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Untitled Lithograph by Sonia Delaunay, Modern, Signed, 43/75, 1971
Untitled Lithograph by Sonia Delaunay, Modern, Signed, 43/75, 1971

Untitled Lithograph by Sonia Delaunay, Modern, Signed, 43/75, 1971

By Sonia Delaunay

Located in Berlin, BE

'Untiled' by Sonia Delaunay, 1971. Lithograph in colours on hand made Japanese paper, signed and

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Vintage 1970s French Modern Prints

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Paper

"Untitled composition" lithography by Sonia Delaunay 1969
"Untitled composition" lithography by Sonia Delaunay 1969

"Untitled composition" lithography by Sonia Delaunay 1969

By Sonia Delaunay

Located in Renens, CH

French artist Sonia Delaunay ( 1885-1979 ). Signed in pencil lower right edge; numbered in pencil lower

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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Prints

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Paper

"Tourbillion. 1979" Lithograph in Colors by Sonia Delaunay
"Tourbillion. 1979" Lithograph in Colors by Sonia Delaunay

"Tourbillion. 1979" Lithograph in Colors by Sonia Delaunay

By Sonia Delaunay

Located in Stamford, CT

Delaunay ( 1885-1979 ). Signed in pencil lower right edge; numbered in pencil lower left. Edition 18/75

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Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art

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Paper

Pochoir from the Portfolio Les Illuminactions
Pochoir from the Portfolio Les Illuminactions

Pochoir from the Portfolio Les Illuminactions

By Sonia Delaunay

Located in Summit, NJ

Vibrant and bright pochoir on Arches paper by Sonia Delaunay. It is signed and numbered 9/20 in

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1970s Orphist Drawings and Watercolor Paintings

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Watercolor

Fenêtre sur la ville
Fenêtre sur la ville

Fenêtre sur la ville

By Robert Delaunay

Located in Paris, FR

‘pour Robert Delaunay 1926-1969’ and signed by Sonia Delaunay Edition : 60/75 Publisher : Jacques

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1960s Abstract Abstract Prints

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Lithograph

Selection of Colorful Modern Art or Gallery Wall
Selection of Colorful Modern Art or Gallery Wall

Selection of Colorful Modern Art or Gallery Wall

$475 / item

H 13.25 in W 10 in D 0.5 in

Selection of Colorful Modern Art or Gallery Wall

By (after) Sonia Delaunay, (after) Jean Lurçat

Located in Atlanta, GA

right: 1) Color Lithograph by Sonia Delaunay, French, circa 1950s. Pencil signed at lower right. It

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Vintage 1950s French Art Deco Prints

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Glass, Wood

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Lithograph in Colors ‘Composition’ by Sonia Delaunay
Lithograph in Colors ‘Composition’ by Sonia Delaunay

Lithograph in Colors ‘Composition’ by Sonia Delaunay

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H 31.75 in W 25.88 in D 1 in

Lithograph in Colors ‘Composition’ by Sonia Delaunay

By Sonia Delaunay

Located in New York, NY

Signed Sonia Delaunay and numbered 163/300. Framed in custom gold leaf frame with mat and museum

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Mid-20th Century Ukrainian Modern Prints

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"1930" wool carpet after a Sonia Delaunay painting
"1930" wool carpet after a Sonia Delaunay painting

"1930" wool carpet after a Sonia Delaunay painting

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W 103.55 in L 124.41 in

"1930" wool carpet after a Sonia Delaunay painting

By (after) Sonia Delaunay, Artcurial

Located in Paris, FR

: Artcurial Workshop Jacques Damase Gallery French private collection Signed Sonia Delaunay on the back

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Vintage 1970s French Modern Western European Rugs

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Sonia Delaunay Signed & Numbered Abstract Composition Circles
Sonia Delaunay Signed & Numbered Abstract Composition Circles

Sonia Delaunay Signed & Numbered Abstract Composition Circles

By Sonia Delaunay

Located in Rochester, NY

A abstract circles composition on wove paper - pencil hand signed and numbered Sonia Delaunay - 7

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20th Century French Prints

Sonia Delaunay - Composition - Signed Original Lithograph
Sonia Delaunay - Composition - Signed Original Lithograph

Sonia Delaunay - Composition - Signed Original Lithograph

By Sonia Delaunay

Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH

Sonia Delaunay - Composition Original Lithograph Circa 1960 Dimensions: 45 x 49 cm Sonia Delaunay

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1960s Abstract Geometric Figurative Prints

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Lithograph

Sonia Delaunay Lithography
Sonia Delaunay Lithography

Sonia Delaunay Lithography

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H 29.93 in W 22.45 in D 0.4 in

Sonia Delaunay Lithography

By Sonia Delaunay

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Litography by Sonia Delaunay. Arches Paper, Stamped and signed. 16/25 numbered Provenance

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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Prints

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Paper

Mid-Century Modern Framed Lithograph Signed Sonia Delaunay Arlequin 53/75, 1970s
Mid-Century Modern Framed Lithograph Signed Sonia Delaunay Arlequin 53/75, 1970s

Mid-Century Modern Framed Lithograph Signed Sonia Delaunay Arlequin 53/75, 1970s

By Sonia Delaunay

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

For your consideration is a phenomenal, framed abstract lithograph, signed by Sonia Delaunay

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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Prints

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Paper

Sonia Delaunay litho  pencil signed and numbered
Sonia Delaunay litho  pencil signed and numbered

Sonia Delaunay litho pencil signed and numbered

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This is a rare work for the well known artist Sonia Delaunay. this litho is signed and numbered 73

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Vintage 1960s French Prints

Signed and Numbered Lithograph by Sonia Delaunay
Signed and Numbered Lithograph by Sonia Delaunay

Signed and Numbered Lithograph by Sonia Delaunay

Located in Palm Desert, CA

A colorful geometric abstract lithograph by Sonia Delaunay (1885–1979). Numbered 28 of an edition

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SONIA DELAUNAY Litho French Abstract

SONIA DELAUNAY Litho French Abstract

Located in NYC, NY

/> Additional Information : This Beautiful Lithograph by Sonia Delaunay is Hand Signed by the

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Early 20th Century French Paintings

Ait Composition  - Circa 1972
Ait Composition  - Circa 1972

Ait Composition - Circa 1972

By Sonia Delaunay

Located in Saint-Didier, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

Beautiful Silkscreen by Sonia Delaunay on art paper Signed in pencil by the artist / HC ( Non

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1970s Abstract Prints

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Sonia Delaunay Etching
Sonia Delaunay Etching

Sonia Delaunay Etching

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H 25.99 in W 20.08 in D 0.4 in

Sonia Delaunay Etching

By Sonia Delaunay

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Etching by Sonia Delaunay. Arches paper, stamped and signed. Provenance: France. Sonia

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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Prints

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Paper

Sonia Delaunay "Abstract II "
Sonia Delaunay "Abstract II "

Sonia Delaunay "Abstract II "

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H 14.97 in W 11.03 in D 0.4 in

Sonia Delaunay "Abstract II "

By Sonia Delaunay

Located in Saint ouen, FR

SONIA DELAUNAY 1885 - 1979 This artist is mainly known for her colourful patchworks, which she

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2010s European Contemporary Art

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Framed Sonia Delaunay Lithography
Framed Sonia Delaunay Lithography

Framed Sonia Delaunay Lithography

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H 24.41 in W 17.72 in D 0.99 in

Framed Sonia Delaunay Lithography

By Sonia Delaunay

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Lithography by Sonia Delaunay. Provenance: France Signed in Stone. Sonia Delaunay (1885-1979

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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Prints

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Paper

Sonia Delaunay "Rythme Couleur" '1946'
Sonia Delaunay "Rythme Couleur" '1946'

Sonia Delaunay "Rythme Couleur" '1946'

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H 14.97 in W 11.03 in D 0.4 in

Sonia Delaunay "Rythme Couleur" '1946'

By Sonia Delaunay

Located in Saint ouen, FR

Sonia Delaunay 1885 - 1979 This artist is mainly known for her colourful patchworks, which she

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Composition - Lithograph by Sonia Delaunay - 1969
Composition - Lithograph by Sonia Delaunay - 1969

Composition - Lithograph by Sonia Delaunay - 1969

By Sonia Delaunay

Located in Roma, IT

Composition is a colored lithograph realized by Sonia Delaunay in 1969. Hand-signed and dated by

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1960s Abstract Abstract Prints

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Lithograph

"Cathedrale, 1971" Lithograph in Colors by Sonia Delaunay
"Cathedrale, 1971" Lithograph in Colors by Sonia Delaunay

"Cathedrale, 1971" Lithograph in Colors by Sonia Delaunay

By Sonia Delaunay

Located in Stamford, CT

Delaunay, (1885-1979). Signed in pencil lower right edge; numbered in pencil lower left. Edition XI/XXX

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Contemporary Art

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Paper

Untitled

Sonia DelaunayUntitled, 1957

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H 27.5 in W 19.5 in

Untitled

By Sonia Delaunay

Located in New York, NY

A study in color and form, this early screenprint, created by Sonia Delaunay in 1957, is hand

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20th Century Prints and Multiples

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Screen

Le Cœur à gaz / The Gas Heart - Original Lithograph
Le Cœur à gaz / The Gas Heart - Original Lithograph

Le Cœur à gaz / The Gas Heart - Original Lithograph

By Sonia Delaunay

Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH

Sonia Delaunay - Composition Original Lithograph Signed and Numbered HC IX/XXV 1977 Dimensions: 47

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1970s Abstract Geometric Figurative Prints

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Le Cœur à gaz / The Gas Heart - Original Lithograph
Le Cœur à gaz / The Gas Heart - Original Lithograph

Le Cœur à gaz / The Gas Heart - Original Lithograph

By Sonia Delaunay

Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH

Sonia Delaunay - Composition Original Lithograph Signed and Numbered HC IX/XXV 1977 Dimensions: 47

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1970s Abstract Geometric Figurative Prints

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Sonia Delaunay Geometric Editioned Signed Lithograph
Sonia Delaunay Geometric Editioned Signed Lithograph

Sonia Delaunay Geometric Editioned Signed Lithograph

By Sonia Delaunay

Located in Westport, CT

Sonia Delaunay Print, editioned 4/100. Signed lithograph. Newly framed with museum glass. Sonia

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Mid-20th Century Ukrainian Modern Prints

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"Arc Vert, " Signed Abstract Lithograph by Sonia Delaunay, 1972
"Arc Vert, " Signed Abstract Lithograph by Sonia Delaunay, 1972

"Arc Vert, " Signed Abstract Lithograph by Sonia Delaunay, 1972

By Sonia Delaunay

Located in Dorchester, MA

Sonia Delaunay's abstract geometric composition in saturated blues, greens, orange, and black is

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Vintage 1970s French Modern Prints

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Paper

'Plougastel' Lithograph by Sonia Delaunay
'Plougastel' Lithograph by Sonia Delaunay

'Plougastel' Lithograph by Sonia Delaunay

By Sonia Delaunay

Located in New York, NY

condition Edition of 75 (total included 20 hours commerce proofs). Signed Sonia Delaunay and numbered

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Mid-20th Century Ukrainian Modern Prints

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A Rare Sonia Delaunay Designed Art Deco Motif Rug
A Rare Sonia Delaunay Designed Art Deco Motif Rug

A Rare Sonia Delaunay Designed Art Deco Motif Rug

By Artcurial, Sonia Delaunay

Located in Miami, FL

1924 Tufted wool against a flax base and with lined back. Signed SD (Sonia Delaunay) and label on

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"Rythme Coleur" Lithograph by Sonia Delaunay
"Rythme Coleur" Lithograph by Sonia Delaunay

"Rythme Coleur" Lithograph by Sonia Delaunay

Located in Charleston, SC

, "Sonia Delaunay" and numbered 8/150 in pencil, deckle-edge to the top and bottom, with margins. Image

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Vintage 1970s French Contemporary Art

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Paint, Paper

Sonia Delaunay Geometric Lithograph
Sonia Delaunay Geometric Lithograph

Sonia Delaunay Geometric Lithograph

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H 31.25 in W 31 in D 0.75 in

Sonia Delaunay Geometric Lithograph

By Sonia Delaunay

Located in Westport, CT

Sonia Delaunay lithograph, signed and editioned 2/100 in pencil on print recto.

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Sonia Delaunay "Grand Icone" Lithograph in Colors
Sonia Delaunay "Grand Icone" Lithograph in Colors

Sonia Delaunay "Grand Icone" Lithograph in Colors

By Sonia Delaunay

Located in New York, NY

paper Edition of 150 (total included 25 artist's proofs) Signed Sonia Delaunay in pencil and numbered

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Vintage 1970s French Modern Contemporary Art

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On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate sonia delaunay signed for your needs in our varied inventory. Making the right choice when shopping for a sonia delaunay signed may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 20th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 20th Century. When looking for the right sonia delaunay signed for your space, you can search on 1stDibs by color — popular works were created in bold and neutral palettes with elements of gray, beige and purple. A sonia delaunay signed from Sonia Delaunay — each of whom created distinctive versions of this kind of work — is worth considering. Artworks like these — often created in lithograph and etching — can elevate any room of your home.

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Pioneering 20th-century abstract artist Sonia Delaunay was known for ignoring the distinction between fine art and applied design. Her body of work encompassed not only paintings and prints but also book illustrations, women’s and men’s fashions, costumes for theater and dance, film sets, wallpaper, furniture and interior decor. More than an expression of her prolific talent, this varied output was her way of erasing the boundary between life and art.

Born Sara Elievna Stern in 1885 to a working-class Jewish family in Ukraine (then part of the Russian Empire), she was adopted as a child by a wealthy maternal uncle in St. Petersburg, who saw to her well-rounded education. There, she picked up the nickname Sonia. 

At the age of 18, she left Russia for Germany to study painting, and in 1905, she landed in Paris, where she enrolled in art school. She soon dropped out but continued creating art, producing canvases strongly influenced by Fauvism. Following a brief marriage to gallery owner Wilhelm Uhde, she married fellow artist Robert Delaunay (1885–1941) in 1910. After the birth of her son, Charles, in 1911, she crafted a patchwork crib cover that she considered her first truly abstract piece.

No matter the medium, Delaunay’s passion was color. She and her husband were the main exponents of Orphism, a branch of Cubism defined by abstract compositions and bright shades. They saw their creations as experiments in Simultanéisme, or Simultanism, a color theory based on the work of scientist Michel Eugène Chevreul (1786–1889), who studied the ways in which a given hue can look different depending on the ones around it.

The Delaunays noted that certain pairings seemed to generate a vibration in the eye of the beholder. They felt that this movement captured the dynamism of modern urban life. The couple generally expressed the ideas underpinning Simultanism in their work with flat, overlapping panes of color. In fact, Sonia’s cradle cover melded their tenets with the traditions of Russian-peasant patchwork (also a big Constructivist inspiration).

Seeking to integrate Simultanism into all aspects of life, she designed other abstractly patterned furnishings for their home, which had become a gathering place for the avant-garde, and she worked the designs into their clothes, too, which she and Robert would wear throughout the city and to dance halls — behavior that today would likely be described as performance. In addition to performance, Sonia’s work presaged many other avant-garde movements, such as kinetic art and Op art.

After the upheavals of World War I and the 1917 Russian Revolution, Delaunay retooled herself and opened a business. Keeping her devotion to color juxtaposition front and center, she launched a fabric and fashion atelier where she created textiles, wearable pieces, interior decor and furniture, sometimes collaborating with cabinetmaker Adolphe Chanaux

Clients who may have found an abstract painting intimidating or inaccessible could enjoy the bright pattern on a cloche-and-scarf set Delaunay created or the striped handbag she designed. In this way, she brought her art into their everyday lives. Her colorful abstract design on a textile or rug could very well have been applied to one of her canvases and hung on a wall or vice versa.

While many women artists of the period were herded away from the fine arts and toward crafts (think Anni Albers), Delaunay was able to do it all. And what’s also so appealing about her oeuvre, to contemporary eyes, is the sense that Delaunay pursued everything — be it painting or fashion or costuming or furniture or graphic design — with equal vigor, without making distinctions between mediums. 

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