What is screen printing and how does it work?

Screen printing (or serigraphy) involves forcing ink onto a surface through a screen made of fine material to form a picture or pattern.

Did Andy Warhol do screen printing?

Yes, Andy Warhol is one of the most famous artists to work with screen printing, so much so that the technique is frequently associated with him. He first began working with it in 1962, and used it to create his photographic screen prints. Shop an array of Andy Warhol art on 1stDibs.

How did Andy Warhol screen print Marilyn Monroe?

In 1967, Andy Warhol began publishing a series of screen prints through his printing company, Factory Additions. Using a publicity image of Marilyn Monroe, Warhol printed 10 images from five screens: one was the original photograph and four others emphasized different areas of color to reflect Monroe’s vibrant personality. Browse a selection of Andy Warhol art, prints and photos from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.

Screen Printing

Vintage Mid Century Hand Woven Tapestry

French Hunt Furniture

Josef Albers 1972 Formulation Articulation

French Hand Painted Screen

Chinoiserie Industrial Silk Screen

Sold|~~$1,500~~

Chinoiserie Industrial Silk Screen

Located in Richmond, VA

Wonderful large-scale Chinoiserie silk screen used for printing wallpaper. Screen has a translucent

Vintage 1960s American Industrial Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Silk

Enzo Mari "Il Posto Dei Giochi" Silkscreen Print Folding Screen for Danese, 1967

Sold|~~$2,155~~

Enzo Mari "Il Posto Dei Giochi" Silkscreen Print Folding Screen for Danese, 1967

By Enzo Mari, Danese Milano

Located in Milan, Italy

. Made of cardboard with silk-screen printing finishing, the piece was never used and is still in

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Paper

1950s Italian Orange Triangle Metal Fall Hazard Safety Sign

Sold|~~$113~~

1950s Italian Orange Triangle Metal Fall Hazard Safety Sign

Located in Milan, IT

Orange, black and white triangle metal fall hazard ( pericolo di caduta ) safety sign. This screen

Vintage 1950s Italian Industrial Signs

Materials

Metal

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Screen Printing For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic screen printing available at 1stDibs. Each screen printing for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric, wood and aluminum. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer screen printing, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A screen printing is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made screen printing over the years, but those crafted by André Eijberg, Enki Bilal and Colby Poster Printing Co. are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Screen Printing?

A screen printing can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,015, while the lowest priced sells for $576 and the highest can go for as much as $9,850.

Questions About Screen Printing

What is screen printing and how does it work?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Screen printing (or serigraphy) involves forcing ink onto a surface through a screen made of fine material to form a picture or pattern.
Did Andy Warhol do screen printing?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Yes, Andy Warhol is one of the most famous artists to work with screen printing, so much so that the technique is frequently associated with him. He first began working with it in 1962, and used it to create his photographic screen prints. Shop an array of Andy Warhol art on 1stDibs.
How did Andy Warhol screen print Marilyn Monroe?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
In 1967, Andy Warhol began publishing a series of screen prints through his printing company, Factory Additions. Using a publicity image of Marilyn Monroe, Warhol printed 10 images from five screens: one was the original photograph and four others emphasized different areas of color to reflect Monroe’s vibrant personality. Browse a selection of Andy Warhol art, prints and photos from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.