Portfolio: Meander *Signed and dated by Albers in pencil lower right Year: 1970 Medium: Original Screenprint ...

Category

1970s Abstract Geometric Abstract Prints

Materials

Screen

Tree Roots II, Signed Lithograph, Surreal Jungle Landscape, 21 x 29"
Tree Roots II, Signed Lithograph, Surreal Jungle Landscape, 21 x 29"

Tree Roots II, Signed Lithograph, Surreal Jungle Landscape, 21 x 29"

By Hanna Kay

Located in Union City, NJ

Print size - 21 x 29 inches unframed, excellent condition, hand signed in pencil by Hanna Kay, inscribed AP artist proof on lower left margin, printer's chop embossed on lower left c...

Category

1980s Surrealist Landscape Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Five Ideas for Sculpture
Five Ideas for Sculpture

Five Ideas for Sculpture

By Henry Moore

Located in Fairlawn, OH

(see photos) Edition: (35/50) 50 There were also 15 Roman Numeral artist's proofs. Printer: J.E. Wolfenberger, Zurich Published by: The Raymond Spencer Company Ltd.

Category

1950s Modern Abstract Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Untitled

Untitled

By Bram Van Velde

Located in Paris, FR

Lithograph, 1970 Handsigned by the artist in pencil and annotated EA - Artist Proof Edition : 300 Printer : Clot, Bramsen et Georges (Paris) Catalog : [Mason Putman 58] 65.50 cm. x 4...

Category

1970s Abstract Abstract Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Deux Bleus Sur Noir (Two Blues on Black) /// James Coignard French Abstract Art
Deux Bleus Sur Noir (Two Blues on Black) /// James Coignard French Abstract Art

Deux Bleus Sur Noir (Two Blues on Black) /// James Coignard French Abstract Art

By James Coignard

Located in Saint Augustine, FL

Artist: James Coignard (French, 1925-2008) Title: "Deux Bleus Sur Noir (Two Blues on Black)" *Signed by Coignard in pencil lower right Year: 2006 Medium: Original Hand-Embellished Ca...

Category

Early 2000s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Prints

Materials

Handmade Paper, Engraving, Intaglio

BOSTON PUBLIC GARDEN Signed Lithograph, Boston Park, Fall Foliage, Swan Boat
BOSTON PUBLIC GARDEN Signed Lithograph, Boston Park, Fall Foliage, Swan Boat

BOSTON PUBLIC GARDEN Signed Lithograph, Boston Park, Fall Foliage, Swan Boat

By Jim Buckels

Located in Union City, NJ

Print size - 32" x 23" unframed, excellent condition, pencil signed by Jim Buckels Image size - 24.25" x 18" Year printed - 1990 Edition size - 300, plus proofs Printer - JK Fine A...

Category

1990s Contemporary Landscape Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Espace - Ecriture (Space - Writing) /// French Contemporary Abstract Minimalism
Espace - Ecriture (Space - Writing) /// French Contemporary Abstract Minimalism

Espace - Ecriture (Space - Writing) /// French Contemporary Abstract Minimalism

By James Coignard

Located in Saint Augustine, FL

Artist: James Coignard (French, 1925-2008) Title: "Espace - Ecriture (Space - Writing)" *Signed by Coignard in pencil lower right Year: 1983 Medium: Original Hand-Embellished Carboru...

Category

1980s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Prints

Materials

Handmade Paper, Engraving, Intaglio

ANOTHER DAY Signed Woodcut, Modern Portrait, Black Couple, Brown, Blue, Beige
ANOTHER DAY Signed Woodcut, Modern Portrait, Black Couple, Brown, Blue, Beige

ANOTHER DAY Signed Woodcut, Modern Portrait, Black Couple, Brown, Blue, Beige

By Otto Neals

Located in Union City, NJ

Print size - 25 x 20 inches, unframed, mint condition, hand signed and numbered in pencil by Otto Neals, Certificate of Authenticity provided (actual print number may vary from photo...

Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Portrait Prints

Materials

Woodcut

NEW YORK CITY GRAND HYATT Signed Lithograph, Grand Central Terminal NYC Landmark
NEW YORK CITY GRAND HYATT Signed Lithograph, Grand Central Terminal NYC Landmark

NEW YORK CITY GRAND HYATT Signed Lithograph, Grand Central Terminal NYC Landmark

By Joan Melnick

Located in Union City, NJ

Print size - 29 x 21.75 inches, unframed, excellent condition, pencil signed by Joan Melnick Year published -1983 Edition size - 250, plus proofs Printer - J K Fine Art Editions Co. ...

Category

1980s Contemporary Landscape Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Frank Stella Sharpesville from Multicolored Squares I (Axsom 79) Lithograph S/N
Frank Stella Sharpesville from Multicolored Squares I (Axsom 79) Lithograph S/N

Frank Stella Sharpesville from Multicolored Squares I (Axsom 79) Lithograph S/N

By Frank Stella

Located in New York, NY

Green mould-made paper Signed in graphite pencil, dated and numbered 31/100 (there were also 20 artist's proofs), bears printer blind stamp on the front Printed by Hammond and Kell L...

Category

1970s Abstract Geometric Abstract Prints

Materials

Lithograph

YOUNG WOMAN BRAIDED HAIR Signed Stone Lithograph Realist Female Portrait Drawing
YOUNG WOMAN BRAIDED HAIR Signed Stone Lithograph Realist Female Portrait Drawing

YOUNG WOMAN BRAIDED HAIR Signed Stone Lithograph Realist Female Portrait Drawing

By Raphael Soyer

Located in Union City, NJ

Print size - 18 x 14 inches, unframed, very good condition, hand signed in pencil by Raphael Soyer, from the master printers private collection. Year published - 1977 Edition size - ...

Category

1970s Realist Portrait Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Small Nude /// Philip Pearlstein Etching Figurative Female Post-War New York Art
Small Nude /// Philip Pearlstein Etching Figurative Female Post-War New York Art

Small Nude /// Philip Pearlstein Etching Figurative Female Post-War New York Art

By Philip Pearlstein

Located in Saint Augustine, FL

Artist: Philip Pearlstein (American, 1924-2022) Title: "Small Nude" *Signed and dated by Pearlstein in pencil lower right Year: 1976 Medium: Original Soft-Ground Etching on German Et...

Category

1970s Contemporary Nude Prints

Materials

Etching

LION PORTRAIT Signed Lithograph, African Lion Heads, Contemporary Wildlife Art
LION PORTRAIT Signed Lithograph, African Lion Heads, Contemporary Wildlife Art

LION PORTRAIT Signed Lithograph, African Lion Heads, Contemporary Wildlife Art

By Sydney Taylor

Located in Union City, NJ

Print size - 21.5" x 29.5", unframed, excellent condition, hand signed in pencil by Sydney Taylor Year published - 1983 Edition size - 200, plus proofs Printer - J K Fine Art Edition...

Category

1980s Realist Animal Prints

Materials

Lithograph

"Set of 2 Signed Art Deco Lithographs, Jazz Portraits, 1980s"
"Set of 2 Signed Art Deco Lithographs, Jazz Portraits, 1980s"

"Set of 2 Signed Art Deco Lithographs, Jazz Portraits, 1980s"

By Robin Morris

Located in Union City, NJ

Set of 2 lithographs in pristine condition, unframed, rich vivid colors, hand crafted limited edition lithographs, pencil signed by Robin Morris Print size - 26.25 x 19.25 inches Ima...

Category

1980s Art Deco Portrait Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Les Voiles (The Sails) /// James Coignard Abstract Text Engraving Modern Art
Les Voiles (The Sails) /// James Coignard Abstract Text Engraving Modern Art

Les Voiles (The Sails) /// James Coignard Abstract Text Engraving Modern Art

By James Coignard

Located in Saint Augustine, FL

Artist: James Coignard (French, 1925-2008) Title: "Les Voiles (The Sails)" *Signed by Coignard in pencil lower right Year: 1984 Medium: Original Hand-Embellished Carborundum Engravin...

Category

1980s Contemporary Abstract Prints

Materials

Gold Leaf

[Untitled] Beach Scene
[Untitled] Beach Scene

[Untitled] Beach Scene

By Harriet Keese Lanfair

Located in New York, NY

Printed on a very light japan paper, with margins. A proof impression, with printers ink and creasing in irregularly trimmed margins (as characteristic of a working proof, these mar...

Category

1930s American Realist Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

STREET SCENE Signed Hand Drawn Lithograph 1980, Figurative Expressionism
STREET SCENE Signed Hand Drawn Lithograph 1980, Figurative Expressionism

STREET SCENE Signed Hand Drawn Lithograph 1980, Figurative Expressionism

By Lester Johnson

Located in Union City, NJ

Edition size - 175, plus proofs Year - 1980 Printer - JK Fine Art Editions Co., NY As a figurative expressionist and member of the Second Generation of the New York School, painter ...

Category

1980s Contemporary Portrait Prints

Materials

Lithograph

BURRO EXPRESS Signed Lithograph, Village Street, Donkey, Southwest Art
BURRO EXPRESS Signed Lithograph, Village Street, Donkey, Southwest Art

BURRO EXPRESS Signed Lithograph, Village Street, Donkey, Southwest Art

By Conrad Schwiering 1

Located in Union City, NJ

Print size - 21.5" x 29", unframed, fresh vivid colors, hand signed in pencil by Conrad Schwiering Year published - 1982 Edition size - 200, plus proofs Printer - J K Fine Art Editio...

Category

1980s American Realist Animal Prints

Materials

Lithograph

FARM WOMAN Signed Lithograph, Lowcountry Landscape, Gullah Geechee Scene
FARM WOMAN Signed Lithograph, Lowcountry Landscape, Gullah Geechee Scene

FARM WOMAN Signed Lithograph, Lowcountry Landscape, Gullah Geechee Scene

By Jonathan Green

Located in Union City, NJ

Print size - 28 x 35 inches, unframed, pristine condition, hand signed in pencil by Jonathan Green, print documentation provided Image size - 22.25 x 30 inches Yea...

Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Portrait Prints

Materials

Lithograph

"Gathering Signed Stone Lithograph, Realist NYC Group Portrait, 1977"
"Gathering Signed Stone Lithograph, Realist NYC Group Portrait, 1977"

"Gathering Signed Stone Lithograph, Realist NYC Group Portrait, 1977"

By Raphael Soyer

Located in Union City, NJ

GATHERING is an original hand drawn stone lithograph by Raphael Soyer, the renowned Russian-born American realist painter, draftsman, and printmaker. Hand proofed and printed in 1977...

Category

1970s Realist Portrait Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Modern Print /// Roy Lichtenstein Pop Art Abstract Geometric MoMA Gemini G.E.L.
Modern Print /// Roy Lichtenstein Pop Art Abstract Geometric MoMA Gemini G.E.L.

Modern Print /// Roy Lichtenstein Pop Art Abstract Geometric MoMA Gemini G.E.L.

By Roy Lichtenstein

Located in Saint Augustine, FL

Artist: Roy Lichtenstein (American, 1923-1997) Title: "Modern Print" *Numbered, signed, and dated by Lichtenstein in pencil lower right Year: 1971 Medium: Original Lithograph and Scr...

Category

1970s Pop Art Abstract Prints

Materials

Lithograph, Screen

Black Cat
Black Cat

Black Cat

By Walasse Ting

Located in Fairlawn, OH

Black Cat Color lithograph, 1981 Signed in pencil lower right Annotated: AP (Artist Proof) Printer: Jorge Dumas, Atelier Dumas, New York Condition: Very fresh colors Slight creasing ...

Category

1980s Contemporary Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Generated (SF-275) /// Huge Diptych Sam Francis Abstract Expressionism Yellow
Generated (SF-275) /// Huge Diptych Sam Francis Abstract Expressionism Yellow

Generated (SF-275) /// Huge Diptych Sam Francis Abstract Expressionism Yellow

By Sam Francis

Located in Saint Augustine, FL

Artist: Sam Francis (American, 1923-1994) Title: "Generated (SF-275)" *Signed by Francis in pencil (on second sheet) lower right Year: 1983 Medium: Original Lithograph on two sheets ...

Category

1980s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Prints

Materials

Lithograph

"SHOE SHOP Signed Lithograph, American Realist, Cowboy Farrier, 1982"
"SHOE SHOP Signed Lithograph, American Realist, Cowboy Farrier, 1982"

"SHOE SHOP Signed Lithograph, American Realist, Cowboy Farrier, 1982"

By Conrad Schwiering 1

Located in Union City, NJ

Print size - 21.5" x 29", unframed, excellent condition, hand signed in pencil by Conrad Schwiering Year published - 1982 Edition size - 200, plus proofs Printer - J K Fine Art Editi...

Category

1980s American Realist Animal Prints

Materials

Lithograph

The Astra Tool /// Contemporary Jim Dine Pop Art Wrench Lithograph Colorful NY
The Astra Tool /// Contemporary Jim Dine Pop Art Wrench Lithograph Colorful NY

The Astra Tool /// Contemporary Jim Dine Pop Art Wrench Lithograph Colorful NY

By Jim Dine

Located in Saint Augustine, FL

Artist: Jim Dine (American, 1935-) Title: "The Astra Tool" Portfolio: The Astra Set *Numbered, signed, and dated by Dine in pencil lower right Year: 1985 Medium: Original Lithograph ...

Category

1980s Pop Art Still-life Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Portrait of Liz, Signed Lithograph, Realist Drawing, 1970s Boho Style, Unframed
Portrait of Liz, Signed Lithograph, Realist Drawing, 1970s Boho Style, Unframed

Portrait of Liz, Signed Lithograph, Realist Drawing, 1970s Boho Style, Unframed

By Raphael Soyer

Located in Union City, NJ

Print size - 29.5 x 21.5 inches, unframed, excellent condition hand signed in pencil by Raphael Soyer Year published - 1979 Edition size - 350, plus proofs Printer - J K Fine Art Ed...

Category

1970s Realist Portrait Prints

Materials

Lithograph

SEATED WOMAN NEAR A BED Signed Lithograph, Realist Portrait, Interior Scene
SEATED WOMAN NEAR A BED Signed Lithograph, Realist Portrait, Interior Scene

SEATED WOMAN NEAR A BED Signed Lithograph, Realist Portrait, Interior Scene

By Raphael Soyer

Located in Union City, NJ

., unframed, excellent condition, hand signed in pencil by Raphael Soyer, printer's chop mark embossed on lower margin Edition size - 300, plus proofs Year - 1979 Printer - J K Fine ...

Category

1970s Realist Portrait Prints

Materials

Lithograph

OPERATION MOSES Signed Lithograph, Historic 1984 Airlift Ethiopian Falasha Jews
OPERATION MOSES Signed Lithograph, Historic 1984 Airlift Ethiopian Falasha Jews

OPERATION MOSES Signed Lithograph, Historic 1984 Airlift Ethiopian Falasha Jews

By Chaim Gross

Located in Union City, NJ

(Artist Proof) aside from an edition of 10, printers chop on lower left corner, from the master printers private collection Chaim Gross,(1904 - 1991) was a sculptor, artist, and tea...

Category

1980s Contemporary Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Portrait of Liz, Signed Lithograph 1979, Realist Style Woman, Boho Tunic, Jeans
Portrait of Liz, Signed Lithograph 1979, Realist Style Woman, Boho Tunic, Jeans

Portrait of Liz, Signed Lithograph 1979, Realist Style Woman, Boho Tunic, Jeans

By Raphael Soyer

Located in Union City, NJ

Print size - 29.5 x 21.5 inches, unframed, excellent condition pencil signed by Raphael Soyer Year published - 1979 Edition size - 350, plus proofs Printer J K Fine Art Editions Co.,...

Category

1970s Realist Portrait Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Moonlight
Moonlight

Moonlight

By Ting Shao Kuang

Located in San Francisco, CA

This artwork is a trial (test) proof. The printer will print the same subject in different colors combination for the artist to select the one he want for producing the final signed ...

Category

Late 20th Century Modern Figurative Prints

Materials

Screen

Ramayana
Ramayana

Ramayana

By Ting Shao Kuang

Located in San Francisco, CA

This artwork is a trial (test) proof. The printer will print the same subject in different colors combination for the artist to select the one he want for producing the final signed ...

Category

Late 20th Century Modern Figurative Prints

Materials

Screen

CORAL 3 - Blue, Signed Lithograph, Nature Abstract Coral Reef, Yellow Green Blue
CORAL 3 - Blue, Signed Lithograph, Nature Abstract Coral Reef, Yellow Green Blue

CORAL 3 - Blue, Signed Lithograph, Nature Abstract Coral Reef, Yellow Green Blue

By Joan Melnick

Located in Union City, NJ

Print size 21.75 x 29 inches, unframed, excellent condition, hand signed in pencil by Joan Melnick Year published - 1979 Edition size - 300, plus proofs Printer - JK Fine Art Edition...

Category

1970s Contemporary Abstract Prints

Materials

Lithograph

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