Sold|$171
Le Soir - Original Etching by F. Jacques - Early 20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
In very good condition, except for a missing higher left part, and some minor stain on the external margins, this artist's proof with a double etching.
Etching, Aquatint
Sold|$327
Ancient Cameo - Original Etching by F. Rosaspina - End of 18th Century
Located in Roma, IT
Ancient Cameo is an original artwork realized by the Italian master Francesco Rosaspina between the end of the XVIII and the beginning of the XIX Century. Original Etching on coppe...
Etching
Sold|$1,638
Les Temples de la Nuit - Original Etching and Drypoint by J.P. Velly - 1979
By Jean Pierre Velly
Located in Roma, IT
The artwork includes 100 prints and 20 artist's proofs. The etching is in excellent conditions. The artwork is preserved inside the original album with the description of Velly's st...
Drypoint, Etching
Sold|$1,800
One for Jack Homage to Jack Bush Abstract Expressionist Aquatint Etching Signed
By Dan Christensen
Located in Surfside, FL
One for Jack - Homage to Jack Bush. Printers Proof or Artist's Proof signed and numbered aquating etching (embossed) print. on heavier deckle edged paper.
Etching, Aquatint
Antique French Etching Aquatint Drypoint "Epos du Dimanche dans le Bois" 5 of 18
By Camille Pissarro
Located in Portland, OR
The final edition was printed in 18 proofs, (each stamped and numbered) of which this is one of those editions and numbered "5/18", with pissarro's initials lower left in the etching.
Etching
Corpses On Fire - Original Etching by David Hockney - 1969
By David Hockney
Located in Roma, IT
From the unsigned edition of 400 plus 15 artist's proofs. The etching plates were hand-drawn by David Hockney in London between May and November 1969, proofed by Maurice Payne and pr...
Lithograph
Sold|$10,500
FOURTEEN POEMS BY C.P. CAVAFY
By David Hockney
Located in Portland, ME
The total edition comprises "Edition A," 250 copies, numbered 1-250 plus 50 Artist's Proofs, all signed, with a signed etching laid into each of the 250 copies, but not int...
Etching
Sold|$16,500
FOURTEEN POEMS BY C.P. CAVAFY
By David Hockney
Located in Portland, ME
The total edition comprises: "Edition A," 250 copies, numbered 1-250 plus 50 Artist's Proofs, all signed, with a signed etching laid into each of the 250 copies, but not into the Art...
Etching
BURNING WATERS - SECOND VERSION - VISUAL AND POETIC IMAGES
By Victor Pasmore
Located in Portland, ME
The DeLuxe Edition of 75 with two original prints by Pasmore, etchings with aquatint, each numbered 68/75 and signed by Pasmore (there were also 25 Artist's Proofs, with the etchings...
Etching
Sold|$250
Abstract in Black
Located in Houston, TX
Dynamic black toned abstract etching artist proof by French artist D. Mons, circa 1990.
Etching
Sold|$350
Iris (4)
By Leonard Baskin
Located in Myrtle Beach, SC
Leonard Baskin, 'Iris (4)', etching, 1988, artist proof before the edition of 10, outside the book edition.
Etching
Sold|$350
Iris (2)
By Leonard Baskin
Located in Myrtle Beach, SC
Leonard Baskin, 'Iris ( 2 )', color etching, 1988, artist proof before the edition of 10, outside the book edition.
Etching
Sold|$350
Iris (3)
By Leonard Baskin
Located in Myrtle Beach, SC
Leonard Baskin, 'Iris ( 3 )', color etching, 1988; artist proof before the edition of 10, outside the book edition.
Etching
Sold|$16,500
FOURTEEN POEMS BY C.P. CAVAFY
By David Hockney
Located in Portland, ME
The total edition comprises: "Edition A," 250 copies, numbered 1-250 plus 50 Artist's Proofs, all signed, with a signed etching laid into each of the 250 copies, but not into the Art...
Etching
Sold|$10,500
NUDO #1, #2 and #3
By Paul Cadmus
Located in Portland, ME
NUDO #1, NUDO #2 AND NUDO #3. Davenport 57. Etchings, 1984. Trial Proofs aside from the editions of 30, as follows: Nudo #1: 1st State, Trial Proof #3; Nudo #2, Second State, Trial...
Etching
Apple Tree (Fruit Tree Overlooking Farm)
By Eleanor Mary Hughes
Located in Plano, TX
Apple Tree (Fruit Tree Overlooking Farm) (proof). c.1937. Etching. Image: 9 1/8 x 7 13/16 (sheet 15 3/8 x 10 7/16).
Etching
Sold|$350
Iris ( 1 )
By Leonard Baskin
Located in Myrtle Beach, SC
Leonard Baskin, 'Iris ( 1 )', etching, 1988, artist proof before the edition of 10, outside the book edition.
Etching
Carnamont VI (Ferrari 250-255), Roberto Matta
By Roberto Matta
Located in Fairfield, CT
Artist: Roberto Matta (1912-2002) Title: Carnamont VI (Ferrari 250-255) Year: 1979 Edition: 100, plus proofs Medium: Etching & Aquatint on Arches paper Size: 26 x 19.75 inches Condit...
Etching, Aquatint
Centre Noeuds, Plate III (Sabatier 393), Roberto Matta
By Roberto Matta
Located in Fairfield, CT
Artist: Roberto Matta (1912-2002) Title: Centre Noeuds, Plate III (Sabatier 393) Year: 1974 Edition: 125, plus proofs Medium: Etching & Aquatint on Arches paper Size: 23.87 x 17.75 i...
Etching, Aquatint
Sold|$236
Standing Stone
By George Dannatt
Located in Bournemouth, Dorset
George Dannatt (1915-2009) Standing Stone 1985 Etching Artists Proof signed by George Dannatt Print Size: 13.7cm (h) x 7cm (w) Paper Size: 38cm (h) x 29cm (w) George Dannatt’s lon...
Etching
Sold|$200
Delicate Balance ( still life in window sill overlooking building across)
By Mary Teichman
Located in New Orleans, LA
I work on the color as I see the proofs, re-etching, scraping and burnishing until I’ve achieved the colors I desire.
Etching, Aquatint
Sold|$1,920
“Sur la Scene 3”
By Edgar Degas
Located in Southampton, NY
Quality to be an artist’s proof. The etching is housed under glass in a simple narrow matte black wood frame.
Archival Paper, Etching
Normandy; Church of Saint Jean, Laigle, Orne
By John Taylor Arms
Located in Middletown, NY
A superb proof impression on antique paper. Etching on bluish-grey, light, antique laid paper with a partial heraldic watermark, 3 x 1 3/4 inches (76 x 45 mm), full margins.
Laid Paper, Etching
Sold|$175
Classical Allusion (still life of objects sitting on window in Brooklyn)
By Mary Teichman
Located in New Orleans, LA
I work on the color as I see the proofs, re-etching, scraping and burnishing until I’ve achieved the colors I desire.
Etching, Aquatint
Untitled
By Donald Judd
Located in London, GB
Signed in pencil, numbered from the edition of 175 (the edition was not completed, there were also 15 artist's proofs). Printed on etching paper by Styria Studio, New York.
James Rosenquist, Sight-seeing, lithograph, signed, 1972
By James Rosenquist
Located in London, GB
Lithograph and screenprint in colors, 1972, signed in pencil, titled, dated and numbered from the edition of 75 (total edition includes 20 artist's proofs), on German Etching paper, ...
Lithograph, Screen
Dendy Sadler, 'A Little Practice' Golf Print
By W. Dendy Sadler
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
A good oak framed artist proof golf etching by James Dobie after the painting by Dendy Sadler.
Paper
Etude pour une baigneuse (Study for a Bather)
By Pierre Auguste Renoir
Located in Fairlawn, OH
The first of the two stamps reproduced opposite, our L.2137a, was affixed during Renoir's lifetime and only on the proofs of his etchings printed for the publisher and art dealer Amb...
Drypoint
Dendy Sadler, "The Royal and Ancient" Golf Print
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
A good oak framed artist proof golf etching by James Dobie after the painting by Dendy Sadler.
Oak, Paper
Sold|$6,500 / set
Antique Books, Waverley Novels, Extra Illustrated, Fine Bindings
Located in New York, NY
Volume one contain autograph letter by Scott, extra illustrated 244 proof etching, 36 hand colored portraits, 300 sepia engraved plates, 120 original proof plates.
Leather
Sold|$5,000
Salvadore Dali Artists Proof Etching
By Salvador Dalí
Located in Paradise Point, Queensland
Salvadore Dali (1904-1989), St George slaying the dragon, artists proof hand colored etching, signed lower right, Measure: frame 100 x 120cm, image 78 x 68cm.
Parchment Paper
Artist Proof Performed with Calcography Etching Technique by Painter Michele Sp
Located in Savona, IT
Artist proof performed with Calcography aquatinta and etching technique by painter Michele Spotorno in '72.
Barbara Kwasniewska Color Etching 'Femme a la Toilette' Artist Proof 10/10
By Barbara Kwasniewska
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Barbara Kwasniewska Color Etching 'Femme a la Toilette' Artist Proof 10/10 Signed Artist Proof 10/10.
Paper
"Echo" Large Abstract Artist Proof by Johnny Friedlaender
Located in Pasadena, CA
He was best known for his pioneering use of aquatint etching. Born in Germany, Friedlaender attended the Academy of Arts in Breslau, where he studied lithography and etching.
Etching, Paper
Jasper Johns Color Etching Periscope A.P. 12/12 Signed
By Jasper Johns
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is an original aquatint etching artist proof, entitled "Periscope," signed and numbered by Jasper Johns, 12/12, circa 1978-1981.
Femme Assise et Femme Etendue
By Pablo Picasso
Located in Santa Monica, CA
Femme Assise et Femme Etendue, proofed in 1932, printed 1942 Etching and drypoint 13 1/4 x 17 1/2 inches Signed with atelier stamp PIX261A
Drypoint, Etching
Untitled
By Agnes Martin
Located in Santa Fe, NM
very rare unique etching proof. Agnes Martin pulled this herself. An edition was never done. very early grid.
Sold|$1,495
Sam Francis Original Etching Hand Signed Self Portrait SFE 303 Modern Framed Art
By Sam Francis
Located in Bloomington, MN
Sam Francis Hand Signed and Numbered Etching, Professionally Custom Framed and listed with the Submit Best Offer option Accepting Offers Now: Up for sale here we have an Extremely R...
Etching
Al Hirschfeld, Laurel and Hardy Etching, Limited Edition, Artists Proof, 1975
By Albert Al Hirschfeld
Located in Hollywood, FL
Albert Hirschfeld was an American caricaturist best known for his black and white portraits of celebrities and Broadway stars. Born: June 21, 1903, St. Louis, MO Died: January 20,...
'Southhampton Barn' by Wolf Kahn, Workshop Proof Print 2/2
By Wolf Kahn
Located in Hudson, NY
This is the 2/2 of a series of workshop proof carborundum etching and drypoint on arches paper.
Paper
Sold|$400
untitled
By William Gropper
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Groper, Etching Social Realist etching, artist's proof, signed lower right, 18 1/2" x 21 3/4".
Etching
Sold|$4,500
S.O.S.
By Jamie Wyeth
Located in New York, NY
Medium: Etching, Ded proof 3/5 Jamie Wyeth (b. 1946) is a third-generation artist, distinguished in his own right as a contemporary realist painter.
Etching
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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.
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